Cold comforts for Christmas

ICE cream maker Yummy Yorkshire is set for a cool Yule.

Ben & Jerry's produces a wide variety of super-premium ice cream and ice cream novelties, using high-quality ingredients including milk and cream from family farmers who do not treat their cows with the synthetic hormone rBGH. The company states its position on rBGH on its labels. Ben and Jerry's products are distributed nationwide and in selected foreign countries in supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, franchise Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops, restaurants and other venues. Ben & Jerry's, a Vermont corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unilever, operates its business on a three-part Mission Statement emphasizing product quality, economic reward and a commitment to the community. Contributions made via the employee led Ben & Jerry's Foundation in 2009 totaled over $1.7 million. Additionally, the company makes significant product donations to community groups and nonprofits both in Vermont and across the nation. The purpose of Ben & Jerry's philanthropy is to support the founding values of the company: economic and social justice, environmental restoration and peace through understanding, and to support our Vermont communities. For the full scoop on all Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop locations and fabulous flavors, visit www.benjerry.com.During the conference, attendees learned about the company’s business priorities, and strategic initiatives, as well as the latest plans for its three part mission. Multiple workshops were offered, including discussions about new product innovation and future flavors.“It is an honor to be recognized, especially in the middle of the esteemed crowd that is gathered here,” said Lars. “An award like this is never a solo effort. My wife Anneli, our Manager, Emily, and all the wonderful staff who help and support the Scoop Shop made it possible.”Lick It! (ISBN 0-978-1-57067-237-8) is published by Book Publishing Company and retails for S14.95. Order this book online or purchase it in your local bookstore. Reviewed by Debra Wasserman.* WINTER FUEL: Louise and Jeremy Holmes, of Yummy Yorkshire, are getting into the festive spirit with a range of four ice creams especially for the Christmas seasonAbout Ben & Jerry'sSince the business was launched in April, 2007, more than 50 different recipes of traditional, seasonal and contemporary ice cream have been developed - using locally sourced ingredients and milk and cream from the farm's own herd of Holstein cows.Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=6139838&lang=enLick It! offers more than 225 recipes for dairy-free frozen desserts that you can prepare at home using an ice cream maker. Enjoy making gourmet vegan ice creams, fruity sherbets and sorbets, frozen yogurts, sundaes, cakes, shakes, floats, and more. Your family and friends will love sampling Double Nut-Maple Ice Cream, Lemon Cheese Cake Ice Cream, and Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet topped with one of the many sauces and toppings."Cranachan was mentioned and I thought it was the ideal candidate for a new ice cream flavour. The blend of honey, whiskey and raspberry is very warming and the oats give the texture an extra dimension."Ben & Jerry’s operates its business on a three-part mission statement emphasizing product quality, economic reward, and a commitment to the community. In staying with the community focus, the group volunteered time with Habitat for Humanity in the village of Macao, about 20 minutes from the resort. Hundreds helped to paint and repair homes in the area, to demonstrate their social mission commitment. A black and white-themed awards banquet was held to honor the best of the best within the ice cream community. A costume party closed out the meeting with "The Fabulous 80s” as a theme. But for the Mohlins, and the Natick Ben & Jerry’s, 2010 will be quite fabulous for many years to come.CAPTION(S):

* WINTER FUEL: Louise and Jeremy Holmes, of Yummy Yorkshire, are getting into the festive spirit with a range of four ice creams especially for the Christmas season