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There is one big reason why many people visit Rome. It’s not the history, the art or the architecture – it’s the food. Aside from the mouth-watering pasta and the incredible pizza, gelato takes centre stage as one of the quintessential Rome taste sensations. And if you want to get the most out of your culinary experience in Italy then knowing how to eat Italian gelato like a local in Rome is essential.

Chocolate ice cream is a staple of parties, an essential component in a Neapolitan and a classic ice cream flavour. Although around 30% of ice cream eaters apparently have a preference for vanilla, a solid 10% are loyal to a delicious bowl of chocolate ice cream. Whatever your flavour preferences are when it comes to ice cream, you may not realise that chocolate ice cream was actually created before vanilla – it’s one of the original ice creams that dates back almost to when ice cream first began.

You may know which flavours you like best and you may already be thinking about the next ice cream you’re going to try but do you know where this delicious, summery treat comes from? Ice cream today is adored across the world for being a tasty way to cool down, end a meal or treat yourself. But we are not the only civilisations to have enjoyed it.

You may have dreamed about setting up a commercial ice cream business. But, in reality, is it a feasible enterprise? When it comes to profits the answer is a definitive yes. If you’re looking to invest your time and resources in a business that will generate plenty of profit then a commercial ice cream enterprise has a lot of potential.

Ice cream – whether you view it as a daily essential or a rare luxury – few of us go a year without having some. That’s one of the reasons why opening an ice cream shop today is a great idea. Despite the seasonality of this business (it’s most popular during the summer months), working with ice cream means that you have an enduringly attractive product to sell and one that’s always likely to be in demand. If you’re considering opening a commercial ice cream shop these are the top 3 benefits.

We are proud to announce that Krispy Kremes soft serve is now available in 17 of their stores across the UK, in the classic and unmistakable sugar glazed donut flavour. Read on to find out how they created this new flavour and how the Carpigiani 161 G SP machine helped bring their vision to life.

Everyone loves ice cream. And so, the idea of opening an ice cream shop often features in the list of dream professions. It’s such a great product to work with and one that’s guaranteed to make customers happy. However, opening an ice cream shop isn’t just about having a sweet tooth and a passion for all things dessert. There are some other very important steps involved too.

“Summer would not be summer without ice cream,” as the saying goes. If you’re a fan of this delicious frozen food then you may have entertained ideas about starting your own ice cream business. The good news is that, wherever you are in the world, demand for ice cream is likely to be strong. Although sales peak during summer, it’s a business that can generate impressive profits. One thing that is key to making your business successful is creating a unique selling point for it – there are lots of competitors in the ice cream market. If you’re looking for ideas for starting your own ice cream this summer then these are some of the best.

Latest News in the World of Ice Cream Compiled by Carpigiani UK

Carpigiani UK has compiled the best, most relevant, funniest and strangest news stories relating to ice cream for April 2019. The news last month predicted great weather for the Easter holidays and beyond into the Summer. It looks like 2019 is going to be another bumper year for the ice cream, soft serve and gelato industry:

Vegan Ice Cream Recipes for Commercial Kitchens discussed by Carpigiani UK

More and more people now are changing their diets and turning to a plant-based diet or a vegan lifestyle including products that are made without non-vegan products and made cruelty-free. It is astounding that the number of vegans between 2014 and 2018 has quadrupled, with approximately 1.16% of the population eating and using plant-based products only, this compares to just 0.25% in 2014.