NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards: Celebrating the Best in Frozen Delights
by Swetha P
Updated Sep 02, 2023
NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards
The New Zealand Ice Cream and Gelato Awards for 2023 have crowned their champions, celebrating the finest frozen treats the country has to offer. One standout winner was Patagonia Chocolates, whose Hazelnut Cremino took home the prestigious Formula Foods Supreme Champion Boutique award. Crafted with hand-roasted NZ-grown hazelnuts, this ice cream offers an authentic and delicate flavor that captivates judges.
Patagonia Chocolates also clinched the Boutique Champion and PACT Packaging Champion Standard Ice Cream awards. Founded by Alex Gimenez, who moved to Queenstown in 2002, Patagonia Chocolates has grown into a beloved ice cream and chocolate shop business with four stores in the Southern Lakes region. Their dedication to perfecting their products over five years resulted in a truly award-winning Hazelnut Cremino.
NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards Winners List
Supreme Awards
Patagonia Chocolates
Hazelnut Cremino
Allied Faxi New Zealand Food Co
G’nature Vanilla Ice Cream
Category
Winner
Dish
Formula Foods Supreme Champion - Boutique
Americold Supreme Champion - Commercial
Category Awards
Allied Faxi New Zealand Food Co
G’nature Vanilla Ice Cream
Tip Top Ice Cream Company
Kāpiti Fig & Manuka Honey
Gellicious Gelato
Lemon Sorbet
Island Gelato Co
Rich Chocolate
Patagonia Chocolates
Hazelnut Cremino
Sensient Technologies Champion Gelato Award
Island Gelato Co
Sour Cherry & Rich Chocolate
Formula Foods Champion Sorbet
Ginelli’s
Honeydew Melon Sorbet
Tip Top Ice Cream Company
Baklava Bonanza
Infruit Champion Dairy-Free Award
Little ‘Lato
Raspberry Lamington Gelato
NZ Life & Leisure Champion Low Fat & Frozen Yoghurt
Tip Top Ice Cream Company
Tip Top Frozen Yoghurt
Hawkins Watts Champion New to Market Award
New Zealand Creameries
Motueka Creamery Bark Bay Belgian Chocolate
Tetra Pak NZ Champion Export Ice Cream Award
Much Moore Ice Cream Co
Private Label Vanilla Ice Cream
Davis Food Ingredients Champion Novelty Ice Cream Award
Tip Top Ice Cream Company
Tip Top Chocolate Trumpet
Pacific Flavours & Ingredients Kids’ Choice Award
Tip Top Ice Cream Company
Tip Top Jelly Tip
Category
Winner
Dish
IMCD & Givaudan Champion Premium Vanilla Ice Cream Award
Chelsea Sugar Champion Premium Ice Cream Award
RD 2 International Champion Best of Citrus Award
DKSH & Belcolade Champion Chocolate Award
PACT Packaging Champion Standard Ice Cream Award
Invita NZ Champion Open Creative Award
NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards Event Date
The highly anticipated NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards 2023 reached its thrilling climax with the grand reveal of 16 prestigious Trophies at a glittering ceremony in Auckland on the evening of Thursday, August 31st. These coveted Trophy winners stood as shining testaments to the artistry and precision that goes into crafting exceptional ice cream and gelato.
The awards were the result of an exhaustive and meticulous judging process that saw more than 270 entries from talented makers across Aotearoa (New Zealand) undergo rigorous scrutiny. This momentous occasion not only celebrated the extraordinary flavors and boundless innovation within the industry but also served as a spotlight on the unwavering dedication and passion of artisans who are wholeheartedly committed to perfecting the sublime art of ice cream and gelato making. It was a night that both tantalized taste buds and honored the visionaries behind these frozen delights.
NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Award Category Details
Award Categories
The Art of Crafting Award-Winning Ice Cream
Crafting exceptional ice cream is a true art form that combines a deep appreciation for quality ingredients with time-honored craftsmanship. At the New Zealand Ice Cream and Gelato Awards, this artistry takes center stage, shining a spotlight on the unwavering dedication of artisans like Patagonia Chocolates. These craftsmen and women have poured their hearts and souls into perfecting the flavors that grace our dessert bowls.
Take, for instance, Hazelnut Cremino, the crowning jewel of the awards as the Formula Foods Supreme Champion Boutique. This ice cream is a testament to what can be achieved when passion and expertise merge. It's not just about mixing a few ingredients; it's about sourcing the best NZ-grown hazelnuts, hand-roasting them to perfection, and combining them with a superbly crafted ice cream base. The result is a delicate, authentic flavor that elevates the entire ice cream experience to a level of sheer delight. The New Zealand Ice Cream and Gelato Awards honor these artisans and their dedication to the sweetest of culinary arts.
New Zealand Ice Cream and Gelato Awards - FAQs
The Formula Foods Supreme Champion Boutique award is the highest honor at the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards, recognizing the best boutique ice cream or gelato in New Zealand.
The Americold Supreme Champion Commercial award was won by Allied Faxi New Zealand Food Co for their G'nature Vanilla Ice Cream.
Island Gelato Co received two trophies at the 2023 awards for their gelato creations.
Hazelnut Cremino is known for its delicate and authentic flavor, crafted with hand-roasted NZ-grown hazelnuts, and it took five years to perfect.
Tip Top Ice Cream Company reaffirmed its status as a favorite ice cream maker by winning five trophies at the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards.