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Variety of Flavours
The People Behind the Brand
Our Founders
1975 — The Beginning
S. Prabhakar Kamath
"Hematka Pabba" — the man who turned a humble dream into a coastal legend.
The saga of Hematka Ice Cream began in the early seventies with the establishment of Hematka's right in the heart of Mangaluru by visionary entrepreneur S. Prabhakar Kamath. Despite fierce competition, he taught himself the art of ice cream making — conducting experiments at home, with enthusiastic neighbours as his first tasters.
Three months of groundwork later, he launched Hematka's at Market Road, Mangaluru on May 1, 1975 — starting with 14 flavours. Within two years, Mangaloreans were queuing up just for a chance to savour his creations. History was made.
Founded May 1, 1975
Started with 14 Flavours
Market Road, Mangaluru
1995 — A New Era
S. Mukund Kamath
The innovator who took Hematka from a beloved parlour to a regional powerhouse.
Mukund Kamath's involvement with Hematka began when he was in 8th standard — spending vacations scooping ice creams, preparing sundaes and milkshakes. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Science from Mangaluru University and has trained at the Central Food Technology & Research Institute, Mysuru, and the National Dairy Research Institute, Bengaluru.
In 2003, he set up a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and led Hematka's foray into retail distribution. Known for his passion for perfection, Mukund is the brain behind iconic products such as Tiramisu, Marzi Paan, i Pizza and i Thaali — and continues to drive the R&D engine of the brand.
B.Sc., Mangaluru University
Factory Est. 2003
27 National Awards