Belgian Icecream Group - B.I.G.

What Belgian Icecream Group - B.I.G. does

Belgian Icecream Group (B.I.G.) is a Belgian ice cream manufacturer founded in 1935 and headquartered in Tielen, Belgium. The company produces ice cream products across both B2B and B2C channels, serving retail chains, wholesale distributors, chefs and foodservice operators, private label customers, and end consumers. Its consumer-facing portfolio is anchored by the IJsboerke and Glacio sub-brands, which carry multi-generational recognition in the Belgian market and form the branded consumer pillar alongside unbranded private label and foodservice production. Headcount is reported at approximately 330-360 employees on corporate communications.

Since 2017, B.I.G. has operated as a subsidiary of the international Baronie Group, a confectionery and ice cream platform that operates approximately 20 factories, 4 warehouses, and employs roughly 5,000 craftsmen globally. This integration gives B.I.G. access to manufacturing capacity, supply chain infrastructure, and cross-border distribution that materially exceed what a standalone Belgian producer of its size could deploy independently. The business model combines branded consumer revenue (IJsboerke, Glacio), private label manufacturing contracts with retailers, and foodservice supply to chefs and hospitality channels - a diversified mix that reduces reliance on any single revenue stream.

Operationally, B.I.G. is currently investing in production line modernization and is actively recruiting across operational and corporate functions, signaling ongoing capital and talent investment. The company has not disclosed revenue, does not reference any AI or machine learning capabilities in available materials, and operates as a privately held subsidiary whose financials are not separately reported within Baronie's portfolio.

Name

Belgian Icecream Group - B.I.G.

Legal name

Belgian Ice Cream Group NV

Website

https://belgianicecreamgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Belgian Icecream Group (B.I.G.) is a Belgian ice cream manufacturer founded in 1935, producing branded (IJsboerke, Glacio) and private-label ice cream for retail, wholesale, foodservice, and consumer markets. It operates as a subsidiary of Baronie Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ice Cream Manufacturing

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAKAKAE

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing

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

Keywords

• Ice cream manufacturing
• Private label ice cream
• Ice cream wholesale
• Consumer ice cream brands
• Frozen confectionery production

Headquarters

HQ city

Tielen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Ice Cream Product Sales: Manufacturing and selling innovative ice cream products with various recipes, shapes and applications to consumers, chefs, retail, wholesale and brand ambassadors. Operates under private label and branded product lines including IJsboerke and Glacio.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Belgian Icecream Group manufactures and distributes innovative ice cream products under its owned consumer brands IJsboerke and Glacio and through private label manufacturing for third parties. The company supplies a variety of recipes, shapes, and applications of ice cream to retail chains, wholesale distributors, chefs and foodservice operators, brand ambassadors, and end consumers, operating as part of the Baronie Group.

Product overview

Belgian Icecream Group (B.I.G.) is an ice cream manufacturing company producing innovative ice cream products with various recipes, shapes, and applications. The company's portfolio includes two primary sub-brands: IJsboerke (its flagship Belgian ice cream brand) and Glacio. Products are offered to diverse market segments including consumers, chefs, retail, wholesale, and brand ambassadors. The group operates as part of the Baronie conglomerate alongside chocolate brands Chocolade Jacques, Duc d'O, Alprose, and Cémoi.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IJsboerke: Flagship ice cream brand of Belgian Icecream Group, known for Belgian ice cream innovations
• Glacio

Products and services

• IJsboerke Flagship consumer-facing ice cream brand of Belgian Icecream Group, offering Belgian ice cream innovations through retail channels to end consumers.
• Glacio Consumer-facing ice cream brand under Belgian Icecream Group, offering ice cream including champagne varieties to consumers and retail partners.
• Private Label Ice Cream Manufacturing B2B ice cream manufacturing service producing innovative ice cream products with various recipes, shapes, and applications under customer-owned brands for retail and wholesale partners.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BaroniecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Belgian Icecream Group is part of Baronie since 2017. Baronie is a chocolate collective with strong position in the chocolate market, offering solutions under private label and brands such as Chocolade Jacques, Duc d'O, Alprose and Cémoi. Baronie Group operates with approximately 5,000 craftsmen across 20 factories and 4 warehouses, guided by 'think global and act local' principle.
• IJsboerkecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIJsboerke is the flagship brand of Belgian Icecream Group. The brand is featured prominently on the company website and represents the company's core ice cream product line targeting consumers in Belgium and beyond.
• GlaciominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlacio is a brand under Belgian Icecream Group, mentioned alongside IJsboerke as part of the company's product portfolio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Unilever (Ice Cream Division): Owner of major ice cream brands including Magnum, Ben & Jerry's, Wall's, and Algida across Europe. Operates as a broad FMCG incumbent in the same category as B.I.G., competing for the same retail shelf space and foodservice accounts but at vastly larger scale.
• Yildiz Holding (Ice Cream / Algida): Turkish conglomerate that acquired the Unilever ice cream business, operating brands like Algida, Max, and Carte d'Or across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Comparable as a large multi-geography ice cream manufacturer with branded and private label offerings.
• Mars Wrigley (Ice Cream): Operates ice cream brands such as Cornetto, Calippo, and Solero across global markets. Competes with B.I.G. for retail and impulse-purchase occasions in the branded ice cream segment.
• Häagen-Dazs (standalone brand operations): Premium global ice cream brand currently operated by General Mills (Americas) and Nestlé (Europe/Asia). Comparable to B.I.G.'s Glacio brand as a premium-positioned ice cream targeting foodservice and retail premium tiers.
• Nestlé Ice Cream: Operates premium ice cream brands including Häagen-Dazs, Mövenpick, and Drumstick, with global distribution. A broad incumbent competitor overlapping with B.I.G. across retail and foodservice, particularly in premium and branded segments.

Direct peers

• R&R Ice Cream: European-focused ice cream manufacturer (acquired by Froneri) with a heavy private label orientation across multiple European markets. Directly comparable to B.I.G. in product mix (branded + private label), customer base (retailers + foodservice), and European geographic footprint.
• Froneri: One of the world's largest private label and branded ice cream manufacturers, with strong European footprint. Directly comparable to B.I.G. as a multi-channel ice cream producer serving retail, foodservice, and private label customers across Europe.
• Delvaux (Belgian ice cream): Belgian artisanal ice cream producer with strong national brand recognition and premium positioning. Directly comparable to B.I.G. as a heritage Belgian ice cream maker targeting both retail and foodservice channels within Benelux.

Regional players

• Tip Top Ice Cream (Froneri/New Zealand): Ice cream brand owned by Froneri with strong position in New Zealand and Australia. Comparable to B.I.G.'s IJsboerke as a regional flagship ice cream brand within the broader Froneri/Baronie-adjacent manufacturing ecosystem, though operating in a different geography.

Emerging players

• Artisan Ice Cream Group (private label specialists): Smaller European private label ice cream manufacturers that increasingly win retailer contracts on flexibility and shorter lead times. Comparable to B.I.G. as competing bidders for the same private label ice cream volumes from European retailers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/belgianicecreamgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/belgianicecreamgroup

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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