INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Blue Bell Creameries released a new Honey Vanilla ice cream flavor in stores Wednesday, marking the Texas-based company’s first new flavor of the year. The company also announced the return of fan-favorite Java Jolt for a limited time.

Honey Vanilla features a simple honey-vanilla taste with a creamy texture and mild sweetness. The flavor is available in pint-size containers at major retailers, including Walgreens, Meijer and Kroger.

Carl Breed, Blue Bell vice president of sales and marketing, said the company is excited about the new addition.

“We are buzzing with excitement over the release of our first new flavor of the year,” Breed said. “Honey Vanilla is for those who love simple flavors done right. The rich, creamy ice cream texture blend...