Hennig-Olsen Iskremfabrikk facts for kids
Hennig-Olsen Is AS is a family-owned company in Kristiansand, Norway. They make delicious ice cream! This factory produces over 20 different kinds of ice cream. It is one of Norway's most famous ice cream makers.
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The Story of Hennig-Olsen Ice Cream
How It All Started
The story of Hennig-Olsen ice cream began a long time ago, in 1924. A man from Kristiansand named Sven Hennig-Olsen learned how to make ice cream. He learned this special skill while he was visiting Chicago in the United States.
When Sven came back to his hometown in 1924, he brought his new knowledge with him. He also brought special equipment and recipes. He started making ice cream in a small tobacco shop he owned in Kristiansand. People loved his ice cream!
Growing the Business
As the ice cream became more popular, the business grew. In 1960, a big ice cream factory was opened. This allowed Hennig-Olsen to make even more ice cream for everyone to enjoy.
Later, Sven's son, Otto Johan Hennig-Olsen, took over the company. Today, the company is run by the third generation of the family. Paal Hennig-Olsen is the president, and Espen Hennig-Olsen is the marketing director. It's amazing that this family business has lasted so long! It is one of the few family companies still strong in the Norwegian food industry.
Hennig-Olsen Today
Hennig-Olsen is a very important ice cream maker in Norway. In 2005, almost half of all the ice cream sold in Norway was made by Hennig-Olsen. They had about 46% of the total market share. This shows how popular their ice cream is across the country.
External Links
- Hennig-Olsen official website: http://www.hennig-olsen.no/
- About Hennig-Olsen Is
- Ice cream in Norway
