B. Jannetta.(Last Licks)
* The B. Jannetta ice cream parlor, believed to be the oldest
business still operating from its original premises in the university
town of St Andrews, is celebrating its centenary. It is run by . . .
Rita's Water Ice has announced that the company raised
$520,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) during its
signature
* Rita's Water Ice has announced that the company raised
$520,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) during its
signature paper lemon fundraiser. In just three years, Rita's has
raised . . .
Ben & Jerry.(Last Licks)
* Ben & Jerry's created a limited-batch ice cream called
"Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road" to honor Elton John before his
first-ever Vermont performance. Apparently John has already performed in
every . . .
Boston Globe.(Last Licks)
* The Boston Globe reports that the Boston City Council has
approved an ordinance limiting when ice cream vendors can announce their
presence with music over loudspeakers. The rules are simple: . . .
Carvel offers franchisee discount.
Carvel Ice Cream is looking 'to continue growth and expansion
by bringing on new franchise partners in areas with an established brand
presence including Davie, FL, Midland Park, NJ; West Orange, . . .
Fast-growing frozen yogurt chain Cefiore has opened its first
Florida shop in Orlando, and according to the Orlando Sentinel, it
* Fast-growing frozen yogurt chain Cefiore has opened its first
Florida shop in Orlando, and according to the Orlando Sentinel, it has
quickly become a local favorite. Since its launch in 2006, the . . .
Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill locations celebrated the
third-annual Miracle Treat Day on August 9, donating proceeds from eve
* Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill locations celebrated the
third-annual Miracle Treat Day on August 9, donating proceeds from every
Blizzard sold that day to Children's Miracle Network, a . . .
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that local confectioner Fanny
May has introduced a superpremium ice cream line in eight flavors
* The Chicago Tribune is reporting that local confectioner Fanny
May has introduced a superpremium ice cream line in eight flavors. A
pint costs $5 at many Fannie May locations and most Jewel . . .
Wells' is title sponsor for volleyball championship.
Wells' Dairy will be the title sponsor for the 29th Annual
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Volleyball
National Championship. The event will be held December 2-6 at the . . .
Marble Slab expanding in Mexico.
Marble Slab Creamery has announced that it will start a new
international franchise venture in Mexico. The franchise agreement will
allow Marble Slab to continue to expand its reach and provide . . .
Friendly.(Last Licks)
* Friendly was also the winner of the "Ad of the Day"
award on July 29 from Advertising Age online for its new TV ad featuring
a "Norman Rockwellesque" family that is apparently transported
to the . . .
WIVB news out of Buffalo, NY reports that the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Fieldbrook Foods, f
* WIVB news out of Buffalo, NY reports that the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Fieldbrook Foods, formerly
known as Fieldbrook Farms and Dunkirk Ice Cream, with 22 . . .
J & J.(Last Licks)
* J & J also announced that its Board of Directors has declared
a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.0925 per share of its common
stock payable on October 2, 2008 to shareholders of record as of . . .
Gifford's tops in chocolate.
Gifford's Ice Cream has added two major new awards to its
growing list of accolades. At the most recent annual World Dairy Expo,
held in Madison, WI, the family-owned Maine business earned the . . .
Yogen Fruz expanding in South America and Texas.
Yogen Fruz is reporting newly signed development agreements for 29
stores in Argentina and 21 stores in Peru. The new stores will expand
the franchise's footprint in Latin America, adding to . . .
To help maintain an adequate blood supply during the summer
months, Friendly's and the American Red Cross are providing all
pres
* To help maintain an adequate blood supply during the summer
months, Friendly's and the American Red Cross are providing all
presenting donors at American Red Cross blood drives in . . .
Ben & Jerry.(Last Licks)
* In addition to announcing its special flavor for Elton John, Ben
& Jerry's has also announced the rollout of a new beverage,
Iced TeaZer, throughout its 450 franchised scoop shops in the . . .
J & J Snack Foods Corp.(Last Licks)
J & J Snack Foods Corp. has announced record sales but lower
earnings for its third quarter and nine months ended June 28, 2008.
Sales for the third quarter increased 9% to $176.8 million from . . .
Investments spur Ciao Bella expansion.
Ciao Bella Gelato Company is expanding its retail distribution
thanks to a significant infusion of capital from private equity firms
Encore Consumer Capital and Sherbrooke Capital. The investments . . .
Baskin-Robbins expanding in China and U.S.
Baskin-Robbins has announced plans to open its first store in
Shanghai, with a total of 100 new stores planned over the next 10 years
in the Eastern and Northwestern regions of Mainland China. The . . .
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