Summary:
The Finnish artisan ice cream company producing unique alcohol ice cream made from fresh Finnish ingredients is looking for distributors in European (especially Poland, UK and Spain) and Japanese markets.
Description:
The Finnish artisan ice cream company was established in 2016 with the idea of something quite unique in the market: ice cream with alcohol content. The idea came true in 2018, when Finnish Alcohol Act has changed and producing alcohol ice cream has become legal.
The emphasis is not only on the flavors of the liqueurs from Finnish breweries but also the quality of fresh locally sourced ingredients: milk and cream. The investment in the quality shows in the pure and rich taste.
The product is available in four flavors, honey rum, whisky coffee, licorice and sweet pears. The product doesn't contain any additives or preservatives and is lactose and gluten free. It is packed in 120 ml cups for the retail and in 5 l tubs for the restaurant use. Cocktail recipes using the ice cream is also available.
Today the factory's maximum production capacity of 120 ml cup/flavor/4 weeks is 100,000, 5 l tubs/flavor/4weeks is 4000. The production is in Finland to ensure the quality of the raw material.
The product is currently sold in Finnish retail shops, cafes and restaurants. The company has successfully started its international sales in Estonia.
Now the company is seeking to expand the markets in Europe and Asia, especially Poland, UK, Spain and Japan. The company is looking for partners on a distribution agreement basis.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
An ideal partner is:
European partner:
- A partner that has possiblílity of cold warehousing and established cold chain distribution channels.
- A partner that has linkage to wholesalers or retailers that handles frozen food
- A partner that supplies to hotel, restaurant or cafe chain
Japanese partner:
In addition to the points mentioned in the European partner,
- A partner that has alcohol import license
- Has ability to deal with regulations concerning the import of alcohol ice cream
Stage of Development:
Already on the market
IPR Status:
Trade Marks
External code:
BOFI20211021001