Newcastle-made sorbet voted best in country
Lick Gelato of Newcastle, Co. Down has won a Gold Medal and Trophy at the National Ice Cream Championships 2022 run by the Ice Cream Alliance (ICA), the sector’s UK trade association. Their delicious raspberry sorbet beat all comers in this, the most prestigious ice cream competition in the country which has been running for nearly 80 years.
Lick Gelato also got a silver medal for their chocolate gelato at the same competition.
“We are absolutely delighted,” exclaimed Lick Gelato co-founder Simon Welby. “This will give our brand even more appeal and credibility in the marketplace which is extremely competitive.”
Simon added: “We pride ourselves in creating unique flavours which are produced to the highest quality we can achieve with a passion to match.”
The business was launched in 2015 and has won numerous awards for its delicious gelatos and sorbets.
For more information on Lick Gelato visit: www.lickgelato.com
The National Ice Cream Competition is the ‘Oscars’ of the ice cream awards. It is held every year by the Ice Cream Alliance (ICA), the UK trade association for the ice cream industry. Hundreds of products are submitted across thirteen categories ranging from Best Vanilla to ‘Alternative’ category products which includes those free from the top 14 allergens, dairy-free, low-fat, high-protein, no-sugar, and others. Submissions are judged blind by ice cream experts – making the results the most prestigious in the country.
“Congratulations to Simon and all his team at Lick Gelato,” commented Zelica Carr, ICA CEO. “The ice cream sector has had a challenging time over the last two years. Simon and his team show that the sector has overcome these challenges and has bounced back better than ever for 2022 and the future.”
The National Ice Cream Competition has been running for 77 years and bestows a badge of quality and excellence on all those that win. It was judged by 43 experts over two days at the Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show 2022.
