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Three Northern Ireland companies win at Ice Cream Awards 2022

Three Northern Ireland producers have won prestigious recognition in the annual National Ice Cream Competition run by the Ice Cream Alliance (ICA) 2022 held in Harrogate as part of the Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show, a unique event showcasing the entirety of the ice cream industry.

A huge assortment of ice cream varieties, equipment and supplies were showcased across the three-day event. Run by ICA, the only trade association for the UK industry with a 76-year history.

The show attracted 2,500 visitors when last held in 2020. It is the only dedicated exhibition for the UK ice cream industry bringing in a specialised visitor profile from one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors – Ice Cream Parlours grow by 20 percent annually.


The Northern Ireland winners of a total of 16 awards are Lick Gelato, Newcastle, county Down; Maud’s, Carrickfergus, county Antrim; and Morelli’s, Coleraine, county Derry.

The awards won by the local companies are:

Lick Gelato

Silver Challenge Cup

Silver Cup for Chocolate Ice Cream

Diploma – for Vanilla

Diploma Minchella Bros Cup for Vanilla

Maud’s

Special Diploma of Merit – Pistachio

Diploma of Merit – Mint Choc Chip

Diploma of Merit – Sea Salted Caramel

Morelli’s

Bronze Medal for Vanilla

Special Diploma of Merit for Vegan ice cream

Special Diploma of Merit for Chocolate Ice Cream

Diploma of Merit – Hazelnut Vegan

Diploma of Merit – Raspberry Sorbet

Diploma of Merit – Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream

Diploma of Merit – Caramelised Hazelnut

Diploma of Merit –  Vanilla

Diploma Michella Bros Cup- Vanilla