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GELATO WORLD CUP - 12TH EDITION - RIMINI, ITALY - JANUARY 2028
One of the most awaited events of SIGEP.
Argentina, Australia, Brasil, Korea, France, Japan, Morocco, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, USA and the new entry Ukraine were the selected teams for CMG 2018, a very high level competition which ended with France’s victory.
During the 4 days of competition, the teams competed in ice cream making, pastry making, haute cuisine and artistic ability tests.
Each team followed a chosen theme for each of their creations, with the exception of the mystery boxes, and all decorations were strictly produced on the competition field.
The 2018 edition was exceptional, exciting and of the highest level.
#CMG2018 Live Journal
Tuesday 23/01
On the last day, we saw the Teams take care of the details of their work for the Final Gran Buffet. In the afternoon, the Award Ceremony honored France (3654 points) followed by Spain (3609 points) and Australia (3483 points).
Special Awards:
International Press Award – Argentina
Best Gourmet Gelato – Japan
Best Mise en place – Australia
Best Ice Plint – Switzerland
Most Innovative Flavor in the Mystery Box test – Australia
Aesthetics Award – France
Carlo Pozzi Order and Cleanliness Award – France
Monday 22/01
On the third day, the Decorated Cup challenge, followed by the Mystery Boxes and the creation of two brand new Gelato based on the secret ingredients drawn by lot by each Team Manager.
Sunday 21/01
During the second day, the teams ended the Ice Sculpture trial; simultaneously in the morning took place the Entrée competition: three hot finger food combined with Gourmet Gelato. In the afternoon, the Gelato Snacks challenge.
Saturday 20/01
The competition starts with the first part of Ice Sculpture, the Decorated Gelato Pan and, in the afternoon, the Gelato Cake. The spectacular Gelato World Cup Arena is the chosen location for the SIGEP Opening Ceremony which took place at mid-day.
Friday 19/01
The teams set up their boxes and took part in the official photo shoot.
