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Hand holding prepared ColdSnap® Passionate Mango Frozen Smoothie, with the pod elevated on the counter surrounded by fresh fruit

Your Morning Just Got a Whole Lot Smoother: How to Make a Delicious & Healthy Smoothie with ColdSnap

June 04, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
ColdSnap smoothies come in ready-to-freeze pods — our debut flavor, Passionate Mango, is a tropical fusion of real ma...
A ColdSnap® set up on a golf course, preparing a frozen treat

7 Reasons Every Golf Course Needs a ColdSnap Machine

May 29, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
Let’s be honest: today’s golfers want more than a scorecard and sunshine. They want experiences—and that includes foo...
Four friends enjoying ColdSnap® ice cream on a college campus

Empowering Students with Self-Serve Frozen Treats — No Hassle, All Joy

May 20, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
Serving 2,500 students a day in a compact, high-efficiency space, the New School's Dining Services Director, Anne Mor...
White text that says "Ice Cream from a Can??" next to a ColdSnap® Salted Caramel Premium Ice Cream Pod, with ice cream coming from the top, on an orange background

Ice Cream on Demand…From a Can??

April 24, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
​ColdSnap's innovative system delivers freshly frozen ice cream and other treats in under two minutes using shelf-sta...
Woman standing beside a ColdSnap® machine and pod rack, enjoying a bowl of ice cream in a car dealership showroom

6 Reasons Car Dealerships are Shifting Gears with ColdSnap

April 24, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
When was the last time someone test drove a sedan and raved about your snack game? Exactly. In today’s ultra-competit...
3 ColdSnap® ice cream pods, and 4 prepared bowls of ice cream with topping. The image is framed with the text "Hello Sunshine" and "Hello Soft Serve"

Is Your Business Ready for Warmer Weather? ColdSnap Can Help

April 20, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
As the temperature rises, so do customer expectations. Warmer weather means more foot traffic, longer days, and a cra...
ColdSnap® Frozen Treat Machine set up at an event next to a full rack of frozen treat pods and a drink dispenser

How On-Demand Frozen Treats Drive Revenue in Hospitality Settings

April 14, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
When guests are happy, they spend more. But what if your next revenue boost didn’t require more staff, more square fo...
A smiling man retrieving a ColdSnap® Pod from a ColdSnap® branded vending machine that requires no refrigeration

Micromarkets Deserve More Than Granola Bars: Meet ColdSnap, the Frozen Treat Game-Changer

April 12, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
Micromarkets and office pantries are evolving — and the days of stale snacks and lukewarm coffee are numbered. Today’...
Four female students enjoying ColdSnap® treats in a university lounge

7 Reasons ColdSnap Belongs on Every College Campus

April 11, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
Campus life is all about experience — and ColdSnap delivers one that’s crave-worthy, community-building, and yes, ext...
Two people in an office kitchen setting, both enjoying bowls of ColdSnap® frozen treats

Bringing Fun Back to the Office: How ColdSnap Boosts Employee Engagement

April 09, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
ColdSnap has been a valued addition to one pharmaceutical company's office, giving employees a fun reason to come bac...
ColdSnap® frozen treat machine sitting on a kitchenette counter next to a ColdSnap® pod display rack and toppings

ColdSnap vs. Commercial Soft Serve Machines: What’s the Best Fit for Your Business?

April 04, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
Discover how ColdSnap compares to traditional commercial soft serve machines—no cleaning, more variety, and fresher f...
Steve Sims, ColdSnap® Director of Food Safety and Quality

Behind the Scenes at ColdSnap: A Chat with Steve Sims, Director of Food Safety and Quality

April 02, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
ColdSnap frozen treats are as safe and high quality as they are delicious. In this blog, hear from Director of Food S...
Bonfire Wellness founders enjoying ColdSnap frozen treats

A Refreshing Twist on Wellness at Bonfire

March 18, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
Bonfire Wellness, a premier wellness destination, sought a high-end, hassle-free food and beverage solution to comple...
Man enjoying a ColdSnap frozen treat

How to Make Homemade Ice Cream: The Fun, the Challenges, and the Ultimate Solution

March 17, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
There’s nothing quite like homemade ice cream. But if you’ve ever tried to make it from scratch, you know it’s not al...
Woman in a yellow top enjoying a Coldsnap frozen treat, next to the ColdSnap machine and line of pods

6 Reasons to Get ColdSnap's Frozen Treat Maker For Your Business

March 15, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
Want to delight your customers with the most delicious ice cream and other frozen treats without the hassle? ColdSnap...
A Shamrock Shake made with ColdSnap® Ice Cream on a green and yellow gradient background

ColdSnap Hack: Your New Favorite Shamrock Shake

March 12, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
Make a Shamrock Shake with your ColdSnap machine! Upgrading your St. Patrick's Day party has never been more fun...
A woman inserting a ColdSnap pod into the ColdSnap machine

"Like a Microcreamery in a Can!" How ColdSnap's Rapid Mixing & Freezing System System Churns Out Dreamy Frozen Treats

March 05, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
ColdSnap's on-demand frozen treat system makes single servings of frozen lattes, frozen smoothies, frozen protein sha...
ColdSnap® Passionate Mango Frozen Smoothie pod, next to a glass of the prepared smoothie

ColdSnap CES 2025 Press Brief

January 03, 2025 Lyn Ferreira
ColdSnap is thrilled to reveal several innovative advancements at CES 2025 - from health-conscious product offerings ...
Senior living residents enjoying ColdSnap

A Taste of Nostalgia at CCL's "The Sweet Shop"

October 22, 2024 Lyn Ferreira
ColdSnap partner, CCL Hospitality Group, is bringing delicious, freshly frozen ColdSnap treats to residents at their ...
ColdSnap Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

Festive Frozen Treats with ColdSnap

October 15, 2024 Lyn Ferreira
With comforting Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream and other decadently creamy treats, ColdSnap adds extra enchantment to your s...
Industry Disruptors: Farmer’s Fridge, Bevi, and ColdSnap Inspire at NAMA Panel Discussion

Industry Disruptors: Farmer’s Fridge, Bevi, and ColdSnap Inspire at NAMA Panel Discussion

May 30, 2024 Lyn Ferreira
What does it take to disrupt an industry? ColdSnap, Farmer's Fridge, and Bevi discussed at NAMA 2024. Get the highlig...
SQF Certified Badge next to the ColdSnap frozen treat machine

ColdSnap Obtains Industry Gold Standard SQF (Safe Quality Foods) Certification

February 20, 2024 Lyn Ferreira
ColdSnap is now SQF Certified! In this blog, Food Safety Quality Manager Jim O'Toole shares on Food Safety and Qualit...
ColdSnap system

Reimagine Ice Cream: ColdSnap Debuts On-Demand Frozen Treat Maker for Commercial Market

December 07, 2023 Lyn Ferreira
ColdSnap is hitting the commercial market Q1 2024. Please check out our press release here!
The ColdSnap Team at SHFM

What's Snappin' - Updates from the ColdSnap Team!

October 12, 2023 Lyn Ferreira
All aboard: the ColdSnap crew prepares for launch and sets sail! Jump into the updates in our latest blog.
ColdSnap machine top view

The Game-Changing, No-Clean Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine

August 10, 2023 Lyn Ferreira
What if you could enjoy premium soft serve ice cream without having to clean the machine? Find the details on ColdSna...
ColdSnap Mexican Hot Chocolate Pod next to a prepared treat in a glass with a cinnamon stick

Introducing: ColdSnap's Boozy Ice Creams

July 20, 2023 Lyn Ferreira
Looking for the perfect frozen treat for summer? Allow us to introduce you to ColdSnap's alcohol-infused ice cream! O...
One of the ColdSnap engineers standing with the ColdSnap Machine

A Day in the Life of an Engineer at ColdSnap

June 01, 2023 ColdSnap
ColdSnap's frozen treat system is designed by a team of engineers. Learn about four types of ColdSnap engineers in th...
The ColdSnap team at NAMA

ColdSnap Receives NAMA Spotlight: On-demand frozen treat maker can help bring workers back to the office

May 17, 2023 ColdSnap
Our single-serve ice cream maker wowed at the NAMA Show in Atlanta. We're dishing out the highlights from our three a...
The Coldsnap Food Science Team standing in front of a selection of test pods

ColdSnap —The Team of Scientists Behind the Ice Cream

April 13, 2023 ColdSnap
A behind-the-scenes look at how the food scientists at ColdSnap create our delicious premium ice cream and other froz...
A woman inserting a pod into the Coldsnap frozen treat machine

The Evolution of ColdSnap's Single-Serve Ice Cream Pods

March 08, 2023 ColdSnap
The shelf-stable ColdSnap® pod is quite a piece of technology, with big benefits for sustainability and convenience.
ColdSnap soft serve ice cream

What is Real Ice Cream?

February 15, 2023 ColdSnap
Have you ever wondered, "What is real ice cream?" You may be surprised to hear that many products sold as soft serve ...
ColdSnap Recognized in Silicon Review's '30 Innovative Brands of 2023'

ColdSnap Recognized in Silicon Review's '30 Innovative Brands of 2023'

December 07, 2022 ColdSnap
Get the inside scoop in this interview featuring ColdSnap founder and CEO, Matt Fonte.
How to Make a Delicious and Healthy Smoothie

How to Make a Delicious and Healthy Smoothie

December 05, 2022 ColdSnap
It's simple to make a tasty and healthy smoothie. No time? ColdSnap's rapid freezing system serves as a frozen smooth...
How ColdSnap® is Reducing Carbon Emissions with its Innovative Ice Cream Technology

How ColdSnap Circumvents the Cold Chain with its Innovative Ice Cream Technology

November 14, 2022 ColdSnap
Ice cream production requires an energy-intensive cold chain. ColdSnap's on-demand ice cream machine changes all that...
Ask the Nutritionist: Is Coffee Good for You?

Ask the Nutritionist: Is Coffee Good for You?

October 11, 2022 ColdSnap
Is coffee a healthy beverage or a quick way to an early grave? Our ColdSnap nutritionist provides insight into this h...
Understanding Two Types of Dairy Protein

Understanding Two Types of Dairy Protein

September 12, 2022 ColdSnap
Two main types of dairy protein are popular options for protein shakes. Discover which kind ColdSnap uses in our froz...
Why Oat Milk Ice Cream is a Vegan Dessert of Choice

Why Oat Milk Ice Cream is a Vegan Dessert of Choice

August 29, 2022 ColdSnap
Have you ever considered non-dairy dessert options? Maybe it's time to tickle your vegan taste buds with a scoop of i...
Chilling with JetBlue - Serving Up Frozen Delights for the Inaugural Boston to London Flight

Chilling with JetBlue - Serving Up Frozen Delights for the Inaugural Boston to London Flight

August 15, 2022 ColdSnap
The ColdSnap team brought some chill to the celebrations of JetBlue's first-ever direct flight from Boston to London....
A computer sitting on a desk in front of a chair

3 Benefits of Taking a Work Break

August 01, 2022 ColdSnap
While it can be difficult to find the time to step away at work, research shows that regular breaks keep us happier a...
5 Features Every Office Kitchen Needs

5 Features Every Office Kitchen Needs

July 18, 2022 ColdSnap
An office kitchen should be a space where employees can comfortably gather to relax, swap ideas, and refuel on snacks...
Why Offices Can Benefit from a Frozen Coffee Machine

Why Offices Can Benefit from a Frozen Coffee Machine

July 05, 2022 ColdSnap
Whether it’s enjoyed as a morning or midday pick-me-up, coffee has long been an office staple. Can't make it out to t...
A cond of Strawberry Vanilla swirl soft serve ice cream

A Short History of Soft Serve

June 27, 2022 ColdSnap
Where did soft serve come from and how did technology pave the way for revolutionary systems like ColdSnap? Learn abo...
Benefits of Instant Single Servings of Ice Cream

4 Benefits of Instant Single Servings of Ice Cream - ColdSnap®

June 17, 2022 ColdSnap
Everyone has their favorite ice cream flavor. So how should an office break room stock up on all the flavors? Single-...
Does Ice Cream Expire?

Does Ice Cream Expire in the Freezer?

May 05, 2022 ColdSnap
Have you checked your freezer lately? There’s a common misconception that frozen foods like ice cream never expire, h...
What’s the Difference Between these 5 Types of Frozen Desserts?

What’s the Difference Between these 5 Types of Frozen Desserts?

April 21, 2022 ColdSnap
What's the difference between ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and sherbet? Find the answer here!
Do Office Perks Increase Productivity?

Do Office Perks Increase Productivity?

March 18, 2022 ColdSnap
Check out some easy ways you can increase workplace productivity and improve office morale. Dazzle employees and pote...
ColdSnap ice cream in a can

Ice Cream on Demand...From a Can??

March 12, 2022 Lyn Ferreira
ColdSnap delivers the creamiest, most flavorful ice cream, on demand, from shelf-stable pods. Get answers to common q...
ColdSnap Selected as SXSW 2022 Innovation Awards Finalist

ColdSnap Selected as SXSW 2022 Innovation Awards Finalist

February 22, 2022 ColdSnap
ColdSnap's revolutionary rapid freezing technology has been nominated as a finalist in the Speculative Design categor...
How ColdSnap Ice Cream Gets its Creamy Texture

How ColdSnap Ice Cream Gets its Creamy Texture

February 17, 2022 ColdSnap
Learn how our revolutionary rapid-freezing technology helps create that decadent, creamy ice cream texture you’re cha...