Last updated on August 17th, 2022
GlacierPoint Enterprises has acquired Marina Ice Cream Corp., a full-service direct store delivery distributor of ice cream and other food and beverage products in the New York metro area.
“The addition of Marina to the GlacierPoint platform is truly transformative, providing a new and highly complementary product portfolio to GlacierPoint’s existing New York metro area footprint,” said Jim Schubauer, CEO and executive chairman of GlacierPoint.
“We are positioned to further elevate our exceptional level of both customer service and vendor loyalty, the hallmarks of GlacierPoint’s operating philosophy.”
Mike Barone Sr., Marina Ice Cream Corp., added, “By combining Marina’s and GlacierPoint’s resources and expertise, I am extremely confident the platform will significantly enhance their efficiency in serving customers throughout its New York Metro area footprint. My entire family is excited about the combination and the future under GlacierPoint’s ownership.”
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Queens, New York, Marina serves as the exclusive direct-to-store distributor of Unilever ice cream and frozen products, as well as other brands such as Breyer’s, Perry’s and Turkey Hill.
Marina’s customers consist of grocery store chains, independent supermarkets, delis, drugstores, convenience store chains and foodservice customers.
Headquartered in The Bronx, New York, GlacierPoint is a leader in DSD Distribution, serving as the exclusive DSD distributor of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and Unilever Ice Cream, featuring brands such as Häagen-Dazs, Ben & Jerry’s and Nestlé Ice Cream.
In addition to ice cream, the company also distributes a variety of fresh and frozen products. It distributes to a customer base comprised of grocery store chains, independent supermarkets, delis, drugstores, convenience store chains and foodservice customers.
GlacierPoint is recognized as a leading distribution partner to suppliers and retailers with an extensive history of dependability, reliability and consistency.
For further information, visit glacierpointenterprises.com.
