by Darryl David | Jan 2, 2014 | Ice Cream Consulting
The FDA is taking steps to further reduce Trans Fats in processed foods. The FDA and Heart Association are also focusing in on the process of Hydrogenated and Partially Hydrogenated oils. This article put out by the USDA, explains the process. What’s the difference...
by Darryl David | Nov 7, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
If you are launching a product line and are not planning on manufacturing it yourself, but rather using a Co-Pack facility, then here are a few True and False assumptions you should know about before signing with a plant. A client is typically surprised when I explain...
by Darryl David | Nov 4, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
I made a smart decision to attend the International Dairy Show on Sunday, which was opening day. Attendance was light, which enabled me to cover the show, meet vendors without distraction and partake in samples that were fresh and plentiful. I’d like to explain why...
by Darryl David | Oct 31, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
When you’re in the business of helping people in their enterprise like I am, one important investment necessary to make is in attending strategic and important trade shows like the International Dairy Show 2013, November 3–6, 2013, at McCormick Place •...
by Darryl David | Oct 31, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
Starting a business with an “idea” but no “business plan” is like deciding to commercially manufacture ice cream with a home recipe rather than a proven formula — it may sound good in theory, but executing might prove to be more difficult than you thought. A lot of...
by Darryl David | Oct 10, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
In my experience, if you are a customer or product owner, having a kosher standard is the path to take. I like to think of kosher as the “Good Housekeeping Seal” in the manufacturing world and you don’t have to be Jewish to appreciate it. When purchasing a product you...
by Darryl David | Aug 22, 2013 | Business
Over the last 30 years or so individuals have been creative in inventing ways to get the ice cream consumer’s attention and in the door. It started with Super Premium ice cream, then came Mix-In, then LF yogurt, then back to gourmet boutique ice cream and now...
by Darryl David | Aug 4, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
During an initial intake sessions, I ask my clients this question: In what category does your frozen dessert fall? When I say category, I’m not talking about whether your product is dairy or non-dairy, low-fat or fat-free. When you manufacture a private label...
by Darryl David | Jul 25, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing a subject matter expert from PrintMyCup.com. Our expert was kind enough to talk to us about using unique food service packaging to help brand your company and make an impact on visitors. Here is what PrintMyCup had to say...
by Darryl David | Jul 8, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
Be wary of making certain claims on your private label product, the consumer may be cautious if not confused. Over the years we have seen a progression of labels suggesting the products are “better than before.” In some cases that may be true and in others, not so...
