Anglesey Ice Cream
Based on the Isle of Anglesey, Anglesey Ice Cream is a business crafting premium gelato that blends traditional Italian craftsmanship with the finest local Welsh produce, including fresh milk from nearby Llefrith Nant Dairy Farm.
BACKGROUND
Based on the Isle of Anglesey, Anglesey Ice Cream is a business crafting premium gelato that blends traditional Italian craftsmanship with the finest local Welsh produce, including fresh milk from nearby Llefrith Nant Dairy Farm. To support its ambitions to scale up from small batch production to supplying multiple locations across North Wales and expanding into wholesale distribution, the business partnered with the Food Technology Centre.
SUPPORT RECEIVED FROM FOOD TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Funded by the HELIX programme, the Food Technology Centre provided specialist technical guidance across every stage of development. Food technologists assisted with recipe development, product refinement, and nutrition and food labelling compliance for pre-packed gelato lines. To establish robust quality assurance, the Centre also supported the implementation of HACCP systems and food safety standards, helping the business scale up production efficiently without compromising on quality.
As a result of this ongoing collaboration, Anglesey Ice Cream has established solid technical and regulatory foundations. Their success was showcased at this year's Royal Welsh Show food competitions, where the brand earned four Gold, two Silver, and one Bronze award, alongside the Reserve Champion title for its signature chocolate ice cream.
BENEFITS OF THE SUPPORT
“Over the last few years, the Food Technology Centre and The HELIX Programme have played an incredibly important role in the growth of Anglesey Ice Cream. Their knowledge, guidance and practical support with recipe development, labelling, HACCP and food safety have helped us develop the standards needed to expand into the wholesale market with confidence.
The team has been instrumental in helping us turn ideas into commercially viable, multi-award-winning products while allowing us to stay true to our values. We are hugely grateful for the expertise, encouragement and belief they have shown in Anglesey Ice Cream.”
Victoria Pritchard, Anglesey Ice Cream
