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ICA MEMBERSHIP
STANDARD Membership
PER YEAR
Support from the team in Derby
Being kept up-to-date through ‘Ice Cream’ magazine
Access to a network of real experts
Technical factsheets and training courses
Free advertising in Ice Cream magazine (Classified)
Discounted entry into the National Ice Cream Competition
Access to SALSA Certification
Prices Effective 1st September 2022 until the 31st August 2023.
*18+, proof of studentship and age required
ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
TECHNICAL MEMBERSHIP UPGRADE
Upgrade Standard Membership to Technical Consultation Upgrade
£253 PER YEAR,
ADDITIONAL TO STANDARD MEMBERSHIP
Making great ice cream may seem straightforward forward but there are often times when you may have a query regarding legislation, formulation, process, packaging or another aspect of your process. The ICA’s Technical Consultants are here to help you. With 4 free queries per year*, our Technical Consultants can answer your queries directly.
*A technical query equates to approximately one hour of consultancy.*
For further details on the upgrade
call on 01332 203 333
or email info@ice-cream.org
WHY JOIN THE ICA?
Working hard for you
At the ICA we work hard to make sure both the general trade’s and individual members’ interests are represented and promoted where it matters.
Value for Money
As a not for-for-profit organisation and with a variety of other income sources, ICA membership subscriptions are amongst the lowest around.
Supporting the Industries
Ongoing campaign includes lobbying Parliament, speaking to the media, influencing policymakers and providing practical tools to help members.
Promoting Quality Ice Cream: educating and informing the public about what real artisan ice cream is and giving them the chance to enjoy local products.
Liaising with Authorities: whether it be with EHOs, Trading Standards, Planning Officers or even Event Organisers we are there to help… just pick up the phone.
We are always keen to hear what areas members would like us to assist them in so please let us know.
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MEMBER BENEFITS
- Gain access to a wealth of knowledge and experience, available through the ICA’s dedicated team
- Attend training courses and seminars covering all aspects of ice cream making all at discounted rates
- An opportunity to enter our prestigious National Ice Cream Competition at discounted rates
- Discounts on Insurance, FREE HR online services
- A FREE copy of our monthly publication ‘Ice Cream’ dedicated to the Ice Cream Industry
- Access to SALSA plus Ice Cream Certification
UPCOMING EVENTS

Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show 2024
The Ice Cream & Artisan Food Show continues to be the only trade event specifically catering for both Ice Cream and Artisan food markets in the UK. Hosted at the Yorkshire Event Centre, over 3000 trade industry professionals will visit the show to source many international brands whilst absorbing a fantastic programme of industry talks and national competitions. We support the passion, innovation and dynamism of these industry sectors by offering attendees the opportunity to explore business opportunities, build brand images, widen their knowledge whilst enabling the market to continue to flourish.

THE NATIONAL ICE CREAM Competition
The National Ice Cream Competition has been running since 1953 and has long been the pillar of excellence for our industry. This gives entrants the opportunity to compete with one another, receive feedback from industry experts and receive accolades for their artistry. This is a marvellous marketing opportunity with winners, medallists and recipients of diplomas receiving national and/or regional press coverage.
MEMBERSHIP FAQs
A: Easy! Click on “New Member Register “ located at the top of the screen. Fill in the details on the form and start enjoying your benefits.
If you have any problems, call Head Office on 01332 203 333 and we’d happily help.
A: No Sweat… Just call us on 01332 203 333 or email info@ice-cream.org and we’ll tell you your membership number.