Howling Cow Ice Cream is an ice cream brand created and operated by North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. The idea for Howling Cow ice cream started as a research project in the 1940s. The ice cream was first introduced to the public in the 1970s at the North Carolina State Fair. In 1980, a cafe in one of the school’s main libraries, D.H. Hill Jr. Library, began to serve the ice cream. Finally, in 2008, the name Howling Cow was officially given to the ice cream. Since then, the brand has expanded and become a staple on the campus of NC State. The milk and cream used in the ice cream comes from over 300 cows that live on the school’s Dairy Research and Teaching Farm. The ice cream itself is made in the Feldmeier Dairy Processing Lab, which is located on NC State’s campus.
Products
There are a wide variety of Howling Cow ice cream flavors to choose from, from the standard vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, to more unique flavors such as Java Bean, Cherry Vanilla, Lemon Wafer, etc. The ice cream can be purchased in individual cups or cones and pints from the main shop, as well as larger quantities such as packs and tubs.
Where To Find
The main Howling Cow ice cream shop operates out of the Howling Cow Dairy Education and Creamery Center on 100 Dairy Lane in Raleigh, NC, 27603. The shop's hours vary based on the season. There are also several locations on NC State’s campus where you can buy Howling Cow ice cream. In addition, you can also buy Howling Cow ice cream pints at various Harris Teeter locations throughout North Carolina.
Links:
https://www.ncsu.edu/spirit-and-traditions/howling-cow/
