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Gifford’s Ice Cream

Published
March 8, 2023

Gifford’s outlines temporary production plans following fire at Skowhegan facility

Gifford's Ice Cream announced its plans Wednesday to get 'back to business' with four production partners until repairs are made to their Skowhegan facility.
Published
February 21, 2023

Gifford’s unable to produce ice cream following fire at Skowhegan facility

Gifford's Famous Ice Cream announced Tuesday it is unable to produce ice cream out of their Skowhegan facility after a fire damaged their production area earlier this month, but are exploring some temporary solutions.
Published
February 3, 2023

Heat gun that was left on cited as source of fire at Gifford’s ice cream in Skowhegan

The heat gun was left atop a pallet of combustible materials inside a walk-in freezer, leading to the fire Thursday that damaged offices and a production area at Gifford's Famous Ice Cream, according to Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez.
Published
February 2, 2023

Fire damages Gifford’s ice cream production facility in Skowhegan

A company official said the fire began Thursday morning in a processing area where milk and cream are mixed for the company's well-known ice cream.