Once the quorum was finally reached, on 5 July 2012, with 387 votes in favour, thanks mainly to the efforts of MEP Sergio Silvestris, the European Parliament officially established European Artisanal Gelato Day, underlining, among other reasons, that: “of all fresh dairy products, artisanal gelato is a product of excellence in terms of food quality and safety, raising the profile of agri-food products in each individual Member State”.
From 2010 to 2012, the event was run by Fausto Bortolot of Artglace, whose capacity and timely, invaluable resoluteness helped overcome all bureaucratic obstacles and rules, enabling them to hand out artisanal gelato within the European Parliament building itself.
A truly magnificent achievement!
The only Day which the European Parliament has so far dedicated to a foodstuff, is the one to artisanal gelato.
It should be pointed out that European Artisanal Gelato Day is a true asset for all gelato makers and for the whole supply chain.
Theirs is the honour – and the duty – to map out its future.