The CREAMi could be used to make sorbets, milkshakes, gelato, low-fat/high-protein “lite” ice creams—everything except ...

In today’s world of convenience and automation, the food industry is undergoing a massive transformation. Vending machines have evolved from simple snack dispensers into full-blown automated kitchens.

Each Swirl comes with two pints to mix up your concoctions ... is the inclusion of a soft serve dispenser that feels like you're working at an ice cream shop, with a handle to pull and everything.

I started with the fresh strawberry ice cream, which is a mix of double cream ... it will fail to flow through the dispenser, and eventually the churning mechanism will stop turning.

A “hold” feature keeps ice cream at your preferred consistency for up to three hours. And smart programming, with an audible beeper, lets you know when to add mix-ins like chocolate chips and ...