Visitors were invited to try some freshly churned ice cream straight off the production line at the official opening of Pierre’s Ice Cream Co.’s $9.2 million ice cream factory today. Visitors got a chance to taste French vanilla ice cream and Hola Fruta! pomegranate and blueberry sherbet.
Pierre’s capacity has now doubled with the addition of the 35,000 square foot expansion to its corporate offices and distribution center, with room to spare for even more growth.
Tasks previously done by hand are now automated with the installment of state of the art computerized ice cream making machines, which enables Pierre’s to better control its production, mix-ins and sanitation processes.
Shelley Roth, President and Chief Executive of Pierre’s, said, “We are all excited about our new home, with our new kitchen and our new equipment. With this factory, we have the tools to make the most delicious ice cream anywhere right here in Cleveland, Ohio.”
She explained that the new building also conserves water and energy, reduces waste and make’s Pierre’s more competitive. All 85 workers underwent training to take on new tasks and learn how to operate the new equipment.
