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Froneri, an ice cream manufacturer, has introduced a new plant-based ice cream range 'RØAR'. The move comes as demand for vegan meal occasions continues to increase.

The new ice cream range has been unveiled in collaboration with not-for-profit organisation Panthera’s Tigers Forever fund. RØAR contains no palm oil and the cocoa used is all UTZ Certified.

RØAR has been made available in three flavors, including Hazelnut Chocolate Cookie, Coconut Mango Passionfruit Oat Cookie, and Hemp Seed Chocolate Brownie.

Ibrahim Najafi, CEO of Froneri, said, “We have launched RØAR in response to growing consumer demand for plant-based products. Recent research shows that plant-based meal occasions have increased by 37% in the last four years. But it isn’t just vegans who are embracing this; there has been a 92% increase in plant-based meals being eaten by non-vegans.”

“While creating this indulgent plant-based ice cream with a conscience it also made perfect sense to link up with Panthera, giving financial support to their Tigers Forever fund, as well as a range of their other education and awareness initiatives,” Ibrahim added.

The new range is launched in the UK through Ocado and Tesco. Besides the UK market, it will be available in Germany and Finland.

Ice cream market in India

In India, the ice cream industry is one of the fastest growing segments of the dairy or food processing industry. The country has a low per capita ice cream consumption of ice cream at 400 ml as compared with per capita consumption of ice cream of 22,000 ml in the United States and 3,000 ml in China.

The ice cream sector in India has great potential for growth with the improving cold chain infrastructure in the country coupled with increasing disposable income and the changing lifestyle.

In India, the ice cream industry generated revenue of over $1.5 billion in 2016 and is projected to generate revenue of approximately $3.4 billion by 2021.

Ice cream franchise

In modern times when franchising has become the best option to start a business, the ice-cream franchise provides a great opportunity to establish oneself as a capable entrepreneur and earn handsomely.

The organised ice-cream industry constitutes just 4-6% of the total industry, therefore, there is a large scope of growth in the coming years.

For those aspiring franchisees that feared that the diet conscious people would no longer care for this lip-smacking dessert, there is good news! With the growing popularity of ice-creams among health-conscious consumers, one can find an array of frozen desserts fitting various dietary regimes like reduced-fat, fat-free, low-carb, no sugar added or lactose-free ice creams. So, with this development, there is an increased need for more franchise owners in the ever-growing ice-cream franchise segment.

The growth in this sector can be envisaged by the ever-increasing players and their expansion pan India through the franchise route. The brands like Kwality Walls, Vadilals, Amul, Mini Melts, Baskin Robbins, Gelato Vinto, etc, are some national and international players that have prospered from one outlet to hundreds and thousands within a span of a few years, showing the popularity of franchising in this sector.

Ice cream brand Dairy Day has introduced mini premium tubs in three flavours, including Gajar Halwa, Gulab Jamun and Rose Kulfi, for Dussehra.

Rose Kulfi is a creamy and milky ice cream, blended with rose petals that give a unique texture and flavor. Gajar Halwa is creamy with perfect colour and texture, while the Gulab Jamun variant is perfect for the festive mood.

Priced at Rs 80, these 250ml tubs are available across over 30,000 outlets in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and parts of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Goa.

MN Jaganath, Director, Dairy Day, said, “Dussehra symbolises the triumph of good over evil. It is a time of joy and happiness. In India, sweets are a significant element in our cuisine, it is an important part of our culture and celebrations.”

“Dairy Day’s Gajar Halwa, Gulab Jamun and Rose Kulfi are a unique blend of ice cream and sweets that are prepared using traditional recipes that preserve the authentic flavours of the product,” he further stated.

The company’s other products in the mini premium tub series include Lush Lychee and Alphonso Mango.

Founded in 2002, Dairy Day was started to manufacture and supply approximately 150 products in more than 30 flavours.

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Los Angeles-based Halo Top Creamery will soon launch its ice cream tubs in the UAE, each containing only 320-360 calories. The brand will be made available at Carrefour, Spinneys and Choithrams.

Founded by former lawyer turned ice cream aficionado Justin Woolverton, Halo Top is sold in over 20 countries across the globe. It has even been named one of TIME Magazine’s “25 Best Inventions of 2017”.

The Los Angeles-based company will establish its UAE presence against the backdrop of a growing ice cream market.

Doug Bouton, President and COO, Halo Top Creamery, said, “We’re thrilled to be entering the UAE with the first ice cream that tastes great and actually is good for you. We think that Halo Top ice cream and the Halo Top brand are going to be a natural fit here and can’t wait to see what Emiratis think.”

The ice cream brand will introduce seven dairy and two non-dairy flavors, giving ice cream lovers a wide range of delicious options to choose from. Its dairy flavors contain 320-360 calories and 20 grams of protein per tub. Halo Top’s non-dairy and vegan friendly flavors are made with coconut milk.

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Naturals, the home-grown old ice cream brand, is looking at doubling its production capacity. The brand’s promoters will be relocating existing manufacturing unit in Kandivali, Mumbai, to a bigger facility in Panvel.

Naturals has started scouting for land parcels to build the new production unit. The new unit will cater to existing and future demand that'll come from store expansion.

Srinivas Kamath, Director, Kamaths Ourtimes Ice Creams (owner of the Naturals brand), said, “The company's Charkop, Kandivali factory, launched in the later part of 2000 with a lot of automation has a daily production capacity of 25 tonnes. We not only make our ice creams but also process the milk and fruits. The factory is currently running full capacity supplying to existing 125 outlets.”

“The plan is to shift production base from Charkop to a much larger factory in the Panvel MIDC area with more than double capacity. It'll be a time-consuming process but is work-in-progress as we speak,” he added.

Spread over five acre in Panvel, the new factory will require an investment of Rs 40 crore, which will be funded using internal accruals.

The ice cream brand is also aiming to double its store count to 250 over the next three to five years.

Kamath further stated, “We are very dominant in the NH4 belt followed by Karnataka but we'd not ventured in the North India region. So Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur, Indore were added in the recent past. The Kolkata store was opened just last year. The plan is to double the store count and expand footprint in various parts of the country. We were also planning to open in Chennai but are unable to because we don't have enough production capacity to service the market.”

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Miami-based nitrogen ice cream brand, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, has launched its national franchise program to expand the concept across the US. Currently, the brand is operating 8 locations throughout South Florida.

Chill-N is eyeing explosive growth due to its popularity, high-quality recipes and strong unit economics.

Daniel Golik, COO and Co-Founder, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, said, “Ice cream is a universal and timeless dessert and the idea of making ice cream with liquid nitrogen has always fascinated me, and when we realized we could perfect this concept to share with the larger community, it was a no-brainer.”

“Since our first store opened in 2012, we've received tremendous support and love from our die-hard fans and I'm excited to expand the Chill-N experience to customers across the country,” he added.

David Leonardo, CEO of Chill-N, stated, “After speaking with Daniel and doing my due diligence, I was most impressed with the unit economics of the brand and the strength of the ice cream industry in good times and bad. Chill-N appeals to a wide audience and we are eager to onboard the right franchisees who will help us build a strong business with our support and resources.”

At present, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is seeking experienced single- and multi-unit operators to become a part of the growing brand and develop franchise territories in new markets. 

Noto has introduced six variants of low-calorie, high-protein ice cream, including Dark Chocolate, Caramel Sea Salt, Spicy Guava, French Vanilla, Mangoes and Cream and Mocha Choco Chip.

Each ice cream tub includes 75-95 calories, 3g of fat, 75% less sugar than regular ice creams, and a healthy helping of prebiotic fibres, which is also Keto-friendly.

Ashni Sheth and Varun Sheth, Founders of Noto, said, “This generation is exceedingly mindful of what is on their plate. Diets are no longer a fad but a lifestyle. People want to eat right to feel good. We give them just that.”

“Most people associate healthy products with bland taste and lack of flavours. This is an important insight from our survey, as we want people to know that we have done everything possible to make sure taste is not compromised just because it’s a healthy product. We have gone out of our way to ensure Noto tastes just as creamy and delicious as your regular tub of indulgent ice cream,” they added.

Premium ice cream brand Dumont is planning to launch 100 outlets across South India over the next one year. The brand is being opened with 10 stores in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Vijayawada.

Dumont is aiming to have 200 stores in three years with presence in all southern states and Maharashtra. These new stores will be a mix of own outlets and franchises.

Vivek Inampudi, Managing Director, Dumont, said, “Five to six stores will be added in next one month. The company has received 40 enquiries for franchise outlets.”

The brand is targeting revenue of Rs 12-15 crore in the first year of operations. Each store will likely generate revenues of Rs 60 lakh by selling ice creams in 34 flavours and milkshakes.

Currently, Dumont is catering to the B2B segment for frozen dessert products under brands such as Dairy Treat, Dairy Nuts and Dairy Fudge, among others. the brand is set to launch its ice cream products nationally.

The company’s manufacturing plant near Vijayawada has a capacity of 1,900 litres ice cream per hour. It has 10 cold storages spread across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.

“We would set up another plant in Hyderabad in a year or two with an investment of Rs 15 crore. It will have a capacity of 2,500 to 3,000 litres of ice cream per hour,” Vivek stated.

Leading organized retail group Tablez has launched a new outlet of Cold Stone Creamery, the iconic American ice cream brand, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Spread across 1,255 sq ft, this is the brand’s 5th outlet in Chennai and 21st in India.

Cold Stone Creamery’s other four outlets in Chennai are present at Phoenix Market City, Velachery Road; Nungambakkam, KNK Road; VR Chennai, Anna Nagar; and Injambakkam, ECR, in Chennai.

Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of Tablez, said, “We are thrilled to open our latest store in Marina Mall and showcase our unique hand-crafted ice creams, along with the classics, for all to indulge year-round. Chennaiites appreciate great quality ice cream and the city is an important market for us. We intend to open more stores in Chennai over the coming months.”

Cold Stone Creamery is a pioneer in hand-crafted ice-cream, having a presence in more than 30 countries. It is well known for its innovations, especially in crafting the creamiest and 100% vegetarian ice-cream products.

Dairy Day, the ice cream brand, has entered Maharashtra as part of its expansion plans. Now, Dairy Day is available in various cities of Maharashtra like Pune, Kolhapur, Beed, Satara and at 2,000 outlets.

Currently, the brand has a significant presence in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is manufacturing about 150 products in 30 flavours.

M N Jaganath, Co-Founder of Dairy Day, said, "Dairy Day is known to offer unique, innovative value for money products to consumers. This expansion into Maharashtra marks a new beginning for the company."

"India is one of the fastest growing ice-cream markets in the world growing at 13-14 per cent CAGR and Maharashtra was one of the largest markets in the country. The expansion is a significant step towards establishing a pan India presence for Dairy Day," he added.

Dairy Day at present has two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Karnataka, spread across two lakh square foot. These facilities supply 150 products in more than 30 flavours.

An Italian frozen dessert company will pick up 40% stake in West Bengal's homegrown frozen dessert brand, Milkberry from the stable of Rainbow Dairy Food Product.

Siddhartha Sankar Ghosh, Managing Partner, Rainbow Dairy Food Product, said, "We are in advanced talks with two Italian frozen dessert companies for technical and financial joint venture and we'll seal a deal with one of them in a month's time. Though the deal is not yet sealed, but we'll divest 40 per cent stake in the company having its product brand name Milkberry."

The agreement is advised by an Italian consulting company 'Bizdev' and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed with it.

Jean-Claude Morel, Founder and Managing Partner, Bizdev, Italy, said "Italian companies are very impressed and excited over the positive developments taking place in West Bengal recently. I personally attended Bengal chief minister's business meetings in Milan as part of the Italian business team and our interest in this part of India grew manifold. We are very excited about the establishment of association with Milkberry."

Milkberry is present in the eastern and north-eastern states, with over 40 variants and flavours. 

"We are now aiming at a high growth rate of 100 per cent with new flavours with Italian tie-up. The new products will be co-branded," Ghosh said.

Home-grown ice-cream brand Havmor announced its acquisition by Lotte Confectionery for Rs 1020 cr. Promoters of Havmor Ice Cream Ltd. (HIL) have agreed to a 100% acquisition by Lotte Confectionery.

Lotte Confectionery has decided to acquire 100% of shares of HIL during its Board of Directors meeting held on November 23. Post-acquisition of Havmor, Lotte Confectionery will start its ice cream business in the Indian market that boasts a population of approximately 1.3 billion customers. The Share Purchase Agreement has been executed in the afternoon of November 23. LOTTE Confectionery plans to expand its market power from the northwest region to all across India with this entry into the Indian ice-cream market.

HIL was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Havmor boasts a unique product portfolio with a significant parlor network operating across 14 states in India. The company manufactures 150 kinds of products from two plants and sells from around 30,000 dealers.

Meanwhile, Lotte Confectionery was one of the first Korean food and beverage companies to enter the Indian market in 2004. Since then, the $80 bn Lotte Confectionery has succeeded in localization by establishing large scale choco-pie factories in Chennai and Delhi. Last year, Lotte Confectionery reached a market share reached 90% in the Indian choco-pie market by making active investments.

Chairman Pradeep Chona and MD Ankit Chona said “This decision was a very difficult one to make. It’s a brand that we have nurtured with our team for over 73 years. But we believe that LOTTE Confectionery is the right brand to take the company to the next level. Havmor will continue to operate its signature chain of restaurants and eateries across Gujarat as well as its signature brand and concept café Huber & Holly”.

Havmor worked with its sole financial advisors KPMG, alongside Veritas Legal and Dhruva Tax consultants on the deal. The entire deal will be concluded in a weeks’ time.

The iconic Swiss ice-cream brand Mövenpick has opened up a flagship store in Noida, the very first boutique store in Delhi NCR.

This is Mövenpick's second outlet in the National Capital Region. Movenpick’s 800 sq ft dedicated ice cream boutique store located in the largest shopping mall in India, DLF Mall of India.

Founded in 1961, the Mövenpick brand has delighted Swiss consumers for more than four decades, and today it offers joy to ice cream lovers around the world including 300 boutiques throughout Europe, Asia and Australia, and is served in five-star restaurants and hotels in more than 40 countries around the world.

The gourmet dessert destination menu boasts of 22 ice cream flavours, including the all time favourite Swiss Chocolate, Espresso Croquant, Creme Brulee Espresso and Macadamia available in waffle cone/ basket.

Movenpick with its choicest selections of ice creams, shakes, pancakes, macaroons and beverages is the cool new hangout in town.

The premium ice cream brand is brought in India by entrepreneur Tarun Sikka, Director, Nectar Hospitality who runs it with the same zeal and enthusiasm that goes into the making of each robust flavor in Switzerland.

“Mövenpick ice creams embody the Swiss ethos of perfection, creativity and attention to detail. From its inception, Mövenpick brand has been using natural ingredients for its range of products like Bourbon vanilla pods from the tropical forests of Madagascar, the finest cocoa beans from the Maracaibo region of Venezuela or Canadian maple syrup from Quebec. We believe in offering our customers an indulgent menu which is a mix of old classics and new favourites in a fun environment, where they can experience the world class hospitality, that Mövenpick is famous for,” shared Sikka.