A special celebration for Carpigiani

Carpigiani’s Gelato University, the leading institution for gelato education, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Since its establishment in 2003, the university has developed an impressive base of students, today boasting over 70,000 graduates spanning 21 countries – including Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, Singapore, UAE, UK and US – and the development of over 500 specially tailored courses. Carpigiani’s Gelato University stands as a globally renowned institution in the art of authentic Italian gelato-making.

Paul Ingram, managing director at Carpigiani UK, explained the UK GU approach: “What sets Gelato University apart is our hands-on approach to teaching and the expertise of our gelato masters, combined with our industry knowledge. Students work alongside our team to learn the science behind gelatomaking, exploring the chemical properties of ingredients and the physics of freezing, but we also help with business advice, share trends, and can act as a sounding board for entrepreneurs looking to start up from scratch or offer recipe development to restaurant chains and chefs.

“In the UK, we work with small groups and deliver the Gelato University courses, interspersed with trends and business know-how,” continued Ingram. “We recently ran a special ‘Introduction to Gelato Course’, to mark our 20th anniversary.”

Originally created as a platform to develop the craft of gelato-making, Gelato University has flourished over the past two decades and now offers a diverse range of courses and programmes, catering to both beginners and experienced professionals. From aspiring gelato shop owners to foodservice professionals and pastry chefs, the university provides comprehensive training on everything from the fundamentals of gelato-making to advanced techniques. As a result, Carpigiani Gelato University has earned an esteemed reputation as the ultimate destination for gelato education.

Getting Fruity

Crosta & Mollica has expanded its Italian dessert range, with the launch of Sorbetto Shells. The new frozen additions are fruit-filled in two flavours: Lemon Sortbetto: With fresh juice from the ripest Sorrento lemons, grown in south-east Italy, the smooth sorbet is packed back into its yellow lemon shell for maximum style. Pomegranate Sorbetto: Sweet and sour Sicilian pomegranates are harvested at maximum ripeness and sweetness to guarantee exceptional quality.

Continuing to capitalise on the UK’s growing demand for Italian cuisine, Crosta & Mollica’s traditional Italian dessert is just in time for summer.

The brand first entered the frozen desserts category at the start of 2022, with the successful launch of the classic frozen italian dessert, Tartufi, as well as Tiramisù, then later added Gelato to the range. Now expanding with Sorbetto Shells, Crosta & Mollica offers a lighter alternative to a classic scoop of ice cream or gelato. The fruit is scooped out and made into a smooth sorbet, then put back by hand into their original fruit shells.

Available to purchase exclusively in selected Waitrose stores, RRP £5.50.