February places a spotlight on solutions for professional gelato makers in Stuttgart. Gelatissimo 2026 takes place from 7 to 11 February 2026 in Messe Stuttgart and gathers offers for ingredients, production equipment and service concepts aimed at hospitality and food industry buyers.
What Gelatissimo 2026 brings to Stuttgart
The program features live demonstrations, professional competitions and exhibition areas focused on artisanal ice cream production and retail presentation. In the Paul Horn Hall, Hall 10, exhibitors present raw materials, toppings, cones, ice cream machines and display counters. Live sessions show techniques that can be tested directly at stands.
Competitions and program formats to note
Included are the 6th GELATISSIMO Cup and the national selection for the Gelato Europe Cup. These formats highlight creativity in flavor development and craftsmanship. Artglace presents the ice cream flavor of the year and the program includes honors for sector personalities referenced in the official schedule.
What these competitions mean for your team
- The GELATISSIMO Cup provides a benchmark for product development and live tasting feedback.
- The Gelato Europe Cup selection reveals competitive standards that help align product and service quality.
Key figures from referenced editions
The joint scheduling with Intergastra improved professional turnout. The referenced numbers list 80,770 trade visitors from 98 nations, a recommendation rate of 87 percent and an average visitor rating of 1.7. The event used 10 halls of Messe Stuttgart in the cited edition.
Practical prospecting advice for exhibitors and suppliers
- Prioritize targets by sales channel. Focus on hospitality buyers, restaurant chains and industrial distributors based on your offer.
- Prepare samples that are stable and easy to serve. Demo capacity and display counters are decisive during negotiations.
- Bring clear technical documentation. Ingredient data sheets, equipment specifications and cold chain requirements speed up procurement decisions.
- Book meetings in advance. Use the exhibitor directory to schedule 20 minute tasting and negotiation slots.
Venue logistics at Messe Stuttgart
Messe Stuttgart is listed as the venue. The site groups halls with loading areas and refrigeration solutions suited to food products. Planning transport and cold storage for samples reduces operational risk during the show.
Closing note and official link
Gelatissimo 2026 gathers the operational pieces that drive the artisanal gelato business in Stuttgart: product innovation, technical equipment and competitive talent on stage. For practical information and the exhibitor directory visit the official site at https://www.messe-stuttgart.de/gelatissimo/ and arrange meetings before attending.
