Perry's Ice Cream facts for kids
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| Private | |
| Industry | Ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet |
| Founded | 1918 |
| Headquarters | Akron, New York, United States |
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Area served
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New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland |
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Key people
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Thomas C. Perry |
| Products | Ice cream, novelties |
| Services | Ice cream manufacturer and distributor |
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Number of employees
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370 |
Perry's Ice Cream is a company that makes delicious ice cream! It's located in Akron, New York. Perry's sells its yummy treats mainly in New York, Western Pennsylvania, New England, and Northeast Ohio.
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The Story of Perry's Ice Cream
How Perry's Ice Cream Started
Perry's Ice Cream began way back in 1918. It was started by H. Morton Perry. At first, it was a business that delivered milk. This was called Perry's Dairy.
Later, in 1932, the company started supplying ice cream. Their first customer was Akron High School. In 1940, H. Morton Perry and his son, Marlo, bought an ice cream maker. This helped them sell their ice cream to more places in Akron.
Family Leadership at Perry's
The company has always been run by the Perry family. Thomas C. Perry, who is Marlo's son, became the boss in 1982. He was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and president. In 1988, he became the chairman of the board.
In 1997, Perry's released a special ice cream flavor. It was called "Zero Visibility." This flavor celebrated the 20th anniversary of a big snowstorm. The storm was known as the Blizzard of 1977.
By 2000, Robert Denning became the CEO and President. He is Thomas C. Perry's son-in-law. This shows how the family keeps the business going.
Big Milestones for the Company
Perry's Ice Cream reached a big goal in 2016. For the first time ever, the company earned over $100 million in sales. This was a huge achievement!
In 2018, Perry's celebrated its 100th birthday! To mark this special occasion, they brought back four old-fashioned flavors. The company also made $100 million in sales that year.
In 2019, Perry's launched a new product. It was called Perry's Oats Cream. This was an oat milk-based frozen dessert. That same year, they started selling their products in North Carolina.
Perry's Ice Cream Today
What Perry's Is Like Now
As of today, Perry's Ice Cream has 370 employees. It is still a family-owned business. The family running it now is the fourth generation. This means it has been passed down through four generations!
Many Flavors and Partnerships
Perry's Ice Cream says it has more than 130 flavors. These include ice cream, sherbet, and frozen yogurt. They also work with many sports teams. These teams include the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Cleveland Guardians, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Perry's makes special ice cream flavors for these teams.
Almost all the milk used by Perry's comes from dairy farms in western New York. This helps support local farmers.
Awards and Recognition
Awards for Perry's Ice Cream
- 2019: Perry's was named "Plant of the Year" by Dairy Food Magazine. This award recognizes their excellent ice cream making facility.
