Golden North facts for kids
Golden North is an Australian ice cream maker. It is based in Laura, South Australia. The company has been making delicious ice cream since 1923.
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The Story of Golden North Ice Cream
How It Started
Golden North began as a dairy farm. The Bowker family ran this farm. They started making ice to keep their milk fresh. This was very important in the hot Australian climate. As their business grew, they sold milk to places like Broken Hill in New South Wales.
Becoming Golden North
The name "Golden North" was first used in 1948. Over the years, the company changed hands a few times. In 1972, Farmers Union bought the business. Later, in 1991, it became part of National Foods.
Back to Local Ownership
In 2001, a group of investors from South Australia bought Golden North. This brought the company back under local ownership. They even made their factory bigger in 2006.
What They Make
Golden North is famous for its special honey ice cream. Besides their own brand, they also make ice cream for supermarkets under different names.
New Home for the Factory
In July 2025, Golden North announced a big change. Their factory moved to Murray Bridge. It is now in the old Beston "Edward's Crossing" cheese factory. This move happened because they needed new milk suppliers. It also opened up more chances for the business to grow.
