Ice Cream vs. Gelato… What’s the difference?

It’s the summer season and if you’re not eating strawberries and cream at Wimbledon then the only other dessert to enjoy at this time of year is a frozen one. But do you opt for traditional ice cream or an Italian style gelato? If you’re going to...

Could selling commercial ice cream in your cafe increase your profit margins?

The profit margins that are generated by ice cream are renowned for being high. So, if you’re looking for a way to boost revenue within your business then selling commercial ice cream could be a simple way to do it. The availability of ice cream can...

Carpigiani is hosting the Gelato Festival in London on 29th – 30th June 2019

Every year, the Gelato Festival is held in a number of locations worldwide to bring together the best gelato artisans in Italy, Europe, the US and Japan. The travelling festival is hosted by Carpigiani in search of the world’s best gelato, and...

How to eat Italian gelato like a local in Rome

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...

The origin of chocolate ice cream

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...

History of Ice Cream

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...

What is the potential for commercial ice cream profit?

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...

Our top 3 benefits of opening a commercial ice cream shop

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...

Kreme de la kreme – Carpiagiani’s work with Krispy Kreme on their new range of soft serve

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...

Our short and sweet guide to opening an ice cream shop

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...

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