NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards Entries Open
NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards 2023 entries are open until Friday 30 June.
Chief Judge Jackie Matthews will again lead the talented panel of judges who will assess the entries at Americold in Manukau in the final weekend of July.
This year's 'Best Of' theme is Citrus. Chocolate has been introduced as a permanent new category and includes ice cream, gelato, sorbet and low calorie/frozen yoghurt.
We will share NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards 2023 feedback and medal results with entrants the week starting Monday 14 August. Trophies will be presented at the Awards Cocktail Party in Auckland on Thursday 31 August.
Book Conference & Awards Travel Now
We understand the impact of costs on all businesses and keeping costs in mind we have devised a format for the NZ Ice Cream Association Conference to ensure members only have to have one night away from home.
This year's NZ Ice Cream Association Conference will run from 10am - 3pm on Thursday 31 August. It will be at the Royal Auckland Golf Club in Papatoetoe, not far from the airport.
A 10am start will allow guests to travel that morning and only require Thursday night accommodation in Auckland. The programme will finish at 3pm to allow guests to get to their accommodation and change for the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards cocktail party which will start at 6pm.
Is there a topic you'd like included on the conference programme? Let us know by emailing Nic or Kathie.
Our recommendation is to book your travel now to get the best deals. Bookings for the conference and the Awards cocktail party will open in July - we'll keep you updated.
AGM 3pm, Thursday 15 June
Join us at the Remuera Golf Club from 3 pm on Thursday 15 June for the NZ Ice Cream Association AGM.
We'll be voting for a new Association President and Vice-President, catching up on out-going Present Karl Tiefenbacher's report and receive the financial report.
The AGM is a great opportunity to catch up with Auckland-based members, stay on for a drink and nibbles following the meeting.
RSVP by Monday 12 June to Karen Ruane info@nzicecream.org.nz. Attend in person or online and Karen will send you a link.
Remuera Golf Club
120 Abbotts Way.
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Partner Profiles
Americold
Americold is a global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics. They offer the world’s most comprehensive warehousing, transportation, and logistics solutions. With more than 120 years' experience and 246 sites around the globe, in New Zealand Americold has eight warehouses and plays an integral role in the supply chain connecting food producers, distributors and retailers to consumers locally and internationally.
This year Americold will host the judging of the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards at the end of July.
Contact: Steve Spencer, National Business Development Manager Steve.Spencer@americold.com, 021 484 454
GS Hall
GS Hall has supplied food ingredients to the New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region for over 60 years. They assist customers to grow and be successful by providing them with globally sourced specialist ingredients, development expertise, innovation, technical services as well as account management support to achieve their individual objectives.
GS Hall continually add to their range to meet changing tastes and trends. Their greatest strength is the skilled and dedicated team within their business. They are proud to be a long-term partner of the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards.
Contact: Theresa Calman, Sales Manager theresa.calman@gshall.co.nz 021 636 157
