Talenti Gelato Plant, 100 Jobs Coming to Marietta

Talenti plans to maintain its existing plant in Dallas but relocate its primary production headquarters to the Marietta Industrial Park and begin production later this year.

Talenti Gelato has acquired a former Kroger ice cream production facility in Marietta. The expansion represents the addition of up to 100 jobs in Marietta and the state of Georgia. Talenti plans to maintain its existing plant in Dallas but relocate its primary production headquarters to the Marietta Industrial Park and begin production later this year. “The country’s best-selling gelato will be right at home in one of America’s greatest communities, so hello Marietta,” said Bob Burns, vice president of operations for Talenti, who will be moving to the area to manage the new facility. Talenti is carried in most national supermarkets and food retailers, including Kroger, Publix, Whole Foods Market, The Fresh Market, Target and Ingles. …

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Small Business Q&A: Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Meet Trickum Road Bruster's Owner Richard Deemer.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream owner Richard Deemer shares his thoughts about operating a business in Northeast Cobb. He's been in business for 16 years. Q. What's the hardest thing about being a small business owner in Northeast Cobb? A. Reacting to economic situations and unusual weather patterns. Q. What's the best thing about your job? A. Customers usually come to us in a good mood.  All we have to do is enhance their experience. Q. What is the best thing about Northeast Cobb? A. Population density and income level. Q. Why did you choose to open your business in Northeast Cobb? A. See above. Q. Why did you pick this particular kind of business? A. Simple business from a product stand point. It's a franchise with an operating system and …

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Publix Ice Cream Recall

Possible almond allergen presence calls for a recall of Publix Premium Light Tiramisu Ice Cream.

The following warning was issued by Publix regarding the ice cream recall: LAKELAND, Fla., Jan. 28 - Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Premium Light Tiramisu Ice Cream, which may contain Publix Premium Coffee Almond Fudge Light Ice Cream, resulting in the presence of an undeclared almond allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The recalled product lot code for the item:  Publix Premium Light Tiramisu Ice Cream UPC: 41415-13343 Lot code, found on bottom of carton: Sep 12 2011 B7 PLT 12-444. The product is packaged with a Publix Premium Light Tiramisu Ice Cream bottom carton and a Publix …

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Pint For A Pint at Bruster's Ice Cream

Citizens donated a pint of blood and received a free pint of ice cream.

Bruster's recently held their "Pint for a Pint" special. 20 Pints of blood were collected by the American Red Cross in the parking lot of Bruster's on Trickum Rd. About every three months the Red Cross bloodmobile returns to the parking lot and collects blood from locals. If you would like to help the Red Cross with bloodmobiles or blood collection sites, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or complete the online volunteer registration form.

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