Eskimo (ice cream) facts for kids
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| Industry | Food Processing |
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| Founded | Managua, Nicaragua (1942) |
| Founder | Mario Salvo Josefina Horvilleur |
| Headquarters | Managua, Nicaragua |
| Products | Ice cream |
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Number of employees
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810 |
Eskimo is a famous ice cream company from Managua, Nicaragua. It makes delicious ice cream for people in Nicaragua and other countries. Since 2014, it has been part of a bigger company called Grupo Lala.
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The Start of Something Sweet
A Family Dream
The story of Eskimo began in 1942. A married couple, Mario Salvo and Josefina Horvilleur, started the company. They began making ice cream right from their home in Managua.
Growing Bigger
After ten years, their ice cream business grew a lot. To deliver more ice cream, Mr. Salvo brought special carts from England. These carts helped them sell ice cream all over the city.
Changes Over Time
In 1979, the government in Nicaragua took control of Eskimo. This meant the Salvo family no longer owned the company. However, in the 1990s, the company was given back to the Salvo family.
Expanding to New Places
Once the family had Eskimo back, they started to grow even more. In 1992, Eskimo began selling its ice cream in other countries. Today, Eskimo makes a lot of ice cream every year. They send their tasty treats to Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica.
