Portobello wins double gold
Our smart ice cream machine scooped the honours of not one, but two prestigious accolades last month - the Innovation Gold Medal and Consumer's Choice awards.
Read moreOur smart ice cream machine scooped the honours of not one, but two prestigious accolades last month - the Innovation Gold Medal and Consumer's Choice awards.
Read morePimp My Ride, a binge-worthy show by MTV that sees a team of talented petrolheads completely transform clapped-out bangers into all-singing, all-dancing dream machines, has fwipped an ice cream van with the Portobello machine.
Read moreSpring is here, the sun is around more often and ice cream demand is growing exponentially. Are you harbouring plans to offer lip-smackingly good ice cream ? Is a soft serve ice cream machine on your radar? Think again.
Read moreAccording Mintel, consumers are willing to pay more for a premium ice cream experience. The average price per 100 gram ice cream has increased by 23% over the last five years, far outstripping other products in comparable food categories.
Read moreSpring is still far away, so how about brightening your dessert menu with some sunshine-sorbet-centric desserts? With chefs and sunshine in short supply, we look at three easy-peasy ways to get creative with our award-winning Mango Sorbet.
Read moreLooking after the planet is everybody’s responsibility and fwip’s mission is to be a company that looks good, tastes good and does good. That’s why we have partnered with Climate Partner to map out the carbon footprint throughout the value chain.
Read more2021 saw over a thousand new businesses from all over retail, convenience, hospitality and leisure, add fwip. Thanks to all of them and our other amazing partners, more than 2 million fwip ice cream were served. 2022 will see fwip launching in new markets.
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Read moreDelicious and summery, ice cream is much-loved across world, from the gelaterias of Italy to the trucks of America. On paper, selling the sweet treat makes complete sense as a retailer or restaurateur, but do you know what the hidden costs are before committing? Here, we break down the costs so you can make an informed decision, leaving you to serve whippy-style tubs and cones without the worry.
Read moreWhether your customers choose a salted caramel gelato or a delicious frozen yogurt, they’re assured of a great tasting dessert-to-go. But sometimes they need a gentle push in the right direction. Here are a few tips for selling more fwip ice cream.
Read moreCatering to private parties, corporate events and leisure events, Event-Ape Johnny specialises in two main products: coffee and luxury ice-cream. The Portobello ice cream machine is perfect for their agile and mobile operation.
Read moreWe recently compared the energy consumption of the Portobello commercial ice cream machine with other solutions. We are very pleased with the results! fwip's energy consumption is 1,269 kwh per year which is the equivalent of a light bulb!
Read moreCJ Lang & Son, Scotland’s official SPAR wholesaler – and the largest independent retailing and distribution company north of the border – recently scooped up fwip as a key player in their food to go strategy. As we write, fwip is in 10 of the 300 stores they manage.
Read moreWhat can possibly be better than eating a fwip ice cream? What about the chance of winning £2,500? For each fwip gelato, sorbet or frozen yogurt bought, the consumers get one free scratch card. Get your skates on and sign up to our brand new campaign.
Read moreOur CEO Paul Kali was recently interviewed by Convenience Store and explained how the addition of ‘make your own’ ice creams with the launch of fwip has helped the food to go category in many locations grow by up to 30%.
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