Finland is the country in Europe that consumes the most ice cream per capita. Let's take a look at these five unique Finnish ice cream brands.
An exclusive ice cream for Finns to spend the summer. Photo: Suomen jäätelö.
1 Finnish ice cream Suomen Jäätelö
When a company names itself "Finnish Ice Cream," you won't be surprised by its many local flavors, such as spruce flavors. The company even uses finncattle, a local dairy cow breed that is unique to Finland, to ensure the excellent texture of its frozen delicacies.
Spruce flavor and cherry flavor ice cream with Finnish characteristics. Photo: Suomen jäätelö.
In 2018, when the company partnered with Japanese fashion brand MUJI, ice cream lovers internationally began to be exposed to this unique Nordic flavor. Since then, MUJI has had Finnish ice cream in stores in eight European metropolises, such as Munich, London, Paris, Milan and Barcelona.
"Even small companies can enter the big market, as long as the product is right, sincere and distinctive." Company founder Petri Laukontaus observed.
Ice cream is a delicacy for Finnish summer celebrations and parties. Photo: Suomen jäätelö.
2 Three friends 3 Kaveria
Good things are always one after another, aren't they? Eight years ago, the first three ice cream flavors of the trio were: blueberry cardamom, strawberry vanilla and raspberry white chocolate. After great success, they have more new ideas for tastes.
The three founders of "Three Friends" ice cream. Photo: 3 Kaveria.
Today, the company's ice cream has more than a dozen innovative flavors, as well as vegan and low-sugar options. The orange packaging of its ice cream has won design awards, so the ice cream of "Three Friends" is not only enjoyable for the taste buds, but also very eye-catching.
The orange packaging of "Three Friends" is very eye-catching. Photo: 3 Kaveria.
"Our ice cream is produced from scratch from naturally pure ingredients without cutting corners," emphasizes co-founder Heikki Huotari, "we bake our own nuts and prepare our own juices." Even without looking at the packaging, you can immediately tell the difference between our pure tastes. ”
3 Bad Santa, Bad Santa
"Bad Santa" mixes ice cream and cocktails in a spoonful of ice cream with honey rum and whiskey coffee flavors, sweet pear and licorice flavors, with an alcohol content of 3.8-4.2%. Needless to say, this ice cream is not for children, but for adults who seek the perfect alternative cuisine in the summer.
Ice cream with a small amount of alcohol is a special choice for summer gatherings. Photo: Bad Santa.
"'Bad Santa' must be enjoyed immediately after buying, especially in the sun." CEO Jens Lönnqvist declared.
The Turku, Finland-based company is looking for opportunities to export to European countries and tried its hand at the German market last year.
The cocktail ice cream of "Bad Santa" is unique in the market. Photo: Bad Santa.
4 Finnish milk Suomisen Maito
This boutique ice cream maker is known for its clean ingredients, chemical-free ingredients and ethical sources. With their traditional handicrafts and organic ingredients at their core, the flavours they offer are truly stunning and delicious, such as coconut lime, hazelnut chocolate mud cake and pine nuts. Refreshing styles also include vegan options.
The ice cream brand of "Finnish Milk" is named Jymy. Photo: Suomisen Maito.
Since its inception in 2014, Finnish Milk has gained acclaim in Finland for its ice cream to satisfy even the most discerning sweet lovers and has been exported to Japan, Sweden, the Uk, Germany and Austria.
"Our pursuit of high-quality food is based on solid values and it's fantastic to be able to find resonance outside of Finland." CEO Horst Neumann claimed.
"Finnish milk" is very popular in Japan. Photo: Suomisen Maito.
5 Valio
In the spring of 2018, Finnish dairy giant Company Weiyou launched a lactose-free ice cream series with 6 interesting flavor combinations after 14 years of discontinued ice cream production.
Now, Finland's most sustainable brand brings consumers more than a dozen mouth-watering flavors, including high-protein ice cream and bean-based vegan options.
A wide variety of flavors of ice cream. Photo: Valio.
"We're a long-established ice cream maker and we know what flavors of ice cream Finns like," said Jussi Mattsson, senior vice president, "and we wanted to give ice cream lovers something new, tasty to enjoy." ”
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