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- Brand origin
- Germany
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Germany
Magnum is an ice cream brand that originated in Germany and is ultimately owned by The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V., a publicly listed company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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What is Magnum?
Magnum is an ice cream brand known for handheld ice cream products covered in a chocolate coating. Magnum is part of The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V.’s portfolio, which also includes Ben & Jerry’s, Cornetto and Wall’s.
Who owns Magnum?
Magnum is ultimately owned by The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V., according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. is incorporated and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company became a standalone business after its demerger from Unilever in 2025. The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. has been publicly listed on Euronext Amsterdam, the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange since 8 December 2025. The company reported revenue of €7.9 billion in 2025 and had a global team of 16,500 employees.
Where does Magnum come from?
Magnum originated in Germany. Langnese, the German business associated with Wall’s, began developing Magnum in 1988. Magnum was officially launched in Germany in 1989. The product was developed as a handheld vanilla ice cream covered with a chocolate coating. Magnum later expanded to Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland.
What products does Magnum make?
Magnum makes individually portioned ice cream products on sticks, including vanilla ice cream covered with chocolate. The brand’s product range includes different chocolate coatings, ice cream flavours and formats. Product availability varies by market. Magnum products are sold in markets around the world through The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V.’s international ice cream business.
Subsidiaries: Langnese (Deutschland)
Frequently asked questions about Magnum
Is Magnum owned by Unilever?
- Magnum is no longer ultimately owned by Unilever. Magnum is ultimately owned by The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V., which became a standalone publicly listed company after its demerger from Unilever in 2025.
Where was Magnum ice cream first made?
- Magnum ice cream originated in Germany. The product was officially launched there in 1989 after development began in 1988.
What type of ice cream is Magnum?
- Magnum is a handheld ice cream brand that makes products covered with a chocolate coating. Its range includes multiple ice cream flavours, coatings and formats.
Who makes Magnum ice cream today?
- The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. owns Magnum today. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and operates as a publicly listed ice cream company.
Which other ice cream brands are owned by Magnum’s parent company?
- The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. also owns or operates brands including Ben & Jerry’s, Cornetto and Wall’s.
Sources: assets.unileversolutions.com, sec.gov: micc 20260730x424b3.htm, news.magnumicecream.com, corporate.magnumicecream.com: demerger information.html, sec.gov: micc 20251231x20f.htm, stocktitan.net, corporate.magnumicecream.com: annual reports.html, unilever.com
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