Although summer is the quintessential season for ice cream, any time is a good time to enjoy its fresh and sweet flavor. Especially if we talk about ice cream for the hotel and catering industry, where customers can indulge themselves at any time of the year. Whether in a cake, cone, stick, cup… Their different flavors and varieties should not be missing in any self-respecting restaurant menu. It is not in vain that they are among the most demanded desserts in catering businesses, especially when the good weather arrives. Ice creams are not only a delicious alternative to close the meal with a refreshing cherry on top. It also offers a sweet anti-stress food! 
Yes, you read that right: de-stressing! This was demonstrated by a study carried out in 2006 by experts from several universities. According to the report, presented at the time in Bilbao and published by Europa Presseating ice cream reduces physical stress (pain) and psychological stress (anxiety).
This research shows that certain components of ice cream, such as chocolate, sugars or casein (a protein present in dairy products) could result in the reduction of stress by acting as exorphins which, in turn, work as opiates in the nervous system.
To this beneficial characteristic, the study adds two more: its nutritional properties – calcium, proteins and vitamin B, among others – and its social and recreational properties. In fact, ice cream is usually consumed in the company of family members, partners or friends, and a high percentage of people report feeling “wellbeing and a pleasant sensation” when they enjoy ice cream.
With these three compelling reasons on the table, there is no excuse for not delighting customers with a sweet frozen dessert to send them off with a smile. At Apollo Seafood we have a wide assortment of ice creams for the hotel and catering industry of the brand Casty.
As we already mentioned when we summarized the five keys to choose ice cream for the hotel and cateringCasty, with more than 30 years of experience, has become a reference in the sector. It has seven different catalogs, including bulk ice cream, ice cream for small catering and high category ice cream. Despite not being as well known as the big multinational brands, it has been awarded, for example, as Best Company by Cadena SER in 2012.
With these delicious ice creams –contact us at if you need more information or prices- hotel and catering businesses can enjoy a refreshing goodbye to stress with their desserts.
