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Game, set and match
Have a ball with tasty tennis treats. Make sure your menu is ‘ace’ this summer with this fabulous, Wimbledon-inspired semifreddo. This tennis ball-shaped gelato cake deserves its place on centre court, so make sure you make a... more
Sensational semifreddo
Semifreddo is a type of iced dessert – similar but different to its close cousin, ice cream. Its name means ‘semi-frozen’ in Italian and it has the texture of being half frozen. As there is air incorporated in the mousse mixture and whipped... more
Go potty for chocolate blooms
Spring is in the air and nothing heralds the start of the new season like flowers and Easter bunnies! A clever and super-cute serving suggestion for your spring gelato flavours are these gorgeous chocolate flower pots from the... more
Ice, ice baby!
Keep your cool this summer with a refreshing offering of on-trend granitas. The granita is a semifrozen dessert originally from Sicily, and made from water, sugar and various fruit flavourings. It’s frozen at slow speed to create larger ice... more
Fruity little numbers
Fruit-based ice lollies are a popular, go-to treat in the hot weather – and Mexican paletas look set to be this summer’s hot new trend. These handcrafted gourmet pops marry demand for indulgent treats with the trend for healthier options... more
Shapeshifters
Soft serve ice cream has come a long way since it was invented in the 1930s when a simple swirl was the only serving option. The clever folk at Carpigiani have created a range of 13 different shaped nozzles to give operators more... more
The Freezer
Introducing new products in the gelato category Put a stamp on your creations Henley Bridge’s latest chocolate decor range by Chocolatree brings an 80-strong listing of products comprising an innovative collection of ready to use decorations and moulds,... more
Fantastic florals
Fantastic florals are a sure-fire way to spruce up your summer menus. They evoke happy thoughts of English country gardens, as well as pleasing and cleansing the palate. With the warmer weather, hopefully on its way, seek out some inspiration in the great... more
Patriot games
As Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, it’s time to fly the flag for the royal family. A day to celebrate! Her Majesty The Queen officially became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee on February 6th. This... more
Celebrate the Scoop... gelato day
The 10th European Artisanal Gelato Day takes place on March 24th – and the flavour of the year is sure to be music to your ears. 2022 celebrates the country of Italy, and its chosen flavour Dolce Sinfonia – meaning ‘sweet... more
Spellbinding snitches and wizards
Harry Potter is the biggest-selling book series in history, having sold more than 500 million copies globally. As the world celebrates the 20th anniversary of the famous boy wizard, The Scoop’s talented gelato technicians have opened their Chamber... more
The luck of the Irish
March 17th is a day to celebrate the Emerald Isle and what better way to do it than with a refreshing Guinness sorbet. But, first, a few facts about St Patrick’s Day: St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland who died on March 17th,... more