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- Owner’s notes – August 2026
August has been one of those months that reminds you why you do this. We sold out at the Tauranga Food Show. We brought home gold and bronze at the NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards. And we’re just getting started. Here’s what happened — and what’s coming next. - Tauranga Food Show 2026
This weekend, Cuore di Gelato is heading to the Tauranga Food Show at Mercury Arena Baypark — and we’re genuinely excited about this one. - Owner’s Notes — July 2026
July was one of those months where life and work ran in parallel at full speed — which, if you run a small business, you’ll know is just how it goes. The biggest news on my end: we welcomed our… - “I’m an ice cream girl” — a conversation we have almost every day
A few weeks ago at our Bayfair pop-up, a woman walked up to the counter, looked at our flavours, and told us straight away.. - Owner’s Notes — June 2026
Laura’s tiramisu, a growing Italian pantry, and a gazebo that nearly became airborne at the Papamoa Polar Plunge — the July Owner’s Notes from Federico at Cuore di Gelato. - From April to Winter: The Story of Our Bayfair Gelateria
We opened our Bayfair gelateria in April with quiet confidence and a gelato cart. What followed was a broken cart, a pivot, and a discovery that changed our winter — Italian Melted Hot Chocolate paired with artisan gelato. Here’s the story so far. - Welcome to the Cuore di Gelato Club
Join the Cuore di Gelato Club for early access to new flavours, behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive offers, and a closer look into the world of artisan Italian gelato made in Tauranga. - Why Choosing a Gelato Cart for Corporate Events
Planning a staff event can be surprisingly difficult. You want something that feels special and memorable, but also easy to organise, suitable for different age groups and professional enough for a workplace environment. After years of seeing the same pizzas,… - Bringing Gelato Home: The Italian Tradition You Should Try
In Italy, gelato isn’t just something you grab on a walk.It’s something you bring home. On warm evenings, it’s common to stop by the local gelateria, pick up a few flavours, and head back to the table — where family… - Why Artisan Gelato Doesn’t Need Artificial Ingredients
Walk into most supermarkets or dessert shops and you’ll see a long list of ingredients behind every flavour. Stabilisers, emulsifiers, flavourings, colourings — it’s become normal. But here’s the real question:should it be? At Cuore di Gelato, we believe great… - Gelato vs Ice Cream: What’s the Real Difference?
Discover the real difference between gelato and ice cream, and why artisan gelato tastes better. Learn more and come try it in Tauranga. - Why Gelato Is Perfect for Weddings — And Why Quality Makes All the Difference
There’s a moment at every wedding when everything softens. The ceremony is over, the emotions settle, and the celebration begins to unfold naturally. Guests are relaxed, conversations flow, and the atmosphere becomes lighter, warmer, more personal. This is where dessert… - Why a Gelato Cart at Your Wedding Is the Ultimate Wow Moment
Picture this. The ceremony is over. The formal part has softened into something looser, lighter. Your guests are spread out across the space — some chatting in small groups, others wandering with a drink in hand. Laughter drifts through the… - From the Kitchen: Meet Fritto, Our Italian Catering Family
If you’ve tasted our gelato, you already know how much care goes into what we do.What you may not know is that behind our gelato cart there’s a bigger story — one that starts in Italian kitchens, around family tables,… - Our way
Discover our approach to authentic Italian gelato — rooted in tradition, craft, and respect for ingredients. Made fresh, the Italian way, in New Zealand. - Italian Gelato Culture: More Than a Dessert
Italian Gelato Culture: Tradition, Craft & Everyday Rituals - From the archive: the beginnings of Cuore di Gelato
This post takes us back to where Cuore di Gelato first began in 2021. As the new owners, we’re proud to preserve this story in our archive, as we turn the page and begin a new chapter. August 2021 –…
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