The Ice Cream Podcast
The Podcast by Ice Cream Retailers about Ice Cream Retailers. Learn about what makes other North American Ice Cream Association Members successful; their challenges and victories in the great business of ice cream and frozen dessert retailing. The organization is truly about "Ice Cream People helping Ice Cream People"
Episodes
111 episodes
Opening a New Ice Cream Business with Robert Duong of Castaways Ice Cream
In this episode we chat to Robert Duong of Castaway's Ice Cream in Honolulu Hawaii. Robert shares his origin story and some of the challenges and pitfalls he went through to open his business.A great listen for new or potential store own...
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Everything Plant Based with Kate Williams from Kate's Ice Cream
In this episode we speak to the delightful Kate Williams who is blazing a trail for Gluten Free and Plant Based ice creams and desserts.To find our more about Kate's business please visit:https://www.katesicecream.com
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Visit the Palm Beaches with Kelly Cavers
In this episode we chat to Kelly Cavers - Chief Sales officer for Visit the Beaches - the tourism bureau for the West Palm Beach area. There are some great promo's and programs to take advantage of during and after Conecon 2025.Remember,...
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Ice Cream Mix Formulation with Barry and Andy Jones of Lloyds of PA
In this episode, we chat to father and son duo and Andy and Barry Jones. The Joneses own and operate Lloyds of PA and have generations of experience in the formulation and mix business. Plus that are in for a great chatFind out more abou...
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The Rise and Rise of God Save the Cream with Jessica LaForge
In the episode we chat to Jessica La Forge of God Save the Cream.Jessica started her early food days in the hallowed halls of the Broadmoor hotel honing her pastry skills, before a stint at the Culinary Institute of America. Then her att...
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The People of Madagascar - Curtis Jones of Sava Vanilla
In this episode we chat with Curtis Jones of Sava Trading Company.Curtis has a fascinating story and experience, living and working with the people of Madagascar and the event development of his Vanilla business.Find out more abou...
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Ice Cream Mix Manufacture with Grant Kluge Meadowvale.
In this episode we talk to Grant Kluge of Meadowvale Inc.Grant discusses the process of making your own mix, or formulating your own recipe vs buying a prepared mix from a mix manufacturer and how home recipes can differ greatly from com...
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The 2025 Ice Cream Scholarship with Sue Kloter
In this episode we have our annual check in with the Chairperson of the Bryce Thomson Scholarship, Sue Kloter.There is some BIG NEWS for this year's scholarship process so you don't want to miss this episode and maybe even share it with ...
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The grocery business with Toa Green of Crank and Boom Craft Ice Cream
In this episode we chat to Toa Green of Crank and Boom Craft Ice Cream. Toa shares her family history in the restaurant business and the eventual transition into a very successful ice cream business.Toa also shares some valuable insights...
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Christian White and Justin Lyon from White Lyon Ice Cream
Great episode this week with Christian White and Justin Lyon from White Lion Ice Cream. Here are have a great origin story and two friends wanting to open and ice cream business - and did it in spectacular fashion.Some great lessons here...
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The Flavor of the Year with Andia Xouris of Andia's Ice Cream
In this episode we chat with Andia Xouris from Andia's Ice Cream. Andia entered and won the best new flavor of 2024 and chats about her business growth and the decision making process to enter the competition each year.Find more about An...
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The Hop Ice Cream with Greg & Ashley Garrison
In this episode with chat to Greg & Ashley Garrison of The Hop.Here is a great origin story and some great lessons in taking an established brand and tweaking it to make it current but respecting the history of an ice cream business....
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Super Secret Ice Cream's Kristina Zontini
In this episode we take a trip to Bethlehem and visit Super Secret Ice Cream - A power house of an ice cream business in a smaller town.Kristina talks about using local suppliers with a passion, strategies for small town operators and he...
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Maximizing Space with Petrushka Bazin Larsen of Sugar Hill Creamery
In this episode we have a great chat with Petrushka Bazin Larsen of Sugar Hill Creamery. Petrushka and her husband have some specific challenges living and operating in New York City.That being said, their community focus and unique acti...
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Community Collaborations with Julian Haynes of Cosmic Ice Cream
In this episode we chit chat to Julian Hayes of Cosmic Ice Cream in Houston TX.Julian and his wife Camille have had some great collabs with local restaurants and food places and have a program this year to focus on this unions which grow...
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The first 6 Weeks - Lauren Louis of Chapel Chill, NC
In this episode we chat to Lauren Louis of Chapel Chill, North Carolina.Lauren attended her first Conecon last year and has just opened her store in Chapel Hill NC where she makes and sells her own ice cream.Lauren discussed her f...
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79 Years of Ice Cream with Holly Anderson of Andersons Frozen Custard
in this episode with chat with Holly Anderson of Andersons Frozen Custard. Holly shares with us the amazing history of Andersons and some of the structure and philosophies that have guided the business through the good times and the bad....
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Big Association Dates in 2025 with Steve Christensen
In this episode we cover all of the significant and substantial dates of the year including Conecon registration, Competition shipping dates and all your "Save the Date" dates.Get your calendars out and get writing.
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Adding Merch to your Store with Steve and Beth from Klempire
In this episode, we chat with Steve and Beth from Klempire about all things merch. Stickers, T shirts mugs, the whole box and dice.Some great information here to add sales to your ice cream and frozen dessert business.Find out mor...
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Making an Award Winning Ice Cream with Chad Hartley of Stella's Ice Cream
In this episode we talk to Chad Hartley of Stella's Ice Cream. Chad and his crew won many awards at last years Conecon event and Chad shares his thoughts about how many elements make up a successful ice cream businessFor more informatio...
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What it takes to Set Up a Killer Trade Show Booth
In this episode we talk to Crys Ruiz and Stephanie Garcia from Ice Cream Equipment Specialists with some amazing insights to exhibiting at Conecon that our attendees don't get to see.Our supplier members are the best in the industry, so...
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Flavor Development with David Lopresti of Florentia
In this episode we talk to David Lopresti of Florentia out of Australia.David demonstrated some great flavor profiles at the recent Conecon event, and even featured a Vegemite variegate. Learn more about the secrets of flavor developmen...
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Non Dairy Flavor of the Year Winner Tim Ruff
In this episode we chat to Tim Ruff who, with his family, won the Non Dairy Flavor of the Year in 2024. The flavor is Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal.Tim's origin story is one to remember. Through the example of his grandmother and some grit and...
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