Carte d'Or is owned by The Magnum Ice Cream Company (the Netherlands, AEX: MAGNUM), which was separated from Unilever on 8 December 2025.[1][2][3] Before The Magnum Ice Cream Company, Carte d'Or was owned by Unilever to 2025.[2]
Carte d'Or is a tub ice cream range created in 1977 and sold across Europe, positioned as a dessert to be served at the table rather than eaten from the freezer. Its packaging and flavour range are aimed at home entertaining, and it is one of the largest take-home ice cream brands in continental Europe.
Unilever separated its ice cream business as The Magnum Ice Cream Company, whose shares were admitted to trading on Euronext Amsterdam, the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange on 8 December 2025. Unilever shareholders received shares in the new company as a demerger dividend, and Unilever retained a 19.9% stake at admission.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Carte d'Or?
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The parent company of Carte d'Or is The Magnum Ice Cream Company, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Carte d'Or French or Dutch?
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Carte d'Or originated in France in 1977, but it is owned today by The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Carte d'Or is a French-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has The Magnum Ice Cream Company owned Carte d'Or?
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The Magnum Ice Cream Company has owned Carte d'Or since 8 December 2025.
Who owned Carte d'Or before The Magnum Ice Cream Company?
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Before The Magnum Ice Cream Company, Carte d'Or was owned by Unilever until 2025.
Is Carte d'Or still owned by The Magnum Ice Cream Company?
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Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Carte d'Or is still owned by The Magnum Ice Cream Company. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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