The Ice Cream Podcast

Oct 28 2024 87 ep. 30 mins 21
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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"

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Culturally Inspiring Flavors with Snow Crane

Oct 28 2024 20 mins  
In this episode, we speak to Takeshi Nishikawa of Snow Crane, a frozen dessert concept utilizing flavors and techniques from Japan.Takeshi shares his culinary journey and how flavors from his native country inspire his passion for ice cream flavor and menu items.For more info on Snow Crame go to https://www.snow-crane.com/For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, an

The Soft Serve Ice Cream Competition at Conecon

Sep 03 2024 15 mins  
In this episode, we chat with Rick Pizzi and David Draper, both Board Members and both organizing the Soft Serve competition this year at Conecon.Get the inside swirl on how you could be standing on the podium at this year's tallest cone comp at Conecon 2024 For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a commun

The Amazing World of Pecans with Millican Pecan

Aug 19 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, we speak to Robert and Kristen of Millican Pecan and chat about the mother tree, harvesting, and whether it is pronounced Peekan, or peckaarn.For more information about Millican go to https://millicanpecan.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 to

$45,000 to Grant in the Bryce Thomson Scholarship - Sue Kloter

Aug 05 2024 20 mins  
In this episode we chat with our favorite scholarship committee Chairperson, Sue Kloter. Sue shares some exciting news about updates to the scholarship program and pointers as to how to get the most out of your application.For more information on the scholarship, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/page/ScholarshipFor information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how

Hardening Cabinets vs Blast Freezers with Evan Waldt from Ice Cream Equipment Specialists

Jul 29 2024 20 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the age-old discussion about Hardening Cabinets vs Blast Freezers. Even your humble host has mixed the terminology up from time to time. Evan discusses the functionality and application for both, and which you should be using.For more information on Ice Cream Equipment Specialists go to:https://ices.cool/For information about the North American Ice Cream

A Chat with Executive Director Steve Christensen

Jul 17 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, the tables are turned and Association President Kelly Larson asks our Executive Director Steve Christensen about his background, experience in ice cream, and other hard-hitting questions.For more information you can go to:www.scoopschool.comwww.ieccream.videoFor information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream busin

Pump versus Gravity Machines with Greg Pryal of Taylor Company

Jul 09 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, Greg Pryal of Taylor Company talks about all things soft serve with the pros and cons of pump, gravity, and modified pumps. It's a lot more entertaining and informative than it sounds.You can find out more information about Taylor at https://www.taylor-company.com/For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream

The Origin and Process of Cinnamon with Dan Vishny of Red Ape Cinnamon

Jun 25 2024 22 mins  
in this episode, we chat with Dan Vishny of Red Ape Cinnamon about how we get one of our most beloved spices and the origin of the Red Ape name. Also, the great work that is happening with orangutan preservation in the process.Find out more about Red Ape Cinnamon at https://redapecinnamon.com/For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow yo

The 2024 Ice Cream Clinic and Flavor of the Year Information

Jun 17 2024 24 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the ice cream competitions for the Association. It is a recording of the recent live stream we did on the Association's Facebook page. The audio-only version is easy to follow along as well.This info goes over the types of competitions, how to enter and some frequently asked questions. REMEMBER - Cut-off for registrations will be on Nov 22, 2024.All of t

Ice Cream Equipment with Steve Thompson of Emery Thompson

Jun 10 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, we delve into the world of ice cream equipment with Steve Thompson and Christi Brown of Emery Thompson. Lots of lessons here about HR, customer service, and generation businesses.You can find out more about Emery Thompson at https://www.emerythompson.com/For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business