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Another huge scoop at the NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards | Sorbet Wins Gold

Brian Thomas • Aug 22, 2023

The 2023 results are out and we are delighted to announce that our Dark Belgian Chocolate Sorbet has won Gold!

Overall at this year’s awards, we have picked up an impressive 11 medals in a highly competitive industry confirming that PURE New Zealand Ice Cream continues to create delicious, all-natural artisan ice creams the judges and our consumers love.

 

As well as Gold for our delicious Dark Belgian Chocolate Sorbet, we were awarded 6 Silver Medals:

 

Lime Sorbet

Kaffir Lime & Ginger Ice Cream

Mango & Coconut Gelato

Boysenberry Gelato

Mānuka Honey & Fig Ice Cream

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

 

And Bronze Medals were awarded for:

 

Hokey Pokey Ice Cream

Mascarpone, Date and Orange Ice Cream

Lemon Curd Ice Cream

Choc Orange Ice Cream (only available at Dominos)


The Awards

The NZ Ice Cream Association undertook a thorough tasting of over 270 entries from ice cream makers across Aotearoa. Head judge, Jackie Matthews, was supported by a panel of 20 judges and 10 stewards to assess New Zealand ice creams, gelatos, sorbets and dairy-free frozen products.

 

Jackie Matthews made special mention of the high standard of entries in 2023, noting flavour trends were an evolution on those observed last year.

 

“The ice cream, gelato and sorbet from the boutique makers were especially fabulous with sensory indulgent, rich, complex flavours. While dairy-free products are following global trends with entries made with an oat base growing rapidly,” Jackie says.

 

After careful deliberation, a remarkable 183 medals were awarded; among these, an impressive 64 Gold Medals, 74 Silver Medals, and 45 Bronze Medals were bestowed upon the finest Kiwi-made ice cream and gelato creations.

 

As always, congratulations to all the ice cream makers across Aotearoa from the team at PURE.





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