Carte D'or ice cream

Carte D'Or is a globally recognized premium ice cream brand with its origins in the culinary heart of Paris, France. It was originally established in 1978 by the French confectionery company Cogesal (Compagnie Générale du Surgelé), initially targeting professional restaurateurs and chefs before expanding into the retail consumer market. The brand is celebrated for its gourmet approach, utilizing high-quality ingredients such as Madagascan vanilla and French sea salt to create sophisticated dessert-inspired flavors.

Over the decades, Carte D'Or became a cornerstone of Unilever’s extensive ice cream portfolio. Due to its international reach, the product is manufactured in several locations across Europe and beyond, including major production hubs in France, Italy, and the United Kingdom, to ensure regional availability. In a significant strategic shift beginning in 2024 and solidifying into 2026, Unilever initiated the separation of its ice cream business into an independent entity known as The Magnum Ice Cream Company. Headquarters for this newly independent ultimate owner remain in the United Kingdom, while local distribution in various markets often continues through regional subsidiaries integrated within the broader global framework.