Daniela Mintenko

Daniela Mintenko is the founder and CEO of Dandy’s Artisan Ice Cream, a premium ice cream company that handcrafts one small batch at a time. Daniela has always had a love for ice cream and grew up in Colombia where ice cream was the main dessert and always homemade. She realized she wanted to create artisan ice cream and completed her Pastry Arts Diploma at the Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver and attended Penn State University for Ice Cream 101 and Short Course. Dandy’s Artisan Ice Cream is committed to creating the best ice cream using local ingredients from local companies who share the same passion and support the local economy. Daniela officially opened her flagship location in Regina in 2019. She also launched Luxe Artisan Chocolates in 2021, blending traditional chocolate-making methods with modern techniques. She was awarded the 2021 ABEX Marketing Award by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.