Partners in Sustainability: Eco-Friendly Ice Cream Packaging

Gabe Buck — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:35:00 +0000

At Perry’s, we lead by the timeless mantra of our founder H. Morton Perry: “Make sure you put in enough of the good stuff.” This philosophy not only applies to our ice cream, but our commitment to sustainability as well. How? By selecting eco-friendly ice cream packaging partners who are committed to responsibly sourcing their paper products.

Look for the Sustainable Forestry Initiative label

On our product packaging, you’ll see the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) label, indicating our packaging suppliers, Double H Plastics (1.5 qt), Stanpac (pint) and MOD-PAC (novelty) sustainably source their paper products.

About the Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Developed in collaboration with expert foresters, conservatists and scientists, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative supports continuous growth and harvesting of trees while protecting the environment. With over 250 million acres of forest audited, SFI is among the world’s largest sustainable forestry programs.

Why does eco-friendly packaging matter?

Choosing eco-friendly packaging helps reduce waste, preserve wildlife and water, and promotes climate smart forestry practices. This helps cut carbon emissions, boost forest resilience to climate change, and support forest economies. As an organization that values sustainable business practices, it was a no-brainer to partner with these like-minded companies.

Additionally, consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of purchasing products that are sustainable. In fact, 71% of consumers say that wood products from sustainably managed forests are a good choice for combatting climate change. (Source: Sustainable Forestry Initiative). This is something we acknowledge and want to support.

Our eco-friendly ice cream packaging suppliers

Want to learn more about our packaging partners and how they’re doing their part to protect the planet? Check them out below!

Double H Plastics

Stanpac

MOD-PAC

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Frozen Dairy Dessert vs. Ice Cream – What’s the Difference?

Gabe Buck — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:48:05 +0000

Next time you’re in the ice cream aisle, take a look at the front label of your favorite ice cream. You’ll probably notice the basics, like the flavor name, flavor details, a mouth-watering photo, and maybe even some other fun things that catch your eye. But, take a closer look, and you might see some differences between flavors and brands that you haven’t noticed before. This difference being that one carton may read “ice cream” while another says “frozen dairy dessert.” This begs the question—is frozen dairy dessert just another name for ice cream? Sure, ice cream is frozen. It is dairy. And it is often enjoyed as a dessert. But is it ice cream? According to the FDA, it is not. We’re breaking down a frozen dairy dessert vs. ice cream here for you.

What is a frozen dairy dessert and how is it different from ice cream?

To understand how frozen dairy dessert is different from ice cream, we’ll first need to understand what it means to be ice cream. According to standards set by the FDA, ice cream must (1) contain a minimum of 10% dairy milkfat, and (2) have no more than 100% overrun and weigh at least 4.5 lbs per gallon.

Overrun is the amount of air that is whipped into ice cream during the freezing process. For example, with 100% overrun, for every gallon of ice cream base, you would end up with 2 gallons of finished ice cream. Products with lower overrun (think premium ice cream like Perry’s) tend to be denser and creamier. Anything that doesn’t meet these standards must be labeled “frozen dairy dessert.”

Why is Perry’s labeled “Premium Ice Cream”?

You’ll notice Perry’s 1.5 QTS flavors and ice cream bars are labeled “premium ice cream.” “Premium” isn’t just fancy marketing jargon—it’s another distinction in the ice cream category.

According to the International Dairy Foods Association, there are 4 quality segment distinctions:

First, there’s “economy” ice cream. It meets the FDA’s overrun requirement and sells for a lower price than regular ice cream.
Second, there’s “regular” ice cream. Regular ice cream meets the FDA’s overrun standard. The weight of regular ice cream tends to fall around 65g per ½ cup. Regular ice cream has 10-11% butterfat and 90-100% overrun.
Then, there’s “premium” ice cream. Premium, like Perry’s, has a lower overrun and higher fat content than regular ice cream, and also uses higher quality ingredients. Premium ice cream typically has 11-15% butterfat and 60 to 90% overrun.
Finally, “super-premium” ice cream has a very low overrun and high fat content and uses high-quality ingredients. Super-premium has an overrun of less than 50% and contains 14 to 18% butterfat. (PS: Perry’s pints fall into this super-premium category, that’s why they have that “extra indulgent” burst on the front of the carton!)

Other Perry’s categories

Beyond our “premium ice cream” label, you’ll see our products labeled as Frozen Yogurt, Sherbet and our dairy-free line as Frozen Dessert.

Is there a difference in taste between frozen dairy dessert vs. ice cream?

It depends. For some, the difference isn’t noticeable or only so in a side-by-side comparison. For others, and especially for ice cream connoisseurs like ourselves, the difference is clear. Ice cream made with a higher fat content and less overrun are richer and creamier, while economy and regular ice creams and frozen dairy desserts are typically less dense and have a lighter and more airy texture.

Is a frozen dairy dessert healthier than ice cream?

If you’re comparing nutrition labels, you might notice that some frozen dairy desserts have a lower calorie and fat content than ice cream but have more added ingredients. Be sure to check those ingredients.

Decisions in the freezer aisle

The next time you see “ice cream” or “frozen dairy dessert” in the freezer aisle, you’ll now know there’s a difference. At Perry’s, our job is to make ice cream that just tastes better. We accomplish this through our small-batch, slow-cooked process using our family’s recipe of high-quality ingredients and locally sourced dairy. We’ll keep churning out our very best, because you deserve the good stuff.

Contributors: Kristin Rozewski & Gabriel Cox

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