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IT’S NZ ICE CREAM MONTH The New Zealand Ice Cream Manufacturers Association (NZICMA) has dubbed February ‘New Zealand Ice Cream Month’ to encourage Kiwis to consciously choose locally made ice cream, gelato and sorbet. Large and boutique producers are responding to changing consumer demands. Owner of Hamilton’s Duck Island Ice Cream, Cameron Farmilo said: “We’re seeing a steady increase in demand for vegan and gluten free options. We’re stoked as we think vegan and gluten free ice cream can be just as delicious as dairy based.” Tip Top Ice Cream Head of Marketing, Mel McKenzie commented: “We’re seeing demand for on-the-go snacking formats and ice-cream sandwiches. While indulgent and premium flavours are still popular, ice-cream lovers are also seeking alternative formats, such as minis, that allow them to have a decadent treat more often.” NZICMA President Alex Gimenez said “buying local is more important than ever, so we’re encouraging everyone to do their bit for New Zealand and join us in the celebration of the quality and diversity of New Zealand’s amazing ice cream, gelato, sorbet and dairy-free frozen products. There’s no better time to try something new, with NZ Ice Cream Month running throughout February.” Gimenez says: “Visit your favourite local scoop shop, enjoy their offering and vote for them in the Barker’s Favourite NZ Scoop Store.” Throughout February there’s also a Taste of NZ Summer competition with ice cream lovers invited to share a photo of their best summer NZ ice cream, gelato or sorbet on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #nzicecreammonth or #nzicecream #nzgelato to win NZ Ice Cream Lovers Packs. Get social with NZ ice cream and gelato: https://www.facebook.com/NZIceCreamLovers https://www.instagram.com/nzicecreamlovers/
Fruit Logistica has moved to May this year.
WHAT’S ON IN 2021 FEBRUARY
MAY
3 NZ CHAMPIONS OF CHEESE AWARDS
5 NZ CHAMPIONS OF CHEESE AWARDS DINNER
Entries close
SkyCity, Hamilton
https://nzsca.org.nz/cheese-
https://nzsca.org.nz/cheese-awards/
awards/
18-20 FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION
18 OUTSTANDING NZ FOOD PRODUCER AWARDS Entries close
Berlin, Germany www.fruitlogistica.com
https://outstandingfoodproducer.
28-30 THE FOOD SHOW
co.nz/
Wellington, NZ www.foodshow.co.nz
APRIL
JUNE
9-11 THE FOOD SHOW
13-15 FINE FOOD
Christchurch, NZ
Auckland, NZ
www.foodshow.co.nz 13-15 FOODTECH PACKTECH Auckland, NZ www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz 19 OUTSTANDING NZ FOOD PRODUCER AWARDS COCKTAIL PARTY Auckland, NZ
www.finefoodnz.co.nz
JULY 29-1 AUGUST THE FOOD SHOW Auckland, NZ www.foodshow.co.nz
https://outstandingfoodproducer.
AUGUST
co.nz/
11-12 C&I EXPO Melbourne, Australia www.candiexpo.com.au
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