MAKING MOMENTS SWEETER
At Hudsonville, we’re about more than just ice cream.We’re creating special memories that last a lifetime, with every single scoop you share. We’re proud to sweeten the moments of your life — from the everyday to the extraordinary.
90+ YEARS OF PERFECTION
Our time-tested recipes have been satisfying ice cream cravings for more than 90 years.We use the same base recipe we always have. Building on that foundation, our ever-expanding flavor list features more than 50 flavors sold throughout the Midwest, in more than a dozen states.
HOMEGROWN IN WEST MICHIGAN
We got our start in Hudsonville, Michigan.Now our headquarters are just down the road in Holland, where our neighbors are the dairy farms that produce the milk and cream we use in our ice cream. This closeness makes our ice cream taste fresher – and better.
OUR MISSION
Throughout our long history, our mission has stayed the same:We strive to be an organization of excellence, which engages and challenges people to better themselves, and those around them. In this environment, we craft ice cream authentic to who we are, living up to the highest quality standard while continually exploring the best innovations to create delight in people's lives.
OUR HISTORY
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1895
Hudsonville Creamery was created on Chicago Drive, in Hudsonville, Michigan, as a cooperative by local farmers looking for a better way to share their dairy products with the masses.
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1926
Hudsonville Creamery began producing ice cream.
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1930
Dick Hoezee, the eventual owner, began working at Hudsonville Creamery.
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1940
The creamery’s six original flavors are in production: Butter Pecan, Orange Pineapple, Tutti Fruitie, Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla.
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1946
Dick Hoezee makes his investment, buying a controlling interest in the cooperative.
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1948
Hudsonville Ice Cream moves its operations to Burnips, Michigan.
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1972
Dick Hoezee sells the business to his sons Dell, Jack, Rich and Phil. Availability expands and Hudsonville Ice Cream becomes the local favorite.
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2003
The Ellens family becomes owner of Hudsonville Ice Cream.
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2003
Construction begins on a new state-of-the-art ice cream plant in Holland.
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2003
Hudsonville Ice Cream’s operations, including manufacturing and offices, are relocated to the new plant, still home of the storied brand today.
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2008
Hudsonville expands availability to Metro Detroit and across Michigan.
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2018
Hudsonville debuts modern, premium packaging, with foil seal technology.
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2019
Seven classic Hudsonville flavors become available in a pint size, including fan favorites Creamery Blend Vanilla and Traverse City Cherry Fudge.
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2019
Hudsonville diversifies its offering with its Dairy Free lineup, featuring seven unique flavors made with a coconut cream and oat milk base.
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2020
The Extra Indulgent lineup from Hudsonville debuts to rave reviews – perfect for satisfying any ice cream craving.