Ice Queen

Name

Ice Queen

Legal name

Ice Queen

Website

https://icequeenyouscream.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vegan Frozen Desserts

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts Wholesale (AFAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Vegan frozen desserts
• Plant-based paletas
• Handcrafted ice cream
• Wholesale frozen treats
• Event catering desserts

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail In-Store Sales: Ice Queen operates a brick-and-mortar paleteria in SE Portland, generating revenue through direct retail sales of vegan paletas, soft serve ice cream, Thiccflurries, cold brew coffee, and specialty creations to walk-in customers.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Ice Queen distributes its frozen dessert products to over 50 retail stores throughout Oregon and Washington, generating wholesale revenue through B2B relationships with local stores and specialty retailers.
3. Catering and Events: Ice Queen provides catering services for weddings, parties, and corporate events, generating revenue through custom event orders and large-volume sales for special occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ice Queen produces and sells handcrafted plant-based (100% vegan) paletas, soft-serve ice cream, Thiccflurries, and cold brew coffee through a SE Portland brick-and-mortar paleteria and via wholesale to 50+ retail stores across Oregon and Washington. Products are crafted in small batches from founder Rebecca Smith's exclusive house recipes, using locally sourced ingredients and food science techniques, with each paleta hand-poured, frozen, and individually wrapped. The company also offers catering for weddings, parties, and corporate events.

Product overview

Ice Queen is a plant-based paleteria offering handcrafted, vegan frozen treats inspired by Hispanic culture. The product portfolio centers on paleta bars (frozen pops) available in seven core flavors including Oatchata, Mangonada, Fresa, Coconut, Jamaica Mango, Fudge, and Piña Colada. The company also offers soft-serve ice cream, indulgent Thiccflurries (soft-serve with mix-ins), and cold brew coffee. All products are 100% vegan, made with locally sourced ingredients when possible, and crafted using culinary expertise and food science techniques including careful cooking of ingredients to enhance flavors and achieve creamy texture. Products are hand-poured, frozen, and wrapped individually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oatchata Paleta Vegan horchata bar made with oat milk, warm cinnamon, and vanilla, inspired by traditional horchata. Sold to individual consumers at the SE Portland paleteria and through select retail partner stores in Oregon and Washington.
• Mangonada Paleta Bold sweet and spicy vegan mango bar blending juicy mangoes with sweet and salty chamoy from Portland-based Pica Drip and a hint of chili. Sold to individual consumers at the paleteria and through retail partners.
• Fresa Paleta Juicy vegan strawberry bar made with ripe strawberries, capturing nostalgic summer flavor. Sold to individual consumers at the paleteria and through retail partners.
• Coconut Paleta Tropical vegan coconut bar crafted with coconut cream for a luxurious, creamy, nutty texture. Sold to individual consumers at the paleteria and through retail partners.
• Jamaica Mango Paleta Tropical hibiscus and mango vegan bar pairing ripe mangoes with exotic hibiscus, offering a vibrant ruby-red color. Sold to individual consumers at the paleteria and through retail partners.
• Fudge Paleta Decadent vegan chocolate bar with a velvety texture that melts in the mouth, evoking childhood fudge bars. Sold to individual consumers at the paleteria and through retail partners.
• Piña Colada Paleta Tropical vegan bar made with a refreshing blend of juicy pineapple and creamy coconut, featuring a vibrant blue hue. Sold to individual consumers at the paleteria and through retail partners.
• Plant-Based Soft Serve Ice Cream Creamy plant-based soft-serve ice cream offering served at the SE Portland paleteria alongside the paleta lineup. Sold to walk-in consumers at the brick-and-mortar store.
• Thiccflurries Indulgent soft-serve ice cream treats with mix-ins, offering a thicker texture similar to a McFlurry. Sold to walk-in consumers at the SE Portland paleteria.
• Cold Brew Coffee Refreshing cold brew coffee served as a beverage option at the SE Portland paleteria, included in the 100% vegan product line. Sold to walk-in consumers.
• Catering for Weddings, Parties, and Corporate Events Catering service for weddings, parties, fundraisers, and corporate events, providing Ice Queen paletas and frozen desserts at scale. Quote-based pricing handled via email ([email protected]).
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards sold via SquareUp, redeemable at the SE Portland paleteria.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Pica DripminorOthersPica Drip is a local Portland chamoy provider that supplies the chamoy used in Ice Queen's Mangonada Paleta. The chamoy from Pica Drip is combined with juicy mangoes and a hint of chili to create the sweet and spicy tropical flavor profile of the Mangonada Paleta.
• Tender Loving EmpireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTender Loving Empire is a retail operator at Portland International Airport (PDX) that carries Ice Queen products. This partnership allows Ice Queen to reach travelers passing through PDX, expanding visibility beyond the Portland local market.
• Momo Cocoa CominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIce Queen collaborated with Momo Cocoa Co on a chocolate ice cream bar product featuring house-made hot chocolate fudge and salty peanut butter ribbon. The collaboration created a limited-edition 'messy but worth it' product available at both Ice Queen and Momo Cocoa Co locations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Eclipse Foods: Plant-based dairy brand with an ice cream product line sold through foodservice and retail. Comparable as a plant-based frozen dessert peer targeting the same vegan consumer, with overlap in wholesale and scoop shop channels.
• Coolhaus: Ice cream sandwich and scoop shop brand with plant-based options and a focus on creative, premium flavors. Comparable as a small-batch, premium-format frozen dessert brand pursuing scoop shops, retail, and catering/event channels.

Direct peers

• Salt & Straw: Portland-based artisanal ice cream scoop shop with multiple locations and a strong cult brand. Comparable as a small-batch, premium-positioned, locally-rooted ice cream retailer operating in the same Portland consumer market.
• La Newyorkina: NYC-based Mexican-inspired paleteria and ice cream shop specializing in authentic Hispanic paleta flavors. The most direct paleta-format peer, sharing cultural positioning, plant-based-friendly options, and a single-city flagship-store model.
• NadaMoo: National plant-based ice cream brand sold in grocery freezers. Directly comparable on the plant-based positioning axis and shares the same wholesale and retail frozen dessert channels Ice Queen serves.
• Sweet Rose Creamery: Small-batch, premium scoop shop brand with multiple locations and catering services. Comparable as a craft ice cream retailer with brick-and-mortar, catering, and wholesale operations, similar to Ice Queen's hybrid model.
• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: Premium scoop shop and CPG ice cream brand with a notable vegan line. Comparable as a premium, brand-forward frozen dessert player with both scoop-shop and grocery-channel presence, similar to Ice Queen's hybrid retail/wholesale model.

Regional players

• Umpqua Ice Cream: Oregon-based ice cream manufacturer and brand with regional grocery and foodservice distribution. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest frozen dessert peer sharing the same wholesale and retail channels within Ice Queen's home geography.

Broad incumbents

• Ben & Jerry's Homemade: Global ice cream and frozen novelty brand with a sizeable non-dairy line. Comparable as an established incumbent entering adjacent plant-based frozen novelty and paleta-style SKUs that can compete for the same wholesale shelf space.
• Häagen-Dazs: Global premium ice cream brand sold in grocery and scoop shops. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the premium frozen dessert category whose retail and foodservice distribution overlaps with Ice Queen's wholesale and partner channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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