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The Sustainable Scoops: GELATOn THE ROAD Local Flavor Competition offered a unique opportunity to do just that.
This competition highlighted and celebrated the artistry and professionalism of gelato makers, aligning with the values of GELATOn THE ROAD, a project that promotes the culture and history of gelato around the world.
The format was simple: participants crafted a delicious gelato using local ingredients, submitted their detailed recipes, and presented their creations during the competition, emphasizing themes such as locality and sustainability. Competitors could use pre-prepared gelato or make it on-site, following hygiene regulations and wearing gelato maker uniforms.
The competition was organized in two phases: qualification and final. It was open to gelato professionals in each participating region, who registered through the project website. Each region could set a limit on the number of entries, potentially requiring a pre-qualification round. Participation was encouraged and free, provided all competitors adhered to strict sustainability guidelines.
The presentation and evaluation took place during the GELATOn THE ROAD Pop-Up-Museum events, which travelled to different locations and celebrated the diversity and richness of gelato. Each stop highlighted local traditions, ingredients, and stories connected to gelato culture.
The 12 winners of the qualifying phases were invited to the final phase in Longarone, Italy, where they competed for the ultimate prize, with travel and accommodation expenses covered.
The gelato that received the highest total score from both the jury and the public was declared the winner:
Catalanet Ganxet di Reus – Antonio Pla Ferrandiz-Gelats I Torrons Xixona (Spain)
S’torta – Kavarna Cappuccino Kroštola (Slovenia)
Crèm Enoix Ducale – Glacier Bargello (Luxembourg)
If you want to discover more about the winning gelato flavours, check out our official social media pages.
The awards included certificates and gadgets for all contestants, personalized certificates and access to the grand finale for the winners of the qualifying phases, and vouchers for eco-friendly gelato-making machinery for the top three winners.
The competition also received extensive publicity through presentations, press releases, interviews, and videos, showcasing the talent and innovation of the gelato makers and highlighting the role of gelato in local communities and the wider culinary landscape.
The project disclaimed responsibility for any damages that may occur during the event and reserved the right to make changes to the regulations, with final decisions resting on the jury’s judgment.
Thank you to all participants and visitors for making the Sustainable Scoops: GELATOn THE ROAD Local Flavor Competition a celebration of creativity, sustainability, and the joy of gelato making.
