The Ice Cream Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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://icecreamassociation.org/

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 how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

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 into how to navigate the family relationship in the family business and how hard work and ingenuity grew their retail and grocery business.

Find out more about Crank and Boom at:

• https://www.crankandboom.com
• https://www.instagram.com/crankandboom
• https://www.facebook.com/crankandboom

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://icecreamassociation.org/

In this episode, we talk to Christine D'Amico, the Chairperson of the NICRA Ice Cream Clinic Committee discussing some of the recent changes to the program and how entering ice cream in the ice cream clinic and the best new flavor competitions can boost your business.

Websites referred to in this podcast are as follows:

https://www.nicra.org/page/icecreamcomp

Both the term and conditions as well as the NICRA scorecard are located on this webpage.
We look forward to seeing your entries in the NICRA ice cream competitions this year.

If you would like to be interviewed for the NICRA podcast, please reach out to the NICRA office at 636 778 1822 or steve@nicra.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://icecreamassociation.org/

In this episode, we talk to Sue Kloter (second time around), as the Chairperson of the Bryce Thomson Scholarship Committee and discuss some of the changes to the program and how members can benefit from this great platform.

Websites referred to in this podcast are as follows:

https://www.nicra.org/page/Scholarship

If you would like to be interviewed for the NICRA podcast, please reach out to the NICRA office at 636 778 1822 or steve@nicra.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://icecreamassociation.org/

In this episode, we talk to Sam Alcaine, Chief Instructor of the Artisan Ice Cream Food Safety Plan Coaching Workshop being conducted the day before our NICRA trade show in Charleston SC.

There is some great information here on the highly discounted course available to NICRA members and 1 on 1 coaching with your food safety plan

Websites referred to in this podcast are as follows:

https://www.nicra.org/page/foodsafety
https://www.nicra.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1243077&group=

If you would like to be interviewed for the NICRA podcast, please reach out to the NICRA office at 636 778 1822 or steve@nicra.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://icecreamassociation.org/

In this episode, we talk to Tamara Keefe of Clementines Naughty and Nice Creams in St Louis MO. Tamara describes the growth of her business and how she recently achieved the great honor of receiving 2 SOFI awards for her ice creams

Websites referred to in this podcast are as follows:

https://www.clementinescreamery.com

http://videos.specialtyfood.com/category/videos/ice-cream-gelato-frozen-treat

If you would like to be interviewed for the NICRA podcast, please reach out to the NICRA office at 636 778 1822 or steve@nicra.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://icecreamassociation.org/

In this episode, we speak to Carey Ferrara who is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Leopold's Ice Cream. Every year Leopold's Ice Cream hosts the National I Pledge Campaign where Ice Cream retailers encourage their customers to recite the pledge of allegiance and kids get rewarded with a free scoop of ice cream.

It's a great program and very simple to execute.
Websites referred to in this podcast are as follows:

http://www.ipledgeforicecream.com

If you would like to be interviewed for the NICRA podcast, please reach out to the NICRA office at 636 778 1822 or steve@nicra.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://icecreamassociation.org/

In this episode, we spend some time with Tim Stubbs who is a big wig in US Dairy.

Tim's title is VP of Product Research and Food Safety at the Innovation Center for US Dairy, an arm of the Natioonal Dairy Council. Tim discusses his role at the US Dairy Council, the makings behind the Food Safety Initiative for Artisan Ice Cream Makers.

We also discuss implementing your food safety plan and the upcoming single day workshop at the NICRA convention this November.

Websites referred to in this podcast are as follows:

https://www.nicra.org/page/foodsafety
https://www.idfa.org/safeicecream
https://www.usdairy.com/science-and-research/food-safety
https://www.usdairy.com/science-and-research/food-safety/artisan-and-farmstead
https://guides.cheesesociety.org/safecheesemakinghub


If you would like to be interviewed for the NICRA podcast, please reach out to the NICRA office at 636 778 1822 or steve@nicra.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://icecreamassociation.org/

In this episode, we spend some time with Kelly Larson of Sweet Temptations in Grand Haven Michigan.

Kelly and her parents run a family business with multiple locations selling ice cream and treats and has a great story as to how her sales have increased as a result of adding items like fudge and popcorn to her menu.

Also how her involvement in the community has her recognized as one of the top women in business in her area.

Check out her site at http://sweet-temptations.com/

We talking in this episode about Calico Fudge. Their website can be found at https://www.calicocottage.com/home


If you would like to be interviewed for the NICRA podcast, please reach out to the NICRA office at 636 778 1822 or steve@nicra.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://icecreamassociation.org/