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Villa Dolce Artisan Desserts announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Glendale, Ariz. Built on eight acres, the 76,000-square-foot facility will feature 18,000 square feet of cold storage with room for future expansion. Custom built from the ground up over an 18-month period, the new facility showcases four gelato lines that can create over one million 3-gallon tubs per year.
Ryan Gillespie, vice president of marketing at Plymouth, Wis.-based Sartori Cheese, discusses food service and retail in Episode 32 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. Since joining Sartori in 2010, Gillespie has held progressive roles supporting growth and innovation across Sartori’s retail and food service segments.
Among the trends FlavorSum is predicting for 2024 are the need for manufacturers to “energize” consumers with products that fulfill the need for nourishment, satisfaction and wellness. Ingredients that bring stress release (L-theanine) and heighten cognitive function (Ginkgo biloba) will be in demand. Hydrating-boosting beverages and foods such as ice cream and frozen yogurt will “refresh” consumers.
