Equi’s Ice Cream has officially opened its new factory and HQ in Rutherglen, following a £1.7m investment.
The 10,000sq ft site has four times the production capacity of Equi’s original factory in Hamilton, where the family-owned business has been making ice cream since 1922. It has been designed with sustainability in mind, with a bespoke water recycling system that reduces water consumption by 16 million litres annually.
Gary Munro, Production Manager of Equi’s Ice Cream, said the factory was a “game changer” for Scotland’s ice cream industry.
“It’s unlike anything else in Scotland today,” he said.
“In addition to a 90% drop in water usage, our steam boiler uses 66% less gas and we continue to work with suppliers who allow us to support local businesses and further reduce our food miles, including Park Farm who supply our milk from 10 miles away.”
