Skarø is

What Skarø is does

Skarø Is, operated by Biosynergy A/S, is a Danish organic ice cream manufacturer founded in 2009 and headquartered on Skarø island in the South Funen Archipelago (Svendborg municipality), Denmark. The company produces three core product lines — Økologisk Flødeis (organic cream ice cream, ~11 SKUs), Økologisk Protein Is (organic whey-based protein ice cream, ~8 SKUs), and Vegansk Is & Sorbet (vegan ice cream and sorbet, ~10 SKUs), plus a recently launched fava bean-based Creamy Vegan line. Its technical differentiation rests on food-science-driven formulation: birch sap and Nordic seaweed (sukkertang) used as natural sweeteners and flavor enhancers to reduce sugar; gently processed whey protein for the protein line; and water-soluble fava bean protein for the Creamy Vegan line, claimed to be the first vegan protein ice cream that avoids crystallization during freezing. Production runs on a 90 kW rooftop solar array described as the largest in the area.

The company monetizes through five distinct go-to-market motions: (1) direct-to-consumer e-commerce via skarois.dk selling boxes of 24x100ml cups at 699-723 kr with weekly Thursday delivery; (2) private label manufacturing for Lidl, whose vanilla ice cream won the European Private Label Awards 2023; (3) an exclusive in-flight ice cream partnership with Singapore Airlines on the Singapore-Copenhagen route, including a co-developed Singapore Sling sorbet; (4) the Danish healthcare channel via the Grøn Recept (Green Prescription) program distributed through Mediq Danmark, DanuCare, Simonsen & Weel, and pharmacies; and (5) an on-island cafe, bistro, and event venue with capacity for up to 130 guests. Customers span health-conscious consumers, fitness and sports nutrition users, vegans/lactose-intolerant, medical nutrition patients, premium travel/hospitality accounts (Singapore Airlines), and corporate/event clients. Operational scale is small (1-10 employees) and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Skarø is

Legal name

Biosynergy A/S

Website

https://isfraskaroe.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skarø Is is a Danish organic ice cream manufacturer on Skarø island producing cream, protein, and vegan ice cream using birch sap, seaweed, and fava bean protein. It serves consumers via DTC e-commerce, Lidl private label, Singapore Airlines, Danish healthcare (Grøn Recept), and an on-island cafe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Organic Ice Cream Manufacturing

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reduced-Fat/Low-Fat/No-Sugar-Added Frozen Dairy Desserts Manufacturing (AFAHAEAJ), Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Organic ice cream
• Protein ice cream
• Vegan sorbet
• Private label manufacturing
• Ice cream dairy

Headquarters

HQ city

Svendborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Online sales through skarois.dk to private customers. Products sold in boxes of 24x100ml cups. Free shipping for orders of 2+ boxes, 59 kr shipping for single box orders. Weekly Thursday delivery via Xpressen A/S.
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Manufactures private label vanilla ice cream for Lidl, which won EPLA Awards 2023 in Frozen Food category.
3. B2B / Airline Supply: Exclusive partnership with Singapore Airlines to supply ice cream for in-flight service on Singapore-Copenhagen routes. Singapore Sling Ice sorbet developed specifically for this partnership.
4. Cafe and Event Services: Operates ice cream cafe and bistro on Skarø island with seating for up to 130 guests. Offers event hosting, corporate events, guided tours, and ice cream tastings.
5. Healthcare / Medical Channel: Protein ice cream sold through Grøn Recept (Green Prescription) program via approved medical suppliers (Mediq Danmark, DanuCare, Simonsen & Weel) and pharmacies for patients with reduced appetite.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Skarø Is produces and sells three categories of organic ice cream — Økologisk Flødeis (cream ice cream), Økologisk Protein Is (whey-protein ice cream), and Vegansk Is & Sorbet (vegan ice cream and sorbet) — primarily in 100 ml cups sold in 24-unit boxes via its own e-commerce store and an on-island café. Beyond direct consumer sales, the company manufactures private-label vanilla ice cream for Lidl (EPLA 2023 winner), supplies an exclusive in-flight ice cream to Singapore Airlines, and distributes protein ice cream through the Danish Grøn Recept healthcare program.

Product overview

Skarø Is is an organic, climate-friendly ice cream company based on Skarø island in the South Funen Archipelago, Denmark. Its product portfolio spans three main categories: Økologisk Flødeis (Organic Cream Ice Cream, ~11 products including Saltkaramel, Chokolade, Vanilje, Lakrids, Mocca, Mynte, Klods-Hans, Hyldeblomst, Matcha), Økologisk Protein Is (Organic Protein Ice Cream, ~8 products including Jordbær, Hindbær Havtorn, Vanilje, Chokolade, Passionsfrugt, Saltkaramel, Earl Grey), and Vegansk Is & Sorbet (Vegan Ice Cream & Sorbet, ~10 products including Mango, Tommelise Sommersorbet, Jordbær, Stikkelsbær, Solbær, Singapore Sling, Creamy Vegan). The company also offers the Creamy Vegan sub-line (the market's first vegan protein ice cream), IsCocktails, and operates an on-site café. Skarø also manufactures private-label products for Lidl (winner of the European Private Label Award 2023) and provides exclusive in-flight ice cream for Singapore Airlines. Protein Is is additionally available via the Danish 'Grøn Recept' (Green Prescription) healthcare program through pharmacy distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grøn Recept (Green Prescription): A line of protein ice products available with green prescription for nutritional support, sold through Danish healthcare suppliers and pharmacies.

Products and services

• Økologisk Flødeis (Organic Cream Ice Cream) Premium organic cream-based ice cream in 100 ml cups, sold in 24-unit boxes (699 kr per box, mixed or single flavor). Targets Danish health-conscious consumers via DTC and the on-site café.
• Økologisk Protein Is (Organic Protein Ice Cream) Whey-protein-based organic ice cream positioned for fitness/sports nutrition and medical nutrition use cases (including the Grøn Recept program), lactose-free, reduced sugar via birch sap and seaweed.
• Vegansk Is & Sorbet (Vegan Ice Cream & Sorbet) Plant-based vegan ice cream and fruit sorbets for vegans, lactose-intolerant consumers, and the H.C. Andersen's House signature ice cream partnership (Tommelise).
• Creamy Vegan (Organic Vegan Protein Ice Cream) Vegan protein ice cream for consumers seeking a plant-based high-protein frozen dessert without crystallization issues.
• IsCocktails (Ice Cocktails) Café-format alcoholic and non-alcoholic ice cocktails combining Skarø Is scoops with spirits; priced 95–110 kr with alcohol and 60 kr as mocktail.
• Skarø Is Café & Gårdcafé Physical café, bistro, and event venue on Skarø island offering ice cream, food, beverages, and group/private event hosting.
• Lidl Private Label Vanilla Ice Cream Store-brand organic vanilla ice cream manufactured for Lidl's retail channel under private label agreement.
• Singapore Airlines In-Flight Ice Cream Exclusive B2B supply of organic ice cream (including a co-developed Singapore Sling sorbet) to Singapore Airlines for premium in-flight service.
• Protein Is on Grøn Recept (Green Prescription) Government-subsidized protein ice cream prescribed through the Grøn Recept (Green Prescription) program for patients with reduced appetite, sold via approved Danish medical suppliers and pharmacies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award winner - European Private Label Awards 2023 Frozen Food category
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Singapore AirlinesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership to offer Skarø Is ice cream to passengers on flights. Singapore Sling Ice sorbet was specifically developed for this partnership to symbolize the connection between Southeast Asia and Europe. Ice cream served on Singapore-Copenhagen route.
• LidlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate label manufacturing partnership where Skarø produces vanilla ice cream for Lidl retail stores. Product won EPLA Awards 2023 in Frozen Food category, validating quality and innovation.
• H.C. Andersen's HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkarø Is produces signature ice creams Tommelise Sommersorbet and Klods-Hans Kakaoflødeis as official ice creams of the museum, featuring fairy tale characters with Svend Otto Sørensen illustrations.
• Mediq Danmark A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved medical supplier for Skarø Protein Is via Grøn Recept (Green Prescription) program for patients with reduced appetite.
• DanuCarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved medical supplier for Skarø Protein Is via Grøn Recept (Green Prescription) program.
• Simonsen & WeelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved medical supplier for Skarø Protein Is via Grøn Recept (Green Prescription) program.
• Ø-Bryg (Thurø Bryghus)minorOthersLocal craft brewery providing special beers and cider for cafe events and celebrations.
• Svendborgsund BryghusminorOthersLocal craft brewery providing special beers for cafe events.
• AllégårdenminorOthersSupplier of chicken pâté for Skarø Bræt tapas and buffet offerings at cafe.
• HøkildegårdminorOthersSupplier of frozen meat products including flank steak and pork neck chops for cafe grill menu.
• ØllingegårdcoreOthersSupplier of fresh milk and cream for organic cream ice cream production.
• NaturmælkcoreOthersSupplier of organic milk and cream for ice cream production.
• MARTINYS MatchaminorOthersSupplier of Ceremonial Grade matcha for Matcha Flødeis, highest quality for authentic Japanese flavor experience.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Frisko: Established Danish ice cream brand manufactured by Bisca A/S and sold across Danish grocery and foodservice. Comparable as the main regional Danish competitor for shelf, foodservice, and private-label volume.

Direct peers

• GROM: Italian premium organic gelato and ice cream brand sold through own stores and retail. Closest direct peer to Skarø Is in terms of premium organic positioning, own-channel cafe, and retail partnerships.
• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: US premium artisanal ice cream brand with distinctive flavors, wholesale into grocery, and own scoop shops. Comparable to Skarø Is on premium positioning, multi-channel GTM, and flavor innovation.
• Salt & Straw: US small-batch premium ice cream brand with own scoop shops and grocery distribution. Comparable on premium artisanal positioning, distinctive flavor lineup, and event/experiential marketing.
• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: Premium artisanal ice cream brand with DTC, grocery wholesale, and scoop shops. Comparable to Skarø Is in premium price point, brand-led marketing, and multi-channel distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Carte d'Or: Unilever's mainstream-to-premium European ice cream brand with broad retail distribution. Directly comparable as a private-label-adjacent retail competitor across European grocery, including Denmark.
• Ben & Jerry's: Premium global ice cream brand owned by Unilever with strong values-led brand identity. Competes with Skarø Is for the same health- and sustainability-conscious consumer in retail and scoop-shop channels.
• Talenti: Premium gelato brand owned by Unilever and sold primarily through grocery retail. Comparable as a premium-tier frozen dessert competitor across Skarø Is's retail and private-label channels.
• Häagen-Dazs: Iconic premium global ice cream brand owned by General Mills, with retail, foodservice and airline/hotel presence — including in-flight service that competes directly with Skarø Is's Singapore Airlines account.

Emerging players

• NadaMoo: US-based plant-based ice cream brand focused on dairy-free frozen desserts. Comparable as an emerging player in the vegan/plant-based frozen dessert category where Skarø Is's Creamy Vegan line competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/isfraskaroe.dk
• Instagraminstagram.com/skaroeis

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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