
Gelato Festival World Masters North American Semifinal: 24 Contenders
Twenty-four gelato makers from the US, Canada and Mexico competed in the second North American Semifinal at High Point, NC, on May 6 and 7, 2025.
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Twenty-four gelato makers from the US, Canada and Mexico competed in the second North American Semifinal at High Point, NC, on May 6 and 7, 2025.

Carpigiani returned to the 33rd HOTELEX Shanghai, held March 30 to April 2, 2025, with machines for soft serve, artisan gelato, pastry and foodservice.

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Irvin Jiménez, Juan Antonio Coyoli Maciel and María De Los Ángeles Morales took the top three places at the Mexico City round of the Gelato Festival World Masters and move on to the North American Semifinal.

Paolo Ammendolia of Gelateria Pizzeria Italia in Solothurn won the Swiss challenge with his gelato “Fior di Passione” and goes through to the European Finals.

José Romero of Pepe’s in Brussels topped a field of 24 at the Belgian Gelato Festival World Masters challenge, with three more artisans also qualifying for the finals.

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Stephanie Tucci of By Chefanie in Barrie won the Ontario challenge with her mascarpone and fig vermouth gelato “Mio Nonno”.