Ice Cream

What Ice Cream does

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc., operating under the consumer-facing brand IceCream.com, is the US frozen-dessert subsidiary of Froneri International Limited, the multinational ice cream and frozen-food conglomerate headquartered in California (590 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Suite 300, Walnut Creek). The business manufactures and distributes a portfolio of 13+ ice cream and frozen-dessert sub-brands spanning premium (Häagen-Dazs), mainstream (Dreyer's/Edy's), better-for-you (Skinny Cow, Outshine), cones and bars (Drumstick, Crunch, KIT KAT), cookie co-brands (OREO, Nestlé Toll House), licensed family products (Disney), and pet treats (Frosty Paws), with formats that include scoopable pints, bars, cones, sandwiches, minis, non-dairy, and gluten-free options.

The company generates revenue through three primary streams: retail product sales via grocery, mass, and convenience channels; direct-to-consumer sales through 100+ Häagen-Dazs branded shop locations across 22 US states; and B2B foodservice distribution into restaurants, hotels, and airlines. Go-to-market is multi-channel, combining national retail distribution, company-owned premium storefronts, event-driven demand activation (Free Cone Day, holiday campaigns), digital coupon programs processed through a Laredo office, and an owned-media marketing stack spanning Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, recipe content, and a flavor recommendation quiz on IceCream.com. Pricing is set by retailers and individual shop operators rather than disclosed publicly.

Structurally, Dreyer's is privately held with no public listing, no venture or PE financing in the available record, and no disclosed revenue. The entity operates as one trading entity inside Froneri's global ice cream platform, with each Froneri trading subsidiary acting as an independent data controller under the group's privacy framework. Recent strategic activity has centered on extending the Häagen-Dazs shop footprint, deepening co-branded licensed SKUs with Disney, OREO, KIT KAT, and Nestlé, and launching a December 2025 GiftAMeal social-impact partnership to drive shop foot traffic and brand affinity.

Name

Ice Cream

Legal name

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc.

Website

https://icecream.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ice Cream is the US consumer portal for Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc., a Froneri subsidiary that manufactures and distributes a portfolio of 13+ ice cream and frozen-dessert brands — including Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Outshine, and OREO frozen — through US grocery, convenience, foodservice, and 100+ Häagen-Dazs shop locations across 22 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Desserts / Ice Cream Manufacturing

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152), Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers (42442)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ice Cream & Refrigerated Desserts (CRADACAE), Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA), Ice Cream & Frozen Dairy Wholesale (AFAIAEAF), Plant-Based Frozen Desserts Processing (Non-Dairy Ice Cream, Gelato, Novelties) (AFAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Frozen desserts
• Ice cream manufacturing
• Premium ice cream
• Ice cream retail
• Foodservice distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Bakersfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Sale of packaged ice cream products through grocery stores, convenience stores, and mass retailers. Includes scoopable ice cream, bars, cones, sandwiches, minis, and non-dairy options under multiple brands.
2. Ice Cream Shop Sales: Direct sales through company-owned and operated Häagen-Dazs shop locations, offering premium ice cream, waffle cones, and specialty treats.
3. Foodservice Distribution: B2B sales to restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice establishments through the Foodservice division.
4. Social Impact Marketing: Partnership with GiftAMeal where Häagen-Dazs shops donate meals to food banks when customers engage socially, driving brand affinity and foot traffic.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ice Cream (Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc.) manufactures and distributes a portfolio of branded ice cream and frozen dessert products through retail grocery stores, convenience stores, foodservice channels, and company-owned Häagen-Dazs shops across the United States. Its sub-brands include Häagen-Dazs, Outshine, Drumstick, OREO, Dreyer's & Edy's, Skinny Cow, Frosty Paws, Nestlé Toll House, Nestlé Treats, Crunch, KIT KAT, Frollies, and Disney. Products span formats including bars, cones, sandwiches, scoopable cartons, minis, and non-dairy/gluten-free options.

Product overview

IceCream.com is the consumer-facing portal for Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc., a Froneri company. The portfolio consists of a multi-brand platform offering various frozen dessert and ice cream products across distinct sub-brands. Core sub-brands include premium Häagen-Dazs (ice cream, bars, waffle cones, sorbets), Outshine (frozen fruit bars and smoothies), Drumstick (cone-based treats), OREO Frozen Desserts, Dreyer's & Edy's (mainstream ice cream), Skinny Cow (lower-calorie options), Frosty Paws (pet-safe treats), and Nestlé co-branded products (Toll House, Treats, KIT KAT, Crunch). Products span multiple formats including bars, cones, sandwiches, scoopable cartons, minis, non-dairy, and gluten-free options. The company also operates Häagen-Dazs retail shops offering made-to-order ice cream.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Häagen-Dazs: Premium ice cream brand featuring high-quality ingredients and classic flavors
• Outshine
• Drumstick
• OREO
• Dreyer's and Edy's
• Skinny Cow
• Frollies
• Frosty Paws
• Nestlé Toll House
• Nestlé Treats
• Crunch
• KIT KAT
• Disney

Products and services

• Häagen-Dazs

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GiftAMealcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025Over 100 Häagen-Dazs shop locations across 22 US states partnered with GiftAMeal to donate meals to local food banks. When customers take photos of their treats and share on social media, meals are donated. The initiative launched December 1, 2025, and aims to provide additional meals during the holiday season through customer engagement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Graeter's: Premium US ice cream brand using a craft, small-batch manufacturing model and operating its own scoop shops — comparable to Häagen-Dazs on premium positioning and on the shop-plus-grocery distribution approach.
• Turkey Hill Dairy: Regional US dairy and ice cream manufacturer producing scoopable ice cream, novelties, and frozen dairy desserts for grocery, convenience, and foodservice channels — closely comparable in product format and channel mix.
• Blue Bell Creameries: Privately held US ice cream manufacturer with strong regional distribution and a multi-flavor scoopable lineup, directly comparable as a privately held branded ice cream manufacturer serving grocery and foodservice.
• Wells Enterprises: Privately held US ice cream manufacturer producing Blue Bunny, Halo Top, and Bomb Pop — competes head-to-head in scoopable pints, bars, cones, and better-for-you frozen desserts across grocery and convenience channels.

Emerging players

• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: Premium ice cream brand with scoop shops and grocery distribution emphasizing ingredient quality and non-dairy options — comparable on premium positioning and on better-for-you sub-line strategy.
• Salt & Straw: Premium craft ice cream brand known for innovative small-batch flavors and company-owned scoop shops — comparable as a rising premium competitor contesting indulgent treat occasions.
• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Premium craft ice cream brand with direct-to-consumer scoop shops and grocery pint distribution — comparable as a premium-positioned competitor pressuring mainstream and premium frozen dessert share.

Broad incumbents

• Conagra Brands: Diversified US packaged food conglomerate whose frozen desserts include Hood and other regional ice cream brands — comparable as a broad-line CPG incumbent competing across frozen retail aisles and foodservice.
• Unilever: Global CPG conglomerate whose ice cream division owns Breyers, Ben & Jerry's, Klondike, Magnum, and Talenti — direct competitors across mainstream, premium, and impulse frozen dessert segments in US retail and foodservice.

Regional players

• HP Hood: Privately held US dairy company producing ice cream and frozen novelties (e.g., Hood, Kemps in select regions) — comparable as a regional dairy manufacturer overlapping in scoopable and novelty ice cream formats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OREOUnitedStates
• Instagraminstagram.com/haagendazs_us
• Xx.com/icecream
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haagen-dazs-shops

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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