Carpigiani at 80: How the World Eats Gelato Now

To mark its 80th anniversary, Carpigiani joined research firm Sylla to survey more than 900 people in 81 countries about how gelato is eaten, made and sold.

To mark its 80th anniversary, Carpigiani joined research firm Sylla to survey more than 900 people in 81 countries about how gelato is eaten, made and sold.

Carlo Guerriero of La Cremeria Gelato Italiano in Cádiz leads the 2026 Gelato Festival World Ranking. The full top 10 spans Spain, Poland, Italy, Belgium, the USA and the Netherlands.

Christian Wu of Gelateria Giotto in Belgium became world champion with a fiordilatte flavoured with wild honey, Scots pine and porcini. The Final was held in Las Vegas from March 24 to 26.

Carpigiani took part in FHA Asia 2026 in Singapore from April 21 to 24, showing gelato, soft serve, pastry and foodservice machines and sponsoring two major pastry competitions.

After four years of selections and more than 3,500 participants, 34 gelato artisans from 18 countries competed in Las Vegas for the Gelato Festival World Masters title.

Wei-Chun Hung of The Happiness Shop in Changhua won the last global selection, held in Taipei on March 12, and advanced to the Las Vegas Grand Finale.

Taipei International Bakery Show was the very last stop of the Gelato Festival World Masters selections, with the winner heading to the World Final in Las Vegas.

The Bruto and Poerio Carpigiani Foundation and its partners reported at Sigep World 2026 on a network that has opened 13 gelato and pastry businesses in 7 countries since 2012.

A recap of Carpigiani's Hall C1 stand at Sigep World 2026, from the new Ready 40 60 and ReadyChef 8 12 to Nuvia, soft serve and shake machines and CO2 Green Line models.

At SIHRE 2026, Bulgaria's international exhibition for restaurant, hotel, catering and SPA equipment, Carpigiani presented machines for gelato, pastry and foodservice alongside live demonstrations.