by Darryl David | Jul 6, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
If you thought Baskin-Robbins created the first frozen treat… well, you would be wrong. In fact, the first frosty delight can be traced back to second century B.C, China. While people weren’t lining up to order a banana split or chocolate shake, they were...
by Darryl David | Jun 30, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
Did you know the FDA has categories to identify the fat content of an ice cream or dairy product? The marketing department may try to be creative to lure you into purchasing a product, but it’s your prerogative to know “what’s really under the...
by Darryl David | Jun 27, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
More times than not, I look at a frozen dessert label that claims it is “Super Premium” and then I look at the product’s ingredient statement and think, “What? I don’t think so.” You may think that a “standard” term next...
by Darryl David | Jun 26, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
Have you heard of liquid nitrogen ice cream? It’s a new craze – super-cold, liquid nitrogen gas hits liquid ice cream base — and almost instantaneously freezes the liquid into a solid. A handful-and-a-half of entrepreneurs are capitalizing on this cool...
by Darryl David | Jun 19, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
Long-Term Storage and Transport Maintain -15 / -20 Degrees Fahrenheit: Storing in this range will insure the quality and longevity of the product. Storing in this range will not allow thawing to occur or moisture to be introduced. Short-Term Storage Maintain Zero / -5...
by Darryl David | May 18, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
You want to open an ice cream business – in particular an ice cream parlor. Or maybe have dreamed about it your whole life – or maybe it’s a new business venture. Either way, you now have the money and the time to make opening an ice cream business a...
by Darryl David | May 10, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
OK, you have a delicious ice cream or frozen dessert that you make at home and know it will be a hit commercially. Here are a few popular questions and their answers to help you get started. What should I budget for? The amount of investment you make depends on where...
by Darryl David | May 5, 2013 | Ice Cream Consulting
Do you have an ice cream recipe that you’ve been using that you know will be a hit in stores? Or maybe you’re already manufacturing your ice cream and you want to expand your operations to offer it commercially. Manufacturing your own private label ice cream...
