2025
A new chapter: Glacier
Glacier was formed, creating Europe’s leading specialist partner for private label and co-manufactured ice cream and frozen desserts.
Today, the Group combines flexible product development with highly automated large-scale production, supporting brands and retailers across private label and co-manufacturing.
Glacier has grown through continuous investment, expanding capabilities and a clear focus on quality, consistency and pace — evolving into a leading international platform serving customers across multiple markets and formats.
Glacier was formed, creating Europe’s leading specialist partner for private label and co-manufactured ice cream and frozen desserts.
2022Afendis acquires Gelato d'Italia.
2022–2024Strategic investments in infrastructure, sustainability and future-ready operations.
2024 Afendis acquires Ysco, bringing together two leading ice cream manufacturers under one vision.
2015–2019Significant capacity expansion through new jumbo production lines.
2016 Acquisition by DeA Capital and rebranding as Gelato d'Italia (GDI).
2001 Acquisition of the Argentan site in France.
2004–2008Major investments in production capacity, quality systems and automation across Belgium and France.
1990 Gelati Indian expands through international partnerships and invests in research and development.
1958Establishment of the Indian brand and production site in Cavriago, Italy.
1975Start of production in Langemark, Belgium.
1976Strategic shift from proprietary brands to private label and co-manufacturing.
1940 Gogliardo Olivi opens a small ice cream parlour in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
1949Ysco is founded in Zarren, Belgium, marking the start of industrial ice cream production.
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