Magnum 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, Magnum was owned by Unilever from 1989 to 2025.[2]
Magnum is a chocolate-coated ice cream bar launched in 1989, designed as an indulgent adult product at a time when ice cream on a stick was aimed at children. It grew into the largest brand in the business and gave its name to The Magnum Ice Cream Company when Unilever demerged the division in December 2025.
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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Official recalls involving Magnum products
2 recall notices from government regulators matched to Magnum.
Each applies to the specific products, sizes and lot codes named in the notice, not to every product sold under the name.
Reason given: This product may contain pieces of metal which makes it unsafe to eat.
Recalling firm: Unilever
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Magnum?
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The parent company of Magnum is The Magnum Ice Cream Company, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Magnum Belgian or Dutch?
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Magnum originated in Belgium in 1989, but it is owned today by The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Magnum is a Belgian-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has The Magnum Ice Cream Company owned Magnum?
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The Magnum Ice Cream Company has owned Magnum since 8 December 2025.
Who owned Magnum before The Magnum Ice Cream Company?
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Before The Magnum Ice Cream Company, Magnum was owned by Unilever from 1989 until 2025.
Is Magnum still owned by The Magnum Ice Cream Company?
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Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Magnum 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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