Tejanita Mexican Ice Cream: From Ankeny to the Midwest with Authentic Paletas and More
From Ankeny, Iowa, Tejanita Mexican Ice Cream is bringing authentic paletas, mangonadas, and Hispanic frozen desserts to the Midwest—one fruit-packed, chamoy-swirled bite at a time. Learn how Tejanita blends cultural heritage, entrepreneurship, and flavor innovation—and how Polka Dot Dairy’s wholesale distribution helps retailers across Minnesota and Wisconsin stock freezer cases with standout Mexican-style treats customers actively search for and crave.
Wells Enterprises (Blue Bunny Ice Cream) – A Sweet Legacy in Le Mars, Iowa
From the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” in Le Mars, Iowa, Wells Enterprises has been crafting Blue Bunny Ice Cream for generations—combining small-town grit with big-time manufacturing scale. This long-form story explores Wells’ origin, Blue Bunny’s iconic brand moments, and how modern frozen dessert trends are reshaping the grocery and convenience store freezer aisle.
For retailers across Minnesota and Wisconsin, Polka Dot Dairy proudly distributes Blue Bunny products—helping bring family favorites, novelty treats, and craveable classics to communities in roughly 200 cities. If you’ve ever wondered where Blue Bunny comes from, why Le Mars is famous for ice cream, or how ice cream gets from factory to your local store, this is your behind-the-scenes guide.
Von Hanson’s Snacks: A Becker, Minnesota Pretzel Success Story
From a Minnesota meat-market legacy to a snack aisle favorite, Von Hanson’s Snacks in Becker, Minnesota has turned bold seasoning and serious crunch into a regional obsession. This story follows the brand’s roots, the rise of their seasoned pretzels (from Dill Ranch to Cinnamon Crunch), and why retailers across Minnesota and Wisconsin love carrying them. You’ll also learn how Polka Dot Dairy helps deliver Von Hanson’s pretzels to grocery and convenience stores in hundreds of cities—bringing a Becker-made bite to breakrooms, road trips, lake weekends, and checkout lanes all over the Upper Midwest.
Husnik Meat Company: A Century-Old St. Paul Meat Distributor with a Modern Twist
Explore the incredible story of Husnik Meat Company, a fourth-generation, family-owned St. Paul meat distributor. From humble 1920s beginnings to modern-day wholesale success, discover how this Minnesota butcher shop crafts award-winning beef sticks and smoked meats loved across the Midwest. Learn why Polka Dot Dairy proudly partners with Husnik Meats to deliver premium protein-packed snacks to over 200 cities.
Square One Foods: A Frozen Pizza Phenomenon in Wisconsin’s Northw
Square One Foods is turning heads across Wisconsin’s Northwoods and beyond with frozen pizzas that taste like they came straight from a hometown kitchen. Based in Siren, WI, this award-winning frozen food supplier crafts premium pizzas, lasagnas, and pastas designed for grocery stores and convenience stores that want freezer doors packed with products that actually move.
Under the leadership of owner Dan Milota, Square One Foods has transformed from a small local producer into a fast-growing brand recognized as a “Best Of” pizza winner in Burnett County. With creative flavors, Wisconsin ingredients, and flexible sizes (including gluten-free options), their lineup is built to delight customers and drive repeat sales.
For c-store operators and independent grocers in Minnesota and Wisconsin searching for reliable, high-margin frozen pizza wholesale options, Square One Foods offers the perfect combination of local story, consistent quality, and proven performance in the freezer aisle.
Kickass Beef Jerky and Beef Sticks: A Flavorful Family Tradition from Winona, Minnesota
Looking for a premium Minnesota beef jerky brand your customers will actually crave?
Kickass Beef Jerky and Beef Sticks from Winona, Minnesota bring a bold, family-crafted flavor story to convenience stores and grocery shelves across the Upper Midwest.
What started as a small family recipe has grown into a full line of high-protein meat snacks that are perfect for c-stores, gas stations, and neighborhood grocers. Made in the USA with quality cuts of beef and time-tested seasonings, Kickass jerky and sticks deliver the tender texture, big flavor and eye-catching packaging that keep shoppers coming back for more.
Through Polka Dot Dairy’s wholesale distribution network, retailers in Minnesota and Wisconsin can easily add Kickass Beef Jerky and Beef Sticks to their snack sets, endcaps, and checkout displays. Whether your customers are commuters, road-trippers, outdoor enthusiasts, or families looking for a quick protein boost, this Winona original is a natural fit for modern snack aisles.
Explore how this flavorful family tradition from Winona, MN can help your store stand out—and why Kickass Beef Jerky has become a go-to brand for Midwest snack buyers.