Florida Eis, the German ice cream manufacturer, has started construction of a new production facility in Schonebeck (Elbe).
The €25 million ($27 million) investment will see the establishment of a manufacturing site capable of producing around 45,000 tonnes of ice cream annually, with operations scheduled to begin in spring 2028. The development is expected to create up to 500 jobs over the coming years.
According to an official release from Investieren in Sachsen-Anhalt, the project aims to establish a carbon-neutral facility featuring largely self-sufficient energy generation alongside energy recovery systems.
Operating since 1927, Florida Eis manufactures products with an overrun of 10%, compared to up to 50% air found in standard industrial alternatives. The company notes that its items are hand-filled and that its fruit ice cream contains no artificial flavourings, with several varieties certified lactose- and gluten-free.
Source: Investieren in Sachsen-Anhalt / Florida Eis
