NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards
What a wonderful evening we had celebrating Aotearoa's finest at the 25th NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards Dinner!
Congratulations to all the category winners and to the two Supreme Champions: Americold Supreme Champion; Kāpiti Fig & Manuka Honey and Formula Foods; Supreme Boutique Champion; Little ‘Lato, Speculoos Gelato.
Here are a few happy snaps from the evening.
Member News
Island Gelato in Ponsonby
Earlier this year Island Gelato added a new store in Ponsonby Road. Whatever the weather, it's the perfect city stop with a seating area, and an awesome selection of gelato. Island Gelato has five locations; the original Waiheke Island store, the new Ponsonby store and shops in Westfeld Newmarket, the Auckland Ferry Building and Mission Bay.
Patagonia celebrates 10 years
Patagonia Chocolates is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their Wanaka Cafe as well as 10 years of roasting Patagonia Chocolates own unique blend of coffee. Patagonia has four outlets in the southern lakes; Queenstown, Queenstown Airport, Arrowtown and Wanaka (pictured above).
Little 'Lato Collabs
Something hot and cold? Little ‘Lato has launched two new products following two new collabs. Working with Lucky Taco they have created a Mexican Hot Chocolate Gelato. In partnership with Mummy’s Yummys they have made a Ginger Slice Gelato. Both are available at Farro Fresh and Little ‘Lato parlours.
Kāpiti vanilla bean ice cream
Here's one for the innovation with ice cream file. Wilson Barbecue's dessert 'The Boozy BBQ' was a finalist in the recent best Wellington on a Plate dish. It was a tasty blend of smoked rum hard shake with caramel cream, Kāpiti vanilla bean ice cream and caramelised bacon bits, all accompanied by bacon fries!
Meet two of the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards Partners
DSKH & Belcolade
DKSH is a leading food ingredients supplier sourcing high-quality specialty ingredients for the Food & Beverage Markets. They specialise in Beverage & Dairy, Food & Nutrition and Confectionary & Bakery.
Their partner Belcolade makes premium chocolate that is expertly crafted, professionally blended and meticulously tested in Erembodegem, Belgium.
Rachel Pickmere; Key Account Manager; Phone: 021 941 574
Rachael.pickmere@dksh.com
Pacific Flavours & Ingredients
Family-owned Pacific Flavours & Ingredients put customers at the heart of their business. They add value along the chain, from unparalleled service and research and development support, to follow up from their team. Pacific Flavours and Ingredients has long association with the Kids’ Choice category at the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards.
Clint Fewtrell; Sales & Marketing; Phone: 09 570 1516; clint.fewtrell@pacific-flavours.co.nz
NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards In The News
Once again we were pleased with the media coverage received about the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato and its winners.
A few highlights are linked below:
STUFF: The scoop on how after 25 years, gelato won a top prize at the Ice cream awards.
OTAGO DAILY TIMES: Award for Wanaka-made mango and coconut gelato.
NZ HERALD: Much Moore Ice Cream triple scoops best in category awards (note this is paywall protected).
