Do you have a secret ice cream recipe that you have been using for years and just know that if it went to market people would literally “eat it up?” Or, have you already manufactured your ice cream and now want to expand your offerings so that it can be sold commercially? The fact is that manufacturing your own Private Label Ice Cream does not have to be full of risk. The key to finding success is knowing what questions to ask and the steps to take to ensure that you get your ice cream to market.
Some of the most common questions regarding private label ice cream are answered here, which will help you to get started off on the path to success.
The Difference in a Recipe or a Formula
There is a major difference between a recipe and a formula. The formula includes all of the ingredients in the ice cream to their most basic components, where the recipe uses the actual ingredients, such as protein powder or cream cheese. In order to develop a formula, which is needed for commercial preparation, you have to break your custom recipe down into the most basic components.
What Sizes will You Offer?
This question will be answered when you determine the exact market that you will be offering your product to. Grocery stores typically offer half gallons, quarts and pints, while scoop shops, restaurants and other food service locations will typically use two and a half or three gallon tubs.
Considerations for Ingredients and Manufacturing Processes
If you are currently producing your ice cream, you will still need to consider if you want the product marked with any type of category or certification, such as gluten free, vegan, kosher, etc. You should also note any ingredients that may make it difficult to purchase on a regular basis, which may include goat’s milk or some other type of unique ingredient. You should also think of any ingredients that you use, or a characteristic of the product that may change if it is exposed to extreme temperatures.
Making private label ice cream does not have to be an extremely difficult of tedious process when you have the right information at your disposal.
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