Family-owned Scottish ice cream maker cheers record sales of almost £25 million

Mackie’s of Scotland today reported record turnover of £24.8 million, an 11 per cent year-on-year increase, alongside a 3 per cent rise in profits for the financial year ending May 2025.

The strong performance was underpinned by continued UK sales growth, resulting from growing distribution and increasing brand awareness, bosses said.

They noted that the muted increase to profits came amid sustained inflation, with a sharp rise in the price of cream, underlining the “ongoing pressures and unpredictability faced by dairy producers”.

In the financial year to May, the brand’s products landed on 2,110 more retail store shelves, with increases in Tesco (+11 per cent), Sainsburys (+20 per cent), Morrisons (+54 per cent) and Asda (+17 per cent), most notably across the company’s traditional, raspberry ripple and honeycomb flavours.

Stuart Common, managing director of Aberdeenshire-based Mackie’s of Scotland, said: “These results come down to sticking to what we believe in and not cutting corners. We’ve always taken a long-term view, whether that’s how we make our ice cream, how we look after the farm, or how we invest in the business and our staff.

“We’re proud to be growing, but just as proud that we’ve done it by focusing on quality, doing things properly and making products people genuinely love.”

The company has also maintained a strong international presence, with 10 per cent of revenue generated from international markets, particularly in Taiwan, South Korea and China. It continues to diversify its export strategy with plans to grow its presence in markets where it has already proven popular with consumers.

Common added: “We’re realistic about the challenges ahead but remain intent on offering a product that embodies affordable luxury. We’re also conscious that costs are still high and that households are under pressure, so we’re keeping a close eye on how the market is changing.

“That’s why our focus is on building a business that’s resilient and adaptable, without losing what makes Mackie’s, Mackie’s.”