Mauds Ice Cream
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Mauds Ice Cream is an ice cream
manufacturer with stores in Northern Ireland
and the Republic of Ireland
. Their ice cream has over 162 flavours and is distributed to stores all over Ireland. They are the largest producer of dairy ice cream in Northern Ireland, and supply over 200 outlets including hotels and restaurants across the whole of Ireland
, including their own restaurant, Café Maud, in Newcastle, Co. Down. The first shop in England opened in Windsor
opposite the castle
.
In addition to their ice cream, they also have a brand of mineral water, Mauds Aqua Irish Spring Water.
founded on Mothers' Day, 1982, originally part of a family grocery business in Carnmoney
, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was named after Maud, the head of the family business at that time. Today, Mauds Ice Cream is made in a new production facility. Two of its most popular flavours are Poor Bear (honeycomb and vanilla, and mistakenly known as Pooh Bear) and Belgian Chocolate (fine milk chocolate slivers in vanilla).
Ice cream
Ice cream is a frozen dessert usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavours. Most varieties contain sugar, although some are made with other sweeteners...
manufacturer with stores in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
and the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. Their ice cream has over 162 flavours and is distributed to stores all over Ireland. They are the largest producer of dairy ice cream in Northern Ireland, and supply over 200 outlets including hotels and restaurants across the whole of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, including their own restaurant, Café Maud, in Newcastle, Co. Down. The first shop in England opened in Windsor
Windsor, Berkshire
Windsor is an affluent suburban town and unparished area in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. It is widely known as the site of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British Royal Family....
opposite the castle
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, notable for its long association with the British royal family and its architecture. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I it...
.
In addition to their ice cream, they also have a brand of mineral water, Mauds Aqua Irish Spring Water.
History
Mauds Ice Cream started as a family businessFamily business
A family business is a business in which one or more members of one or more families have a significant ownership interest and significant commitments toward the business’ overall well-being....
founded on Mothers' Day, 1982, originally part of a family grocery business in Carnmoney
Carnmoney
Carnmoney is the name of a townland and electoral ward in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Carnmoney is within the urban area called Newtownabbey and the wider Newtownabbey Borough. It lies 7 miles from Belfast city centre....
, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was named after Maud, the head of the family business at that time. Today, Mauds Ice Cream is made in a new production facility. Two of its most popular flavours are Poor Bear (honeycomb and vanilla, and mistakenly known as Pooh Bear) and Belgian Chocolate (fine milk chocolate slivers in vanilla).