San Bernardo Ice Cream

What San Bernardo Ice Cream does

San Bernardo Ice Cream, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of premium and super-premium frozen desserts headquartered in Miramar Beach, Florida. The company's roots trace to a 1950s Cuban family pushcart operation, with formal incorporation in 1971. It produces seven distinct product lines — super-premium ice cream (14-16% butterfat), premium ice cream (12% butterfat), super-premium gelato (5L trays), premium sorbets (5L trays and 1.5-gallon tubs), kid-friendly flavors, diet/no-sugar-added ice cream (all in 3-gallon tubs), and 16 oz retail pints — totaling more than 150 flavors, including 75+ signature varieties and eight federally trademarked Cuban-tropical flavors such as Cactus Pearfection, Mamey Magic, Guava Have It, and Pina Coolada. All products are formulated rBST-free, Kosher certified, all-natural, and free of artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives, and high-fructose corn syrup.

The company's core technology is formulation-driven rather than platform-driven: differentiated butterfat tiers, allergen- and ingredient-conscious recipes, and tropical flavor development that leverages its Cuban heritage. Manufacturing output is packaged in operator-sized bulk formats (3-gallon tubs, 5L trays, 1.5-gallon tubs) for foodservice, and 16 oz pints for retail. No patents, proprietary equipment, or software platform disclosures are present in the input data.

San Bernardo's commercial model is primarily B2B foodservice — an enterprise field-sales motion serving restaurants and scoop shops across the Southeast United States, augmented by menu development services that pair flavors with operator concepts. A secondary direct-to-consumer channel sells 16 oz retail pints through a separate e-commerce storefront. The company operates under an SB Family Brands umbrella (sbfamilybrands.com), suggesting intent to position San Bernardo within a broader multi-brand frozen dessert portfolio. Headcount is stated at 11-50 employees, the company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, and no acquisition, partnership, or leadership change signals are present in the available data.

Name

San Bernardo Ice Cream

Legal name

San Bernardo Ice Cream, Inc.

Website

https://sbicecream.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Bernardo Ice Cream is a family-owned manufacturer of premium and super-premium frozen desserts headquartered in Miramar Beach, Florida. Founded in 1971 with Cuban roots, it produces 150+ flavors across seven product lines for foodservice operators and retail consumers in the Southeast US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Ice Cream Manufacturing

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ice Cream & Refrigerated Desserts (CRADACAE), Plant-Based Frozen Desserts Processing (Non-Dairy Ice Cream, Gelato, Novelties) (AFAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Premium ice cream manufacturing
• Foodservice frozen desserts
• Italian gelato production
• Dairy-free frozen desserts
• Retail super-premium pints

Headquarters

HQ city

Miramar Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2B Foodservice Ice Cream Sales: Bulk ice cream sales to restaurants, scoop shops, and foodservice operators in 3-gallon tubs and 5L trays
2. Premium Retail Pint Sales: Super-premium 14-16% ice cream sold in 16 oz retail pints through retail channels
3. Menu Development Services: Custom dessert menu development for restaurants, including cocktails, mocktails, and signature creations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

San Bernardo Ice Cream manufactures and sells premium and super-premium frozen desserts including ice cream (12% and 14-16% butter fat), Italian gelato, sorbet, sherbet, frozen yogurt, kid-friendly flavors, diet/no-sugar-added varieties, and dairy-free options. The company distributes bulk formats (3-gallon tubs, 5L trays, 1.5-gallon tubs) to foodservice operators such as restaurants and scoop shops, and 16 oz retail pints directly to consumers, complemented by menu development services for foodservice partners.

Product overview

San Bernardo Ice Cream offers a diversified portfolio of frozen dessert products across multiple tiers and formats. The company operates as a single unified ice cream business with seven distinct product lines: Super-Premium Ice Cream (14-16% butter fat, 3-gal tubs), Premium Ice Cream (12% butter fat, 3-gal tubs), Premium Retail Pints (14-16% super-premium in 16 oz retail packaging), Super-Premium Gelato (Italian-style, 5L trays), Kid-Friendly Flavors (scoop shop favorites, 3-gal tubs), Diet/NSA Ice Cream (No Sugar Added, Fat-Free options, 3-gal tubs), and Premium Sorbets (5L trays and 1.5-gal tubs). The company offers over 150 flavors across its family of brands including dairy-free options, sherbets, frozen yogurt, and sorbet. Products are available in 16 oz pints and 3-gallon tubs for food service, with retail pints also available. All products feature sustainably sourced ingredients with no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or high-fructose corn syrup.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Super-Premium Ice Cream

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Häagen-Dazs: Premium and super-premium ice cream brand owned by Nestlé, sold through both foodservice and retail channels. Direct competitor to San Bernardo in the premium B2B foodservice ice cream segment with overlapping scoop shop and restaurant customers.
• Turkey Hill Dairy: Pennsylvania-based ice cream manufacturer producing premium and super-premium ice cream in bulk tubs (3-gallon) for foodservice distribution alongside retail pints. Comparable B2B foodservice product formats, pricing tiers, and customer mix to San Bernardo.
• Blue Bunny (Wells Enterprises): Wells Enterprises' flagship ice cream brand producing premium and super-premium ice cream in bulk foodservice containers and retail pints. Competes head-to-head with San Bernardo in the B2B scoop shop and restaurant channel.
• Tillamook County Creamery Association: Oregon-based dairy cooperative producing premium ice cream in pints and foodservice containers with strong scoop shop partnerships. Comparable premium positioning, all-natural ingredient story, and direct foodservice relationships to San Bernardo.
• Graeter's Ice Cream: Cincinnati-based family-owned premium ice cream manufacturer producing super-premium pints and foodservice products with a regional stronghold and scoop shop distribution model. Closely comparable in family ownership, premium positioning, and B2B foodservice focus to San Bernardo.
• Talenti Gelato: Unilever-owned super-premium gelato and ice cream brand sold in pints at retail and foodservice. Direct competitor in the super-premium gelato category where San Bernardo offers its 5L tray Italian gelato line.

Broad incumbents

• Ben & Jerry's: Unilever-owned super-premium ice cream brand with broad product portfolio, national scoop shop presence, and foodservice distribution. Significantly larger scale than San Bernardo but overlaps in super-premium pints and scoop shop supply.

Emerging players

• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Craft premium ice cream brand with growing scoop shop footprint and direct-to-consumer pint sales. Comparable premium positioning, all-natural ingredient focus, and emphasis on unique flavors, but operates a retail-direct model rather than foodservice distribution.
• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: Premium craft ice cream and gelato brand offering super-premium dairy and dairy-free pints in retail and scoop shops. Comparable in premium clean-label positioning and dairy-free innovation to San Bernardo's product range.
• Salt & Straw Ice Cream: Artisanal premium ice cream brand with scoop shops and retail pint distribution. Comparable in craft positioning, unique flavor innovation, and emphasis on all-natural ingredients, though primarily direct-to-consumer rather than foodservice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sbicecream
• Facebookfacebook.com/sanbernardoicecream
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sanbernardoicecream

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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