Category Archives: LEGACY CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS

MOOMERS HOME MADE ICE CREAM, Their Story told by Jon Plummer – EPISODE 29

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BY: GEORGE DUNLAP, 1/17/2025

John, mom Nancy, and his sister Becky, enjoying working the dairy farm and serving Home Made Ice Cream. John, just returned from the North American Ice Cream Association 2024 Convention; takes time to talk with me today; about the journey of Moomers Home Made Ice Cream; starting with Mom & Dad, 27 years ago. Moomers is located in Traverse City Mi.

Another of my Legacy Series talks; with owners with over 25 years in the Retail Ice Cream business.

John tells the family story and how they developed their ice cream receipts, expanded their sales, and the value of face to face customer contact. Moomers has been serving quality ice creams for the past 27 years; building the BRAND, serving one scoop after another.

EMERY THOMPSON BY STEVE THOMPSON; made in the USA, Batch Ice Cream Machines. – EPISODE #28

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BY: George Dunlap, 12/25/2024

Emery Thompson started in 1905 and continues to grow; one customer at a time.

This past October 11, 2024 it was announced “Middleby Acquires Emery Thompson Frozen Dessert Equipment Company”. Sit back and listen to my conversation with my good friend, Steve Thompson, as he tells the story of the journey of his family’s business.

Steve is not leaving the company, he looks to guide the family business into the Middleby (Taylor Company/part of the Middleby family) family of businesses over the next 3 years. Taylor Company & Emery Thompson are leaders in both innovation & customer service; in the Ice Cream Industry.

The Emery Thompson name and quality will continue for another 120 years.