Family-owned Casper’s Ice Cream is counting on its product quality, differentiated brands and nimble but measured approach to see it through another 95 years.
Casper Merrill did not invent the frozen novelty. Christian Kent Nelson, a high school teacher who lived in Iowa, is credited with that achievement, creating a stickless product dubbed the “I Scream Bar” in 1920.
The ice cream-making classes provide kids in California with an educational and engaging lesson with a delicious finale.
September 24, 2020
With a common mission of serving California communities, Museum of Ice Cream (MOIC) and Real California Milk said they are partnering to offer free virtual “Sundae School” classes to foster learning with a sprinkle of fun for students throughout the state.
The Heroes line will raise funds for local food banks.
September 10, 2020
Pierre’s Ice Cream Co. said it created a special line of ice cream pints in recognition of all COVID-19 pandemic heroes — everyone who has adapted, struggled, sacrificed and persevered — and to raise money for local food banks.
The cooperative is partnering with American Farmland Trust and Eva Longoria.
September 1, 2020
This year's harvest is one of financial hardship for many American farmers, and Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) said it is stepping up to help.
USDEC, NMPF commend the coalition of senators for standing up for America’s dairy processors, farmers and exporters.
August 26, 2020
A bipartisan group of 25 senators sent a letter on Aug. 26 identifying challenges with implementing several dairy-related provisions in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The association also announced a new virtual event for 2021: ‘PLMA Live! Private Label Week.’
August 25, 2020
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) said it canceled its 2020 Private Label Trade Show in light of continuing uncertainties concerning the health and safety of participants at large-scale, in-person gatherings.
The second round of Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grants will support continuation of the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance.
August 20, 2020
USDA announced that the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) were awarded $6.13 million to support continuation of the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), serving Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Consumer marketing veteran returns to local dairy company.
August 18, 2020
Crystal Creamery, Modesto, Calif., said its board of directors appointed Dennis Roberts, vice president of sales and marketing for the dairy company from 2014 through 2018, as the president and CEO.
Stabilizers and emulsifiers are "mighty mites" - with low use rates, they have a major influence(s) on the chemistry, physics and behavior of ice cream. But are they really necessary? It depends.