A panel of expert culinary judges, public vote, and artisan opinions decided the outcome of the competition.

Ciao Bella’s gelato and sorbetto feature ingredients meticulously sourced from around the globe.

“Meet ice cream’s Italian cousin, gelato.” That’s

Founded nearly 50 years ago by Claire Sisco of Calabria, Italy, Al Gelato Chicago, Franklin Park, Ill., has grown and now show-cases hand-crafted, artisan gelatos and sorbets for multiple channels.

Prepared Foods’ “Food for Thought” feature interview series involves food company R&D professionals, nutritionists, research chefs and other industry executives.

The frozen dessert with an Italian accent promises the nuances and traditions of its homeland.

The new packaging and flavors will begin to roll-out to retailers nationwide in April 2013.

Ciao Bella named natural food industry veteran Carlos Canals as chief executive officer of the company.

August is National Ice Cream Month in the U.S., but some of the biggest moves in the segment have not come from ice cream at all. Gelato has emerged on American menus and even in American homes.