Ronaldo Ices Ltd

What Ronaldo Ices Ltd does

Ronaldo Ices Ltd is a Norwich-based, founder-owned artisan ice cream manufacturer founded in 1983, operating a small-batch production facility across three units on Lothian Street. The company handcrafts premium dairy ice cream, sorbets, plant-based oat milk alternatives, and ice lollies from scratch using fresh Norfolk milk and double cream sourced from Nortons Dairy, with over 60 active flavours across more than 200 developed recipes and zero use of premixes or artificial additives. In-house production includes proprietary sauces, brownies, caramels, and toffees, and packaging has been 100% biodegradable since 2019.

The business model is primarily B2B wholesale, supplying ice cream parlours, restaurants, hotels, theatres, tourist attractions, and retailers across Norfolk and East Anglia via the Fresho online ordering platform with no minimum order requirement. Trade customers receive branded display freezers, signage, and POS materials. A secondary direct-to-consumer channel operates through a free Click & Collect service from the factory door (launched January 2024, replacing home delivery), and a bespoke flavour development service creates exclusive recipes for restaurant and event clients. The company holds SALSA food safety accreditation (since 2014) and previously maintained a 5-star Food Hygiene rating until events were discontinued in 2020 to focus exclusively on wholesale manufacturing.

Name

Ronaldo Ices Ltd

Legal name

Ronaldo Ices Ltd

Website

https://ronaldo-ices.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ronaldo Ices Ltd is a Norwich-based, founder-owned artisan ice cream manufacturer founded in 1983, handcrafting premium dairy, sorbet, plant-based oat milk, and ice lolly products from Norfolk milk for wholesale supply to restaurants, theatres, tourist attractions, and retailers across Norfolk and East Anglia, supplemented by a direct Click & Collect channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Ice Cream 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 industry

PRIMARYAFAKAKAE

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing

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

SECONDARYCRADACAE

Ice Cream & Refrigerated Desserts

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

SECONDARYAFAIAHAC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts Wholesale

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Distribution & Wholesale/Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Wholesale

SECONDARYAFAHAEAA

Ice Cream (Hard Pack) Manufacturing

Agriculture & Food Production/Dairy Processing/Ice Cream & Frozen Dairy Desserts Manufacturing

Keywords

• Artisan ice cream
• Wholesale ice cream
• Dairy ice cream
• Plant-based ice cream
• Handcrafted sorbet

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Trade Ice Cream Sales: Bulk ice cream sales to restaurants, hotels, caterers, theatres, attractions, and retailers across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Products are sold in multiple formats: 4.5L and 2.25L Napoli tubs (for scooping parlours), 2L catering tubs (for food service), 125ml impulse tubs (for retail/attractions), and real fruit lollies. Orders are placed via the Fresho wholesale platform with regular weekly deliveries. No minimum order requirements.
2. Direct Consumer Sales (Click & Collect): Individual consumers can order ice cream, sorbets, and lollies online and collect from the factory door. Introduced in January 2024, replacing home delivery. Orders are typically ready by the next working day with collection between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
3. Bespoke Flavour Creation: The company collaborates with chefs, restaurants, and event planners to develop exclusive custom ice cream flavours tailored to specific themes, menus, or occasions. This bespoke service creates unique revenue opportunities and strengthens B2B relationships.
4. Branded Freezers and POS Materials: The company provides branded display freezers, signage, freezer wraps, and marketing materials to trade partners to help maximise ice cream sales. This supports wholesale customer acquisition and retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ronaldo Ices Ltd manufactures premium handcrafted ice cream, sorbets, plant-based oat milk ice cream and ice lollies from its Norwich facility, supplying the trade in bulk Napoli and catering tubs plus impulse-sized 125ml tubs for foodservice and retail. The business complements its core manufacturing with bespoke flavour creation, branded freezer and POS provision, full food-safety documentation and a Click & Collect service for individual consumers.

Product overview

Ronaldo Ices Ltd is a premium handcrafted ice cream manufacturer based in Norwich, Norfolk, founded in 1983. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio centred on artisanal ice cream production, offering four core product lines: Dairy Ice Cream (made with fresh Norfolk milk and double cream featuring 60+ unique flavours), Local Specialities (seasonal Norfolk-inspired flavours using locally sourced produce), Plant-Based Oat Milk Ice Cream (dairy-free alternatives), and Sorbets (fruit-based vegan options). Additionally, the company produces East Anglian Fruit Ices (ice lollies) and provides trade-specific formats including 2L Catering Tubs, Napoli Scoop Tubs (4.5L/2.25L), and 125ml Impulse Tubs for retail. The business supports trade partners with Point of Sale materials, branded freezers, food safety documentation, bespoke flavour creation services, and Click & Collect fulfillment. All products are made from scratch without premixes, using small-batch production methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Handcrafted Dairy Ice Cream Core dairy ice cream range produced in small batches at the Norwich facility, supplied to trade customers in Napoli and catering tub formats.
• Fruit Sorbets Dairy-free fruit sorbets manufactured in Norwich and supplied to foodservice and retail trade customers.
• Plant-Based Oat Milk Ice Cream Vegan and dairy-free ice cream made with oat milk, supplied to trade customers seeking plant-based dessert options.
• Ice Lollies Frozen ice lollies manufactured at the Norwich facility and supplied to the trade.
• Local Speciality Flavours Regionally themed ice cream flavours developed around Norfolk ingredients and local food culture, supplied to trade and consumer customers.
• Trade Tub Formats (4.5L / 2.25L Napoli, 2L Catering, 125ml Impulse) Ice cream packaged in 4.5L Napoli tubs, 2.25L Napoli tubs, 2L catering tubs and 125ml impulse tubs for foodservice, theatre, attraction and retail customers.
• Bespoke Flavour Creation Service Custom recipe development service allowing trade customers to commission exclusive or branded ice cream flavours produced by Ronaldo Ices.
• Branded Freezer and POS Placement Service Provision of branded display freezers and POS materials to trade customers to support retail sale of Ronaldo Ices products.
• Click & Collect Consumer Service Consumer-facing Click & Collect service enabling individual customers to pre-order and collect ice cream direct from the Norwich production site.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 years in business with 200+ unique recipes developed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Ice Cream Shop (Cromer) — Sarah BumphreycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025The Ice Cream Shop in Cromer is a long-time stockist and reseller of Ronaldo Ices products. Located on the Cromer seafront, the shop is a beloved destination for locals and visitors. In 2025, the shop received fresh new branded signage as part of an ongoing partnership. Owner Sarah Bumphrey has been a customer for many years.
• Nortons DairycoreOthersNortons Dairy is a local Norfolk farm supplying fresh milk for Ronaldo Ices' ice cream production. This is a foundational ingredient supply partnership that is central to the company's 'locally sourced' value proposition and product quality.
• FreshocoreTechnology or IntegrationFresho is the online wholesale ordering platform used by Ronaldo Ices for all trade orders. Stockists and trade customers (restaurants, retailers, attractions) place orders through the Fresho platform at app.fresho.com/ronaldoicesltd. The platform handles the entire trade ordering workflow.
• Norwich Website Design (Ash)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNorwich Website Design (operated by Ash) designed and built the company's newly redesigned website launched in March 2025. The refreshed website features improved navigation, enhanced trade section, and mobile-responsive design.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northern Bloc: Leeds-based UK artisan ice cream and sorbet producer focused on B2B wholesale to restaurants, hotels, and scooping parlours. Comparable to Ronaldo Ices in small-batch, chef-supply positioning.
• Mackie's of Scotland: Aberdeenshire-based UK ice cream maker with on-farm dairy supply and national wholesale distribution. Comparable to Ronaldo Ices in farm-to-tub provenance, B2B trade focus, and own-label/retail range.
• Brymor: Yorkshire-based regional ice cream manufacturer using farm-fresh milk and serving wholesale and retail. Comparable to Ronaldo Ices in regional dairy-led artisan production and trade focus.
• Jude's: UK premium artisan ice cream maker based in Hampshire, producing dairy, plant-based, and sorbet ranges for wholesale and retail. Closest UK analog to Ronaldo Ices in terms of small-batch provenance-led positioning and B2B/retail mix.
• Marshfield Farm: Wiltshire-based UK regional ice cream manufacturer using fresh local dairy and farm ingredients. Comparable to Ronaldo Ices as a regional premium producer with farm-supply chain and wholesale trade focus.

Broad incumbents

• Wall's (Unilever): Mass-market UK ice cream brand under Unilever, including impulse and tub ranges. Relevant incumbent benchmark for the impulse and scoop formats in which Ronaldo Ices competes at regional scale.
• Carte d'Or (Unilever): Unilever's premium ice cream brand widely used in UK restaurants and food service. Comparable to Ronaldo Ices' 2L catering tubs in food-service dessert applications, though at a national mass-market scale.
• Häagen-Dazs: Premium global ice cream brand owned by General Mills, with strong UK restaurant and scoop parlour presence. Comparable to Ronaldo Ices in the premium scoop and food-service channel, though at far larger scale.

Emerging players

• Booja-Booja: UK plant-based/vegan ice cream and confectionery brand. Comparable to Ronaldo Ices' oat milk plant-based range as a UK alternative-dairy frozen dessert peer, though Booja-Booja is retail-led rather than wholesale.

Regional players

• Welsh Hills: Wales-based regional ice cream producer serving wholesale and scooping parlours with farm-fresh dairy. Comparable to Ronaldo Ices as a UK regional premium dairy ice cream maker, though operating in a different UK territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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