Nestle Ice Cream Prices to Rise in Israel Starting December 2026
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Prodenor Israel, the local distributor for Nestle ice cream, will raise prices by an average of 2.8% starting December 1, 2026, citing increased supply chain and production costs. The hikes are expected to affect popular products like Crunch and Extreme bars, as well as family packs. This follows previous price increases by Nestle in 2024 and aligns with a broader trend in the Israeli ice cream market, where competitors like Strauss have also raised prices.
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- Nestle ice cream prices in Israel will increase by an average of 2.8% starting December 1, 2026.
- The price hikes are attributed to rising supply chain, shipping, and production costs.
- Popular products like Crunch, Extreme, and Cookie-Oreo are expected to be affected.
- This follows two price increases by Nestle in 2024, including a 6.3% rise in May.
- Competitors like Strauss Ice Cream have also implemented significant price increases recently.
Prodenor Israel, the manufacturer and distributor of Nestle ice cream brands in Israel, has announced a new wave of price increases set to take effect on December 1, 2026. The company informed supermarket chains and retailers that the price list for some of its products will be updated by an average of approximately 2.8%.
Nestle attributes the price hike to ongoing inflation and rising costs in the supply chain, including increased input prices, shipping expenses, and production costs. The company stated that the adjustment is a necessary measure to partially offset these rising expenses, affecting only a portion of their product catalog.
However, the price increase is expected to impact many of Nestle's popular and best-selling items in Israel. Retailers anticipate that premium individual treats like Crunch, Extreme, and the classic Cookie-Oreo sandwich, as well as children's and fruit-flavored options such as La Frutta, watermelon popsicles, Gumigum, and Hashushim, will see price hikes. Family-sized tubs and multipacks, including the La Cremaria series and licensed international brands like Milka and Oreo, may also be affected.
While retailers ultimately determine the final consumer price, wholesale price increases typically translate directly to shelf prices. This move follows a pattern of price adjustments by Nestle in recent years. In 2024 alone, the company raised prices twice: once in May by an average of 6.3%, citing cocoa price surges, and again in December by 5% to 9%.
Nestle is not alone in this trend; the entire ice cream industry in Israel has seen similar price adjustments, often timed with the onset of winter. This strategy allows companies to introduce price increases when consumption is lower and public attention is less focused, preparing for the busier spring and summer seasons. Strauss Ice Cream, a major competitor, has previously increased prices on its flagship products like Magnum and Cornetto by up to 9% and 15%. Other manufacturers, including Feldman Ice Cream and Ben & Jerry's, have also implemented price increases of around 5% or more due to rising costs of key ingredients like cream and sugar, as well as labor and logistics expenses.