
Anna Pata Appointed President of Carpigiani North America
Anna Pata, formerly Chief Commercial Officer, has become President of Carpigiani North America, a Welbilt company, effective immediately.
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Anna Pata, formerly Chief Commercial Officer, has become President of Carpigiani North America, a Welbilt company, effective immediately.

Over two days at Carpigiani Gelato University in Anzola Emilia, 74 gelato makers from 13 European countries competed, and 17 earned places in the World Final.

In 2025 Acomag published a clear definition of artisan gelato and its production stages. Carpigiani, an Acomag member, supports it. Here are the key points.

From October 27 to 31, Carpigiani Gelato University in Anzola Emilia hosted 150 gelato makers from 17 countries in the final European qualifiers for the World Final.

Nine gelato artisans competed in Athens on September 23, and the top three flavours advanced to the Greek Finals in Italy on October 30 and 31, 2025.

Athens hosted the Greek Challenge on September 23, where nine gelato artisans competed for three places in the Greek Finals at Carpigiani headquarters on October 30 and 31, 2025.

Mexico City’s Super Creamy won the North America Finals at Ovation Hollywood with ‘Lisi’, a gelato inspired by Mexican Dulce de Calabaza. Three makers advanced to the 2026 World Finals.

Introducing Rubicone Crumbles – versatile dessert toppers perfect for gelato, soft serve, acai, and pastries. Add flavour, texture, and premium appeal to
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Majors Group exhibited at Stand HL56, ICC Sydney, during Fine Food Australia 2025, showing the latest Carpigiani gelato and pastry technology.