2017 NZ Ice Cream Awards
The 2017 Annual New Zealand Ice Cream Awards were held in Auckland, on the 26th of May.
Waffle with bacon and bourbon ripple; blue cheese, pear, walnut and honeycomb; and rockmelon and prosciutto - are just a few of the innovative entries in the 21st Annual New Zealand Ice Cream Awards.
A panel of judges, including acclaimed chef Geoff Scott, alongside Chief Judge Michelle Sinclair and Kay McMath assessed a record number of entries. Judges took two full days to assess all entries across a dozen categories. Judges awarded up to 50 points for flavour, 40 points for body and texture, and 10 points for appearance.
AWARD WINNERS 2017
STANDARD VANILLA ICE CREAM
Sponsored by Fonterra (NZ) Ltd
Silver
Dairyworks, Vanilla
Deep South, Vanilla
Much Moore Ice Cream Co Ltd, Much Moore Vanilla Ice Cream
Tip Top Ice Cream, Tip Top French Vanilla
Gold and Best in Category
Much Moore Ice Cream Co Ltd, Much Moore Wonders Vanilla Ice Cream
BEST OF COFFEE
Sponsored by Huhtamaki
Silver
Carrello del Gelato, Café Latte Gelato
Emerald Foods, Killinchy Gold Affogato Ice Cream
Gelato Roma (Artisan Gelato Ltd), Coffee Gelato
Gelato Roma (Artisan Gelato Ltd), Tiramisu Gelato
Gellicious Gelato Ltd, Kapiti Affogato
Kohu Road Ltd, Kohu Road Ice Cream - Flat White
Much Moore Ice Cream Co Ltd, Much Moore Caramel Machiatto
Much Moore Ice Cream Co Ltd, Much Moore Mochaccino Fudge Ice Cream
Puhoi Valley Café, American Classic Cherry Affogato
PURE New Zealand Ice Cream, PURE Espresso Ice Cream
Rush Munro's of NZ Ltd, Mochaccino Ice Cream
Gold
Lush Gelato, Lush Espresso
Puhoi Valley Café, Matakana Roasted Affogato Yoghurt Ice Cream
The Gelato Workshop, Coffee Gelato
Best in Category
Puhoi Valley Café, Matakana Roasted Affogato Yoghurt Ice Cream
PREMIUM ICE CREAM
Sponsored by Chelsea Sugar
Silver
Dairyworks, Chunky Hokey Pokey
Deep South, Maple Walnut
Deep South, Mixed Berry Ripple
Emerald Foods, Killinchy Gold Rich Chocolate & Boysenberry
Emerald Foods, Killinchy Gold Triple Chocolate
Ginelli's, Black Sesame
Ginelli's, Honey & Berry Ripple
Kapiti Ice Cream, Kapiti Fig & Honey
Kapiti Ice Cream, Kapiti Lemon Shortcake
Kohu Road Ltd, Kohu Road Ice Cream - Dark Chocolate
New Zealand Natural, New Zealand Natural Macadamia Supreme
New Zealand Natural, New Zealand Natural White Chocolate & Raspberry
Patagonia Chocolates Ltd, Dark Chocolate & Macadamia
Puhoi Valley Café, Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Ice Cream
Puhoi Valley Café, Earl Grey Ice Cream
PURE New Zealand Ice Cream, Manuka Honey & Lavender Ice Cream
Rush Munro's of NZ Ltd, Double Choc Chip Ice Cream
Rush Munro's of NZ Ltd, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's Wildberry
Gold
Dairyworks, Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Emerald Foods, Killinchy Gold Lemon Curd
Emerald Foods, Killinchy Gold Salted Caramel & Cashew
gelato2U, Hokey Pokey
Ginelli's, Red Bean
Kapiti Ice Cream, Kapiti Black Doris Plum & Crème Fraiche
Kohu Road Ltd, Kohu Road Ice Cream - Matcha Green Tea
Much Moore Ice Cream Co Ltd, Much Moore Maple Fudge and Walnut Ice Cream
New Zealand Natural, New Zealand Natural Boysenberry Dream
Patagonia Chocolates Ltd, Mascarpone Cheese & Fruit of the Forest
Puhoi Valley Café, Chai Latte Ice Cream
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's Premium Export Chocolate
Zany Zeus Ltd, Coconut Ice Cream
Zany Zeus Ltd, Rosewater Coconut
Best in Category
Puhoi Valley Cafe and Cheese Store, Chai Latte Ice Cream
KIDS CHOICE
Sponsored by Pacific Flavours & Ingredients Ltd
Silver
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's Hokey Pokey
Best
Puhoi Valley Café, Candy Floss & Marshmallow Ice Cream
GELATO
Sponsored by Formula Foods
Silver
Casa Del Gelato, Baci Heaven
Casa Del Gelato, Fig Ripple
Gelatiamo, Fig and Almond
Gelatiamo, Matcha (Japanese Green Tea)
gelato2U, Vanilla
Gelissimo Gelato, Mint Licorice Choc Chip
Gelissimo Gelato, Turkish Delight
Gellicious Gelato Ltd, Banana Gelato
Gellicious Gelato Ltd, Biscotti Gelato
Gellicious Gelato Ltd, Sea Salt Caramel
Gellicious Gelato Ltd, Xmas Pudding Gelato
Kowhai Creamery, Blueberry Gelato
Mrs Ferg LTD, Roasted Hazelnut
Mrs Ferg LTD, Salted Caramel & Russian Fudge
Mrs Ferg LTD, White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake
Penguino Ice Cream Café, White Chocolate & Cheese Cake
The Gelato Workshop, Chocolate Gelato
Gold
Casa Del Gelato, Choco Rum Raisin
Gelatiamo, Coconut
Gelato Roma (Artisan Gelato Ltd), Salted Caramel Gelato
gelato2U, Christchurch Hazelnut & Chocolate
Gelissimo Gelato, Cara-Nana-Nut
Gelissimo Gelato, Coconut & Mango Ripple
Kowhai Creamery, Velluto Blueberry Yoghurt Gelato
Kowhai Creamery, Zesty Lemon Curd Gelato
Lush Gelato, Lush Apple Pie Gelato
Lush Gelato, Lush Gingernut Gelato
Best in category
Kowhai Creamery, Velluto Blueberry Yoghurt Gelato
LOW FAT
Sponsored by Invita Ltd
Silver
Emerald Foods, Chateau Frozen Yoghurt
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's Guilt Free Vanilla
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's Guilt Free French Vanilla
Tip Top Ice Cream, Tip Top Light Hokey Pokey
Gold
Much Moore Ice Cream Co Ltd, Much Moore Awesome Strawberry Yoghurt Low Fat Ice Cream
Tip Top Ice Cream, Tip Top Light Vanilla
JOINT Best in category
Much Moore Ice Cream Co Ltd, Much Moore Awesome Strawberry Yoghurt Low Fat Ice Cream
Tip Top Ice Cream, Tip Top Light Vanilla
BEST NEW TO MARKET
Sponsored by Alto Dairy
Best
Kowhai Creamery, Zesty Lemon Curd Gelato
STANDARD ICE CREAM
Sponsored by Hawkins Watts
Silver
Dairyworks, Cinnamon Jam Donut
Deep South, Mango Ripple
Emerald Foods, Chateau Maple Walnut
Emerald Foods, Chateau Mint Choc Swirl
Much Moore Ice Cream Co Ltd, Much Moore Marvels Mango Passion Ice Cream
Much Moore Ice Cream Co Ltd, Much Moore Marvels Salted Chocolate Ice Cream
Patagonia Chocolates Ltd, Blueberry & Frozen Yoghurt
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's Export Double Caramel
Tip Top Ice Cream, Tip Top Cookies & Cream
Tip Top Ice Cream, Tip Top Neapolitan
Gold
Patagonia Chocolates Ltd, Mango & Frozen Yoghurt
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's Export Green Tea (Japan)
Tip Top Ice Cream, Tip Top Boysenberry Ripple
Tip Top Ice Cream, Tip Top Hokey Pokey
Best in Category
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's Export Green Tea (Japan)
PREMIUM VANILLA ICE CREAM
Sponsored by Eurofins
Silver
Deep South, Vanilla Bean
Kapiti Ice Cream, Kapiti Vanilla Bean
Much Moore Ice Cream Co Ltd, Much Moore Premium Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's Export Premium Vanilla (Japan)
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's Premium Export Vanilla (Korea)
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's Premium Vanilla
Zany Zeus Ltd, Vanilla Ice Cream
Gold and Best in category
Talley's Group Limited, Talley's Premium Export Vanilla (Korea)
OPEN CREATIVE - ICE CREAM
Sponsored by Brenntag
Silver
Emerald Foods, Blue Cheese, Pear, Walnuts & Honeycomb
Emerald Foods, Chai Banoffee Pie
Ginelli's, Lemonata Raspberry Cake
Kowhai Creamery, Velluto Blueberries & Cream Premium Ice Cream
Sensient Technologies, Cherry Blossom and White Tea Ice Cream
Tip Top Ice Cream, Tip Top Marmite and Cream Cheese Delight
Gold
Kapiti Ice Cream, Istanbul Market Berry Tea Ice Cream with Cardamom Ripple
Puhoi Valley Café, Puhoi Valley Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream
OPEN CREATIVE - GELATO & SORBET
Silver
Carrello del Gelato, Pinot Rose Sorbet
Gelissimo Gelato, Basil Basil
Gelissimo Gelato, Cocka-Doodle-Do
Gellicious Gelato Ltd, Gingersnap Gelato
Mrs Ferg LTD, Mango, Kaffir Lime & Green Peppercorn Sorbet
Much Moore Ice Cream Co Ltd, Sangria Sorbet
Tip Top Ice Cream, Tip Top Liquorice Kiss: Liquorice and Blackcurrant Gelato
Gold
Rush Munro's of NZ Ltd, Hibiscus/Agave Sorbet
Tip Top Ice Cream, Tip Top Pumpkin Pie Gelato with Salted Caramel
Mrs Ferg LTD, Caramelised White Chocolate & Macadamia Nut Gelato
Open Creative Best Overall from both Ice Cream and Gelato/Sorbet Sections:
Puhoi Valley Café, Puhoi Valley Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream
EXPORT ICE CREAM
Sponsored by Sensient
Silver
Deep South, Double Chocolate
Emerald Foods, Killinchy Gold Strawberry
Kohu Road Ltd, Kohu Road Ice Cream - Strawberries & Chocolate
Much Moore Ice Cream Co Ltd, Much Moore Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Much Moore Ice Cream Co Ltd, Much Moore Limonata Cheesecake Ice Cream
New Zealand Natural, New Zealand Natural Strawberry Surprise
Rush Munro's of NZ Ltd, Durian Ice Cream
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's Export Green Tea (China)
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's Export Vanilla
Talley's Group Ltd, Talley's French Vanilla
Tip Top Ice Cream, Pelbeurre Vanilla Ice Cream
Gold
Emerald Foods, Killinchy Gold Chocolate Fudge
New Zealand Natural, New Zealand Natural Chocolate Obsession
Best in category
Emerald Foods, Killinchy Gold Chocolate Fudge
SORBET
Sponsored by Infruit
Silver
Carrello del Gelato, Strawberry Sorbet
Casa Del Gelato, Feijoa
Emerald Foods, Chateau Berry Berry Extraordinary Sorbet
Emerald Foods, Killinchy Gold Berry Fusion Sorbet
Gelatiamo, Mango
Gelato Roma (Artisan Gelato Ltd), Raspberry Sorbet
gelato2U, Wild Berry
Gelissimo Gelato, Feijoa
Gellicious Gelato Ltd, Passionfruit Sorbet
Gellicious Gelato Ltd, Raspberry Sorbet
Kapiti Ice Cream, Kapiti Cranberry & Blood Orange Sorbet
Kowhai Creamery, Kowhai Blueberry Sorbet
Kowhai Creamery, Summertime Strawberry Sorbet
Mrs Ferg LTD, Campari, Blood Orange & Rosemary
Mrs Ferg LTD, Mango, Lime, Lychee & Vietnamese Mint
New Zealand Natural, New Zealand Natural Berryfruit Sorbet
New Zealand Natural, New Zealand Natural Lemon & Lime Sorbet
New Zealand Natural, New Zealand Natural Mango Sorbet
Patagonia Chocolates Ltd, Boysenberry, Strawberry & Apple Sorbet
Patagonia Chocolates Ltd, Raspberry Sorbet
Puhoi Valley Café, Lemon and Raspberry Sorbet
Gold
Carrello del Gelato, Feijoa Sorbet
Emerald Foods, Killinchy Gold Mango Sorbet
Gellicious Gelato Ltd, Black Doris Plum Sorbet
Gellicious Gelato Ltd, Strawberry Sorbet
Gelissimo Gelato, Pineapple Mint Tropicana
Kowhai Creamery, Mandarin Sorbet
Mrs Ferg LTD, Blushing Grapefruit
Patagonia Chocolates Ltd, Basil & Orange Sorbet
Penguino Ice Cream Café, Salted Lychee
The Gelato Workshop, Feijoa Sorbet
Tip Top Ice Cream, Tip Top Top Notch Mango Sorbet
JOINT Best in category
Carrello del Gelato, Feijoa Sorbet
Tip Top Ice Cream, Tip Top Top Notch Mango Sorbet
BEST NON DAIRY
Sponsored by Thermaflo
Silver
Emerald Foods, Like Licks Almond & Raspberry
Gelissimo Gelato, Smokin' Samoan
The Gelato Workshop, Vegan Caramel
Gold
Kohu Road Ltd, Kohu Road Dairy-Free - Strawberry
Kohu Road Ltd, Kohu Road Dairy-Free - Vanilla
Best
Kohu Road Ltd, Kohu Road Dairy-Free - Strawberry