Glacio NV

What Glacio NV does

Glacio NV is a Belgian producer of premium ice cream founded in 1972 by Frans De Vrieze (originally as Pinti), renamed Glacio in 2004 and operating today as a wholly-owned brand subsidiary of the Belgian Icecream Group (B.I.G.) since 2013. The company manufactures and distributes premium frozen desserts from its headquarters and production site in Kasterlee, Belgium (Gierlebaan 100), targeting professional foodservice customers—hotels, restaurants, caterers, and fine-dining establishments—across Belgium, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Denmark, Japan, and China. Wholly-owned commercial subsidiaries operate in Tokyo (since 2001) and Hangzhou (since 2017), and the company combines direct deliveries from strategically located warehouses with regional distributor partnerships.

The product portfolio is organized into three lines: Scooping Ice Cream (2.4L and 5L tubs in flavors such as Belgian Chocolate, Vanilla Bourbon Premium, Matcha Green Tea, Salted Caramel and Belgian Praline), Individual Portions (mini-cups and seasonal festive shapes such as Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Christmas Tree, and Crème Brûlée), and Smooth Sorbets (Raspberry, Maracuja Orange, Sorbet Cassis). Notable technical components include an in-house marbling technology used across the Marbled Collection, 100% natural ingredient sourcing, and dedicated master ice cream makers and food designers; production is certified to HACCP, FSC 22000, and IFS international food-safety standards.

Revenue is generated through B2B sales of scooping tubs and individual portion SKUs to professional foodservice buyers, plus on-demand flavor production requiring minimum orders of 5,000 units that can be pooled across customers. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise engagement with chefs and culinary teams, a multilingual digital presence (five languages), the Les Ateliers chef collaboration platform, LinkedIn outreach, and email newsletters for awareness. Distribution leverages a hybrid model in Japan (direct warehouse deliveries plus external distributors) and partner/reseller networks in the European and Chinese markets, with named revenue, app, or API surface not disclosed.

Name

Glacio NV

Legal name

Glacio NV

Website

https://glacio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Glacio NV is a Belgian producer of premium ice cream and frozen desserts, founded in 1972 and now a subsidiary of Belgian Icecream Group, manufacturing from Kasterlee, Belgium for hotels, restaurants, caterers, and retailers across seven countries via direct sales and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Ice Cream Manufacturing

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRADACAE

Ice Cream & Refrigerated Desserts

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Dairy & Refrigerated Foods

SECONDARYAFAKAKAE

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Dairy Product Manufacturing

SECONDARYAFAIAFAB

Pastry, Cakes & Desserts Wholesale

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Distribution & Wholesale/Bakery & Confectionery Wholesale

Keywords

• Premium ice cream manufacturing
• Belgian frozen desserts
• Professional foodservice ice cream
• Individual portion desserts
• Premium fruit sorbets

Headquarters

HQ city

Tielen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Premium Ice Cream Products: Glacio generates revenue through the sale of premium ice cream and frozen desserts to professional foodservice customers. Products are sold in multiple formats including scooping tubs (2.4L and 5L) and individual portions. The company serves hotels, restaurants, caterers, and fine dining establishments seeking high-quality Belgian ice cream for their dessert offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Glacio manufactures and distributes premium Belgian ice cream and frozen desserts to professional foodservice customers. The portfolio includes scooping ice cream (2.4L and 5L tubs), individual portion desserts (mini-cups, festive shapes, classics), and smooth fruit sorbets, all made with 100% natural ingredients and sold to hotels, restaurants, caterers, and gourmet retailers across Europe and Asia.

Product overview

Glacio is a Belgian premium ice cream brand offering professional-grade frozen desserts. The portfolio consists of three core product lines: Scooping Ice Cream (available in 2.4L and 5L tubs for chefs and foodservice professionals), Individual Portions (mini-cups and festive-shaped desserts), and Smooth Sorbets. The scooping range includes flavours like Belgian Chocolate, Vanilla Bourbon Premium, Matcha Green Tea, Salted Caramel, and Belgian Praline, organized into collections: Marbled Collection (visually marbled creations), Dazzling Originals (bold flavour combinations), and Smooth Sorbets (fruit-forward). Individual portions include mini-cups (Vanilla Bourbon, Belgian Chocolate, Belgian Speculoos), festive desserts (Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Christmas Tree, Snowman, Cinnamon Star, Twinkle Tree, Half Easter Egg), and classic desserts (Roasted Apple Pie, Crème Brûlée, Panna Cotta Red Fruits Style, Nougat Glacé). Sorbet offerings include Raspberry, Maracuja Orange, Sorbet Cassis, Cassis Cream, and seasonal fruity flavours. All products emphasize 100% natural ingredients, Belgian craftsmanship, and are distributed through hotels, restaurants, and retailers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Salted Caramel (Scooping Ice Cream, 2.4L/5L) Premium salted caramel scooping ice cream for professional dessert preparation in foodservice.
• Belgian Praline (Scooping Ice Cream, 2.4L/5L) Belgian-style praline-flavored scooping ice cream for professional dessert use.
• Matcha Green Tea (Scooping Ice Cream, 2.4L/5L) Matcha green tea-flavored scooping ice cream for professional dessert applications.
• Vanilla Bourbon Premium (Scooping Ice Cream, 2.4L/5L) Premium vanilla bourbon scooping ice cream for professional foodservice.
• Belgian Dark Chocolate (Scooping Ice Cream, 2.4L/5L) Belgian dark chocolate scooping ice cream for professional dessert use.
• Choco Split (Scooping Ice Cream, 2.4L/5L) Chocolate split-style scooping ice cream for professional dessert preparation.
• Belgian Chocolate (Scooping Ice Cream, 2.4L/5L) Belgian chocolate scooping ice cream for professional foodservice.
• Raspberry Sorbet (Smooth Sorbet) Raspberry-flavored smooth fruit sorbet for professional dessert applications.
• Maracuja Orange Sorbet (Smooth Sorbet) Maracuja orange-flavored smooth fruit sorbet for professional dessert use.
• Cassis Cream Sorbet (Smooth Sorbet) Cassis cream-flavored smooth fruit sorbet for professional dessert applications.
• Sorbet Cassis (Smooth Sorbet) Cassis-flavored smooth fruit sorbet for professional dessert applications.
• Strawberry Sorbet (Seasonal) Strawberry-flavored smooth fruit sorbet for professional dessert applications.
• Red Fruits Blend Sorbet (Seasonal) Red fruits blend-flavored smooth fruit sorbet for professional dessert use.
• Strawberry & Cream Sorbet (Seasonal) Strawberry and cream-flavored smooth fruit sorbet for professional dessert use.
• Lemon Sorbet (Seasonal) Lemon-flavored smooth fruit sorbet for professional dessert applications.
• Mango Sorbet (Seasonal) Mango-flavored smooth fruit sorbet for professional dessert applications.
• Strawberry Sorbet (Smooth Sorbet) Strawberry-flavored smooth fruit sorbet for professional dessert applications.
• Vanilla Bourbon Mini-Cup (Individual Portion) Single-serve vanilla bourbon mini-cup dessert for professional foodservice and on-premise consumption.
• Belgian Chocolate Mini-Cup (Individual Portion) Single-serve Belgian chocolate mini-cup dessert for professional foodservice.
• Belgian Speculoos Mini-Cup (Individual Portion) Single-serve Belgian speculoos mini-cup dessert for professional foodservice.
• Palet Caramel (Festive Individual Portion) Festive caramel-palet-shaped individual portion dessert for professional foodservice and seasonal menus.
• Twinkle Tree (Festive Individual Portion) Festive Christmas tree-shaped individual portion dessert for professional foodservice and seasonal menus.
• Christmas Tree (Festive Individual Portion) Festive Christmas tree-shaped individual portion dessert for professional foodservice and seasonal menus.
• Half Easter Egg (Festive Individual Portion) Festive half-Easter-egg-shaped individual portion dessert for professional foodservice and seasonal menus.
• Easter Bunny (Festive Individual Portion) Festive Easter bunny-shaped individual portion dessert for professional foodservice and seasonal menus.
• Snowman (Festive Individual Portion) Festive snowman-shaped individual portion dessert for professional foodservice and seasonal menus.
• Santa Claus (Festive Individual Portion) Festive Santa Claus-shaped individual portion dessert for professional foodservice and seasonal menus.
• Cinnamon Star (Festive Individual Portion) Festive cinnamon star-shaped individual portion dessert for professional foodservice and seasonal menus.
• Roasted Apple Pie (Classic Individual Portion) Single-serve roasted apple pie-inspired individual portion dessert for professional foodservice.
• Crème Brûlée (Classic Individual Portion) Single-serve crème brûlée-inspired individual portion dessert for professional foodservice.
• Panna Cotta Red Fruits Style (Classic Individual Portion) Single-serve panna cotta with red fruits-style individual portion dessert for professional foodservice.
• Nougat Glacé (Classic Individual Portion) Single-serve nougat glacé-inspired individual portion dessert for professional foodservice.
• Marbled Collection Range of premium ice cream products built around Glacio's marbling technology for visually layered flavor and texture combinations.
• Dazzling Originals Range of Glacio's signature individual portion desserts and signature formats designed for professional foodservice presentation.
• Smooth Sorbets Range of premium smooth-textured fruit sorbets for professional dessert menus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quality certifications: HACCP, FSC 22000, and IFS obtained for Belgian production site

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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Belgian Icecream Group (B.I.G.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013In 2013, Glacio joined the Belgian Icecream Group (B.I.G.), strengthening its Belgian roots and enabling additional global growth. This partnership reinforced the company's ability to innovate and develop while remaining true to its Belgian expertise.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tipiak: Tipiak is a French premium frozen-dessert producer whose foodservice range includes individual portion pastries and ice cream desserts — directly comparable to Glacio's individual-portion and festive dessert lines targeting hotel and catering channels.
• Carte d'Or (Unilever): Carte d'Or is Unilever's professional chef-focused premium ice cream range distributed through foodservice operators across Europe, directly competing for the same hotel, restaurant and caterer accounts that Glacio targets.
• R&R Ice Cream: R&R is a private-label and branded ice cream manufacturer serving European foodservice and retail customers with premium and tiered offerings, structurally similar to Glacio's B2B foodservice manufacturing-and-distribution model.
• Froneri: Froneri is a global B2B ice cream manufacturer producing branded and private-label premium ice cream for foodservice and retail, sharing Glacio's hybrid direct-and-distributor model across multiple European and Asian markets.
• Talenti (Unilever): Talenti is a premium gelato and sorbet brand with a chef- and consumer-facing assortment that closely parallels Glacio's Dazzling Originals and Smooth Sorbets collections in positioning and flavor architecture.
• Mövenpick (Nestlé): Mövenpick is a Swiss premium ice cream brand with a parallel heritage story and a strong B2B foodservice presence in hotels, restaurants and catering across Europe and Asia — making it the closest functional and positioning analogue to Glacio.
• Sammontana: Sammontana is an Italian premium ice cream manufacturer distributing gelato, sorbets and individual dessert portions to Italian and European foodservice channels, comparable to Glacio on artisanal heritage, B2B focus, and individual-portion assortment.
• Häagen-Dazs (Nestlé): Häagen-Dazs sells premium ice cream through fine-dining restaurants, hotels and luxury venues globally, mirroring Glacio's premium B2B foodservice model with a similar emphasis on chef-grade flavor and presentation.

Broad incumbents

• Nestlé Ice Cream Business: Nestlé operates a broad global ice cream portfolio (Häagen-Dazs, Mövenpick, Nestlé House, Extreme) covering retail and foodservice at scale, including the premium tier in which Glacio competes.
• Unilever Ice Cream: Unilever's ice cream division (Magnum, Ben & Jerry's, Carte d'Or, Talenti, Algida) competes across price tiers and channels, including the premium foodservice niche Glacio occupies, with substantially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/glacioicecream
• Xx.com/GlacioIceCream

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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