DuPont brings back ice cream contest

NEW DELHI, India - For the first time since 2010, ice cream manufacturers in India will find out how their creations measure up in quality and inventiveness in the Great Indian Ice Cream Contest, organised by DuPont Nutrition & Health in partnership with the Indian Dairy Association (IDA).

The first such contest, orchestrated in 2008 and brought back again in 2009 and 2010, was the result of collaboration between former ingredients powerhouse Danisco and the IDA. In that time, the competition grew from 21 participants and 103 entries (2008) to 66 participants and 313 entries (2010). In 2011, DuPont acquired Danisco to dramatically expand its Nutrition & Health business to better meet the needs of the global food industry. Now, DuPont revives the Great Indian Ice Cream Contest in line with its goal of providing localised solutions for the Indian dairy industry.

“When manufacturers from across the Indian dairy industry come together this way, they are called to stretch themselves and their capabilities often beyond what they previously thought possible,” said Brian Jones, regional president, SAFI, South Asia at DuPont Nutrition & Health. “At DuPont, we know that’s what innovation is all about. That’s why we wanted to bring back this fun and unique way to support ice cream innovation in India.”

The contest is open to all manufacturers of ice creams and frozen desserts in India. Entries will compete in the following categories:

-          Best Standard Vanilla Ice Cream

-          Best Standard Vanilla Frozen Dessert

-          Best Chocolate Ice Cream or Frozen Dessert

-          Kids Category (judged by a panel of kids)

-          Best Premium Ice Cream

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