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
In this episode with talk to Kim Bukowski, Director of Dairy Extension at Cornell University.
Kim shares with us her unique ice cream journey including owning multiple locations, and her professional food safety career journey, with some great advice and tools along the way.
You can learn more by following these links:
- https://cals.cornell.edu/people/kimberly-bukowski
- www.safeicecream.org
- https://www.idfa.org/safeicecream/food-safet...
In this episode we chat to Andia Xouris, founder of Andia's Ice Cream and recipient of the John B. Ross Jr. Leadership Award from Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Andia shares her origin story from the original "Freezing Point" ice cream (or potentially "George's Ice Cream") and some great insights on business growth and working with her community, city and state.
For more information you can go to:
- https://www.inst...
In this episode, we have our yearly catch up with Sue Kloter, of Kloters Ice Cream Barn and the Scholarship Committee of the Association.
The largest scholarship process we have had in the association's history is currently open and taking applications. This one is a must listen to get the good oil on a great member benefit.
To get info and to apply click here:
- https://icecreamassociation.org/page/Scholarship
For information a...
In this episode, we chat to Dan Blessing of ABW Innovation in relation to temperature monitoring and alarms. Our industry lives and dies by temperatures, so Dan shares some valuable information on how to take care of your equipment and your ice cream.
For more information on ABW innovations go to:
- https://www.abw-innovations.com
- https://www.abw-innovations.com/products
For information about the North American Ice Cream A...
In this episode we talk to Tim Berg of Ice Cream for Bears.
If you have considered the ups and downs and highs and lows of selling pints in grocery stores, that this episode is for you. Tim has taken a passion project and grown his ice cream products into grocery stores across the country.
For more information on IC4B go to:
- https://icecreamforbears.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/icecreamforbears/
- https://www.tiktok.com/@icecreamfor...
In this episode we chat to Carly Munoz Ulloa of Ice Cream Equipment Specialists.
Carly is fully entrenched in helping people get their ice cream shops up and running and shares some valuable insights in the challenges new entrepreneurs face and some interesting flavor profiling techniques.
You can find out more about Ice Cream Equipment Specialists at:
- https://ices.cool/
- https://www.instagram.com/icespecialists/
- https://www.youtube....
In this episode we chat to the ever-effervescent David Draper from Dreamy's Ice Cream. David shares his ice cream story and his growth plans which have included pop us locations and a recently launched ice cream vending machine.
Keep an eye out for a future episode was we chat about his electrically converted ice cream vans.
You can find more information about Dreamys at:
- https://www.dreamysicecream.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/dr...
In this episode we chat to Ray Murray, the chief ice cream maker at Sweet Temptations Ice Cream Grand Haven MI.
After a career in manufacturing, Ray has some great insight into batching ice cream, the family business and some good all around life lessons.
You can find out more about Sweet Temptations at:
- https://sweettemptationsgh.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/sweettemptationsgh/
- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100038066423...
Wes from Boombalatti's joins us again to get us an update on what he is doing this year for his merch lines, we also talk Palm Springs, and Wes tries to justify his love for Sugar Cones.
Interested in your thoughts.
For more info on Boombalatti's go to:
- https://boombalattis.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/boombalattis
- https://www.tiktok.com/@boombalattis
For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can ope...
In this episode we have a great chat with Lyndsay Snelgrove of Snelgrove' s Ice Cream. There are some great lessons here on reviving an iconic brand and an interesting story on an historic Ice Cream Cone statue
For more information on Snelgrove's you can go to:
- https://www.snelgroveicecream.com
- https://www.instagram.com/snelgroveicecream
- https://www.facebook.com/snelgroveicecream
For information about the North American Ice Cre...
In this episode we chit chat to Caitlin Hayes of Clare's Creamery about the delicate balance of running a successful ice cream concept and achieving family harmony.
Particularly when you spouse in also in the business. Some great lessons and takeaways here to strive to achieve efficiency at work and peace at home.
To find out more about Clare's go to:
- https://www.clarescreamery.com
- https://www.instagram.com/clarescreamery
- https://ww...
Aaaaaaand, we're back!
After our Pre and Post Conecon break, we are back in action with a great podcast to kick off this season. This episode we speak to Fred Domicone and Julie Yarcony from Jubie's Ice Cream in Fairborn Ohio.
Their flavor, Hot Honeycomb was voted Flavor of the Year at the 2025 Conecon in West Palm Beach. We chat about their origin story, flavor formulation and elephants.
Foe more information on Jubies, follow these l...
In this episode we run through the entire program of the upcoming Conecon 2025 event schedule. If you are thinking about coming to the show - this ones for you.
If you ARE coming to the show - this ones for you.
All of the information is at www.conecon.org
For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassocia...
In this episode we chit chat to Jonathan Riggs of Franklin Farms East, a multi generation company dedicated to dairy and mix powders and powdered products.
A new exhibitor at Conecon this year, Jonathan explains the benefits and options of using powdered dairy products in your business.
Learn more about FFE at the following link:
- https://www.franklinfarmseast.com
For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and ho...
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 owners.
For more information on Castaway's go to:
- https://www.instagram.com/castawaysicecream
- https://www.facebook.com/CastawaysIceCream
For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, a...
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
- https://www.instagram.com/katesicecream
- https://www.tiktok.com/@katesicecream
For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that...
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, early bird pricing for Conecon 2025 ends July 31st. All prices for 3 day tickets increase by $100 on Aug 1
Find out more about The Beaches at:
- https://www.thepalmbeaches.com/beaches
- https://icecre...
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 chat
Find out more about Lloyds at:
- https://lloydsofpa.com
For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go ...
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 attention turned to the ice cream business.
We talk branding, grocery and unicorn poop in this great episode.
You can find out more about "The Cream" at:
- https://www.godsavethecreamdenver.com
- https://w...
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 about Sava at:
For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a...
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