3 kaveria facts for kids

3 kaveria (which means 3 Friends in English) is a popular Finnish ice cream brand. It comes from a company called Kolmen Kaverin Jäätelö Oy, located in Kontula, a part of Helsinki, Finland. This ice cream became very well-known in Finland and has even started to be enjoyed in other countries.

What Makes 3 Kaveria Special?

This ice cream brand is known for its delicious flavors. They sell their ice cream in 500 milliliter tubs, which are perfect for sharing or enjoying by yourself. In 2020, the company also started making ice cream bars. They were one of the first smaller ice cream companies in Finland to offer these tasty frozen treats on a stick.

How 3 Kaveria Grew

The idea for 3 kaveria ice cream came from three friends: Heikki Huotari, Ilkka Wikholm, and Sauli Saarnisto. They first thought about making their own ice cream in 2012. They started small, using an ice cream machine that cost about 300 euros. Their very first tub of ice cream was sold in February 2013. To make sure their ice cream was the best, the three founders even traveled to Italy to take a special course on how to make amazing ice cream.

The company tries to use ingredients from Finland as much as possible in their products. This helps support local farmers and businesses.

3 Kaveria Around the World

While 3 kaveria started in Finland, its popularity quickly grew.

Ice Cream in Sweden

In January 2017, the ice cream began to be sold in Sweden. There, it's known by a slightly different name, Tre Vänners Glass, which also means "Three Friends' Ice Cream."

Ice Cream in Germany

By 2018, the tasty ice cream expanded even further into Germany. In Germany, it's called 3 Freunde Eis, which again translates to "3 Friends Ice Cream." This shows how much people enjoy their ice cream, no matter where they live!