Popsicle 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, Popsicle was owned by Unilever to 2025.[2]
Popsicle is the American ice lolly brand whose name became a generic term in the United States. It dates to a frozen soda-and-stick invention patented in 1923, and the twin-stick format was introduced during the Depression so two children could share one for a nickel.
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 Popsicle?
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The parent company of Popsicle is The Magnum Ice Cream Company, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Popsicle American or Dutch?
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Popsicle originated in the United States in 1923, but it is owned today by The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Popsicle is an American-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has The Magnum Ice Cream Company owned Popsicle?
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The Magnum Ice Cream Company has owned Popsicle since 8 December 2025.
Who owned Popsicle before The Magnum Ice Cream Company?
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Before The Magnum Ice Cream Company, Popsicle was owned by Unilever until 2025.
Is Popsicle still owned by The Magnum Ice Cream Company?
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Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Popsicle 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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