Pierre's Ice Cream Company facts for kids
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| Industry | Foods |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Founder | Alexander "Pierre" Basset |
| Headquarters | , |
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Key people
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Shelley Roth (President & CEO) |
| Products | Ice cream Frozen yogurt Sorbet |
Pierre's Ice Cream Company is a famous ice cream maker. It started in Cleveland, Ohio, way back in 1932. A person named Alex Basset created this yummy company.
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The Story of Pierre's Ice Cream
How It All Began
Pierre's Ice Cream Company first opened its doors in 1932. Their very first store was on East 82nd Street and Euclid Avenue. They made fresh ice cream every day right in the back of the store. You could buy it in a cone, a cup, or packed to take home. The founder, Alexander Pierre Basset, loved making delicious treats.
Growing Bigger
As Pierre's became more popular, the company needed more space. They moved to St. Clair Avenue. Then, in 1960, they moved again to East 60th Street and Hough Avenue. At this new spot, they shared a factory with another company. This was the Royal Ice Cream Company, owned by Sol Roth.
New Owners and More Growth
In 1960, Royal Ice Cream Company bought Pierre's. Royal started to focus on the special Pierre's brand and its unique recipes. A few years later, in 1967, Pierre's/Royal bought another company called Harwill Ice Cream. This helped them grow even more.
Modern Factories
In April 1995, Pierre's moved its main office to East 65th and Euclid Avenue. This was a big step! In 2011, the company opened a brand-new, super modern ice cream factory. This new factory cost a lot of money, about $9.2 million. The city of Cleveland even helped with some of the costs. This new factory replaced their older one. In 2022, Ohio Processors Inc. bought Pierre's Ice Cream Company.
What Pierre's Makes
Many Flavors to Enjoy
Pierre's Ice Cream makes a huge variety of frozen treats. They have 51 different flavors of ice cream! In total, they make 235 different products. This includes not just ice cream, but also frozen yogurt and sorbet.
Where You Can Find Pierre's
You can find Pierre's ice cream in many places. They sell their products in several states across the United States. These states include Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. You can also find Pierre's treats in other countries like Aruba and Bermuda, and in Puerto Rico.
Other Brands They Help
Pierre's also makes ice cream for other companies. They create "private label" lines. This means they make ice cream that is sold under different brand names. They help distribute many national ice cream brands too.
