Mövenpick Ice Cream facts for kids
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| Owner | Nestlé/Froneri |
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Introduced | 19 July 1948 |
| Markets | Worldwide |
| Tagline | The Art of Swiss Icecream |
| Website | movenpick-icecream.com |
Mövenpick Ice Cream (German pronunciation: [ˈmøːfənˌpɪk]) is a famous brand of ice cream that started in Switzerland. It was first made by Nestlé. Since 2016, a company called Froneri makes it. Froneri is a partnership between Nestlé and another ice cream company, R&R Ice Cream.
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History of Mövenpick Ice Cream
The very first Mövenpick restaurant opened in Zürich, Switzerland, on July 19, 1948. It was started by a person named Ueli Prager. By 1958, there were eight Mövenpick restaurants across Switzerland. Ueli Prager continued to lead the Mövenpick group until 1991. Today, this group is known for its hotels and resorts.
In the 1960s, Mövenpick ice cream was made only for sale in their own restaurants. Later, in 1972, a special factory was built in Bursins to make the ice cream. Now, the main production has moved to a bigger factory in Rorschach, Switzerland.
Over the years, different companies have helped make and sell Mövenpick ice cream around the world. For example, in 1974, a German ice cream maker named Theo Schöller got a license to sell Mövenpick in Germany. In 2003, Nestlé bought the international rights for Mövenpick ice cream from the hotel group. This meant Nestlé could sell Mövenpick ice cream in many countries.
In 2016, Mövenpick became part of a new company called Froneri. This company was created by Nestlé and R&R Ice Cream working together.
The main place where Mövenpick ice cream is made is in Switzerland. For countries in the Middle East, special Halal ice cream is made at a Nestlé factory in Egypt.
Mövenpick works with partner companies in many countries. These partners help make and sell the ice cream in places like Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
In 2006, Nestlé Schöller announced a new way of making ice cream called the "conching" process. This special process helps create tiny ice crystals and bubbles as the ice cream freezes. This makes the ice cream very creamy, even with less fat! It helped reduce the fat content in some flavors by 30 to 40%.
Making Mövenpick in Different Countries
Mövenpick ice cream is made by different companies in various parts of the world under special agreements.
Canada
In the 1990s, Mövenpick ice cream was made in Canada by a company called Beatrice Foods. Later, other companies took over the production.
Egypt
In 2013, Nestlé improved its ice cream factory in Egypt. This factory now makes Mövenpick ice creams that are sent to Malaysia.
Germany
Nestlé makes Mövenpick ice cream in Germany. They also sold some of their production facilities to another ice cream maker, Rosen Eiskrem GmbH, in 2007.
New Zealand
In 1998, a New Zealand company called Southern Fresh Milk Company signed a big contract to make Mövenpick ice cream for Asia and Australia. They were supposed to make many different flavors. Later, another company, Chateau Creme Delight Ice Cream, also produced Mövenpick ice creams in New Zealand.
Today, Mövenpick products are made by Emerald Foods in New Zealand.
Pakistan
Since the 1990s, a company called Ambrosia International Limited (AIL) has been making Mövenpick ice creams in Pakistan. The JOFA Group has been the main partner for the brand there since 2002.
Saudi Arabia
From the late 1980s until 2009, SADAFCO made Mövenpick products in Saudi Arabia. Since 2011, Mohammed Khaled Alkhulaidi Trading Establishment (MKKTE) has been the main company importing and selling Mövenpick ice cream to hotels and stores across the kingdom.
Sweden
In 2011, a Swedish ice cream maker called Triumf Glass started selling Mövenpick Classic flavors in Sweden.
United States
Mövenpick ice cream was first made in the United States in the late 1980s by Sunnyside Farms Dairy in California.
Mövenpick Products
As of March 2018, Mövenpick groups its products into different "collections." These include ice creams, sorbets, 'on the go' treats, and special limited editions.
Ice Creams and Sorbets
Mövenpick is known for its wide range of flavors.
- In 1984, Mövenpick restaurants offered unique flavors like blackberry yogurt and espresso.
- In 2009, their Tiramisu ice cream won an award in Australia.
- In 2010, the Swiss Chocolate and Maple Walnut flavors won Gold Awards in New Zealand.
- Mövenpick won the ice cream category in the 2018 Chefs' Choice Awards, with their Cinnamon ice cream getting high praise.
Mövenpick often releases new and exciting flavors. Here are a few examples:
- In 1996, they launched flavors like Piña Colada and Coffee n' Cream.
- In 2001, they had Summer Limited Edition flavors such as Peach & Wild Strawberry.
- In 2003, they introduced Chocolate Cherry and Chocolate Nougat.
- In 2008, they launched a "Treasures of the World" line with flavors like Chocolate with Chili and Pistache a la Marrakech.
- In 2010, they brought out flavors like Almond & Vanilla and Double Cream & Meringues.
- In 2011, some unique flavors included Asian Black Leaf Lychee & Rose and Provence Lavender Honey & Violet.
"Ice Cream of the Year" Awards Mövenpick has an annual "Ice cream of the year" award, which started around 1988. There's also a "Winter ice cream of the year" award, which began in 1995. Customers often vote for their favorite flavors.
- In 1997, Creme Apricot was voted "Ice cream of the year."
- In 2002, Mango Crème Fraîche won "Ice cream of the year."
- In 2003, Panna Cotta was chosen as "Ice cream of the year."
Yogurts
Mövenpick also makes premium low-fat yogurts. These yogurts were first sold in Germany in 2013. They also have special limited edition Winter flavors, like cherry-chocolate and plum-cinnamon.
Where You Can Find Mövenpick Ice Cream
Mövenpick ice cream was first only sold in their own restaurants in Switzerland. But by 2011, it was sold in almost 40 countries! You can find Mövenpick products in regular stores, special ice cream shops (called parlours or boutiques), and in hotels or restaurants.
Mövenpick has special franchised stores around the world. These stores are sometimes called "Ice Dreams" because they focus on creating amazing dessert recipes using Mövenpick ice creams.
In Stores
Mövenpick ice creams are sold in supermarkets in many countries.
- In 1992, Mövenpick started selling its products in Canadian supermarkets in smaller tubs.
- In 1999, six flavors were introduced to convenience stores in Japan.
- In 2008, Mövenpick ice creams began to be sold in Tesco supermarkets in England.
- In 2016, Mövenpick started selling ice cream in 500ml tubs in supermarkets again, with popular flavors like Vanilla Dream and Swiss Chocolate.
Mövenpick Stores
Mövenpick has special ice cream stores in many countries, especially in the Asia Pacific region.
Asia Pacific
Australia Mövenpick stores first opened in Australia in Sydney and on the Gold Coast. More stores opened in places like Brisbane, Bondi Beach, and Melbourne. These stores were updated with a new look, using black, white, and red colors.
China In December 2016, the first Mövenpick store in China opened in a shopping mall in Guangzhou.
Hong Kong In August 1993, Mövenpick opened a store in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong. Two more stores also opened in Tsim Sha Tsui that same year.
New Zealand In 2003, Mövenpick opened its Caffe Glacier in Mission Bay, Auckland. More stores have opened in Auckland and other cities like Wellington and Paihia.
Singapore Between 2000 and 2003, Mövenpick opened two ice cream parlors in Singapore. Later, in 2006, they opened a seaside kiosk at Palawan Beach.
South Asia
Bangladesh Mövenpick has been available in Bangladesh since 2007. The main store is in Gulshan, Dhaka, and other stores also sell their products.
India In 2001, Mövenpick opened its first Indian café in New Delhi. More stores later opened in Bangalore and Chennai. Mövenpick ice creams are brought into India by Nectar Hospitality. In 2020, Mövenpick relaunched in India with a new partner, Koala Super Premium Pvt Ltd.
Pakistan You can find Mövenpick stores and kiosks in shopping malls in Karachi and Lahore.
Sri Lanka In 2004, a tea company called Dilmah worked with Mövenpick to create special ice cream tea-shakes for their shops.
Mövenpick in the News
Mövenpick has sometimes been mentioned in the news.
- In 2006, there was a customer complaint in New Zealand about not being able to get free tap water at a Mövenpick store. The company quickly changed its policy to allow free tap water.
- In 2010, Mövenpick's slogan, "The art of Swiss ice cream," was used as an example when the Swiss government was discussing rules for products advertised as "made in Switzerland."
- In 2017, Mövenpick raised the prices of its ice creams in Switzerland. This was because the cost of vanilla beans went up a lot after a big storm in Madagascar, where vanilla grows.
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Mövenpick "Boutique" in Taiwan
