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FDU | Level 1 | Business & Basics

10

Mar

FDU | Level 1 | Business & Basics

High Point

10 - 13 Mar 2026

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • High Point
Presented by
Michael Meranda
Brian Albrecht
  • $1,400.00 excl. Tax

10 - 13 Mar 2026

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Learn How to Run a Successful Frozen Dessert Business! Get hands-on experience making a variety of delicious frozen desserts while mastering the skills needed to run a thriving business.

FDU | Level 2 | Food Science & Recipes Development

16

Mar

16 - 19 Mar 2026

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • High Point
Presented by
  • $1,400.00 excl. Tax

16 - 19 Mar 2026

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Master the art of crafting your own unique recipes while understanding the role and function of each ingredient involved.

Tue 24 Mar 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Live online
Presented by
Brian Albrecht
Carpigiani North America
  • Free

Tue 24 Mar 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream (Dairy-Free) • Strawberry Basil Sorbet Short, hands-on classes where we make seasonal ice cream flavors together, focusing on creativity, techniques, and flavor balance inspired by the time of year.

Mon 6 Apr 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Live online
Presented by
Andia Xouris
Carpigiani North America
  • Free

Mon 6 Apr 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

Frozen Dessert University presents a special Online Ice Cream Series session featuring guest chef Andia Xouris, founder of Andia's Ice Cream. In this live virtual class, Andia will demonstrate two of her creative ice cream recipes while sharing insights into flavor development, ingredient pairing, and the inspiration behind her award-winning creations.

8 - 9 Apr 2026

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Vernon Hills
Presented by
  • $500.00 excl. Tax

8 - 9 Apr 2026

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Discover how plant-based frozen desserts are transforming the American ice cream shop. This class explores innovative recipes, techniques, and business strategies to create delicious dairy-free treats that meet modern consumer demands. Perfect for professionals looking to expand their menu with high-quality, plant-based options.

Tue 14 Apr 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Live online
Presented by
Brian Albrecht
Carpigiani North America
  • Free

Tue 14 Apr 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

• Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream • Ube Ice Cream Short, hands-on classes where we make seasonal ice cream flavors together, focusing on creativity, techniques, and flavor balance inspired by the time of year.

21 - 22 Apr 2026

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Coppell
Presented by
Marco Filippelli
Michael Meranda
  • $600.00 excl. Tax

21 - 22 Apr 2026

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Craft exceptional high-quality Soft Serve treats, balance flavors, master machine technology, and gain valuable business essentials!

FDU | Level 1 | Business & Basics

28

Apr

FDU | Level 1 | Business & Basics

Vernon Hills

28 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Vernon Hills
Presented by
Michael Meranda
  • $1,400.00 excl. Tax

28 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Learn How to Run a Successful Frozen Dessert Business! Get hands-on experience making a variety of delicious frozen desserts while mastering the skills needed to run a thriving business.

FDU | Level 2 | Food Science & Recipes Development

4

May

FDU | Level 2 | Food Science & Recipes Development

Vernon Hills

4 - 7 May 2026

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Vernon Hills
Presented by
  • $1,400.00 excl. Tax

4 - 7 May 2026

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Master the art of crafting your own unique recipes while understanding the role and function of each ingredient involved.

Tue 12 May 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Live online
Presented by
Brian Albrecht
Carpigiani North America
  • Free

Tue 12 May 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

• Honey Vanilla Bean Ice Cream • Strawberry Ice Cream Short, hands-on classes where we make seasonal ice cream flavors together, focusing on creativity, techniques, and flavor balance inspired by the time of year.

Open Day - Elevate & Expand Your Soft Serve Program

20

May

Wed 20 May 2026

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

  • Vernon Hills
Presented by
Michael Meranda
Steve Konopelski
  • $50.00 excl. Tax

Wed 20 May 2026

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

Elevate and expand your soft serve program with this immersive, chef-driven training led by Itaberco in partnership with Carpigiani. Designed for restaurant operators, dessert concepts, and entrepreneurs, this one-day, hands-on workshop blends Carpigiani’s industry-leading soft serve technology with Itaberco’s premium soft serve mixes, flavor systems, and real-world operational insight.

Tue 16 Jun 2026

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • High Point
Presented by
  • $500.00 excl. Tax

Tue 16 Jun 2026

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

Frozen Yogurt Reimagined is an immersive, production-focused course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of frozen yogurt formulation and manufacturing. This full-day workshop combines classroom-style instruction with hands-on training, giving participants a clear understanding of how to craft high-quality frozen yogurt while building a program designed for consistency and long-term success.