Judging NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards
Celebrate the Creamiest Concoctions at the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards Judging
Calling ice cream enthusiasts and sweet treat aficionados! The New Zealand Ice Cream & Gelato Awards judging is back - and the anticipation is chillingly exciting!
Dill & Mustard Ice Cream, Glazed Ham Gelato, Miso Soup & Seaweed Gelato, Kumara Brûlée and Spiced Kumara & Miso Caramel Crumble are among more than 270 New Zealand-made ice creams, gelatos, sorbets and dairy-free frozen products being tasted at the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards judging on Saturday 29 July in Auckland.
Americold Logistics Manukau will transform into an ice cream lover's paradise as Chief Judge Jackie Matthews, supported by a panel of 20 industry experts and esteemed food professionals will assess the nation's most delectable frozen delights. Supported by a team of ten stewards the judges assess based on; flavour, texture and overall appeal will be meticulously considered to determine the medal and trophy winners.
Date: Saturday, 29 July 2023
Time: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Boardroom, Americold Logistics, 27 Dalgety Lane, Wiri, Auckland.
Vision: 20 culinary experts taste and savour more than 270 NZ-made ice creams, gelatos, sorbets and dairy-free frozen products.
About the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards
The Awards, run by the NZ Ice Cream Association, have been held since 1997 to celebrate Aotearoa’s finest with results shared with Kiwi ice cream lovers. This annual celebration of the finest frozen creations that New Zealand has to offer, showcases the innovation, craftsmanship, and mouth-watering flavours produced by the nation's leading ice cream and gelato artisans. Medal winners will be announced on Monday 21 August and trophy winners will be named at the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards Gala Cocktail Party on Thursday 31 August 2023.
ENDS.
For information or to attend judging contact Nicola McConnell, 027 218 8120 or nicola@marvellousmarketing.co.nz
NZ ICE CREAM & GELATO AWARDS 2023 TROPHIES
SUPREME CHAMPIONS
Americold; Supreme Champion
Formula Foods; Supreme Boutique Champion
CATEGORY CHAMPIONS
NZ Life & Leisure; Champion Standard Vanilla Ice Cream Award
PACT Packaging; Champion Standard Ice Cream Award
New Zealand Ice Cream Association; Champion Best of Citrus Award
DSKH/Belcolade; Champion Best Chocolate Award
IMCD/Givaudan; Champion Premium Vanilla Ice Cream Award
Chelsea Sugar; Champion Premium Ice Cream Award
TetraPak; Champion Export Ice Cream Award
Sensient Technologies; Champion Gelato Award
Formula Foods; Champion Sorbet Award
Invita NZ; Champion Open Creative Award
New Zealand Ice Cream Association; Low Calorie or Frozen Yoghurt
Infruit; Champion Dairy-Free Award
Davis Food Ingredients; Champion Novelty
Hawkins Watts; Champion New to Market
Pacific Flavours & Ingredients; Champion Kids’ Choice Award