斯图加特国际冰淇淋制作技术展览会（GELATISSIMO）是全球最大、最专业的冰淇淋成分及制作技术展览会，两年一届，与酒店餐饮技术展览会（InterGastra）同时在斯图加特国际展览中心举行。该展展示冰淇淋生产技术及生产设备，手工冰淇淋，以及冰淇淋生产成分。观众规模大约9000人，观众的质量具有非常高的水平：49％是独立的承包商/常务董事或自雇，另外17％是受雇于管理职位。
GELATISSIMO是斯图加特冰淇淋制作展览会，许多参展商将在该展会上展示冰淇淋制作原料、添加剂、设备、产品和制造、展示和销售服务等。
GELATISSIMO是欧洲中部两年一届的手工冰淇淋展会，在行业活动中冰淇淋制造商、冰淇淋店和咖啡店的业主以及食品加工商在5个活动日内获取有关冰淇淋令人兴奋的话题如何能够促进公司销售的信息。 GELATISSIMO与INTERGASTRA同期举办，联合展销活动将在大约115,000平方米的展览空间上展示冰淇淋、美食、酒店业、饮料和咖啡等所有主题。 冰淇淋制造商和美食业必须参加的活动展示了创新，为信息和想法的专业交流提供了充足的机会，也让参观者开阔视野，一睹最新产品及创新产品。
展品范围(Show Products):
冰淇淋机及原料，厨房系统及配件，咖啡和咖啡机，食品和特色，内部和外部的美食家具及配件；冰淇淋，原材料，添加剂，技术，设备运行，销售，展示，服务等。
展会报告(Show Reports):
GELATISSIMO 2026, the leading trade fair for artisanal ice-cream north of the Alps, has impressively demonstrated that it is far more than simply an event about artisanal ice-cream. It has reinvented itself – with fresh inspiration, new partnerships, a unique programme of accompanying events and plenty of opportunity to learn from the very best. Messe Stuttgart opened its doors from 7 to 11 February 2026 and provided visitors with a platform for inspiration, innovation and top-quality products from the world of artisanal ice-cream.
Synergy effects created with INTERGASTRA
INTERGASTRA, one of the most important trade fairs for the hotel, restaurant and catering sectors, took place alongside GELATISSIMO. “With GELATISSIMO, we are providing the HoReCa industry with a unique platform that highlights the latest gelato trends and promotes professional dialogue. The synergies created through the partnership between INTERGASTRA and GELATISSIMO have left an impression on all visitors,” says Stefan Lohnert, President of Messe Stuttgart. Bringing these two events together provided more than 80,000 visitors with unique added value. While GELATISSIMO focuses on the craftsmanship of artisanal ice-cream, INTERGASTRA has enhanced the shared portfolio with top trends from the hotel and restaurant sectors, technology and food service. One particular highlight was the FocusCOFFEE area, which provided a wealth of inspiration thanks to a Barista School, the Roasting Village, and numerous tastings and practical workshops.
Top-quality competitions
The competitions held during GELATISSIMO proved to be a real highlight, impressively showcasing the superb craftsmanship this industry has to offer. The 6th GELATISSIMO Cup, hosted by big industry names such as Dario Fontanelle, Stefano Lucchini and Sergio Dondoli, is regarded as one of the most challenging competitions of its kind this side of the Alps – and took place this year in cooperation with CONPAIT, the Confederation of Italian Confectioners, headed by President Angelo Musolino. Participants went head-to-head creating gelato in the categories of Bergamot (bergamot fruit from the Reggio Calabria region of Italy), Tiramisu and Bacio. Angelo Musolino was impressed: “We are delighted to be here in Stuttgart and to have the opportunity to meet with the next big stars, who have committed to learning from the professionals with such gratitude and enthusiasm. It is an honour to be able to share our knowledge and expertise and to accompany them on their journey. Here, at GELATISSIMO, we have found our family – a community that shares our passion for authentic Italian gelato and confectionery culture. We are proud and grateful to be part of it all, and are already looking forward to returning again next year.”
The German qualifying round of the Gelato Europe Cup 2027 also generated quite a buzz. Held live at GELATISSIMO for the first time, it was organised by Sergio Colalucci and Stefano Lucchini, leading figures from the Gelato e Cultura organisational committee for the Gelato World Cup. Contestants put their skills to the test during three challenging disciplines: “Mystery Box”, “Decorated Ice-Cream Bowl” and “Ice-Cream Cake”. The winner will team up with a confectioner to represent Germany at the final in Rimini.
Lifetime achievement: Recognition for outstanding individuals
An emotional highlight at GELATISSIMO 2026 was the presentation of the lifetime achievement award. Together with Editrade publishing house and ITALCAM, the Italian-German Chamber of Commerce, the trade fair honoured Augusta Corte Levou, an influential ambassador for Italian gelato culture in Germany for more than 55 years, and Marco Venturino, Ligurian gelato master and winner of multiple international awards.
Robert Widmann Trophy: Chocolate perfection
Another highlight from the successful trade fair duo of GELATISSIMO and INTERGASTRA was the Robert Widmann Trophy, organised by the Landesinnungsverband des Konditorenhandwerks Baden-Württemberg (Baden-Württemberg Regional Association of Confectioners’ Guilds). Taking inspiration from the “World of Chocolate” motto, participants were asked to create a showpiece – either a cake with a topper or a topper with integrated cake. “Competitions like the Robert Widmann Trophy not only provide a platform for showcasing superb talent, they inspire the entire industry,” says Klaus Vollmer, Regional Guild Master of the Baden-Württemberg Confectioners’ Guild. “We are very proud of everyone who has contributed to the success of this competition and are delighted to have the opportunity to surprise and impress INTERGASTRA visitors with fresh ideas and new perspectives each year.”
The next GELATISSIMO will take place from 12 to 16 February 2028 on the grounds of Messe Stuttgart.
