2023 for NZ Ice Cream and Gelato
We know that many of you are already planning for this year's NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards.
Please also diary these dates:
NZ Ice Cream Association AGM, Thursday 15 June from 2 pm; in person and online at the Remuera Golf Club, 120 Abbotts Way, Remuera, Auckland. A Teams Meeting link will be shared closer to the time for those from around the country who are not able to attend in person.
NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards 2023 Entries open Monday 12 June and close Friday 7 July. Judging will be in late July with medals announced the week starting Monday 14 August. Trophies will be announced at the Awards Cocktail Party on Thursday 31 August.
NZ Ice Cream Sundae and NZ Ice Cream Week: NZ Ice Cream Sundae on Sunday 5 November 2023 will kick off NZ Ice Cream Week 2023. We'll present a plan at the AGM for this exciting new celebration of New Zealand ice cream and gelato!
Meet the NZ Ice Cream Association Committee
The Executive Committee meet once every two months to support activities of the NZ Ice Cream Association. The last meeting in March confirmed dates for the AGM and the 2023 NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards. The committee also gave the go ahead for Marvellous Marketing to progress plans for NZ Ice Cream Sundae in November this year. Surplus funds from last year's Awards will help to fund this new promotion. We will also seek a sponsor for this exciting new event.
Committee members are:
President: Karl Tiefenbacher, Kaffee Eiss
Committee Members:
Kristy Giles, Appleby Farms
Marcus Moore, Much Moore
Ben Schurr, Tip Top
Hannah Wood, Little 'Lato
Dene Brosnan, New Zealand Creameries
Ahead of the AGM in June, Jenny de Lisle will be calling for nominations for new committee members. If you are keen to help on the committee please contact jenny@nzicecream.org.nz. We welcome new members and new ideas on how we can add value for all members.
Member News
Duck Island News
Duck Island has been scooping at weddings this season in their awesome Duck Island truck. The truck also visits shopping centres and will be parked at Syliva Park until early May.
In other news, Duck Island has released - Feijoa, Yoghurt & Lime. Enjoy the tart and creamy flavour made with whole feijoas, yoghurt and freshly zested limes.
Much Moore grows sales across the Tasman!
Congrats to Much Moore on their continued sales growth in Australia.
Much Moore's One Litre range of premium ice creams is now available in Woolworths Australia's supermarkets. Flavours include; Passionfruit and White Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Cookies and Fudge Overload.
Appleby Farm's new Frozen Yoghurt Range
Appleby Farms launched a vibrant new range of Frozen Yoghurt late last year. Made from A2 protein milk, it's Gluten-Free and has less sugar than ice cream - offering a lower calorie alternative.
Look out for the Frozen Yoghurt in Wellington's Moore Wilson's and Farro Auckland stores.
Ari Penberthy in the News
NZ Ice Cream Association Technical Committee member, Ari Penberthy was featured in stuff.co.nz recently.
Ari talked about his role as new product development and innovation manager for NZ Creameries. He tastes 10 and 20 ice cream samples a day but still has time for the treat on his days off. “I do still love ice cream,” Ari says, “and I do still enjoy a cheeky ice cream on the weekend”.
Little 'Lato wins Free-From Champion
Congrats to Hannah Wood and team on being named Free-From Champion for Little 'Lato Mango Lassi at the 2023 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards. Judges said: “Yum we love it, blown away! Beautiful mango flavour. Great balance, not too sweet. Fab texture. Nailed it! Not at all cloying like some mango lassis. Stands on its own!"
Little 'Lato won Gold for Little 'Lato, Peanut Butter Chocolate, a Silver medal for Little 'Lato, Coconut Caramel Cashew Nut and a Bronze medal for Little 'Lato, Passionfruit & White Chocolate.
Island Gelato's new Chocolate & Forest Berry Italian Ice Cream Cake wins Gold!
Island Gelato excelled at the recent Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards winning four medals.
Their new Chocolate & Forest Berry Italian Ice Cream Cake won Gold and was a finalist for the Free-From Champion. Judges said: "We would have given extra points for appearance if we could. Beautifully balanced, judges could not stop eating it. We love the raspberry ice cream and centre. Well done!"
Island Gelato Pineapple Mojito Sorbet was also a Gold medal winner with Strawberry Cheesecake Sorbet awarded a Silver and their Plum Pavlova a Bronze.
Welcome to New NZICA Members
The NZICA is pleased to welcome two new Associate Members:
ADM New Zealand
Queen New Zealand PTY
