18 Trending Specialty Ice Cream Businesses [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: July 24th, 2023

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1. Dream Pops

Plant-based ice cream. Packed with superfoods. Dairy, gluten and soy free. All under 100 calories with no artificial additives or stabilizers. We figured it was time to bring ice cream into the 21st century – with real food and real ingredients that you can actually pronounce.

Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA
Current team size: 4

Launching Ice Cream 2.0

Dream Pops is the first superfood ice cream on the market, boasting less than 100 calories, less than 7g of sugar and is gluten, dairy, and soy-free, with a compelling direct-to-consumer channel predicted to disrupt the frozen food industry.

About

David started Dream Pops over 7 years ago

Revenue

David grew the business to $0/month

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2. The Yard Milkshake Bar

The Yard Milkshake Bar creates over-the-top Milkshakes. Est. 2017 by Logan and Chelsea Green. As seen on Shark Tank. Visit our multiple locations or order our edible cookie dough!

Where they're located: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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4. Itaberco

Offer the best with our fine dessert ingredients. From traditional ice cream, soft serve and frozen yogurt, to decadent pastries and specialty drinks.

5. Cruze Farm

6. Ron's Gourmet Ice Cream and Bowling

7. KNOX DOUGH

Egg-free, gourmet edible cookie dough Cookie Dough in Knoxville KNOX DOUGH

8. nelsonsicecream

9. Prestige Custom Manufacturing

Where they're located: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

10. the-plush-horse

The Plush Horse offers delicious homemade ice cream with a historic flair. Eat inside, and experience the nostalgia of yesteryear or stroll outside to our beau

11. Brickerville House Shops in Lancaster PA

12. Snowl Cafe

Where they're located: Aurora, Illinois, USA

13. Gourmet Foods of New Zealand Ltd

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14. Just Ice

We craft crystal-clear ice in cubes, spheres, and custom shapes for Midwest restaurants and bars, and for special events. Every drink becomes a high-end cocktail with our premium-quality ice. Drinks stay cold longer, and customers savor the cool taste of your upscale spirit – not a watered down version.

Where they're located: Columbus, Georgia, USA

15. Victual

Victual makes and sells super-premium ice cream that’s always lactose-free, plus offers an expertly curated selection of specialty foods, gifts, and spirits.

16. nonotelo

Where they're located: El Paso, Texas, USA

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18. Nico’s Ice Cream

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