Joe Delucci's facts for kids
| Industry | Foodservice |
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| Headquarters | Gelato Manor, Harbury Lane, Leamington Spa, CV33 9SA, United Kingdom,
Leamington Spa
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| Products | Gelato, Ice cream, Sorbet |
| Owner | Alexandra Beer |
Joe Delucci's is a company from the United Kingdom that makes delicious frozen desserts. They are known for supplying high-quality, real Italian gelato, which is a type of ice cream, and sorbet. Their gelato is made in Italy using old family recipes. They use only carefully chosen ingredients. All their flavors are vegetarian and have no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Most of Joe Delucci's business involves selling their products to other businesses. They work with many famous chefs, restaurants, hotels, and cafes across the UK. They also supply their gelato to popular places like Westfield London and Brent Cross. You can even find their products seasonally in Brighton. Joe Delucci's is known for its great taste and good prices.
What Joe Delucci's Makes
Joe Delucci's creates over 40 different flavors of gelato. These are made with real fruit and natural ingredients. They do not use any artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Gelato is different from regular ice cream. It is denser and needs to be served a little warmer. This makes it soft but not melting. The company provides its gelato to many food businesses.
The Story Behind the Name
The name Joe Delucci is not a real person's name. It's a made-up name that roughly means 'Joe of Light'. This name shows the company's goal. They want to help people in the UK discover what real Italian gelato is like. They want to show them the "ice cream light." Joe Delucci's gelato is true Italian Gelati and Sorbetti, not just regular ice cream.
Awards and Recognition
Joe Delucci's has won several awards for its tasty products. Here are some of the awards they have received:
- Quality Food Awards 2014 - Ice Cream Winner for Tesco Finest Sicilian Mandarin Sorbetto
- Quality Food Awards 2014 - Ice Cream Highly Commended for Tesco Finest Sicilian Italian Hazelnut Gelato
- Quality Food Awards 2014 - Ice Cream Highly Commended for Tesco Finest Lombardy Mascarpone Gelato
- Great Taste Gold Awards 2012 - for their Strawberry Sorbet and Dulche de Leche (Caramel Toffee)
- Quality Food Awards 2011 – Short List for Joe Delucci’s Sicilian Pistachio Gelato
- Quality Food Awards 2010 - Highly Commended for Joe Delucci's Passionfruit Gelato
- IFEX 2008 - Winner of Best Grocery Product in the New Products of the Show Awards
