Perry’s Ice Cream Celebrates Holiday With 2 Festive Flavors
Perry’s Ice Cream Company, Inc., renowned for its high-quality, small-batch ice cream, is excited to introduce two new festive flavors just in time for the holiday season.
- Iced Gingerbread (1.5 quarts): This delightful flavor combines gingerbread and royal icing ice cream with sugar cookie dough pieces. The blend of sweet icing and warm gingerbread spices evokes cozy winter vibes, making it a must-try during the holidays.
- Sugar Cookie Bars (2.5 oz. each, 6 to a box): Sugar cookies are most popular during the holiday season. These tree-shaped holiday treats feature classic sugar cookie ice cream swirled with green frosting. The sweet, comforting flavor is perfect for those who love the nostalgic taste of homemade sugar cookies.
These new offerings join Perry’s iconic holiday classics, Peppermint Stick and White Christmas ice cream, expanding the festive flavor lineup to four varieties—ensuring your holiday treats are devoured faster than the fruit cake!!
Holiday flavors will be available at various retailers across New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, including Dash’s Market, Shurfine, Tops Markets, and Wegmans Food MarketsAdditionally, Perry’s limited-edition seasonal flavors can be ordered online for shipping across the Continental United States.
Pricing:
- Iced Gingerbread: $6.99 for 1.5 quarts
- Sugar Cookie Bars: $6.99 for a 6-pack
To learn more about Perry’s Ice Cream or to shop online, visit PerrysIceCream.com.
Perry’s Ice Cream is a beloved Great Lakes regional brand and Upstate New York’s #1 ice cream choice. With over 100 years of experience, the fourth-generation, family-owned business crafts its ice cream using fresh, local, high-quality milk and cream, slow-cooking it for an exceptionally creamy texture and taste.
Perry’s is the 23rd largest ice cream brand in the U.S., with products available in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The company employs a three-pillar strategy focusing on traditional manufacturing, an extensive distribution system covering over 100,000 square miles, and a global contract manufacturing segment serving over 35 countries.
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Cal-Maine to Expand Cage-Free Production Capabilities
On Oct. 4, Cal-Maine Foods’ board of directors approved $40 million in new capital projects to further expand the company’s cage-free production capabilities. The company plans to fund the projects through a combination of available cash on hand, sales of investment securities and operating cash flow.
The projects will include the addition of five cage-free layer houses across the company’s locations in Florida, Georgia, Utah and Texas. The company plans to start construction by the end of calendar 2024 and expects the projects to be completed with additional production capacity for approximately 1.0 million cage-free layer hens by late summer 2025. These additions will primarily replace recently retired caged facilities and add to the Company’s cage-free capacity.
The company also provided an update on its conversion of the former Tyson Foods facilities in Dexter, Mo., acquired on March 14. Following the closing, the company began work to remodel and repurpose these assets for use in shell egg production. Cal-Maine Foods has also been working with local contract growers and has commitments that would result in approximately 1.2 million additional free-range hens by fall 2025, with plans to add more capacity in the future.
Sherman Miller, president and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., said, “We are pleased to announce these new expansion projects, which support our strategy to increase our free-range production in line with customer demand and expanding state requirements for cage-free eggs. The additional capacity will further enhance our ability to serve our growing customer base. We have made considerable progress with the conversion of the Dexter facilities and look forward to the additional production and distribution capabilities from this location. We greatly appreciate the support we have received from the existing network of local contract growers. As we continue to expand our operations, we remain committed to being the most efficient and sustainable producer of fresh shell eggs and egg products, and we will look for additional opportunities to further advance our growth strategy.”
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is primarily engaged in the production, grading, packaging, marketing and distribution of fresh shell eggs, including conventional, cage-free, organic, brown, free-range, pasture-raised and nutritionally enhanced eggs. The Company, which is headquartered in Ridgeland, Miss., is the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the nation and sells most of its shell eggs throughout the majority of the United States.
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Wild About Sprouts Raises Funds for Susan G. Komen
Rä Foods, a pioneer in food tech and functional foods, recently announced that its Wild About Sprouts brand is proudly announcing its partnership with Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, to raise awareness and support the breast cancer community. This collaboration aims to raise awareness and support the fight against breast cancer while highlighting the massive health benefits of broccoli sprouts.
One in 8 women in the United States will face a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, and experts estimate that one-third of breast cancer deaths in the United States could be prevented with universal access to modern treatments.
During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, all Wild About Sprouts products will feature special Susan G. Komen-branded pink packaging. This limited-time offering includes the popular 100% Broccoli Sprouts and the Alfalfa, Broccoli, and Kale blend.
Wild About Sprouts are a nutritional powerhouse. Broccoli sprouts contain sulforaphane, a natural compound studied for its potential role in supporting overall wellness and cellular health. Research suggests sulforaphane may help promote detoxification, reduce inflammation, and support the body’s natural defenses against abnormal cell growth. This partnership was created to help educate consumers on the powerful health benefits of broccoli sprouts.
Wild About Sprouts products are cultivated through the brand’s patented COLD-GROWN process, ensuring unmatched safety and freshness. Unlike traditional methods, Wild About Sprouts® products are grown inside their packaging, remaining untouched until harvested by the consumer—guaranteeing maximum freshness and an extended shelf life.
For every 3-ounce clamshell of these products sold between October 1-31, 2024, Rä Foods will donate $0.10 to Susan G. Komen, up to a total of $10,000. Additionally, the company has pledged a guaranteed minimum donation of $5,000 to support breast cancer research, regardless of sales.
Stephanie Browder, vice president of marketing of Rä Foods, stated, “We’re honored to partner with Susan G. Komen® this October. This collaboration allows us to contribute to a crucial cause while highlighting the incredible health benefits of our sprouts. We invite our customers to join us in supporting breast cancer research with our specially marked products.”
To support breast cancer research and experience the benefits of Wild About Sprouts, you can use the store locator at www.wildaboutsprouts.com/store-locator or purchase through Instacart at www.instacart.com/store/brands/wild-about-sprouts.
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