Question 1

What is the minimum order quantity for ice cream co-packing?

Accepted Answer

Our minimums are 980 pints per SKU for packaged product, and 100 buckets for custom flavors in bulk. These thresholds ensure every batch gets the same care and consistency, whether it's your first run or your fiftieth.

Question 2

Do you offer private label ice cream manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer full private label ice cream manufacturing, producing ice cream under your brand identity using our proven Sugar Lab recipes. Custom flavors, in-house inclusions, and finished packaged product ready for retail.

Question 3

Do you sell artisan ice cream wholesale to scoop shops and grocery stores?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to co-packing and private label, we sell our own Sugar Lab artisan ice cream wholesale to scoop shops, grocery stores, and specialty retailers across Colorado and beyond.

Question 4

Is your ice cream production facility FDA and Kosher certified?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our Denver, Colorado boutique production kitchen is both FDA-certified and Kosher-certified, ensuring your product meets the highest regulatory and dietary standards.

Question 5

Where is Sugar Lab of Colorado located?

Accepted Answer

We are based in Denver, Colorado, near the intersection of I-25 and I-70, making us conveniently accessible for ingredient delivery and product pickup.

Question 6

Can you help a new ice cream brand get started?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer a Founder's Strategy Call ($750), a one-on-one session with the team behind High Point Creamery to help new ice cream brands build a production roadmap, understand costs, and get production-ready.

Question 7

How do I start my own ice cream brand?

Accepted Answer

Starting an ice cream brand requires a finalized base formula, packaging, and a production partner. Our Founder's Strategy Call ($750) walks you through the entire process, from concept to first production run, so you avoid the costly mistakes most new founders make.

Question 8

What is the difference between co-packing and private label ice cream?

Accepted Answer

Co-packing means you bring your own formula and packaging, and we produce it for you. Private label means you use our proven Sugar Lab recipes and put your own brand on the finished product. Both result in a retail-ready product, but private label is faster and lower-risk for new brands since the recipes are already market-tested.

Question 9

What is custom ice cream production and do you offer it?

Accepted Answer

Custom ice cream production means manufacturing ice cream to your exact specifications, including your own flavors, inclusions, and packaging. Yes, we offer custom ice cream production through our co-packing service. You bring the formula, we bring the expertise and equipment.

Question 10

Are you an ice cream distributor?

Accepted Answer

We are not a traditional ice cream distributor. We are an artisan ice cream manufacturer and co-packer. After production, clients arrange their own shipping and distribution. We do supply wholesale ice cream directly to scoop shops and grocery stores in our service area.

Question 11

Do you offer cream manufacturing or co-packing services near me?

Accepted Answer

Sugar Lab of Colorado is based in Denver, CO and serves brands nationwide. If you're looking for an ice cream co-packer or cream manufacturing partner in Colorado or anywhere in the US, we'd love to connect. Clients ship their base to us or we coordinate with local dairy partners.

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