Often times, gelato is misguidedly defined as the Italian word for ice cream. In spite of their obvious similarities, gelato and ice cream actually have a different composition and nutritional value. Have you ever wondered what the differences between gelato and ice cream are? Read more to learn the 5 reasons why gelato is better than ice cream.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. For V-Day, it's a tradition to exchange cards with your significant other or even with friends and family to show that you care about them. But besides giving cards and the chocolate tradition for Valentine's Day, some people like to give other types of delicious treats, or teddy bears and flowers. But what if you were able to get the best of both worlds and get 2 of those in 1? A gelato flower. Ever thought of that? Check out this beautiful...

Whether it's chocolately, nutty, earthy, fruity, or citrusy – most of us will agree that these so-called rich and flavorful chocolates are DELICIOUS! But why do we give chocolates every February for Valentine’s Day? We'll give you a story of love infused with the history on how chocolate became a part of it. Read more to learn about the chocolate tradition for Valentine's Day.

In her famous novel, Love & Gelato, Jenna Evans Welch vividly described gelato in these sumptuous words… “So... Italian gelato. Take the deliciousness of a regular ice-cream cone, times it by a million, then sprinkle it with crushed-up unicorn horns.” Indeed, finding the best Italian gelato could be quite a unique experience especially for ice cream enthusiasts. Gelato is Italy’s version of ice cream with lower butterfat content and less solidly frozen than American ice cream. It melts in...

By now, you should know that food presentation is key in your gelateria or dessert shop. It's time to show off your sweet treats with Alcas' high quality, classic designs. Our dessert plastic containers include dessert cups, dessert trays, and containers with lids that are manufactured in Italy. These are guaranteed to give you a piece of Italy in your hands. Check out our product spotlight for the month, Alcas dessert cups.