The Ice Cream & Artisan Food Show will be held February 8 – 10, 2022 at the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate. In addition to everything that the makers and sellers of ice cream need to run their businesses, the show will also include exhibitors selling coffee and other beverages, cakes, confectionary and savoury snacks, according to a press release.
The Ice Cream & Artisan Food Show is organized by the Ice Cream Alliance (ICA), the trade body for the ice cream sector. “The last live Show in 2020 was the first to be extended to include other products sold by parlours, mobilers, cafes and others,” commented ICA CEO Zelica Carr. “That was in response to a survey of our members that revealed the other products they wanted to see at the Show – 69% sell coffee, 63% tea and other hot drinks, 61% sell cakes, 61% confectionary and 41% savoury snacks.”
In common with other hospitality businesses, the ice cream sector has had a tough time during the pandemic. But it has bounced back in 2021 with the support of the ICA’s Great British Ice Cream Staycation campaign and record numbers holidaying in this country. “The 2022 Show will be bigger and better than ever,” added Zelica. “It will provide a launch pad for the further growth of our sector. And where better to meet than in the fabulous town of Harrogate with its wonderful hotels, bars restaurants and beautiful surrounding countryside. I look forward to seeing you all there.”