Joe Delucci's is a British frozen dessert company. The company supplies the British food service and hospitality sectors with high-end superior quality Italian gelato, (ice cream and sorbet)."All things ice - innovations in ice cream" 7 December 2011. Retrieved on 24 April 2012. Joe Delucci's gelato is authentically manufactured in Italy, using no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives using only the finest ingredients. Following certified independent taste tests, 8 out of 10 people preferred Joe Delucci’s gelato for outstanding taste and superior quality.
The business is now entirely wholesale supply to trade clients, having also previously operated a small number of franchised and company owned branded outlets across the U.K.
Name The name Joe Delucci was a fictional name. The rough translation means 'Joe of Light' and is a reference to the company's stated aim to change how consumers in the UK perceive ice cream by introducing them to more wholesome and lighter products such as gelati and sorbets. "Joe Delucci's", "Westfield". Retrieved on 24 April 2012.
Awards Awards won by the company include: Quality Food Awards 2014 - Ice Cream Winner: Tesco Finest Sicilian Mandarin Sorbetto "2014 QFA Winners" Retrieved December 6, 2014. Quality Food Awards 2014 - Ice Cream Highly Commended: Tesco Finest Sicilian Italian Hazelnut Gelato "2014 QFA Winners" Retrieved December 6, 2014. Quality Food Awards 2014 - Ice Cream Highly Commended: Tesco Finest Lombardy Mascarpone Gelato "2014 QFA Winners" Retrieved December 6, 2014. Great Taste Gold Awards 2012 - Strawberry Sorbet and Dulche de Leche (Caramel Toffee) "Great Taste Awards 2012" Retrieved March 19, 2013. Quality Food Awards 2011 – Short List - Joe Delucci’s Sicilian Pistachio Gelato "Quality Food Awards 2011", "Quality Food Awards". Retrieved on 24 April 2012. Quality Food Awards 2010 - Highly Commended - Joe Delucci's Passionfruit Gelato "Joe Delucci's", "View London". Retrieved on 24 April 2012. IFEX 2008 - Winner of Best Grocery Product - New Products of the Show Awards"Movers and Shakers" , "Grocer", 12 November 2011. Retrieved on 24 April 2012.
References
External links Joe Delucci's Official Website