Talosto

What Talosto does

Talosto (Талосто) is a Russian ice cream and frozen layered dough manufacturer founded in 1992 and headquartered in Saint Petersburg, operating as OOO "Торговый Дом Талосто." The company began as an importer and distributor of foreign food products before acquiring a dairy plant in Volkhov, Leningrad Oblast in 1996 and producing its first ton of ice cream in the same year. It subsequently launched frozen layered dough production in 1997 and has grown into one of Russia's largest producers in both categories. Its manufacturing footprint includes 12 modern ice cream production lines sourced from Russian and Italian manufacturers, plus Dutch Rademaker equipment used to automate frozen layered dough production under an authentic 12-hour lamination cycle with relaxation periods between layers.

The product portfolio spans branded ice cream sold in multiple formats (eskimo, bars, cones, cups, bricks, tubs, rolls, packs) under long-tenured brands including La Fam (Ля Фам), Oasis (Оазис), Golden Ingot (Золотой слиток), Chocoletta (Шоколетта), Venice (Венеция), Hit (Хит), and Craft Ice Cream, as well as frozen yeast and non-yeast layered dough under the Talosto Bez Khlopot!, Craft Ice Testo, and Slonyonushka brands. Vertical integration extends to in-house jam, glaze, and waffle production, with daily fresh milk deliveries from local farms and selective imports of ingredients such as West African cocoa beans for Chocoletta.

Revenue is generated through three primary channels: direct retail sales of branded ice cream and dough products through Russian retail stores, B2B contract manufacturing under retail chain private labels (STMs) where the company has 20+ years of relationships and can deliver any taste, price, and volume, and online sales via the company's website talosto.ru. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website, email inquiries ([email protected]), and industry exhibitions. The company explicitly positions itself as a custodian of the Soviet ice cream quality tradition, emphasizing authentic plombir recipes, natural ingredients, and traditional production methods.

Name

Talosto

Legal name

OOO "Торговый Дом "Талосто"

Website

https://talosto.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Talosto is a Russian ice cream and frozen layered dough manufacturer founded in 1992, headquartered in Saint Petersburg. It operates 12 ice cream production lines plus Dutch Rademaker dough equipment, serving Russian retail consumers and private-label B2B customers across multiple legacy brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ice Cream and Frozen Dough Manufacturing

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream (Hard Pack) Manufacturing (AFAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE)

Keywords

• Ice cream manufacturing
• Frozen dough production
• Private label manufacturing
• Dairy products
• Bakery ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Leningrad

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ice Cream Product Sales: Direct sales of branded ice cream products to consumers through retail channels. Product portfolio includes multiple formats (eskimo, cones, cups, bars, rolls, bricks, tubs, packs) and flavors (vanilla, chocolate, crème brûlée, fruits, nuts, caramel).
2. Frozen Dough Product Sales: Direct sales of branded frozen dough products including puff pastry (yeast and non-yeast), available in sheets and rolls, under brands Talosto Bez Khlopot!, Craft Ice Testo, Slonyonushka.
3. Contract Manufacturing (Private Label/STMs): Over 20 years of experience manufacturing products under retail chain private labels (STM). Company produces ice cream and frozen dough for other brands using customer-specified formulations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Talosto manufactures and sells branded ice cream (multiple formats including eskimo, cones, cups, bars, rolls, bricks, tubs, packs) and frozen layered dough (yeast and non-yeast, in sheets and rolls) through retail distribution across Russia. The company also provides over 20 years of contract manufacturing (STM/private label) services for retail chains, producing customized ice cream and frozen dough under client brands. Production relies on 12 modern ice cream lines (Russia/Italy) and Dutch Rademaker automated dough equipment using a 12-hour authentic lamination cycle.

Product overview

Talosto is one of Russia's largest manufacturers of ice cream and frozen dough, established in 1992. The company operates 12 modern production lines manufactured in Russia and Italy, and uses advanced Dutch Rademaker equipment for dough production. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: ice cream (offered in 10+ forms including eskimo, bars, tubes, cones, cups, bricks, containers, rolls, and packs) under multiple brands such as Ля Фам, CRAFT Ice Cream, Венеция, Золотой слиток, Оазис, Шоколетта, Хит, and frozen layered dough ( дрожжевое, слоёное бездрожжевое, слоёное дрожжевое) under brands including Талосто. Без хлопот!, CRAFT Ice Testo, and Слёнушка. The company also offers contract manufacturing services for private label products with over 20 years of expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ля Фам (La Fam): Ice cream cones brand, originally launched in 1996 as 'Super' cone
• Оазис (Oasis)
• Крутышка
• Золотой слиток (Golden Ingot)
• Талосто. Без хлопот!
• ХИТ (Hit)
• ШОКОЛЕТТА (Chocoletta)
• CRAFT ICE CREAM
• ВЕНЕЦИЯ (Venice)
• Слоёнушка
• САМЫЕ СЛИВКИ
• МЕТЕЛИЦА

Products and services

• Contract Manufacturing (Контрактное производство) Private label (STM) ice cream and frozen dough manufacturing service for retail chains and brands, offering customized formulations in any taste, price point, and volume with over 20 years of experience.
• Талосто. Без хлопот! (Talosto. Without Hassle!) Frozen Layered Dough Frozen layered dough brand featuring an authentic 12-hour production cycle with relaxation periods, producing fluffy baked goods with excellent layering; popular among home baking enthusiasts.
• Ля Фам (La Fam) Ice Cream Cones Ice cream cones in sugar cones, including classic flavors (crème brûlée, vanilla, varenka), berry varieties with jam filling, and new flavors like lemon, mint with crumbs, and milk candy.
• CRAFT Ice Cream

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RademakercoreTechnology or IntegrationDutch company Rademaker supplies high-tech automated equipment for frozen dough production. All stages of dough manufacturing are automated using Rademaker machinery.
• Italian Ice Cream Production Line ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturers supply production lines for ice cream manufacturing, part of the company's 12 modern production lines.
• Domestic Russian Equipment SupplierscoreTechnology or IntegrationRussian manufacturers supply ice cream production equipment, part of the company's 12 modern production lines.
• Domestic Raw Material SupplierscoreOthersOverseas suppliers provide the highest quality natural ingredients. Daily fresh milk deliveries from local farms, fresh flour deliveries of various types daily. Natural ingredients from domestic suppliers combined with exotic products from around the world.
• West African Cocoa PlantationsminorOthersCocoa beans sourced from select plantations in West Africa used in Chocoletta brand ice cream products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Unilever (Ice Cream Division): Global ice cream conglomerate operator of Wall's, Algida, and previously Inmarko. Sets category benchmarks in technology, brand marketing, and retail relationships that compete with or anchor Talosto's market.
• Aryzta: Global frozen bakery manufacturer with significant private label and B2B focus. Comparable to Talosto's STM contract manufacturing approach in frozen dough and layered bakery products.
• General Mills: Multinational food manufacturer with frozen desserts and ice cream (Häagen-Dazs licensee) plus frozen bakery products. Comparable at the portfolio level combining branded frozen desserts and frozen baked goods under one corporate umbrella.
• Mars: Global confectionery and ice cream company (Mars, Snickers, Twix ice cream brands). Comparable as a multinational ice cream brand operator with multi-format portfolios competing for Russian shelf space.
• Nestlé: Multinational with a major ice cream business (including Nestlé-branded products) and a frozen foods portfolio. Provides the global benchmark for category R&D, scale, and supply chain efficiency that Talosto benchmarks against.

Regional players

• Peters Ice Cream: Long-established Australian ice cream manufacturer with a premium brand portfolio (Peters, Connoisseur). Comparable in scale, multi-format product strategy, and emphasis on heritage brands to Talosto's playbook.
• Slavyanka: Belarus-based ice cream manufacturer, one of the largest in the CIS region with deep product portfolios. Comparable to Talosto in operating scale, product breadth, and post-Soviet retail market positioning.

Emerging players

• Lotus Bakeries: Belgian bakery company with frozen and ambient baked-goods products. Comparable to Talosto's frozen dough business in product category and consumer positioning for premium baking.

Direct peers

• Inmarko: One of Russia's largest ice cream manufacturers with national brand portfolios (including under past Unilever ownership). Directly comparable in scale, product formats, and Russian retail reach to Talosto's branded ice cream business.
• Iceberry: Established Russian ice cream manufacturer serving national retail chains with a wide portfolio of formats (briquettes, cones, eskimo). Competes head-to-head with Talosto in the Russian branded and private label ice cream market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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