Florida Ice Cream Manufactory

What Florida Ice Cream Manufactory does

Florida-Eis Manufaktur GmbH, operating as Florida Eis, is a privately-held, family-owned Berlin ice cream manufacturer founded in 1927 and operating continuously under Olaf Höhn and Simone Gürgen since 1985. The company produces handcrafted ice cream in over 75 varieties (Milcheis, Fruchteis, and seasonal flavors) in 500ml, 150ml multi-pack, 2.45L, and 4.75L formats, with lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegan options. Production runs at a single CO2-neutral facility in Berlin-Spandau using drum ice cream machines, adsorption cooling, rooftop solar power, heat recovery, and hand-filling, yielding a product with only 10% air content versus up to 50% in industrial ice cream.

The company monetizes through a hybrid distribution model: wholesale to approximately 2,000 retail partners across Germany (supermarkets, delicatessens, organic food stores, and food service), direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipping nationwide via DPD Express with dry ice packaging, two company-owned ice cream cafés in Berlin (Café 1927 and Florida Eis green Café), and ancillary services such as party ice counter rentals, branded merchandise, and digital gift vouchers. Pricing is positioned at a premium tier, anchored at €4.99 per 500ml container. The business is DIN-certified and regularly inspected by the Institut für Produktqualität (ifp), and operates with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

Florida Ice Cream Manufactory

Legal name

Florida-Eis Manufaktur GmbH

Website

https://floridaeis.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Florida-Eis Manufaktur GmbH is a Berlin-based, family-owned handcrafted ice cream producer founded in 1927, serving approximately 2,000 B2B retail partners across Germany alongside two company-owned cafés and nationwide direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Ice Cream Manufacturing

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ice Cream (Hard Pack) Manufacturing (AFAHAEAA), Ice Cream & Refrigerated Desserts (CRADACAE), Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Handcrafted ice cream
• Ice cream manufacturing
• Artisan frozen desserts
• Ice cream wholesale
• Ice cream cafe

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Retail Sales (Café): Ice cream sales through two company-owned ice cream cafés in Berlin (Café 1927 and Florida Eis green Café) for dine-in and takeaway consumption.
2. E-commerce / Direct-to-Consumer Shipping: Online sales via floridaeis.de with nationwide DPD Express delivery using insulated boxes with dry ice. Minimum order of 4 x 500ml containers or one 150ml carton.
3. B2B Wholesale: Wholesale distribution to approximately 2,000 retail partners across Germany including supermarkets, delicatessens, organic stores, and gastronomy businesses.
4. Party Ice Counter Rental: Rental of portable ice cream counters for events including counter hire fee (€75) and deposit (€150). Includes accessories like cups, spoons, waffle cones, napkins, and scoops.
5. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise items including caps, cooling bags, children's lounge chairs, and ice bowls.
6. Gift Vouchers: Online gift vouchers available in various designs (Ice Cream Scoops, Birthday, Classics, Christmas) sold through the online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Florida-Eis Manufaktur GmbH manufactures and sells handcrafted premium ice cream in over 75 flavors, distributed through its own e-commerce shop, two company-owned ice cream cafés in Berlin, and B2B wholesale to approximately 2,000 retail partners across Germany. Production emphasizes low air content (10% vs. up to 50% industrial), CO2-neutral manufacturing using solar power and heat recovery, and includes lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegan varieties.

Product overview

Florida Eis is a Berlin-based ice cream manufacturer offering handcrafted ice cream products through multiple channels. The core product portfolio includes over 75 ice cream flavors (Milcheis/milk ice, Fruchteis/fruit ice, seasonal varieties) available in 500ml, 150ml multi-packs, 2.45L, and 4.75L sizes, with many options being lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegan. The company operates two retail ice cream cafés (Florida Eis green Café and Café 1927), provides nationwide DPD Express shipping with dry ice packaging, and offers a party ice cream counter rental service. The B2B division supplies nearly 2,000 retail partners across Germany with bulk ice cream products and branded sales display equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Café 1927: Factory outlet located near the manufactory in a lovingly restored building from 1927, offering ice cream selection, coffee, crêpes, waffles, ice cream cups, and dog ice cream.
• Florida Eis green Café
• Partyeistresen

Products and services

• Handcrafted Ice Cream (Various Flavors) Handcrafted premium ice cream in over 75 varieties including milk ice (Milcheis), fruit ice (Fruchteis), and seasonal summer and winter flavors. Available in lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegan options. Packaged in 500ml, 150ml (12-pack), 2.45L, and 4.75L sizes for both retail consumers and B2B customers.
• Partyeistresen (Party Ice Cream Counter Rental) Portable ice cream counter rental service for events including corporate gatherings, weddings, birthdays, school enrollments, and festivals. Includes accessories (100 cups, 100 spoons, 50 waffle cones, napkins, 1 portioner). Rental fee €75 plus €150 refundable deposit. Ice purchased separately.
• Gift Vouchers (Gutscheine) Digital gift vouchers available in themed varieties: Eiskugeln (ice cream scoops), Geburtstag (birthday), Klassiker (classic), and Weihnachten (Christmas). Redeemable in the Florida Eis online shop.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including caps, cooling bags (Kühltasche), children's lounge chairs, footballs, and ice cream bowls with spoons sold through the online shop.
• Ice Cream Café Services Retail café experience at two company-owned locations: Florida Eis green Café (Klosterstraße 15, 130 indoor seats, sunny terrace) and Café 1927 (Am Zeppelinpark 12, factory outlet in a restored 1927 building). Offers ice cream cups, coffee, crêpes, waffles, and dog ice cream.
• Ice Cream Shipping (Eisversand) Nationwide ice cream delivery service via DPD Express using insulated thermal boxes with dry ice. Minimum order: 4x 500ml cups or 1x 150ml carton. Delivery within 18 hours. Shipping €11 per ice box up to 8 cups, €4.99 per additional box.
• B2B Bulk Ice Cream Supply Bulk ice cream supply for retailers, food service, and events. Available in 150ml, 2.45L, and 4.75L sizes. Supplies nearly 2,000 retail partners across Germany including supermarkets, delicatessens, and organic food stores (Biomärkte).
• B2B Sales Aids (Verkaufshilfen) Point-of-sale display equipment for B2B retail partners including beach flags, ice cream cards, scoops, ice cream counters, illuminated display freezers (Hiron SD series), wall flags, storage freezers, umbrellas, product labels, street signs, and waffle stands.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2-neutral production with renewable energy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DPD ExpresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDPD Express is the exclusive logistics partner for Florida Eis nationwide delivery. Ice cream is shipped in thermal boxes with dry ice, with delivery within 18 hours. Tracking numbers provided for order monitoring.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayPal is the primary payment processor for the Florida Eis online shop, handling credit card, debit card, SEPA direct debit, and PayPal payments. Also enables purchase on account options.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Emerging players

• GROM: Italian artisan gelato brand with company-owned shops and retail distribution. Comparable to Florida Eis on handcraft, natural ingredients, and café-retail hybrid model, though operating primarily in Italy and select international markets.
• Coppa della Strega: German artisanal ice cream producer (related to the Italian digestif brand) operating a small-batch manufactory model similar to Florida Eis. Comparable on craft positioning and natural-ingredient focus in the German premium niche.

Direct peers

• Langnese: Germany's leading ice cream brand (owned by Unilever) and Florida Eis's most direct competitor in German supermarket freezers. Comparable as both produce packaged ice cream sold through the same retail channel network across Germany.
• Eminence Eis: German artisanal/organic ice cream manufacturer focused on natural ingredients, comparable to Florida Eis's handcraft, ingredient-quality positioning, and B2B retail distribution model in the German premium segment.
• Eismann: German ice cream and frozen food brand with a direct-to-consumer home-delivery business model that closely mirrors Florida Eis's e-commerce + insulated shipping approach. Directly comparable on business model and target customer.

Broad incumbents

• Ben & Jerry's: Unilever-owned premium ice cream brand with strong sustainability and ethical-sourcing credentials - directly comparable narrative positioning to Florida Eis's CO2-neutral and ingredient-provenance story. Targets similar premium supermarket buyer.
• Häagen-Dazs: Global premium ice cream brand (Nestlé-owned) competing with Florida Eis on premium positioning and retail shelf placement. Comparable on price tier and target premium consumer, though produced at industrial scale.
• Mövenpick Eis (Nestlé): Swiss-origin premium ice cream brand distributed in German retail and foodservice. Comparable on premium positioning and broad channel reach, though produced industrially and offered as part of Nestlé's wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/floridaeis
• Facebookfacebook.com/FloridaEis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-eis-manufaktur-gmbh

Compliance1 record

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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