Ingman Ice Cream Oy Ab.

What Ingman Ice Cream Oy Ab. does

Ingman Ice Cream Oy Ab. is a Finnish ice cream manufacturer and distributor, founded in 1907 and headquartered in Helsinki (registered in Söderkulla). The company operates as a subsidiary of The Magnum Ice Cream Company, the Unilever ice cream spin-off that consolidated Unilever's global ice cream brands. Ingman controls a portfolio of more than 120 ice cream SKUs across multiple brands, including heritage Finnish brands (Kingis since 1980, Jättis since 1979, Lipsi, Ingman, Creamy, Viennetta, Choice), international Unilever brands distributed in Finland (Magnum, Cornetto, Twister, Solero, Carte d'Or), and the Spice Ice branded ice cream bar chain. The product range spans ice cream sticks, cones, multipacks, pots/tubs, bulk ice cream for professional and home use, and layered desserts, with options for lactose-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and plant-based dietary requirements.

The business operates a hybrid distribution model combining retail grocery sales, a proprietary branded kiosk network, experience-based retail, and B2B food service. Ingman-branded ice cream kiosks operate in over 100 Finnish cities and towns, while the Spice Ice chain runs 9-10 ice cream bars in major shopping centers. Retail distribution extends across Finland's two dominant grocery groups, K-group and S-group, plus convenience stores. A dedicated B2B portal (ingmanammattilaisille.fi) serves restaurants, cafes, and caterers. Consumer-facing marketing is conducted through Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter, the ingman.fi website, and promotional campaigns including brand collaborations such as the 2026 Ingman x Minecraft promotion.

The revenue model is straightforward: branded ice cream sales through retail, kiosk, and B2B food service channels within Finland. No proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or API exists; the business is a traditional consumer packaged goods operation. Ingman's competitive position rests on decades-old brand equity (particularly Kingis, Jättis, and Cornetto), an unusually deep physical distribution footprint for a 51-100 employee entity, and parent-company access to international brand development and supply chain scale. The company maintains a long-term partnership with Mieli ry, a Finnish mental health organization, anchored to the Kingis brand's heart symbolism.

Name

Ingman Ice Cream Oy Ab.

Legal name

Ingman Ice Cream Oy Ab

Website

https://ingman.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ingman Ice Cream Oy Ab. is a Finnish ice cream manufacturer founded in 1907, operating as a subsidiary of The Magnum Ice Cream Company. It sells 120+ branded ice cream SKUs across grocery retail, 100+ kiosks, Spice Ice bars, and B2B food service channels throughout Finland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ice Cream

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520)

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)

Keywords

• Ice cream manufacturing
• Frozen dessert brands
• Retail ice cream
• Dairy-free ice cream
• Ice cream kiosks

Headquarters

HQ city

Söderkulla

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Ice Cream Sales: Revenue is generated through the sale of branded ice cream products through retail grocery stores and convenience outlets across Finland. Products include impulse ice cream sticks/pops, cones, cups/tubs, and multipacks sold through consumer retail channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ingman Ice Cream Oy Ab manufactures and distributes a portfolio of branded ice cream products in Finland, including ice cream sticks, cones, multi-packs, tubs, and bulk ice cream under brands such as Kingis, Jättis, Cornetto, Magnum, Twister, Lipsi, Creamy, Viennetta, Choice, and Carte d'Or. The company also operates the Spice Ice ice cream bar chain and Ingman-branded ice cream kiosks, and serves professional food-service customers through a dedicated B2B channel.

Product overview

Ingman Ice Cream Oy Ab. is a Finnish ice cream company operating under The Magnum Ice Cream Company umbrella. The company offers a diverse portfolio of ice cream products across multiple brands and formats including: ice cream sticks/cones (Kingis, Jättis, Cornetto, Twister, Lipsi, Magnum), premium dessert ice creams (Ingman Creamy), dairy-free/plant-based options (Choice), bulk ice cream (Carte d'Or), layered desserts (Viennetta), ice cream bar chain (Spice Ice), and various packaged products. The product range spans over 120 products including lactose-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and plant-based options to accommodate various dietary requirements. Ingman operates Spice Ice ice cream bar locations across Finland and holds periodic promotional campaigns such as the Ingman x Minecraft promotion (2026).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kingis: Iconic ice cream classic that has delighted Finns for over 40 years. The characteristic combination of ice cream, chocolate coating and chocolate heart has made Kingis a favorite for many generations.
• Jättis
• Cornetto
• Lipsi
• Twister
• Ingman
• Creamy
• Viennetta
• Choice
• Spice Ice

Products and services

• Kingis Iconic Finnish ice cream stick brand featuring vanilla ice cream with chocolate coating and chocolate heart center, sold in retail and impulse channels across Finland. Multiple varieties include Original Vanilla, Kultamuru Pähkinä-Kinuski, Minttu, Vadelma-Laku, and Volcanix.
• Jättis Finland's first giant ice cream cone brand, a nostalgic classic cone sold across retail channels in Finland.
• Cornetto Ice cream cone brand featuring cream ice cream, crispy waffles, and flavored coatings; sold in Finland with varieties including lactose-free, gluten-free, hazelnut, mango-vanilla, pistachio, strawberry, and caramel soft variants.
• Twister Colorful ice cream stick and multi-pack brand sold in Finland; products include Twister Pineapple, Twister Mallow, Twister Mini Pineapple, Twister Mini Mallow, and Twister Mini Tropical.
• Lipsi Classic soda-pop-flavored ice cream stick brand with varieties including Lipsi Vadelma (Raspberry) and Lipsi Päärynä (Pear).
• Magnum Premium indulgence ice cream brand distributed by Ingman in Finland, featuring high-quality ingredients and indulgent chocolate-coated stick formats.
• Ingman Creamy Premium dessert-style ice cream line translating popular dessert flavors into ice cream form, sold in tubs and multi-packs in Finland. Varieties include Maapähkinä Banaani, Crunchy Suklaa, Laktoositon Kinuski-Unelma, Mudcake, Rocky Road, and Kuningatar.
• Viennetta Layered ice cream dessert combining soft ice cream waves with chocolate layers; available in Vanilla and Suklaa (Chocolate) variants.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Mieli rycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIngman has a meaningful long-term partnership with Mieli ry (Finnish mental health organization) centered on the Kingis brand. The partnership is built on shared values of bringing joy ('suuri sydämen ilo') that extends beyond momentary pleasure to lasting well-being. Kingis products feature heart symbolism connecting to both the product center and Ingman's approach to doing business.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ben & Jerry's: Premium Unilever-owned ice cream brand — a sister brand to Ingman within the broader Unilever ice cream portfolio — that competes in the same premium impulse and grocery segments in Finland and across Europe.
• Wells Enterprises (Blue Bunny): Large US private-label and branded ice cream manufacturer (Blue Bunny, Halo Top licensee) with comparable scale of branded portfolio and private-label business — relevant comparable for Ingman's CPG operating model.
• Unilever Ice Cream (global): The global parent context behind Ingman; operates the Wall's, Cornetto, Magnum, and Ben & Jerry's brands across Europe and provides the strategic, R&D, and supply chain backbone that Ingman leverages.
• Häagen-Dazs: Premium global ice cream brand owned by General Mills, competing with Ingman's premium tier (Magnum, Carte d'Or, Viennetta) in Finnish foodservice and grocery.

Direct peers

• Froneri Ice Cream (Nordic operations): Froneri's Nordic manufacturing and distribution operations directly supply competing ice cream brands to Finnish retailers, positioning them as one of Ingman's primary manufacturing and supply-side competitors in the region.
• Valio: Finland's largest dairy cooperative, which produces ice cream products under its own brand and supplies dairy ingredients; competes with Ingman on Finnish retail shelves and in foodservice channels.
• Froneri: Global ice cream manufacturer and Nestlé joint venture that produces and distributes competing ice cream brands across European markets, including Finland — a direct competitor in manufacturing scale and branded portfolio.
• Nestlé Finland: Nestlé operates a full ice cream portfolio in Finland (including licensed brands and Froneri-manufactured products), competing head-to-head with Ingman on Finnish grocery shelves, kiosks, and impulse channels.

Emerging players

• Halo Top: Better-for-you, low-calorie ice cream brand that addresses the dietary-conscious segment where Ingman also competes via Choice — a partial but increasingly important overlap in Finnish retail.

Regional players

• Pingviini: Historic Finnish ice cream brand with long-standing local heritage, comparable to Ingman's Kingis/Jättis in nostalgia positioning, serving overlapping Finnish consumer demand for classic Finnish ice cream formats.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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