175th Anniversary Ice Cream Flavor
Produced on the St. Paul Campus
Golden Gopher ice cream is made in the University’s Joseph J. Warthesen Food Processing Center — or Pilot Plant — in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition.
CFANS students are involved every step of the way — from raising cattle and conducting food science to hands-on production, sales, and marketing.
The Pilot Plant is managed by Mitchell Maher '08 and directed by Professor Jayendra Amamcharla.
Celebrating 175 Years Through Community
This anniversary is a celebration of the students, faculty, staff, and alumni across all 87 Minnesota counties who make the University extraordinary.
The Great Minnesota Ice Cream Survey
Minnesotans don't just enjoy ice cream — they have surprisingly strong opinions about everything from flavors and mix-ins to toppings and even brain freeze. Their enthusiasm reflects a larger American tradition.
Making North Star Apple Crisp
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the commemorative ice cream flavor.
