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It’s been more than a century since the first commercial ice cream was made it SDSU, and over time, it has evolved from a dessert bought for special occasions at the drug store, to a regularly eaten food found in the freezer of many American homes.
1910: SDSU made its first commercial ice cream.
1929: A service counter was built in the south end of the creamery where college students sold ice cream, butter, cheese and milk.
1948: 5-cent ice cream cones were sold at the original Dairy Bar.
1960: The price of sugar and other ice cream ingredients began an upward spiral, driving up the price of ice cream; half-gallon containers sold in U.S. stores for 79 cents.
1962: Glenda Rasmussen, wife of Wayne Rasmussen—SDSU football player and subsequently for the Detroit Lions—was the Dairy Bar sales clerk.
1979: Oreo ice cream, later named Cookies ‘n Cream, was invented by dairy plant manager Shirley Seas and dairy science students Joe Leedom and Joe Van Treeck.
1990: The department became a recognized leader in the development of low-fat cheese and ice cream products.
2004: SDSU ice cream sales went statewide; proceeds help support the dairy student education.
2006: In honor of the 125th anniversary of SDSU, the dairy science department launched Campanile Crunch ice cream. The flavor captures SDSU’s contributions to the state in the past 125 years, containing a unique mixture of wheat, oats, honey-roasted soy nuts, sunflower seeds, corn sweetener and chocolate chips.
2011: The newly renovated Dairy Bar and Davis Dairy Plant opened.
2013: SDSU Cookies ‘n Cream ice cream named best ice cream treat in South Dakota by Food Network Magazine.
2015: Student edition ice cream and 4 oz packages introduced.
FAQs
1979: Oreo ice cream, later named Cookies 'n Cream, was invented by dairy plant manager Shirley Seas and dairy science students Joe Leedom and Joe Van Treeck.
Is SDSU dairy Barn closing? ›
South Dakota State University plans to close their Dairy Research and Training facility by the end of June, 2024.
Where is Sdsu ice cream sold? ›
Where to Locate a Scoop
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|
| SDSU Dairy Bar | 1225 College Ave | 605-697-2585 |
| Stomping Grounds | 700 N. Vandemark | 605-359-9710 |
| The Boathouse | 126 S Lake Dr. | 605-983-5567 |
| The Market On The Plaza | 506 South Main St Suite 4 | 605-824-4189 |
30 more rowsLegend has it in 1979, Cookies 'N Cream started with a dairy plant manager and two students. “His name was Shirley Seas. He wanted to come up with a different ice cream. So, he went and bought some Oreo cookies, had two students crush them up and they put them into ice cream,” says Haberkorn.
Which ice cream flavor was invented first? ›
Truth is many people get confused when they answer this question. Why? Because they think vanilla (due to its white color) is the basis for all other flavors. However, according to historical evidence, chocolate was the flavor invented first!
What is California's favorite ice cream flavor? ›
Favorite ice cream flavor in California
Instead of vanilla or chocolate, Californians chose the flavor that packs the most flair (much like their state): rocky road.
Where do SDSU students hang out? ›
For SDSU Students
The student lounge in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union is a safe, open space for students to hang out with friends, work on group projects, have lunch, take a nap or just relax and listen to music.
What is the oldest SDSU dorm? ›
Maya and Olmeca are the oldest dorms on campus.
Is SDSU a dry campus? ›
SDSU is a dry campus, which means that alcoholic beverages and empty containers are not allowed anywhere on campus.
What is the oldest ice cream company in the United States? ›
A fifth-generation family business in Philadelphia, Bassetts Ice Cream is proudly known as America's oldest ice cream company.
California is the largest ice cream consumer in the country with 4,263 ice cream parlors across the state.
Who sells the most ice cream in the US? ›
Sales of the leading ice cream brands of the U.S. 2023
In 2023, Ben & Jerry's was the leading ice cream brand in the United States, based on sales of 951 million U.S. dollars. As impressive as the performance of Ben & Jerry's is, private-label products made even more sales.
Who invented Oreo? ›
Samuel J. Porcello (1935 or 1936 – May 12, 2012) was an American food scientist who worked at Nabisco for 34 years. He is particularly noted for his work on the modern Oreo cookie. Porcello held five patents directly related to the Oreo.
Who was the first to eat ice cream? ›
Ice cream-like treats have been traced back to ancient Persia as far back as 550 BC, according to various sources. The Persians ingeniously utilized ice houses and ice pools to master the craft of producing and serving delectable delights such as faloodeh and sorbets year-round.
Does Blue Bell use real Oreos? ›
In the earliest days of Blue Bell's Cookies 'n Cream, making each batch required quite a bit of legwork. As Blue Bell had to buy individual packages of Oreos from Nabisco and manually open each bag that went into the ice cream. This process grew tiresome, and today the company bakes its own cookies for the treat.
What state invented Superman ice cream? ›
Superman ice cream is thought to have originated in Michigan during the Prohibition Era (the 1920s). Without a product to make, Detroit's Stroh's Brewery reportedly blended up the first super scoops.
Where was strawberry ice cream invented? ›
In 1812, Dolley Madison served a magnificent creation of strawberry ice cream during President James Madison's inaugural banquet at the White House in Washington D.C. In 1813, James Madison's wife and first lady, Dolley Madison, created it for the second inaugural banquet at the White House.
What state invented ice cream? ›
Jacob Fussell of Baltimore, Maryland was the first to manufacture ice cream on a large scale. Fussell bought fresh dairy products from farmers in York County, Pennsylvania, and sold them in Baltimore. An unstable demand for his dairy products often left him with a surplus of cream, which he made into ice cream.
Which of these states is known for its Superman ice cream flavor? ›
Michigan: Superman
It's a swirl of red, blue, and yellow ice creams. Usually, they're raspberry, lemon, and blue moon flavors.
