Bulla opens new factory for nut-free ice-cream

Bulla Family Dairy has addressed customer enquiries about the nut ingredients in its products by dedicating an entire factory to producing nut-free ice-cream.

Working alongside Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, Bulla wanted to develop nut-free products to reassure their customers.

“There’s a big difference between saying ‘may contain traces of nuts or peanuts’ to saying ‘nut free’, and we wanted to be able to be able to offer an ice-cream that was guaranteed nut-free,” said Bulla Frozen Marketing and Portfolio Strategy Manager Andrew Noisette.

In order to obtain this, Bulla implemented a testing system to analyse ingredients throughout the production process, from when they enter the factory to the finished product.

“Nut allergens are different to gluten — it’s a life or death issue, and we have to take it seriously and ensure there are correct procedures around supply, ingredients and the factory,” explained Noisette.

As well as nuts being banned on-site, Bulla is ensuring that all factory staff and suppliers are educated about the importance of maintaining quality and safety.

The nut-free ice-cream is available in vanilla two-litre tubs and is made with fresh milk and cream. Not only is the ice-cream nut-free, but it is also gluten-free.

With almost 8% of Australian children suffering from nut allergies, Noisette stated that he hoped Bulla’s nut-free ice-cream would provide an edible solution for all children and families regardless of their allergies.

“Listening to the demand of our consumers and working closely with Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia was a crucial part of the development of this product. We hope that now, not only nut allergy suffering children, but entire families can enjoy a delicious scoop (or two) of Bulla ice-cream.”