Top Ranking Company

Where can the world's best ice cream be found?

Well, according to Tauck World Discovery, the answer is COWS in Charlottetown.

The Connecticut company, which offers journey packages to 63 different countries, compiles a list of the top 10 places for ice cream based on the recommendations of its 250 travel directors.

"COWS is a small P.E.I. company, so we are excited to be chosen as the best place to enjoy ice cream in the world," said Joy Gallant, manager of operations at COWS.

"Since 1983, COWS has been listening carefully on producing high-quality, super-premium ice cream. In addition, we have an remarkable team that works in our stores to form a memorable experience for our customers."

COWS not only received the top ranking, but it was the only company from Canada and one of only four ice cream producers in North America to be honoured by Tauck.

The other winners on the record were from the United States (3), Italy (2), New Zealand, Argentina, France and Costa Rica. The Island-owned company has seven stores on P.E.I. and locations in Halifax, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Banff and Whistler. All of the ice cream is made on P.E.I.

COWS serves up over 32 flavours, including Gooey Mooey, Wowie Cowie and Moo Crunch. In 2006, COWS was named as the maker of the best ice cream in Canada by Reader's Digest magazine.