Competitive Landscape
Nestlé and Magnum Retain Leadership as Health-Driven Brands Gain Ground
Ice cream in Canada remains highly concentrated, with Nestlé Canada Inc holding a 33% share and Magnum ICC CA Ltd accounting for 27% in 2026. Over the past five years, the market has seen only a slight decrease in concentration at the top, as both leading companies have maintained their dominance due to their extensive distribution, established presence and broad assortment of formats and flavours.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Ice Cream industry in Canada with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Ice Cream industry in Canada, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Ice Cream in Canada report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Ice Cream in Canada?
- Which are the leading brands in Ice Cream in Canada?
- How are products distributed in Ice Cream in Canada?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Ice Cream?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Canada?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Ice Cream in Canada - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Ice Cream Summary
Value-Led Innovation Helps to Counter Economic Pressures
Bulk Take-Home Formats Dominate as Households Prioritise Value
Plant-Based Launches Capture New Demand
Health and Flavour Options to Drive Value
Multipacks and Limited-Edition Launches Counter Flat Volume Growth
Consumer Spending Power and Health Trends Reshape Purchasing Behaviour
Nestlé and Magnum Retain Leadership as Health-Driven Brands Gain Ground
Supermarkets Sustain Their Value as the Leading Channel
Convenience Retailers Retain Their Relevance for Ice Cream Purchases
Online Platforms Accelerate Channel Diversification and Consumer Reach
Chapman’S Leverages Nostalgia and Events to Boost Trial
Chapman’S Delivers Value with Promotions and Bulk Formats
Halo Top and Mapleton Capture Growth through Health and Novelty
Snacks in Canada - Industry Overview
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Lindt Accelerates Trend-Led Launches to Fuel Trial and Engagement
Savoury Formats Shine as Value Strategies Shape Growth
Chapman’S Leverages Digital Discounts to Drive Repeat Purchases
Brands Adapt Pricing and Health Claims to Sustain Demand
Digital-First Launches and Nutrition Claims Influence Consumer Loyalty
Pepsico Sustains Brand Dominance as Emerging Players Gain Ground
Supermarkets Maintain Lead Amid Growing Consumer Desire for Convenience
Online Shopping Gains Ground with Planned and Niche Snack Purchases
Lindt Drives Viral Engagement with Trend-Led Launches
Chapman’S Boosts Repeat Purchases through Value-Led Innovation
Oreo and Hardbite Use Experiential Launches to Expand Appeal
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Ice Cream
- Frozen Yoghurt
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- Single Portion Dairy Ice Cream
- Single Portion Water Ice Cream
- Plant-based Ice Cream
- Unpackaged Ice Cream
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- Bulk Dairy Ice Cream
- Ice Cream Desserts
- Multi-Pack Dairy Ice Cream
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- Bulk Water Ice Cream
- Multi-Pack Water Ice Cream
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Ice Cream
Ice cream is the aggregation of frozen yoghurt, impulse ice cream, plant-based ice cream, unpackaged ice cream and take-home ice cream. Frozen desserts is included in Passport’s Staple Foods research. Please note that soft serve ice cream from ice cream dispensing machines sold at foodservice outlets (e.g. fast food or ice cream parlours) is entirely excluded.
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