Amorino (gelato) facts for kids
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| Industry | Gelato |
| Founded | 2002 |
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France
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Number of locations
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235 |
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Area served
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18 Countries |
| Products | Gelato
Macarons Crepes Waffles Coffee beverages |
Amorino is a popular French company known for its delicious gelato (Italian ice cream). Its main office is located near Paris, France. Two childhood friends, Cristiano Sereni and Paolo Benassi, started the company in 2002. They grew up together in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
The very first Amorino shop opened in 2002 on an island in Paris called Île Saint-Louis. Amorino makes gelato and sorbetto (a type of frozen dessert) using traditional Italian methods. By July 2021, Amorino had over 250 stores. You can find their shops in Europe, Asia, the United States, and Mexico. They are famous for serving gelato shaped like a beautiful flower! Besides gelato, Amorino shops also sell tasty macarons, crêpes, waffles, and Italian-style coffee.
The Story of Amorino
Amorino has grown a lot since it first started. Here are some important moments in its history:
- In 2002, the first Amorino shop opened its doors in Paris, France.
- By 2005, all the gelato was being made in one main laboratory. This helped keep the quality the same everywhere.
- In 2006, Amorino started letting other people open their own Amorino shops as franchises. This helped the company grow faster.
- The first Amorino shop outside of France opened in 2009.
- In 2011, Amorino moved its main office and central laboratory to Orly, France. This was also the year Amorino expanded to the U.S., opening a shop in New York.
- By 2015, all of Amorino's sorbets were certified by the Vegan Society. This means they are suitable for people who follow a vegan diet.
- In 2016, Amorino opened its 150th shop in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
- In 2017, all of Amorino's gelato and sorbets became gluten-free. This is great news for people who cannot eat gluten.
- In 2019, Amorino expanded into its 18th different country.
- In 2020, Amorino opened its 200th store. This shop was also in Mexico, located near the famous Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City.
- In 2024, Amorino opened new stores in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and in Marbella, Spain.
- In 2025, another Amorino store opened in Lincoln Center, New York City.
External Links
- Amorino Official Website: http://www.amorino.com
See also
In Spanish: Amorino para niños
