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Perry’s Ice Cream Expands Market

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Perry’s Ice Cream Expands Market

Creating Thirty Jobs in Ohio

Akron, N.Y. – September 4, 2015 – Perry’s Ice Cream, headquartered in Western New York, announced today it is bringing its quality crafted, small-batch products and distribution services to the entire state of Ohio. Established almost 100 years ago, Perry’s is known for its wide variety of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet, sorbet and novelties.

IMG_8460Perry’s Ice Cream plans on expanding its sales and direct store delivery full service footprint. For nearly twenty years, Perry’s has had distribution and sales along the northeast border of Ohio.  Sales have been primarily through the Country Fair convenience store chain along with the recent addition of several scoop shops serving Perry’s Ice Cream.  Robert Denning, President & CEO noted, “We believe the ice cream consumers in the Ohio market will genuinely appreciate the variety of our craft-made ice cream products.  Our fourth-generation family-owned company is committed to creating great tasting, exciting flavors and providing dedicated service to all of our customers.”

With this expansion, Perry’s will create thirty jobs in the Ohio marketplace, including:  Route Delivery Drivers, Sales Representatives (both part time and full time), Direct Store Delivery Manager, Territory Sales Manager, and part time line haul transfer assistants. These roles will support Perry’s sales and direct store delivery service across the state.

Perry’s Ice Cream has earned a reputation as an employer of choice in their core market. Jodi Wiechec, Director of Human Resources & Strategic Alignment, explained, “Our founder insisted on putting enough of the ‘Good Stuff’ in everything we do, from developing people to products. This philosophy applies today in our approach to attracting and retaining Perry’s team members.” Jodi went on to say, “The Perry’s organization features a team-based, collaborative culture with ongoing training and career development opportunities. Candidates can expect competitive wages, benefits, and a five day workweek.”

Learn more about open positions and Perry’s Ice Cream by visiting: www.perrysicecream.com/jobs/career-center.

About Perry’s Ice Cream­­­

Perry’s Ice Cream, founded in 1918 by H. Morton Perry, and headquartered in Western New York, is a family-owned and operated fourth generation ice cream manufacturer with over 300 employees.  Perry’s Ice Cream uses fresh milk and cream from local farms to proudly craft and slow-cook its ice cream products for an exceptionally creamy texture and taste that consumers have fallen in love with for close to 100 years.  For additional information about Perry’s Ice Cream, visit:  www.PerrysIceCream.com or @perrysicecream via: