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A South African entrepreneur who started making ice cream in his backroom just landed a major supermarket deal days before competing for a R1 million business prize. Thando Volontiya's GQ Creamery caught Shoprite Checkers' attention through social media buzz alone. #
After 50 failed recipes and 11 months of testing, two Bengaluru entrepreneurs created ice cream without a single chemical additive. Their brand ELVN-ELVN uses only real ingredients you can pronounce, and customers are traveling hundreds of miles to get it. #
A family in Ahmedabad turned a single ice cream cart into a brand with over 1,300 flavors. Three generations of innovation transformed street-side treats into premium, experimental ice cream.
A Long Island family quit the construction business to revive their generations-old bakery legacy with a twist: they now deliver premium homemade ice cream by boat. The floating ice cream shop has become so beloved that locals book it for parties and kids watch for it from their docks.
The iconic ice cream treat inspired by 1950s UFO mania is celebrating 75 years of delighting customers across generations. Carvel is marking the milestone with 75-cent treats and oversized inflatable "crash landings" at historic locations.
Seven Indian entrepreneurs pitched their startups while standing in ice-cold water at Finland's unique Polar Bear Pitching event in New Delhi. The bold competition tests resilience and innovation by making founders endure freezing temperatures while presenting to investors.
Cancer Community Clubhouse in Reno is hosting a free ice cream social on June 7 to honor cancer survivors and bring the community together. The celebration invites everyone to join in recognizing the strength and resilience of those who've faced cancer.
Eight types of seaweed growing along India's 7,500-kilometer coastline are being transformed into everyday products from ice cream to laboratory equipment. The emerging seaweed industry could reach $11.8 billion globally by 2030, offering sustainable alternatives that need no farmland or freshwater.
A Mercer Island high school junior scooped ice cream to support local police officers, raising over $500 for a foundation that serves six police departments. Her Scoops for MIPD event brought together community members, student musicians, and officers for an afternoon of connection and generosity. #
Two 400-foot wind turbines near Lancaster, Pennsylvania generated enough clean energy to make 5 million gallons of Turkey Hill ice cream annually for 15 years. While they're being retired in 2027, their legacy proves renewable energy can power beloved businesses in farm country.
Alex Deak has been driving his pink and white ice cream van through Mount Gambier, Australia for 40 years, becoming a beloved fixture for four generations of families. At 86, the Hungarian migrant has no plans to stop until he turns 90.
A Pontiac owner complained his new car wouldn't start after buying vanilla ice cream, but worked fine with other flavors. GM sent an engineer who discovered a surprising culprit hiding in plain sight.
A retired California firefighter transformed a mail truck into a fire engine ice cream truck, donating all profits to help first responders get free mental health treatment. Douglas Satterfield knows the struggle firsthand after his own PTSD diagnosis in 2021.
Over 4,000 students in Chennai formed the longest chain of people licking ice cream, shattering a record that stood for 15 years. The sweet achievement required serious teamwork and willpower from kids who had to resist eating their treats early.
Local fish farmers in the Philippines just learned to transform tilapia and mudfish into ice cream, jerky, and premium dried fish through a government innovation program. The training is helping rural communities turn abundant freshwater fish into new income sources.
A small-town ice cream shop is breaking a world record with Hot Wheels track while raising money for off-road wheelchairs. For just $5, you can buy a piece of history and help someone with disabilities explore the outdoors.
Open Startup is investing up to $50,000 in African tech startups tackling climate, health, and AI challenges. Applications close July 31 for this pan-African accelerator program.
Egypt just launched the third round of Logivators, a program that turns logistics headaches into startup gold. The first two editions already helped 15 startups win contracts, funding, and even Shark Tank spots.
A recruiting platform is using AI to match startups with interview-ready engineers in just two days, ending the weeks-long resume review process that slows growth. Over 500 startups have already made 5,000 hires through the system.
After helping over 1,000 startups across 20 African countries, Open Startup is betting the continent's next breakthrough will come from laboratories and research centers. The organization just launched a new program connecting scientists with investors to turn discoveries into businesses.
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