Wells Enterprises

Overview

Wells Enterprises, Inc. is a leading American food company based in Le Mars, Iowa. It is the largest privately held, family-owned manufacturer of ice cream and frozen novelties in the United States, producing over 200 million gallons of ice cream each year. Founded in 1913, the company has evolved from local dairy delivery to a major player in the ice cream industry, officially incorporating as Wells' Dairy, Inc. in 1977 and rebranding to Wells Enterprises in 2010. In December 2022, it became part of the Ferrero Group while continuing to operate as a standalone business.

Wells produces a diverse range of ice cream and frozen treats, including the Blue Bunny brand, Bomb Pop popsicles, and Halo Top low-calorie ice cream. Products are distributed nationwide through grocery stores, convenience stores, and foodservice channels. With state-of-the-art production facilities, Wells is recognized for technical advancements in ice cream production and distribution.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 800-331-0830
• Website: wellsenterprisesinc.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wells-enterprises

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Ice cream & frozen novelties
• Food & beverage manufacturing
• Industry leader
• Market share in ice cream industry
• Market penetration
• Community charitable programs
• Private label production
• Quality assurance
• Acquisition
• Ice cream flavors
• Sustainable manufacturing practices
• Licensed frozen treats
• Brand licensing
• Safety certifications
• Frozen novelty products
• Corporate social responsibility in food industry
• Frozen treats
• Product quality control
• Sustainable practices
• Regional production
• Licensed brand production
• Family business values
• Sustainable manufacturing
• Foodservice
• Consumer product safety
• Brand portfolio growth
• Regional manufacturing plants
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Acquisition by Ferrero
• Corporate responsibility
• Ice cream manufacturing
• Corporate social responsibility
• Distribution
• Product development
• B2B
• Product quality assurance
• State-of-the-art manufacturing
• Food safety standards
• Industry-leading safety certifications
• Product diversification strategies
• B2C
• Product innovation in ice cream
• Consumer brands
• Brand licensing agreements
• Quality control
• Private label manufacturing
• Services
• Food safety and quality assurance
• Product development teams
• Brand management
• Food safety compliance
• Supply chain logistics
• Product quality
• Certifications
• Industry certifications
• Brand portfolio management
• Manufacturing capacity
• Innovation
• Logistics
• Brand portfolio
• Certified facilities
• Food safety certification
• Supply chain logistics in frozen foods
• State-of-the-art production facilities
• Family-owned business
• Licensed products
• Licensed brands
• Food & beverage
• Growth strategy
• Market growth strategies in frozen foods
• Market expansion in the US
• Frozen dessert innovation
• Foodservice supply
• Retail
• Regional ice cream manufacturing
• Private ownership
• Manufacturing
• Ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturing
• Community involvement
• Employee workforce
• Market expansion strategies
• Market expansion
• Sustainability
• Community engagement initiatives
• Certified food safety standards
• Private family ownership
• Market share growth
• Retail distribution
• Product diversification
• Employee workforce development
• Employee training
• Customer satisfaction
• Supply chain management
• Food manufacturing
• Product diversity
• Community programs
• State-of-the-art manufacturing technology
• Product innovation
• Customer engagement
• Market growth
• Food safety
• Ice cream
• Quality manufacturing
• Responsible sourcing
• Charitable commitments
• Blue Bunny
• Halo Top
• Bomb Pop
• Blue Ribbon Classics
• Ice cream parlor
• Taste testers
• Community engagement
• Manufacturing facility expansion
• Family-owned
• Novelty ice cream
• Light ice cream
• Scoop of joy
• Flavor variety
• Food service
• Mobile vending
• Community donations
• Employment opportunities
• Sweet packaged foods
• Ice cream festivals
• Brand partnerships
• Marketing communications
• Social responsibility
• Cultural impact
• Workforce development
• Consumer loyalty
• Heritage
• Fun flavors
• Classic ice cream
• Seasonal varieties
• Customer feedback
• Sales distribution
• Retailer partnerships
• Taste experiences
• Local ingredients
• Event sponsorships
• Food industry leadership
• Business growth
• Non-profit
• Consumer products & retail
• Transportation & logistics
• Food production
• Consumer goods
• Consumers
• Mechanical or industrial engineering
• Environmental services
• Renewables & environment
• Logistics & supply chain
• Marketing & advertising
• Public relations & communications
• Nonprofit organization management

Technologies Used

• .NET
• ACL
• AI
• ASP.NET
• Air
• Analyzer
• Appier AIRIS (formerly Woopra)
• CONTROL
• Cint
• Cisco VoIP
• CloudFlare Hosting
• Cloudflare DNS
• Compressor
• Connect
• Drupal
• ECS
• FRAC Pumps
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• GAS
• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Kronos
• Lytics
• Microsoft Azure Hosting
• Microsoft Azure Monitor
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Mobile Friendly
• Nec Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
• Nielsen NetRatings
• Nitrogen
• Oracle Analytics Cloud
• Oracle Cloud
• Oracle Demantra
• Outlook
• REST
• ROOM
• RSLogix
• Remote
• SAP Process Orchestration
• SharePoint
• Simpli.fi
• TSYS
• Tableau
• The Trade Desk
• Tor
• Trintech
• Typekit
• WebOffice

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Ferrero