US ice cream maker Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream has announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 25 December 2004 showing a sharp increase in losses.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


The company’s net loss in the quarter was $28.3m, compared with $10.9m in the year earlier period. The loss for the year as a whole was $89.89m, compared with $75.74m for the year earlier.


Net sales were $339m in the quarter, compared with $365m in the same period of the previous year. Sales for the year as a whole were $1.548bn, compared with $1.148bn in the previous year.


“This strong growth was driven by the continued success of Dreyer’s and Edy’s Slow Churned Light ice cream, growth of Dreyer’s and Edy’s classic premium ice cream, and the ongoing resurgence of the Haagen-Dazs ice cream brand,” the company said.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact