Established Brand | Diverse Product Portfolio | Retail & Food Service | Contract Manufacturing
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established ice cream manufacturing business in Johannesburg, operating within the growing frozen dessert sector.
Originally established in 2004, the business has developed a strong foundation in the industry. The current owners acquired the business in 2017 and have continued to develop its product offering, manufacturing capabilities and market presence.
The business operates as a fully locally based manufacturer, offering a diversified range of frozen dessert products to both retail and food-service markets.
Diversified Product Portfolio
The business has evolved from its original creamy ice cream offering into a diverse product range designed to cater to different consumer preferences and dietary requirements, including:
- Traditional Dairy-Based Ice Cream – A range of creamy, indulgent flavours.
- Sugar-Free Ice Cream – Catering to health-conscious consumers and customers requiring reduced-sugar alternatives.
- Non-Dairy Ice Cream – Providing alternatives for consumers who avoid dairy and lactose.
- Sorbet – Refreshing fruit-based frozen desserts.
- Frozen Yogurt – A lighter alternative with a distinctive product offering.
Products are available across several formats, including:
- Dipper Range – Individually portioned coated ice cream products.
- Fruity Range – Fruit-inspired frozen dessert products.
- Tub Range – Multiple pack sizes suitable for retail and food-service customers.
The business is also Halaal certified, broadening its market accessibility and appeal.
Established Market & Distribution Network
The business services a diversified customer base across both retail and food-service channels, with products supplied through:
- Retail – Supermarkets and grocery retailers.
- Hospitality – Hotels, restaurants, clubs and catering businesses.
- Distributors & Wholesalers – Established distribution relationships serving a broad customer base.
- Contract Manufacturing – Private-label manufacturing for third-party brands requiring an established ice cream manufacturing partner.
This diversified route-to-market provides the purchaser with multiple revenue channels and opportunities to expand existing relationships.
Operations & Staff
The business operates with a team of 15 trained employees, providing continuity across production and day-to-day operations.
Employees are experienced in the business’s established production processes and will remain with the business following the sale, subject to the terms of the transaction.
The operation has established systems covering production, quality control, packaging and distribution, providing a foundation for a new owner to take over and continue operations.
Growth Opportunities
The business offers several avenues for a new owner to develop and expand the operation, including:
- Expanding distribution into additional retail outlets and geographic markets.
- Growing the existing food-service customer base.
- Increasing contract and private-label manufacturing.
- Introducing new flavours, formats and product lines.
- Strengthening digital and consumer-focused marketing.
- Improving brand visibility and market penetration.
- Leveraging existing manufacturing capacity to increase production volumes.
Investment Opportunity
This is an opportunity to acquire an established ice cream manufacturing operation with a diversified product portfolio, multiple distribution channels and an established market presence.
The business would suit an entrepreneur, investor or established food-sector operator looking to enter the frozen dessert manufacturing industry or expand an existing food-production portfolio.
Further information, including detailed financials and operational information, will be made available to suitably qualified and interested buyers following completion of the required confidentiality and buyer qualification process.
