Who is PastryStar?We are a family-owned bakery and pastry ingredient manufacturer specializing in high-quality, clean-label solutions for industrial, foodservice, and retail applications. Founded in 1986 and based in Laurel, MD, PastryStar blends authentic French pastry expertise with scalable production and technical support. Our ingredients are developed to meet the performance, consistency, and regulatory requirements of professional operations, including FDA standards and certifications such as Kosher, SQF, and clean-label compliance. Backed by an experienced R&D team, PastryStar partners with customers to develop custom formulations, plant-based alternatives, and innovative solutions aligned with market trends and operational needs. PastryStar delivers reliability, transparency, and quality, at scale. What makes PastryStar different? Clean-Label Excellence Quality and transparency are at the heart of everything we do. Our pastry and bakery ingredients are crafted with carefully selected, natural raw materials and formulated without artificial additives or preservatives. Clean labels are not a trend for us, they are a standard. Made in the USA All PastryStar products are proudly manufactured in the United States at our Maryland facility. This allows us to ensure consistent quality, reliable supply, faster lead times, and strict adherence to U.S. food safety and regulatory standards. R&D Expertise Led by Pastry Chefs Innovation at PastryStar is driven by hands-on pastry expertise. Our in-house R&D team works closely with professional pastry chefs and food industry partner’s to develop custom formulations, optimize performance, and create innovative solutions. Custom Product SpecialistsPastryStar specializes in creating custom products. Whether itâs a one-of-a-kind flavor, a signature dessert concept, or a tailored adaptation of an existing product, if you can dream it, we can make it! | We are a family-owned bakery and pastry ingredient manufacturer specializing in high-quality, clean-label solutions for industrial, foodservice, and retail applications. Founded in 1986 and based in Laurel, MD, PastryStar blends authentic French pastry expertise with scalable production and technical support. Our ingredients are developed to meet the performance, consistency, and regulatory requirements of professional operations, including FDA standards and certifications such as Kosher, SQF, and clean-label compliance. Backed by an experienced R&D team, PastryStar partners with customers to develop custom formulations, plant-based alternatives, and innovative solutions. | PastryStar is a family-owned business that is committed to producing high quality and clean label pastry and bakery ingredients. With a dedication to excellence, we are at the forefront of the industry, providing top-notch ingredients to bakers and pastry chefs alike. Our products are made with the freshest, most natural ingredients available, and are always free from artificial additives and preservatives. This means that when you use PastryStar products in your baking, you can be confident that you are creating treats that are not only delicious, but also healthy and wholesome. PastryStar, take your products to the next level.
Meadowvale
Founded in 1967, we are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned company exclusively manufacturing frozen dessert mixes for retailers across the United States. Over the decades, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional quality and service, making us a trusted partner for businesses ranging from national brands and wholesalers to local mom-and-pop shops.After many years of being a regional mix manufacturer, weâve expanded both our product lines and shipping ranges to accommodate partners across the United States. Our facility, now located in Sandwich, IL, is strategically positioned to efficiently ship products to both coasts. Built in 2018, our state-of-the-art facility adheres to rigorous food safety standards, earning us an excellent SQF score that reflects our commitment to producing safe, high-quality products. Beyond safety, we are deeply committed to sustainability, continuously evaluating and improving our environmental footprint to ensure a better future for generations to come.Our mixes are crafted with fresh raw milk and cream that are rBST-free. We have a full lineup of premium ice cream mixes ranging from 10% – 18% butterfat. Our frozen custard mixes are 10% fat in both unflavored, vanilla, and chocolate options. Our soft serve mixes range from a 4% – 10% butterfat in unflavored, vanilla, and chocolate. We also have several non-dairy options. Peafection®, a non-dairy mix using pea protein, coconut cream mix and a sorbet mix.As a 100% Employee Owned company, we believe in the power of investing in our people. Our teamâs dedication and expertise are the foundation of our success. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities to ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally, creating a culture of ownership and pride that drives innovation and excellence in everything we do. We also give back to our community through various charities and volunteer work.
Instantwhip Foods Inc.
Instantwhip started in 1934 as a dairy distributor, but over the past 80 years has grown into a full line specialty food service distributor. So while we’re still your local milkman, we now offer so much more. Each Instantwhip company is unique to its local market, offering a variety of unique products that are not typically carried by your broadline distributors. Our customers include restaurants, diners, ice cream stores, bakeries, coffee shops, convenience stores, casinos, and catering companies. To see if we can be a trusted business partner for you, contact your local Instantwhip company today.
I. Rice & Co., Inc.
Quality and Innovation is at the heart of what we do. At I. Rice our mantra is to provide our customers with the utmost attention and care with our well-established products. Our business platform currently covers three divisions, including Frozen Beverage Bases, Ice Cream Ingredients and Toppings, Sauces, Beverages, and Bakery Fillings; there is room for expansion in growth within and beyond our current capabilities. Changing hearts and minds one taste at a time! | I. Rice & Company has been family owned and operated for over 140 years in Philadelphia. Our diversified operations allows us to provide a variety of product offerings from Sauces and Beverage Ingredients to all things Ice Cream and Bakery Fillings and Ingredients. Within each division, we not only offer I. Rice branded items, but also provide the capability to co-manufacture and private label. We are a best-in-class co-packer supporting both national and regional brands. Innovation is at the heart of what we do, and we understand the importance of monitoring the ever-changing market to ensure that we enable our customers to stay on the leading edge of developing trends in the industry. | I. Rice & Company is family owned and operated for 140 years in Northeast Philadelphia. I. Rice & Co is a dessert and beverage ingredient manufacturer who specializes in all things ice cream, dessert sauces, frozen beverages, pie fillings and more. Innovation is at the heart of what we do, and we understand the importance of monitoring the ever-changing market to ensure that we enable our customers to stay on the leading edge of developing trends in the industry. | I. Rice & Company has been family owned & operated for over 140 years in Philadelphia. Our diversified operations allows us to provide a variety of product offerings from Sauces and Beverage Ingredients to all things Ice Cream & Bakery Fillings and Ingredients. Within each division, we not only offer I. Rice branded items, but also provide the capability to co-manufacture and private label. We are a best-in-class co-packer supporting both national & regional brands.
Electro Freeze, a Welbilt Company
Electro Freeze® has been a leading manufacturer of frozen treat and frozen beverage equipment since 1929. The full Electro Freeze® line ranges from space-saving counter top models to compact floor units both gravity and pressurized. Together, they offer the perfect fit for all frozen dessert and frozen beverage needs: soft serve ice cream, yogurt, shakes, frozen custard, slush, frozen cocktails, gelato and Italian Ice. Electro Freeze® prides itself in manufacturing equipment that is dependable, easy to operate and simple to maintain to assist operators in growing profits. Visit our website for more information www.electrofreeze.com. We look forward to visiting with you in our booth #5031. See our latest concept, the Auto Flex Cleaning System that provides a state-of-the-art sanitization solution for the H.C. Duke/Electro Freeze GES soft serve freezers. | Today, in businesses across America, you’ll find our dependable machines consistently producing delicious treats that are high quality and visually appealing. Since designing our first soft serve ice cream machine in 1946, we’ve continued to improve our design. Why do so many businesses choose Electro Freeze machines? Because they’re easy to use, easy to maintain, and even easier to turn into profits. The reliability of our equipment is the result of a tradition of industry innovation and leadership that reaches back seven decades. Today, with over 40 models of our equipment to choose from, you’re sure to find an Electro Freeze model that meet your needs.
Bold Spoon Creamery
Founded in May 2020, Bold Spoon Creamery is a premium small-batch ice cream company located on Bold Spoon Farm in Park Hills, Missouri. Using farm-grown fruits and herbs, Bold Spoon creates truly “Farm-to-Bowl” ice cream.