Artglace
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Gelato united: Artglace brought the Gelato of the Year to GELATISSIMO!
Artglace, the European ice cream association has been promoting artisanal gelato for many years as an official European cultural asset and uniting gelato parlours under a common idea. In the run-up to the yearly Gelato Day, the European day of artisan ice cream on 24 March, Artglace selects a new gelato flavour of the year in Rimini, which is presented and celebrated in ice cream parlours across Europe and put in the spotlight as a symbol of artisan gelato culture. The special features of the new gelato flavour 2026 were explained at GELATISSIMO and a sample was produced live on stage. Artglace appeared daily at 1 p.m. on the GELATISSIMO stage in Hall 10.
Domenico Belmonte, President of Artglace, travelled to GELATISSIMO 2026 together with other country managers from all over Europe, who were introducing themselves on the gelato stage on Sunday, 8 February 2026 at 1 p.m. – a strong sign of the international networking of artisan ice cream culture. In exciting live shows, you could experience what makes the gelato of the year so special and even enjoy a small taster.
Domenico Belmonte's appearance was complemented by the participation of regional leaders from Germany, Austria, and Spain. They provided insights into national trends, challenges, and the significance of artisanal ice cream in their countries. The exchange demonstrated how diverse and yet unifying European ice cream culture is — driven by quality, tradition, and a shared passion for gelato.
