UK: TMICC invests £50 million in Gloucester facility

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), the newly independent global ice cream specialist, has announced a £50 million ($63.5 million) investment to modernise its production facility in Gloucester, south-west England.

The site, which is the largest ice cream factory in the UK, produces approximately 1.9 million units of ice cream daily for brands including Magnum, Cornetto and Carte D’Or. The capital will be used to install high-speed filling machinery and “cutting-edge” food production technology. According to the company, the upgrades are designed to increase production capacity and efficiency while improving the factory’s long-term environmental footprint.

The Gloucester facility, which employs over 500 people, has been a central hub for the brands for over 40 years. This investment marks the first major capital expenditure for the site since TMICC completed its demerger from Unilever, following the latter’s decision to spin off its ice cream business, announced in 2024.

Horacio Calavia, head of ice cream for the UK and Ireland at The Magnum Ice Cream Company, commented: “This £50 million investment in our Gloucester factory is a significant commitment to the future of our ice cream brands in the UK. By integrating the latest technology and enhancing our production capabilities, we are ensuring that we can continue to meet the growing demand for our products while also improving our environmental footprint”.

Source: The Magnum Ice Cream Company / New Food / FoodBev