Ciao Bella, America’s favorite gelato and sorbet, is excited to announce two of our 2011 new items were nominated for a sofi™ Award. The sofi Awards recognize the best in specialty food and beverages and are a coveted industry honor.
And the nominees are:
Our Belgian Chocolate S’mores Gelato, available in a 16-oz pint, is among four silver finalists for the category, Dessert or Dessert Topping. Competition includes: Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts Inc. Passion Fruit Mochi Ice Cream, Cavendish Corporation Kari’s Malva Pudding, Di Camillo Bakery Baba Rum.
Our Blueberry Passion Sorbet Bar, nominated in the Diet and Lifestyle category, finds itself among Kitchen Table Bakers, Jalapeno Parmesan Crisps; Nueske’s, Wild Cherrywood Smoked Uncured Bacon; The Republic of Tea®, Calorie-Free Naturally Sweet Tea.
About the Nominees:
Ciao Bella recently launched Belgian chocolate s’mores gelato, a grown-up rendition of a childhood favorite. Temptingly creamy and classically decedent – this chef inspired blend of Belgian chocolate gelato with chocolate chunks and marshmallow swirls is sure to seduce your taste buds. In addition to our 16oz pint, enjoy the nostalgia of Belgian Chocolate S’mores in a gelato square – perfect for both little hands and mature palates!
Adding to our collection of refreshing, low-calorie and nutrient-rich sorbet bars, Ciao Bella is thrilled to showcase our new blueberry passion bars. At just 70 calories, this enticing combination of two of our most popular sorbet flavors – Wild Blueberry and Passion Fruit – swirled together in a decadent and flavor-packed bar is sure to wow!
The sofi Awards:
This year’s 39th annual sofi Awards, hosted by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT), received a record 1,657 entries across 31 awards categories. If you don’t know already, “sofi” stands for Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation. The sofi Awards are open to members of the NASFT, a not-for-profit trade association established in 1952 to foster commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. Today there are more than 2,900 members in the U.S. and abroad. For further information on the NASFT and its sofi Awards, go to www.specialtyfood.com/sofi.
The meaning of the sofi Award strongly resonates among the Ciao Bella team. It is our clear vision to present frozen dessert lovers with an unparalleled, incredibly unique, intense flavor and sensory experience. We truly love watching the faces of our fans as they enjoy our frozen treats and experience Ciao Bella for the first time or even the millionth. Here’s to see a 17th gold trophy!
Ciao Bella’s sofi Gold Awards include:
Key Lime Graham Gelato Squares – 2010; Key Lime Graham Gelato – 2009; Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet – 2007; Lebanese Yogurt Gelato – 2007; Best Product Line Pints – 2006; Blood Orange Sorbet – 2006; Scharffen Berger Chocolate Gelato – 2005; Pistachio Gelato – 2005; Dark Chocolate Sorbet – 2004; Fresh Mint Gelato – 2002; Raspberry Sorbet – 2001; Valrhona Chocolate Gelato – 2001; Mango Sorbet – 2000; Tahitian Vanilla Gelato – 1999; Passion Fruit Sorbet – 1998; Hazelnut Biscotti Gelato – 1997
Visit Ciao Bella at the Summer Fancy Food Show – July 10th – July 12th – Booth# 3333.
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