Italy has won the 2016 Coppa del Mondo della Gelateria, also known as the Gelato World Cup. Honestly, most people anticipated that they would win this year’s competition. All participants revealed their masterpieces to the judges. Although it was a tough competition, Italy was able to show off their skills and magic with their theme, ‘Contrast of the sea’.
Italy wins 2016 Gelato World Cup
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 21, 2016 11:22:45 AM / by Roberta Oddati posted in ice cream, gelato
Alcas Introduces 3 New Products for Dessert and Catering
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 13, 2016 12:41:50 PM / by Roberta Oddati posted in gelato, business, design, trade show, new products, pastry
This year, more than 23,000 baking professionals gathered at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 2016 Baking Expo (IBIE), from October 8th to the 11th. It was a weekend filled with new and innovative products in the baking and dessert industry.
Alcas was present, showcasing our top collections for pastry shops, gelato and ice cream shops, coffee shops, and catering. We also launched 2 new product lines, and introduced a new color for our UAU collection.
Product Spotlight: Biodegradable Items
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 7, 2016 12:49:41 PM / by Roberta Oddati posted in gelato, eco-friendly, biodegradable iteams
Along with the growing number of ice cream and gelato shops, owners have been looking for the best way to represent their business in order to have the sweetest creation in town. Whether you serve gelato, ice cream, coffee, or pastries, you have to keep in mind that your cups, trays, and containers are considered the heart of your marketing. Other than holding your item or product, customized plastic containers have its own way to show your brand off. This is one of the reasons shop owners...
Behind The Sweet Success of Alcas
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 16, 2016 11:51:03 AM / by Roberta Oddati posted in gelato, business, pastry
It all started in the early 60’s when Aldemaro Casaebasse created a company that would complete the product that entrepreneurs sell. Soon after, Alcas starting developing innovative, high quality products in plastic. This has led Alcas to becoming your partners in the ice cream and gelato confectionery establishments but most of all, in the pastry making industry. Nobody even thought of their success, so what are the reasons behind the sweet success of Alcas? Alcas owns the industry with...
This is Why Grape Ice Cream Does Not Exist
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 29, 2016 3:30:56 PM / by Roberta Oddati posted in ice cream, gelato
One of the most famous ice cream brands in the United Stated, Ben & Jerry’s, claims that grape ice cream does not exist. Maybe as you're reading this, you've realized that the ice cream shop in your neighborhood does not have grape ice cream. But maybe you think you've had it before? In reality, grape ice cream does not exist (PS: Your favorite popsicles sorbet, or Otter Pops do not count).
You may have seen a grape flavor in some snack foods, but never in an ice cream.