Ep 141: A Historic First for Asia at the Gelato World Cup with Team Singapore and SIGEP World
About this episode
This episode features Team Singapore, the first Asian winners of the Gelato World Cup, discussing their historic achievement and the future of gelato.
On this episode, Ragnar is joined by members of Team Singapore, winners of the 2026 Gelato World Cup, and Ilaria Cicero, recently-appointed Global Exhibition Director of the F&B division of IEG Group, organizer of SIGEP World and the Gelato World Cup. First launched in 2003, the Gelato World Cup unites top talent from across the globe to compete for the world title through challenges in Gelato-making, Pastry, Chocolate-making and Haute Cuisine. In 2026, Singapore made history as the first Asian country to win the finals, serving as a landmark moment for the region and a breakthrough for artisan gelato on the global stage. Tune in to hear insights from the team, learn about the evolution of gelato and explore how SIGEP World is driving expansion for the future of gelato worldwide. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional and Electrolux Food Foundation.
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Nestlé Professional, Electrolux Food Foundation
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