Froneri to buy Food Union’s European ice cream unit, including Romania’s Alpin, boosting Häagen-Dazs presence.

Froneri, owner of Häagen-Dazs and other major brands, has agreed to acquire Food Union’s European ice cream operations, including its Romanian business, expanding its footprint in the region. The deal integrates Alpin Ice Cream into the Häagen-Dazs portfolio and reflects broader industry consolidation. Financial terms were not disclosed. Meanwhile, Romania’s industrial output declined 1.5% year-on-year through August 2025, and its credit outlook was downgraded by S&P and Fitch due to fiscal pressures and rising global yields.