The final showdown will take place in January 2026 at SIGEP Rimini, where 12 elite national teams will compete for the world title, showcasing the very best of gelato craftsmanship, pastry artistry, and culinary excellence.
🌍 A Global Journey of Selection: From October 2024 to June 2025
Starting in late 2024 and continuing throughout 2025, the international qualifying rounds will determine the 12 finalist teams for the 2026 edition. Following the national pre-selections held in 2023, the continental semifinals will unfold through an intense calendar of competitive events involving gelato, pastry, and culinary skills.
📅 Official Semifinal Schedule:
- 🇸🇬 Asia Gelato Cup
October 22–25, 2024 – FHA HoReCa, Singapore
– 3 teams qualified - 🇪🇺 Europe Gelato Cup
January 18–19, 2025 – SIGEP Rimini, Italy
– 4 teams qualified - 🇨🇳 China Gelato Cup
April 24–26, 2025 – SIGEP China, Shenzhen
– 1 team qualified - 🇺🇸 America Gelato Cup
June 9–12, 2025 – FITHEP Buenos Aires, Argentina
– 4 teams qualified
💬 Leadership Perspective: Raising the Bar of Global Gelato Excellence
“The Gelato World Cup is becoming more competitive and internationally recognized,” says Sergio Colalucci, the newly appointed President of the Gelato World Cup.
“To ensure the highest level of talent, we’ve expanded our national and continental selections, making the path to the final more rigorous and professional. Each team will have over a year to train, perfect their techniques, and prepare for the global stage.”
🍨 A Fusion of Passion, Precision, and Innovation
Each team competing in the final will be made up of four professionals:
- A Gelato Artisan
- A Pastry Chef
- A Chef
- A Team Manager
Together, they represent a multidisciplinary force that blends traditional expertise with modern creativity to elevate the art of artisan gelato on a global level.
📸 Discover more updates, team highlights, and official photos at: www.gelatoworldcup.com
📩 Media Contact: press@gelatoworldcup.com
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