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Emerald Foods

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Ice cream manufacturer

Owned by wealthy New Zealand entrepreneur Diane Foreman from 2004 until 2015, when she sold the ice cream manufacturing arm of her business to a Hong Kong based group. In 2021 the company returned to New Zealand ownership when it was acquired by Walter & Wild. Products are made in New Zealand and sold in more than 30 countries around the world. Operates Movenpick and New Zealand Natural ice cream parlours in Australia and New Zealand.

Company Ownership

Emerald Foods Ltd   NZL     website   email      
  Walter & Wild Ltd   
   owns 100% of Emerald Foods Ltd  
NZL     website   email      

Food manufacturer

In 2017-18 New Zealand's richest man Graeme Hart and his son Harry purchased three NZ food companies. Hubbards, Hansells and Gregg's sauces are now part of this new Hart vehicle: Walter & Wild (formerly HFG Group). Acquired NZ ice cream company Emerald Foods in 2021. Harry owns 33% and his father Graham owns the remaining 67%.

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Company Details

Type Wholly-owned subsidiary

Contact Details

Address East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand
Email enquiries@icecream.co.nz
Website www.icecream.co.nz

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