Joe Delucci's
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| Industry | Foodservice |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Gelato Manor, Harbury Lane, Leamington Spa, CV33 9SA, United Kingdom, Leamington Spa |
| Products | Gelato, Ice cream, Sorbet |
| Owner | Geldist Ltd. |
| Website | www.joedeluccis.com |
Joe Delucci's is a British frozen dessert company. The company supplies the British food service and hospitality sectors with high-end superior quality Italian gelato, (ice cream and sorbet).[1] Joe Delucci's gelato is authentically manufactured in Italy, using no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives using only the finest ingredients. Following certified independent taste tests, 8 out of 10 people preferred Joe Delucci’s gelato for outstanding taste and superior quality.
The business is now entirely wholesale supply to trade clients, having also previously operated a small number of franchised and company owned branded outlets across the U.K.
Name
The name Joe Delucci was a fictional name. The rough translation means 'Joe of Light' and is a reference to the company's stated aim to change how consumers in the UK perceive ice cream by introducing them to more wholesome and lighter products such as gelati and sorbets. [2]
Awards
Awards won by the company include:
- Quality Food Awards 2014 - Ice Cream Winner: Tesco Finest Sicilian Mandarin Sorbetto [3]
- Quality Food Awards 2014 - Ice Cream Highly Commended: Tesco Finest Sicilian Italian Hazelnut Gelato [4]
- Quality Food Awards 2014 - Ice Cream Highly Commended: Tesco Finest Lombardy Mascarpone Gelato [5]
- Great Taste Gold Awards 2012 - Strawberry Sorbet and Dulche de Leche (Caramel Toffee) [6]
- Quality Food Awards 2011 – Short List - Joe Delucci’s Sicilian Pistachio Gelato[7]
- Quality Food Awards 2010 - Highly Commended - Joe Delucci's Passionfruit Gelato[8]
- IFEX 2008 - Winner of Best Grocery Product - New Products of the Show Awards[9]
References
- ↑ "All things ice - innovations in ice cream" 7 December 2011. Retrieved on 24 April 2012.
- ↑ "Joe Delucci's", "Westfield". Retrieved on 24 April 2012.
- ↑ "2014 QFA Winners" Retrieved December 6, 2014.
- ↑ "2014 QFA Winners" Retrieved December 6, 2014.
- ↑ "2014 QFA Winners" Retrieved December 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Great Taste Awards 2012" Retrieved March 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Quality Food Awards 2011", "Quality Food Awards". Retrieved on 24 April 2012.
- ↑ "Joe Delucci's", "View London". Retrieved on 24 April 2012.
- ↑ "Movers and Shakers" Archived 8 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine, "Grocer", 12 November 2011. Retrieved on 24 April 2012.