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{{Short description|American ice cream manufacturer}} |
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'''Lappert's''' is an [[ice cream]] manufacturer, producing "super-premium" ice cream, based on the island of [[Kauai]] in [[Hawaii]]. The company runs the largest ice cream chain in Hawaii.[Frommer, P. (2009) ''Pauline Frommer's Las Vegas'' [https://books.google.com/books?id=NpgSq5CsXGsC&dq=lappert's%20ice%20cream&pg=PA51 p.51.] John Wiley & Sons. {{ISBN|0470385286}}. Retrieved November 2011] |
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'''Lappert's''' is a name associated with two separate ice cream businesses that originated from a company founded in 1983 on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The original business was established by Walter Lappert and his wife, Mary Pratt, who were involved in the company’s early development.[Frommer, P. (2009) ''Pauline Frommer's Las Vegas'' [https://books.google.com/books?id=NpgSq5CsXGsC&dq=lappert's%20ice%20cream&pg=PA51 p.51.] John Wiley & Sons. {{ISBN|0470385286}}. Retrieved November 2011] |
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Lappert's was founded by [[Walter Lappert]] when he retired to Hawaii with his second wife Mary and opened an ice cream store.[Brown, E. (2011) ''Scoop: 150 Specialty Ice Creams from the Nation's Best Creameries'' [https://books.google.com/books?id=0e8q9ffoJ-EC&dq=lappert%27s+ice+cream&pg=PA78 p.78.] Running Press. {{ISBN|0762437987}}. Retrieved November 2011][The Union Democrat (Jan 23, 1986) ''[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8hpZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nEYNAAAAIBAJ&dq=lappert's%20ice%20cream&pg=6938%2C2636362 Hobbies turn into new job]'' Retrieved November 2011] The first batch of ice cream was created on the island of [[Kauai]] on December 21, 1983.[{{Cite news|url=http://www.marinij.com/article/zz/20130712/news/130719061|title=Son continues family business, opens Lappert's Ice Cream in Corte Madera|access-date=2018-08-01|language=en}}]
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The first batches of ice cream were produced in Hanapepe, Kauai in December 1983, with an emphasis on high butterfat content and premium ingredients. [Brown, E. (2011) ''Scoop: 150 Specialty Ice Creams from the Nation's Best Creameries'' [https://books.google.com/books?id=0e8q9ffoJ-EC&dq=lappert%27s+ice+cream&pg=PA78 p.78.] Running Press. {{ISBN|0762437987}}. Retrieved November 2011][The Union Democrat (Jan 23, 1986) ''[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8hpZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nEYNAAAAIBAJ&dq=lappert's%20ice%20cream&pg=6938%2C2636362 Hobbies turn into new job]'' Retrieved November 2011] The business later expanded to include coffee roasting and baked goods.[{{Cite news|url=http://www.marinij.com/article/zz/20130712/news/130719061|title=Son continues family business, opens Lappert's Ice Cream in Corte Madera|access-date=2018-08-01|language=en}}] |
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Lappert's ice cream is featured in many other independently owned stores. To date, the company has created 8 unique, original flavors which address specific regional demands.[Johnson, M.L., (2007) USA Today (Online) ''[https://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2007-06-06-regional-ice-cream-flavors_N.htm Grape-Nuts, dates, red beans: Regional ice cream shops mix it up]'' Retrieved November 2011][The Bryan Times (Jun 6, 2007) ''[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=zoNaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yEkDAAAAIBAJ&dq=lappert's%20ice%20cream&pg=2362%2C3629444 Regional ice cream flavours]''. Retrieved November 2011]
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Following Walter Lappert’s death in 2003, the original company was divided into two independently operated entities.[Johnson, M.L., (2007) USA Today (Online) ''[https://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2007-06-06-regional-ice-cream-flavors_N.htm Grape-Nuts, dates, red beans: Regional ice cream shops mix it up]'' Retrieved November 2011][The Bryan Times (Jun 6, 2007) ''[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=zoNaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yEkDAAAAIBAJ&dq=lappert's%20ice%20cream&pg=2362%2C3629444 Regional ice cream flavours]''. Retrieved November 2011] |
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Lappert’s Hawaii, based on Kauai and led by Mary Pratt, operates retail stores and production facilities within the Hawaiian Islands, producing ice cream, coffee, and bakery items. |
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In addition to ice cream, the Lappert's roasts and sells [[gourmet coffee]].[{{Cite web|url=https://www.lappertshawaii.com/collections/all|title=Products|website=Lappert's Hawaii|language=en|access-date=2020-04-17}}] |
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A separate mainland company, operated by Michael Lappert, produces and distributes Lappert’s-branded products in the continental United States. The two companies operate independently and maintain separate ownership and management. |
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Walter Lappert's son, Michael Lappert, the owner of Lapperts Ice Cream inc operates the manufacturing facility on the continental US.[{{Cite news|url=https://www.laweekly.com/30-scoops-in-30-days-lapperts-day-26/|title=30 Scoops in 30 Days: Lappert's (Day 26)|last=Shatkin|first=Elina|date=2011-07-07|work=LA Weekly|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-17}}]
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.[{{Cite news|url=https://www.laweekly.com/30-scoops-in-30-days-lapperts-day-26/|title=30 Scoops in 30 Days: Lappert's (Day 26)|last=Shatkin|first=Elina|date=2011-07-07|work=LA Weekly|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-17}}] |
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