Friends Salty Liquorice & Creamy Lemon Swirl ice cream

Friends (stylized as FRNDS) is a contemporary Finnish ice cream brand known for its artisanal approach and unique flavor profiles. The product featured is the Salty Liquorice & Creamy Lemon Swirl, a 100ml / 84g ice cream bar that caters to the Nordic preference for salty liquorice (salmiakki) balanced with bright citrus notes.

The brand was originally developed in Finland by the company Born in Finland Oy. While the brand emphasizes a craft-oriented, local identity, it is currently owned by the multinational food giant Froneri. This ownership structure allows the brand to maintain its trendy, boutique image while benefiting from the extensive cold-chain logistics and manufacturing capabilities of a global leader in the ice cream industry.

Production for the Finnish market typically occurs at Froneri's Finnish facilities, specifically at the historic ice cream factory in Turenki, which has a long legacy of producing popular frozen treats for the region. This combines local manufacturing with global corporate oversight to ensure high quality and distribution efficiency.