A resident of the Aunis Sud region, in Saint-Mard, Mélanie has been working as an ice cream maker since July 2022 and created the company Méliglace in April 2023. A job that allows her to work on a “pleasure” product from A to Z , in direct contact with local producers and consumers of all ages in the region.
Mélanie works with local producers, preferably in organic and ethically responsible farming for materials of more distant origin (Bourbon Vanilla from Madagascar, Chocolate, Coffee, etc.). Part of the production is made from unsold products, such as fruit, sugar, chocolate, honey, etc.
Preparing fruit and making mixes (preparation for making ice cream) are some of her favorite parts of this job.
The perfect ice cream?
She doesn't know if it exists! For her, several aspects are important:
– respectful of the product, it seeks above all to truly promote its raw materials and through this, the producer.
– respectful of consumer expectations in terms of taste and price: despite high costs of raw materials, it strives to guarantee accessibility to the consumer.
- respectful of the environment :
its laboratory is equipped with a closed water circuit for the operation of its equipment and part of the hot water coming out of the machines (55/60°C) is used for washing and cleaning. This system, although expensive to install, avoids excessive consumption of drinking water (around 22 liters of water/h). Using unsold products helps limit waste. The ice cream service (live) is offered in reusable pots and soon with reusable spoons and napkins, otherwise bio-compostable!
Méliglace products can be found at the Le Met's restaurant in Surgères, at the Roseaux et Bocaux restaurant and at the Chez Georgette tea room in Rochefort. They are also available to order in 150 ml, 240 ml, 500 ml, 1 liter and 2,5 liter pots for individuals and professionals. Not forgetting direct sales at farmers' markets, night markets, village festivals, festivals and other events organized in the region this summer! Dates and locations to follow on Facebook and Instagram.
