FHA2018 to hold Asian Gelato Cup

THE first Asian selection for the Coppa del Mondo of Gelateria (Gelato World Cup), takes place on 24- 27  April  2018 in  conjunction  with  Food&HotelAsia  (FHA), the  preferred  choice  for industry professionals to access an international showcase of food and hospitality products, equipment and solutions, which are needed to drive business inspiration today and tomorrow. The event is organised by UBM, with and supported by the Singapore Pastry Alliance.

As a region known for leading dietary and robust food trends, and Singapore being home to the Asia Pacific champion for the renowned Gelato World Tour and other emerging gelato-makers, FHA2018 is the perfect host for the official Asian selection of the Gelato World Cup. In delivering on its successful legacy for 40 years, FHA has added  another  feather  in  its  cap  -  to  unleash  new  gelato  trends,  bring  about  the best  in  creativity  and  professionalism,  and  showcase  the  artisanship  of  the  finest talents in Asia. 

The Australian team at the Coppa del Mondo of Gelateria

Joining the event are 12 teams from 10 Asian countries an regions, with the top 3 winners having the chance to compete at the Gelato World Cup 2020 in Rimini, Italy. 

Among the judges of this competition are the president of the Gelato World  Cup, Giancarlo  Timballo as  head  judge, Philippines’ TV celebrity chef Jackie Ang Po , and General Secretary of Indonesian Pastry Alliance Louis Tanuhadi.

Besides these, medals and Certificates of Awards will also be given out for  Best  Gelato  Cake,  Best  Plated  Dessert,  Best  Artistic  Showpiece,  Best  Tasting Gelato prize and Best Team Spirit. 

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AGC  Head  Judge , Giancarlo Timb allo “Introducing  the  Asian  Gelato  Cup  here  in  Singapore  at FHA2018  is the  ideal choice as Asian consumers are becoming more discerning and diverse in their  healthy lifestyle choices, and their desire for high-quality food ingredients,  even  in  desserts.  We  look  forward  to growing the culture of gelato making in the region,” said Giancarlo Timballo, President of the Coppa del Mondo of Gelateria.”  

“With  the  changing  F&B  landscape  in  the  region,  the potential  to  tap  into  consumers  taste  buds  through frozen novelties will offer new opportunities for industry players. The inaugural launch of Asian Gelato Cup is set to  encourage  individuals,  businesses  and entrepreneurs in  Asia  to  join  the  global  frozen  dessert industry, and tap into a market segment which is  worth tens of billions of dollars worldwide ¹ ,” said Mr. Rodolphe Lameyse, Project Director, Food & Hospitality, UBM.

Capfruit,  Carpigiani,  Elle  &  Vire,  Fabbri  1905,  IFI,  Irinox,  KitchenAid,  REDMAN  by Phoon  Huat  and  Valrhona  are  sponsors  of  the  competition.   

Food&HotelAsia2018 will take place from 24-27 April at Singapore Expo and Suntec Singapore. 

ProWine Asia 2018, the largest trade fair of its kind in Southeast Asia, will be held

 alongside  FHA2018  from  24-27  April  at  Singapore  Expo,  Hall  10.  

Publish on 1/19/2018 05:01:16 PM