New Zealand Natural AT NEW ZEALAND NATURAL, the company lives by the motto, not just any ice cream but the best quality ice cream. One of New Zealand’s most successful ice cream manufacturers, the company also operates as a national and international franchisor of ice cream, frozen yoghurt, smoothie and juice parlours and mini parlours. Its core product is scooped ice cream but it complements its ice cream range with refreshing beverages, including Smoothies, Shakes, Juices and Chillos™. New Zealand Natural was set up in Sydney, Australia in 1984 by former director and majority owner, Rael Polivnick. In December 2004, Rael sold his majority stake to the Emerald Group. The Emerald Group then went on to acquire full ownership and control of New Zealand Natural in July 2005. The Emerald Group is owned and
run by Diane Foreman, one of New Zealand’s leading entrepreneurs who has had years of experience running and growing a number of international businesses. Emerald has interests in four main sectors: property, health, food and recruitment. Its The property sector includes investments in commercial land, buildings and residential property. The health section includes a large stake in New Zealand’s largest privately held hospital group. The food sector includes a 50% stake in a milk processing company in New Zealand’s South Island, and full ownership of Emerald Foods, an award winning ice cream manufacturer. www.newzealandnatural.com