The Chilled Snack Company

What The Chilled Snack Company does

The Chilled Snack Company (TSC Food Products GmbH) is a privately held Austrian food manufacturer headquartered in Wels, Austria, specializing in the development, production, and marketing of chilled milk snacks — biscuit-based products featuring cream fillings between airy layers with chocolate or cocoa coatings that require cold-chain distribution and chilled-shelf retail placement. The company operates a dual-track business model: (1) Private Label solutions, where TSC provides customized chilled milk snack products to retailers for retailer-owned brands, and (2) Branded business, where it manufactures and distributes products under its own Milino brand as well as licensed brands including Milka (Mondelez), Oreo (Mondelez), Baileys (Diageo), Universal/Minions (NBCUniversal), Niemetz, Banania, and Moo Yeah. Production is carried out via two facilities running four production lines (including partner Nigris & Bortolotti in Italy), yielding approximately 350 million milk snacks per year across more than 40 countries.

TSC's revenue model combines one-time license/royalty arrangements for its branded licensed portfolio with private label manufacturing revenue from retailers and FMCG/dairy partners. The go-to-market is B2B-focused, leveraging trade show presence (ISM, PLMA, Anuga, SIAL, Tuttofood, IDDBA, Gulfood), direct enterprise sales to international retail chains, and category captain positioning in the chilled snack segment. Customer segments span retailers seeking private label differentiation, FMCG and dairy industry partners requiring innovative chilled snack concepts, and retail/distribution networks selling TSC branded and licensed products. The corporate structure is a joint venture between TSC Holding GmbH (majority) and Biscuits Bouvard Group France, with Dietmar F. Malli as Founder, Shareholder, and CEO.

The company has invested in functional and trend-aligned innovation including the first halal-certified milk snack (2017), the first bio/organic milk snack (2017), the first protein bar in the chilled segment (Milino Protein, 16% whey protein), the first plant-based chilled snack on coconut milk basis (Milino Coconutmilk), and the first probiotic snack in the chilled shelf (Kefir Creme). Quality is certified via IFS Broker Higher Level (GFSI-recognized) and DLG Gold Medals. TSC has accumulated multiple industry awards including World Food Innovation Awards, SIAL Innovation, REGAL Top Produkt, and Product of the Year recognitions, and maintains representative offices in Munich (Germany) and New York (TSC North America, Inc., established 2024) to support its international footprint.

Name

The Chilled Snack Company

Legal name

TSC Food Products GmbH

Website

https://milksnack.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TSC Food Products GmbH develops, produces, and markets chilled milk snacks under private label for retailers and via licensed brands (Milka, Oreo, Baileys, Universal/Minions) plus its own Milino brand, serving retail, FMCG, and dairy industry partners across 40+ countries from its Wels, Austria headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chilled Milk Snack Manufacturing

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dairy-Based Frozen Novelties Manufacturing (Bars, Sandwiches, Cones) (AFAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen & Refrigerated Snack Foods (Ice Cream Novelties, Snack Bites) (CRADABAL), Cookies, Biscuits & Crackers (CRADABAD)

Keywords

• Chilled milk snacks
• Private label snacks
• Licensed brand snacks
• Cold-chain dairy snacks
• FMCG snack manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wels

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Branded product sales (Licensed brands): TSC develops, markets, and distributes chilled snack products under licensed brands including Milka, Oreo, Baileys, Minions/Universal, Niemetz, and Banania. Revenue is generated through product sales to retailers and distributors in the chilled snack category.
2. Private Label solutions: TSC provides private label milk snack solutions from its product portfolio, with products tailored to specific customer requirements and individual product developments for retailer differentiation.
3. TSC Brand (Milino): The company's own brand Milino is positioned as the TSC brand for retail and distribution partners, generating direct branded product revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TSC develops, produces, and markets chilled milk snacks for retail and distribution partners worldwide. Its portfolio is split between private label solutions (tailored to retailer specifications) and branded products spanning TSC's own Milino brand and licensed brands including Milka Choco Snack, OREO Fresh Milk-Snack, Baileys Chilled Snacks, Minions, and Universal Movie Superstars. Products feature cream fillings between biscuit layers with chocolate/cocoa coatings and require cold-chain distribution through chilled shelves.

Product overview

The Chilled Snack Company (TSC) specializes in the development, production, and marketing of chilled snacks, primarily milk snacks. The portfolio operates on a dual-track model consisting of (1) Private Label solutions for retailers, offering custom product developments, and (2) Branded business featuring both TSC's own Milino brand and licensed brands including Milka Choco Snack, OREO Fresh Milk-Snack, Baileys Chilled Snacks, Minions Chilled Snacks, Universal Movie Superstars, Niemetz Schwedenbomben, Moo Yeah, and Banania Cacao Snack. Innovation focus areas include protein-enriched snacks (Milino Protein), plant-based options (Milino Coconutmilk, Vegan Snack), and functional offerings (Milino Kefir Creme). Production facilities include Nigris & Bortolotti in Italy with 2 production sites and 4 production lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Milino: TSC's own brand milk snack with various flavors including Honey, Cacao, Protein, Coconutmilk, Kefir Creme, and Choco Nut varieties.
• Milka Choco Snack
• Oreo Fresh Milk-Snack
• Baileys Chilled Snacks
• Minions Chilled Snacks
• Universal Movie Superstars
• Niemetz Schwedenbomben Schaumschnitten
• Moo Yeah Milksnack
• Banania Cacao Snack

Products and services

• Milino (TSC-owned brand) TSC's own brand of chilled milk snacks in various flavors (Honey, Cacao, Protein, Coconutmilk, Kefir Creme, Choco Nut), sold to retail and distribution partners under the Milino name.
• Milka Choco Snack Licensed chilled chocolate milk snack under the Milka brand (Mondelez license), featuring Alpine milk chocolate flavor with crispy biscuit and cream filling, distributed to retail and distribution partners.
• OREO Fresh Milk-Snack Licensed chilled milk snack under the OREO (Mondelez) brand featuring classic OREO cookie flavor with milk cream filling, distributed to retail and distribution partners.
• Baileys Chilled Snacks (Snack Delight, Dessert) Licensed premium chilled snacks under the Baileys (Diageo) brand for adult consumers, including Baileys Snack Delight, Baileys Dessert (with Baileys and Cappuccino cream layers on a Baileys-soaked biscuit base), and Baileys Cool Mini Pralinés.
• Minions Chilled Snacks Licensed chilled milk snacks featuring Minions characters from Universal/NBCUniversal, including Choco Banana and Choco Bits Milk & Hazelnut varieties.
• Universal Movie Superstars Licensed chilled milk snacks featuring rotating Universal movie characters (Gabby's Dollhouse, Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Madagascar) with rotating designs tied to Universal film releases.
• Niemetz Schwedenbomben Schaumschnitten Licensed chilled snack featuring Niemetz Schwedenbomben Schaumschnitten (traditional Austrian foam/meringue slices) under the Niemetz brand.
• Moo Yeah Milksnack TSC's branded milksnack product targeting younger consumers under the Moo Yeah brand (moo-yeah.com).
• Banania Cacao Snack Licensed chilled cocoa snack under the Banania brand (France's No. 1 cocoa brand), featuring a fluffy cocoa snack for the chilled display.
• Milino Protein Snack First protein bar in the chilled snack segment, featuring creamy protein milk cream with 16% whey protein between airy biscuit layers with a crispy chocolate coating.
• Milino Coconutmilk Snack First plant-based chilled snack on coconut milk basis, with coconut milk cream on airy biscuit and crunchy dark chocolate coating, free from palm oil, lactose, and added flavors.
• Milino Kefir Creme Snack First probiotic snack in the chilled display, featuring live cultures and five valuable grain types, offering the light and natural freshness of typical kefir flavor.
• Private Label Milk Snacks Custom private label chilled milk snack solutions supplied to retailers, including products tailored to specific customer requirements and individual product developments for differentiation and profiling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350 million milk snacks sold annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• BananiaminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 June 2025Banania, France's No. 1 cocoa brand, partnered with TSC to bring a fluffy cocoa snack to the chilled snack shelf (Banania Cacao Snack). Expanded at Anuga 2025.
• Nigris & Bortolotti (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNigris & Bortolotti serves as TSC's production partner in Italy, manufacturing chilled snack products for the company.
• Milka (Mondelez)flagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTSC is a licensee of the Milka brand for chilled milk snacks (Milka Choco Snack, Milka Schoko Snack), producing and distributing chocolate-coated chilled milk snack products under the Milka brand.
• Oreo (Mondelez)flagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTSC is a licensee of the Oreo brand for chilled milk snacks (Oreo Fresh Milk-Snack), developing and distributing innovative chilled milk snacks under the Oreo brand.
• Baileys (Diaego)flagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTSC is a licensee of the Baileys brand for chilled snacks (Baileys Chilled Snacks, Baileys Snack Delight, Baileys Dessert), targeting adult consumers with premium chilled dessert products.
• Universal (NBCUniversal)flagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTSC is a licensee of Universal brands including Minions and Movie Superstars (Universal Movie Superstars) for chilled milk snacks, featuring rotating designs tied to Universal film releases.
• NiemetzminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTSC holds a license for Niemetz Schwedenbomben Schaumschnitten, bringing the traditional Austrian brand into the chilled snack category.
• Moo YeahminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMoo Yeah is a licensed brand under TSC's portfolio, offering Milksnack products under the moo-yeah brand (moo-yeah.com).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FrieslandCampina: Major Dutch dairy cooperative producing chilled dairy desserts, yogurts and protein dairy snacks (e.g., Vifit, Optimel). Comparable in dairy-based functional and indulgent chilled products for European retailers.
• General Mills: Owns Yoplait (chilled yogurt/dairy snacks) and Häagen-Dazs (ice cream). Comparable in combining licensed-style brand extensions (e.g., Yoplait licensing partnerships) with chilled dairy retail scale.
• Unilever PLC: Owns major ice cream brands (Magnum, Wall's, Ben & Jerry's, Cornetto) with deep cold-chain distribution. Operates in the same chilled indulgence category and could leverage adult-premium brand equity similar to TSC's Baileys line.
• Mondelez International: Global snacks giant that owns Milka and Oreo — the two flagship brands TSC licenses. Comparable in chilled dairy snack licensing and global retail distribution, and could in theory produce chilled snacks in-house, making it both licensor and competitor.
• Mars Inc. Global confectionery and ice cream owner (Dove, M&M's, Snickers ice cream bars) with comparable chocolate-coated dairy novelty formats and global licensing power across film/entertainment IP similar to TSC's Universal partnership.
• Nestlé S.A. Largest ice cream and dairy snack manufacturer globally (KitKat ice cream, Häagen-Dazs, Mövenpick). Comparable in chilled dairy confectionery formats and global chilled distribution, and a likely competitive entrant in chilled milk snacks.

Direct peers

• Ehrmann GmbH: German dairy company producing chilled dairy desserts and yogurt snacks across Europe. Comparable family-owned heritage, dairy-snack focus, and European retail footprint; competes for the same chilled dairy shelf space.
• Wells Enterprises (Blue Bunny): Largest family-owned ice cream manufacturer in the US, producing novelty bars, sandwiches and cones — directly comparable in chilled/frozen dairy novelty formats that overlap with TSC's bars and cream-filled snack formats.
• Müller Dairy: UK-based dairy company producing chilled dairy snacks, rice puddings and yogurts. Closely comparable as a chilled dairy snack specialist competing for similar listings in European retail chilled aisles.

Emerging players

• Tillamook County Creamery Association: US dairy cooperative expanding from cheese/ice cream into chilled dairy desserts and snacks. Comparable premium-dairy brand positioning and growing presence in US chilled retail channels overlapping with TSC's US expansion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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