Häagen-Dazs Layers Berry Sparkling Balsamic Ice Cream

Häagen-Dazs is a renowned premium ice cream brand that surprisingly originated in the Bronx, New York, in 1960. Despite its Danish-sounding name, which was invented by founders Reuben and Rose Mattus to evoke an aura of old-world European craftsmanship, the brand is purely American in heritage.

In the Canadian market, the manufacturing and distribution rights for Häagen-Dazs are held by Nestlé Canada. The company produces the ice cream locally, primarily at its facility in London, Ontario, which serves as a major hub for its frozen treats division. The ownership of the brand is unique due to licensing agreements: while General Mills owns the brand globally, Nestlé operates the brand in North America through its subsidiary Froneri, a joint venture that manages Nestlé's global ice cream operations.