When it comes to making ice cream Philip Mancini takes some licking and to prove it he has been officially crowned the ice cream king of Great Britain.

Philip swept the board at the national ice cream competition run by the Ice Cream Alliance collecting five trophies including two champion of champions trophies.

The Mancini family has been making ice creams for 96 years and Philip used the skills handed down through three generations to melt the judge’s hearts.

“To make great ice cream you need passion and dedication to ensure your product is so much better than anyone else’s,” said Philip whose family business has been based at the Royal Café, New Road , Ayr since 1925.

“To me ice cream should have a silky soft feel that melts in the mouth with flavours that light up your taste buds.

“We are always looking to try different ingredients and ideas to excite our customers. For example, we have just launched a new flavour called Blushing Bride which is made from smooth white chocolate ice cream and raspberry ripple puree.”

The Mancini ice cream business was started by Philip’s grandfather Antonio in 1913 and Philip is the third generation to run the business and he is hoping his son Mark, who helped make the award winning chocolate ice cream, will become the fourth generation in the business.

Philip has worked in the business since he was a boy and when his father, Michael, retired in 1991 he took over the business with his sister Anna.

“We are very lucky to work in such a wonderful business. People love ice cream and no matter what the Scottish weather is doing people still want ice creams,” said Philip.

“We have customers who come from far and wide to sample our ice creams and why not - ice cream is the food of the gods!”

Philip’s haul included trophies for best artisan ice cream, best chocolate ice cream, best mango sorbet and a double champion of champions win.

He said: “We worked hard to get our entries perfect and I thought we may win one trophy but to get five is just incredible – I can’t believe it!”

Zelica Carr Chief Executive Officer of the Ice Cream Alliance which runs the competition said: “To win five trophies is a truly outstanding achievement by Philip and his family. They were up against extremely strong competition but their ice creams were exceptional.

“The ice cream industry continues to flourish and the quality and flavour is increasing every year. The industry is now worth more than £4 billion in the UK.”

Philip Mancini can be contacted on 07801 835836   www.mancinisicecream.co.uk
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Media Contact: Steve Verrill –VPR – 01430 871166 or 07803 589282

Note to Editors:
The Ice Cream Alliance represents more than 750 businesses in Great Britain and Ireland involved in the manufacturing, retail and catering of ice cream and related products
The ICA has long established links with all Government bodies, particularly DEFRA and the Department of Health (DoH) and is continually involved in putting forward and supporting the views of its members.
Incorporated in 1944, and formerly known as The Ice Cream Association of Great Britain and Ireland, the ICA provides an ever-developing forum for suppliers, retailers, caterers and manufacturers of ice cream products.

Millions of pounds worth of business will be taking place at the UK’s biggest expo for the ice cream industry this November.

Organised by the Ice Cream Alliance, the event is attracting exhibitors and buyers from across the world.

The ice cream sector is a major part of the UK’s food economy with an estimated value of £4 billion - the equivalent of six per cent of all food and drink sales.

This years event is being held at the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate  from 3-5 November.

Ice Cream Alliance Chief Executive, Zelica Carr said: “Demand for quality ice cream and diary products continues to grow amongst consumers and our exhibition will be attracting the key decision makers in the industry who are keen to take advantage of the latest innovations.

“Visitors to the show represent a large portion of the available spend within the industry including manufacturers, static and mobile retailing and food service operators.

“Deals worth millions of pounds will be taking place as the latest machinery, equipment and new products are unveiled.”

Mrs Carr added: “Consumer demand shows no signs of slowing and this is being met by a growth in the number of smaller producers supplying a wonderful array of high quality ice cream products.

“Anyone who is in the ice cream business or thinking of diversifying into it needs to be at this exhibition.”

The exhibition will also host the prestigious National Ice Cream Competition which attracts entries from hundreds of artisan ice cream producers across the UK and Ireland all vying to win the coveted Champion of Champions title.

Further information can be obtained at www.ice-cream.org  or by contacting Zelica Carr 01332 203333.

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Media Contact: Steve Verrill – VPR – 01430 871166 or 07803 589282

Note to Editors: The Ice Cream Alliance represents more than 750 businesses in Great Britain and Ireland involved in the manufacturing, retail and catering of ice cream and related products
The ICA has long established links with all Government bodies, particularly DEFRA and the Department of Health (DoH) and we are continually involved in putting forward and supporting the views of our members.
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