Sustainability

Using the “Good Stuff” to do good

From cow to cone, a lot happens at Perry’s to serve people great ice cream. The “Good Stuff” is what has and will sustain us, our communities, and our customers for years to come. That’s why we’re committed to actively managing our impact on our communities and the environment through responsible corporate sustainability practices.

About Sustainability at Perry’s Ice Cream

An integrated sustainability culture requires consideration of People, Planet and Performance. Our annual Good Stuff Report breaks down our sustainability initiatives into 4 categories: Culture & Partnerships, Environment, Growth, and Process & System Improvements.

Check out some of the highlights from our 2022 Good Stuff Report below, or download the full report.

Sustainability Initiative #1: Culture & Partnerships

Long Term Goal: To be known as an employer of choice and responsible corporate citizen

Sustainability for culture

$1.3 million in corporate donations since 2010

Awarded 2022 Promotional Blood Drive Partner. Over 5,500 donations to date!

First sponsorship of
Bike to a Cure

Click here to download the full 2022 Good Stuff Report!

Sustainability Initiative #2: Environment

Long Term Goal: To be recognized as a “zero landfill” operation and maximize the value of our resources
through improved efficiencies, productivity and utilization of technology

75% clean, renewable hydroelectricity powering our facility

New LED fixtures save 230,000 kWh annually

Click here to download the full 2022 Good Stuff Report!

Sustainability Initiative #3: Growth

Long Term Goal: To manage growth and maintain profitability for reinvestment

Sustainability for growth

11.7 million gallons of ice cream manufactured; an annual record

Sustainability for growth

26th largest ice cream brand in the US and #1 brand in the Buffalo Mid-Atlantic region*

*2021 Nielsen, Total US Market, YE 2022; Nielsen, Buffalo Mid-Atlantic Market, YE 2022

Sustainability for growth

Distribute frozen foods for 30+ brands and deliver to 6,500 customers

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Sustainability Initiative #4: Process & System Improvements

Long Term Goal: To continuously improve our processes to eliminate waste and increase operational effectiveness

Sustainability process

86% obtainment of our manufacturing efficiency target as measured by uptime, run rate & first pass quality

Leverage software for our Approved Supplier Program to improve documentation & reduce time management by 75%

Implemented a real time data collection & communication tool designed to increase manufacturing performance

Click here to download the full 2022 Good Stuff Report!

Ready to learn more?

Download the 2022 Good Stuff Report to get the full scoop on Perry’s sustainability efforts!