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National Ice Cream Mix Association
About
The National Ice Cream Mix Association (NICMA), established in 1945, is a nonprofit trade association representing the manufacturing ice cream mix, soft serve frozen dessert mix and shake mix industry. NICMA represents member companies across the United States who share a common interest in the soft serve mix industry and uses its resources to foster and promote the general interests of its membership and the soft serve mix industry. The association aims to:
- Promote the interest of the ice cream mix, soft serve mix and shake industry and increase the use of the same through cooperation among the various factors in this industry in the matter of standards, research and public education.
- Act as a clearinghouse to exchange ideas that benefit the industry and the public.
- Keep members informed of legislative proposals or actions concerning this industry and of research or other new developments relevant to the industry.
- Act as the industry’s voice in all matters connected with public relations or cooperation with governmental agencies.
NICMA's Annual Meeting and Convention
NICMA meets every year at the Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club in Fort Lauderdale, FL. NICMA’s annual meeting offers members and non-members the opportunity to network with others who share a common interest in supporting the ice cream mix industry. Industry speakers share their knowledge and expertise on topics that are current and relevant to the ice cream mix industry, including economic, legislative, and regulatory issues.
Stay tuned for 2027 NICMA annual meeting registration information.
Contact Jamie Jonker (jjonker@nmpf.org) for more information.
NICMA's Future Annual Meeting Dates
Following January 2026’s meeting, NICMA is planning subsequent annual meetings in Fort Lauderdale. The scheduled dates include:
- 2027 – January 17-20 at the Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
- 2028 – January 16-19 at the Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
- 2029 – January 14-17 at the Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Board of Directors
Brett Tanttu, President — Saputo Dairy Foods USA
Joe Gomoll, Vice President — Meadowvale, Inc.
Tony Coryn, Secretary-Treasurer — Dairy-Mix, Inc.
Scott Nicholas, Past President — Taylor Company
Craig Colonno — Anderson Erickson Dairy
Dean Angott — C.F. Burger Creamery
Pat Galloway — Classic Mix Partners
Kevin Harrah — Corbion
Chris Mariello — Cumberland Dairy, Inc.
Henry Brathwaite — Goodberry’s
Louis Armstrong — Idaho Milk Products
Pete Hood — IFF
Ken Felty — Prairie Farms Dairy
Chip Halverson — SIG
Christina McDermott — Tate & Lyle
Donald Tiller III — Tiller Foods Inc/Southeast Dairy Processors, Inc.
Randy Carr — Turner Dairy Farms
Jack Hoops — Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.
Members
Membership
NICMA members are encouraged to become actively engaged in the association’s activities. As a result of these collective efforts, NICMA continues to be a united organization serving the best interests of the ice cream mix industry.
Interested in becoming a member of NICMA? Complete one of the following applications:
- Active Membership Application – Mix manufacturing companies
- Associate Membership Application – Suppliers of products and/or services to the ice cream mix industry
- Affiliate Membership Application – Companies with interests in common with the Active and Associate members
Please contact us at 703-243-6111 with any questions or for more information about NICMA.
