Frozen Dessert Industry & Machine Articles

We sat down with Aylon Steinhart, the CEO of Eclipse Food Service, a dairy-free alternative to ice cream. What got Steinhart into the industry is how intertwined the food industry is with the entire world. “I realized how much the food industry has to do with the entire world and all of humanity. I also learned about the impact that the food industry has on planet sustainability and human health, I realized we could make a very significant change in the world by shifting consumption of animal products to plant-based products.” Steinhart sought out to create products to get mainstream...

Before introducing used ice cream machines to your store it's important to understand what kind of power you have running through your building. Knowing your building's power and choosing the right machines for your store can save you loads on utilities and keep your machines running at top performance. Single-phase power is what generally runs through most residential and commercial businesses. This means they have one single phase of power running through their building to power all of their appliances. Outlets release power in multiple locations around your home or business. We use these outlets to power appliances--from the coffee machine to...

In this video, our managing partner Evan shows us how to make a delicious Piña Colada soft serve ice cream using Dole Pineapple Whip soft serve mix and the vegan Froconut from Mami's Gelato! To purchase your own, click on the links below! Dole Pineapple Whip  Dole Pineapple Whip is a quality soft serve mix that is both delicious in taste but also a cult classic! Most popular for being featured at Disney World, we take this Dole Whip soft serve mix to create a truly original hit. This is a very buildable recipe, using Mami's Gelato vegan Froconut mix....

We interviewed the successful frozen dessert cart company, Icicle Tricycle. With clients using their carts, for boardwalks, weddings, and have even been featured on the hit show, Shark Tank. We spoke to Ryan Hashagen, who started the ice cream cart company very young, while he was still in high school! “During the last twenty years, I’ve become a business consultant to our clients,” says Hashagen. “While we work with national and corporate brands, we also pride ourselves on working with small businesses that are just starting up.” What got Hashagen into the industry was being able to help inspire and...

Want to make a delicious layered drink just in time for summer? Here at Slices Concession we stock quality used Taylor 342’s that are sure to be a hit at your venue. Make a delicious layered margarita, pina colada, or daiquiri that customers will love. Create original recipes with original names that you can use to help brand your establishment. Similar to the “Bahamarita” from Bahama Breeze, you can use creativity to attract customers. Not only are layered drinks trending in the industry, but it also is a great way to gain more followers on social media with original content....