Gifford’s Ice Cream in February started making ice cream again at its Skowhegan, Maine, plant for the first time in a year, after a fire ripped through production facilities, forcing them to rely on co-packers.
To get back up and running, the family-owned ice cream company carved out a smaller production area—roughly 30% of actual size once the factory is fully restored—and has two lines running to produce quarts and bulk flavors for its wholesale customers. Meanwhile, Gifford’s continues to rebuild its offices and larger production area.