Single-serve cup
120–125 ml (4.1–4.2 US fl oz)
- Channel
- Impulse
- Case configuration
- 24 or 45 units per case
Paper cup with lid for impulse and foodservice.
See retail & impulse: Single-serve cup →Retail · Private Label · Foodservice
Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Supply Programs
Styled frozen-dessert category illustration: pails, tubs and scoops on a dark surface. Not a photograph of a supplied product.
ALPHATRADE supplies ice cream, sorbet, gelato and frozen-yogurt programs for retail, foodservice and private label, aligned to the required format, pack and destination market.
For importers, distributors, retailers and foodservice buyers.
At a glance
- Product selection
- Dairy ice cream · sorbet · frozen yogurt
- Packaging options
- Single-serve cup · Twist tub · Pint, 473 ml · Pint, 568 ml
- Before quotation
- Share the product, destination, pack size and estimated quantity. Final options are confirmed for your order.
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Reference configuration
Dairy vanilla ice cream — 4 L foodservice pail
This reference configuration illustrates a foodservice dairy ice cream program. The wider range is selected according to recipe, format, case configuration, destination market and commercial requirements.
Technical specification
Technical specification
OriginIreland
Product & recipe
| Product | Dairy vanilla ice cream |
|---|---|
| Category | Frozen desserts |
| Origin | Ireland |
| Dairy base | Milk / cream base |
| Allergens | Milk, egg |
Quality parameters
| Milk fat | Target 10.5% |
|---|---|
| Milk solids | Target 21% |
| Microbiology | Within agreed specification |
| Appearance | Cream to off-white, smooth |
Formats & logistics
| Available formats | 125 ml to 11.34 L |
|---|---|
| Packaging | 4 L / 5 L foodservice pails |
| Storage | −18 °C or colder |
Program terms
| Order and schedule | Minimum order, lead time and delivery schedule are defined by the nature and breakdown of each supply program - product, format, brand and destination - and confirmed with the quotation. |
|---|---|
| Incoterms and payment | Programs are executed under Incoterms® 2020 - FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP or DDP for selected destinations. Payment terms and shipment plan are confirmed with the quotation. |
Origin is confirmed for the selected program and stated on the shipping documents. Shelf life is counted from the date of production. Remaining shelf life at delivery depends on the production slot and transit for the selected program and is stated on the program sheet.
Nutrition per 100 g — reference recipe
| Energy | 875 kJ / 209 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 11.2 g |
| of which saturates | 6.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23.0 g |
| of which sugars | 19.1 g |
| Protein | 4.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Salt | 0.16 g |
| Sodium | 65 mg |
Quality & compliance
Every producing site is qualified before it enters a program: HACCP is a baseline requirement, and, where the program requires a recognized food-safety certification (FSSC 22000, BRC or ISO 22000), the program is structured around a site holding the required current certificate, with the certificate, its scope and its expiry confirmed in writing for the selected product before the first order. Frozen dessert programs are additionally qualified on the cold chain, with the holding temperature recorded from production through to delivery. Batch-specific analysis, applicable certificates and export documentation are provided to qualified buyers. Compliance and quality · US import compliance and FSVP.
Documents available on request: Technical Data Sheet, Certificate of Analysis, ingredient and allergen statement, applicable certification documentation, and shipping/commercial documents.
Typical specification shown for the reference configuration. Final recipe, nutrition, certification scope, format, pack configuration and documentation are confirmed for the agreed product and destination market.
Product range
Available products, formats and case sizes
Select a format group to view the available range. Flavors, formats, case configuration and private-label options are confirmed for the agreed program.
Foodservice pails, 4 L12 products
| Product / flavor | Format | Units per case |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | 4 L | 4 |
| Chocolate | 4 L | 4 |
| Strawberry | 4 L | 4 |
| Honeycomb | 4 L | 4 |
| Mint chocolate chip | 4 L | 4 |
| Bourbon vanilla, dairy recipe | 4 L | 2 |
| Double chocolate, dairy recipe | 4 L | 2 |
| Strawberry, dairy recipe | 4 L | 2 |
| Raspberry & mascarpone, dairy recipe | 4 L | 2 |
| Sticky toffee, dairy recipe | 4 L | 2 |
| Mint chocolate, dairy recipe | 4 L | 2 |
| Pistachio almond, dairy recipe | 4 L | 2 |
Foodservice pails, 5 L14 products
| Product / flavor | Format | Units per case |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbon vanilla | 5 L | 2 |
| French vanilla | 5 L | 2 |
| Salted caramel | 5 L | 2 |
| Cookies & cream | 5 L | 2 |
| Double chocolate | 5 L | 2 |
| Honeycomb | 5 L | 2 |
| Irish cream liqueur | 5 L | 2 |
| Mint chocolate | 5 L | 2 |
| Rum & raisin | 5 L | 2 |
| Strawberry | 5 L | 2 |
| Cookie dough | 5 L | 2 |
| Spiced cookie | 5 L | 2 |
| Ginger | 5 L | 2 |
| Blue bubble gum | 5 L | 2 |
Retail & impulse7 products
| Product / flavor | Format | Units per case |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy vanilla cup | 125 ml | 24 |
| Twist tub | 180 ml | 24 |
| Vanilla cup | 125 ml | 45 |
| Double chocolate cup | 125 ml | 45 |
| Strawberry cup | 125 ml | 45 |
| Vanilla pint | 568 ml | 12 |
| Raspberry ripple pint | 568 ml | 12 |
Sorbet & gelato8 products
| Product / flavor | Format | Units per case |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon sorbet | 4 L | 2 |
| Mixed berry sorbet | 4 L | 2 |
| Mango sorbet | 4 L | 2 |
| Strawberry sorbet | 4 L | 2 |
| Vanilla gelato | 4 L | 3 |
| Chocolate gelato | 4 L | 3 |
| Lemon sorbet | 5 L | 2 |
| Raspberry sorbet | 5 L | 2 |
Alternative recipes6 products
| Product / flavor | Format | Units per case |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla cup, recipe confirmed per market | 125 ml | 24 |
| Vanilla, recipe confirmed per market | 4 L | 4 |
| Vegan vanilla | 4 L | 2 |
| Plain frozen yogurt | 4 L | 4 |
| Strawberry frozen yogurt | 4 L | 4 |
| Protein ice cream cup | 125 ml | Subject to confirmation |
Availability, formats and pack configuration are subject to the agreed program. Low-calorie, high-protein, low-fat frozen yogurt, keto and other recipes may be developed to order.
Request the full current rangePackaging options
Available packaging options
Format selection is aligned to the target channel, product recipe, units per case and agreed private-label program.
Illustrative pack; final artwork confirmed for the program.
Twist tub
180–182 ml (6.1 US fl oz)
- Channel
- Impulse
- Case configuration
- 24 units per case
Twist-top plastic tub for impulse ranges.
See retail & impulse: Twist tub →
Pint, 473 ml
473 ml (16 US fl oz)
- Channel
- Retail
- Case configuration
- Per program
Cardboard pint tub with lid, US pint size.
See pints: Pint, 473 ml →Pint, 568 ml
568 ml (19.2 US fl oz)
- Channel
- Retail
- Case configuration
- 12 units per case
Cardboard pint tub with lid.
See pints: Pint, 568 ml →
Retail tub
500 ml · 900–950 ml · 1 L · 2 L (17 US fl oz to 2.1 US qt)
- Channel
- Retail
- Case configuration
- Per format
Plastic retail tubs for branded and private-label lines.
Private label options: Retail tub →
Foodservice pail, 4 L
4 L (1.06 US gal)
- Channel
- Foodservice
- Case and pallet configuration
- 4 units per case · 91 cases per pallet
Rectangular plastic pail with lid; 7 cases per layer, 13 layers.
See 4 L products: Foodservice pail, 4 L →
Foodservice pail, 5 L
5 L (1.32 US gal)
- Channel
- Foodservice
- Case configuration
- 2 units per case; sorbet and gelato 2 or 3 units per case
Round plastic pail with lid and handle.
See 5 L products: Foodservice pail, 5 L →
Bulk pail
11.34 L (3 US gal)
- Channel
- Bulk
- Case configuration
- By agreement
Large-format pail for scooping counters and industrial use.
Request a quote: Bulk pail →Tub materialRecyclable plastic tubs, with cardboard tubs available for retail programs.
Outer casesCorrugated cases with recycled content, sized per format.
Label & artworkStandard label, buyer artwork or coordinated private-label development.
Cold chainReefer transport at −18 °C (0 °F) or colder, with a pallet plan per format and destination.
Private label
Private-label frozen dessert programs
Recipes, formats, labels and artwork are configured under your brand, with documentation aligned to the destination market before the first shipment.
- 01
Product & recipe selection
Flavors, recipe type and format chosen for the target channel.
- 02
Packaging & artwork
Tub, case configuration and artwork coordinated for the brand.
- 03
Documentation & approval
Specification and documents reviewed for the receiving market.
- 04
Cold-chain delivery
Frozen dispatch planned at −18 °C (0 °F) or colder.
Supply execution
Supply execution, aligned before shipment
- Product and pack confirmationRecipe, format, units per case and label agreed for the program.
- Quality and document reviewSpecification and required documents reviewed against destination requirements.
- Pallet and reefer planningPallet configuration and reefer set point planned per format and route.
- Shipment coordinationLoading, documents and delivery coordinated with the buyer. Samples are arranged once the program, specification and commercial terms are agreed.
- Independent inspectionIndependent pre-shipment inspection (SGS or equivalent) is arranged on request at loading.
Frozen products are planned for the agreed format, pallet configuration, destination requirements and cold-chain conditions.
Buyer FAQ
Common questions on ice cream and frozen dessert programs
Can ALPHATRADE supply ice cream and frozen desserts under our brand?
ALPHATRADE supplies ice cream and frozen desserts from Ireland as a private-label program and contracts with you as seller. Your brand and tub or cup artwork are combined with a recipe and format from this page, and specification, artwork coordination, production, documentation and delivery are managed as one program.
What pack formats are available for retail and foodservice?
The documented retail formats are the single-serve cup, the twist tub, and pints at 473 ml (16 US fl oz) and 568 ml (19.2 US fl oz). Foodservice runs on the 4 L and 5 L pails and the bulk pail at 11.34 L (3 US gal). Outer cases and pallet configuration for each are set out above.
How is the cold chain handled between production and delivery?
The product ships frozen and the temperature regime is written into the program specification together with the loading plan for the selected format. The cold-chain requirement runs through to delivery and is part of the delivery planning step rather than an assumption. Where a buyer requires it, independent pre-shipment inspection is arranged at loading.
What has to be settled before custom tub or cup artwork goes to print?
Four things, in this order: the product and the pack format; print-ready artwork, or a brief if design support is needed; written confirmation of rights to any licensed name, logo or mark that appears on the pack; and the destination labeling review, where the ingredient and allergen declarations are checked against the requirements of the market the goods enter.
Who is responsible for FDA requirements when importing frozen desserts into the United States?
FSVP obligations sit with the designated FSVP importer, where applicable, and producing facilities keep their own applicable FDA obligations. The Foreign Supplier Verification Program is the importer's duty under FSMA, not the supplier's, and the FSVP importer is generally the US owner or consignee at entry, which may be a different company from the customs importer of record. Prior Notice must reach the FDA before arrival, filed by the designated filer. ALPHATRADE supplies the supplier-side evidence the importer's file requires and provides the product, producing-site and shipment data the filer needs.
Questions that apply to every program, on certification, the documents that travel with each lot and United States entry, are answered on Compliance & Quality and US food import compliance.
Buyer guides
Related buyer guides
- Container loading: what actually fits
Why pack format decides what fits in a container
- FSVP: what you must hold on every foreign supplier
What the file must contain, and where files fail
- Labeling imported food for the United States
Label elements, dual units, allergens and origin marking
- HS codes for imported food
How goods are classified, and who is responsible for it