Algida Volcanix ice cream bar

Algida, a prominent brand in the global ice cream market, is part of the Heartbrand family, which was originally established by Unilever. The Volcanix ice cream bar is a specific product offering known for its textured layers of chocolate and caramel, designed to cater to on-the-go snackers.

Algida itself has deep roots in Italy, where it was founded in 1945 by Aligi Borgatta. Its success led to an acquisition by the British-Dutch conglomerate Unilever in 1974. Today, Unilever operates its ice cream business globally through a network of local brands that all share the heart-shaped logo but use different names depending on the region (such as Wall's in the UK and HB in Ireland). While the brand's creative origin is Italian, the manufacturing of its wide product range, including the Volcanix variety, takes place in multiple production facilities across Europe and Asia to serve various local markets. Unilever remains the ultimate owner, managing the brand from its headquarters in the United Kingdom.