Yarnell Ice Cream Co.

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Yarnell Ice Cream Co. is the privately-owned and operated manufacturer of Yarnell's brand ice cream, frozen yogurt and sherbet products. Founded in 1932, the company's corporate headquarters are located along the east side of Spring Park in downtown Searcy, Arkansas, with 11 branch operations throughout three states. The company is also the only independent ice cream company in Arkansas, where it commands a large portion of the market share, competing against national and regional brands such as Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries.

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From its origins in a bankrupt dairy purchased by Ray Yarnell, the company has evolved into a fourth-generation family-owned business. Today, Yarnell's offerings include premium and reduced-calorie ice creams, frozen yogurt, sherbet, and frozen novelty treats such as ice cream sandwiches and pre-packaged ice cream cones.

The Yarnell's service area includes the entire states of Arkansas and Mississippi, in addition to portions of Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana.