Solero 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, Solero was owned by Unilever to 2025.[2]
Solero is a fruit ice cream bar introduced in 1994, combining a sorbet shell with a vanilla ice cream centre. It was positioned as a lighter, adult alternative to chocolate-coated bars and is sold across Europe, Asia and Latin America under the heart-shaped logo shared with Wall's.
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 Solero?
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The parent company of Solero is The Magnum Ice Cream Company, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Solero British or Dutch?
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Solero originated in the United Kingdom in 1994, but it is owned today by The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Solero is a British-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has The Magnum Ice Cream Company owned Solero?
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The Magnum Ice Cream Company has owned Solero since 8 December 2025.
Who owned Solero before The Magnum Ice Cream Company?
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Before The Magnum Ice Cream Company, Solero was owned by Unilever until 2025.
Is Solero still owned by The Magnum Ice Cream Company?
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Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Solero 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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