ITALIANOauthentic

gelato | sorbet | imported desserts

WE CRAFT THE BEST INGREDIENTSINTO EXTRAORDINARY PRODUCTS

Our Promise is to provide the most Authentic Gelato while gifting smiles and happiness to all people we are blessed to serve.

We proudly prove time after time to deliver excellence and to be the perfect partner, offering and consistently delivering seamless development from Ideation to Spoon.

It is our Passion to always craft the best ingredients into extraordinary products For You –For all true Lovers of Gelato!

THE AMERICAN DREAM

Started with a facility less than 1,000 sq.ft.

Gelato & Sorbet product lines on the retail market.

Facility expansion, partial-system automation & increased capacity.

Guido Tremolini and Simona Faroni moved from Italy to Northwest Florida in 1996 with the goal of introducing authentic Italian gelato to the U.S. Market.

TODAY, WE ARE THE LEADERSIN FOODSERVICEAND RETAILPRIVATE LABEL.

Purchased additional land for

expansion.

1996 2008 2009 2011

Added capacity& system

automation.

Yogurtiamo Frozen Yogurt and Soft Serve Division.

26,000 square foot facility.

2013 2015 2016 2017

Begun foodservice distribution.

1998

Launched additional packaging

options.

OUR SORBET IS:

• 100% Fat Free and Dairy Free• All flavors Gluten Free • Vegan• Made with real fruit• Natural ingredients• No artificial colors or flavors

OUR GELATO IS:• No Trans Fat• rBGH Free• No artificial flavors or colors• Creamy and rich• Most flavors Gluten Free• Twice as dense as ice cream

• Our gelato is crafted using original family Recipes, Ingredients and Flavorings from Italy, along with carefully sourced prime products from around the world.

• We manufacture the most authentic gelato in the U.S. by following every step of this time Honored Italian Tradition.

• In 1997, G.S. Gelato became The First Company in United States to import authentic equipment from Italy and receive The First Wholesale License from both FDA and Department of Agriculture.

AUTHENTICITY IS OUR Mission

Simona received the Top Women in Store Brands Award in 2017 and Enterprising Women in 2016 for her commitment to leadership and service to the community.

ACHIEVEMENTS

G.S. Gelato’s Mango CanditoSorbet received Gold from Store Brands Editors' Pick Awards (2018)

G.S Gelato was selected as one of Florida's top 50 companies to watch (2018)

G.S. Gelato is honored to produce award-winning flavors for our private label retail customers. Winners in the 2018 World Dairy Expo Product Championship!

G.S. Gelato is one of the fastest growingprivate companies in the United States (2015/2016/2017)

1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2017 2018

Consecutive growth for over 20 years

PROGRESS

G.S. Gelato is expected to double its growth within the next three years.

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• Currently operating a 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Fort Walton Beach, FL, utilizing 70% factory capacity.

• Total processing capacity: 1.3 million gallons per year.

• Excellent rating score for the annual Safe Quality Food (SQF) 2000 Level 3 recertification, the highest rating possible.

• Recognized by The Global Food Safety Initiative, this certification ensures the maximum level of quality, safety and traceability in all of our products.

USDA Organic, Gluten & Dairy-Free Products Available

MANUFACTURING PLANT

SQF Level 3 certification for 6 years in a row!

Passed Testing TargetStandard Plate Count <5000 cfu/g

Coliforms <10 cfu/g

Mold <10 cfu/g

Yeast <10 cfu/g

Coagulase Positive Staphylococci <10 cfu/g

Salmonella (Hold required while testing) Absence

L. Monocytogenes (Hold required while testing) Absence

• Meticulous quality control and monitoring ensure the integrity of our production.

• Continuous testing and supervision guarantee all steps of manufacturing are above industry standards.

RELATIONSHIPS

FOODSERVICE RETAIL

VERSATILE UNIQUE EFFICIENT SAFE

• Artisan gelato made in the U.S. with Italian equipment, ingredients, recipes.

• Full R&D capabilities;quick adaption to market trends.

• Clean label, traditional, organic, gluten free solutions.

• Short lead times.

• Timely response and prompt action.

• Full logistics support / management.

• Maximum traceability of all products.

• Full compliance with USDA and FDA; up-to-date with changes.

• SQF Level 3 continuous recertification.

• We provide full support: from equipment to product to supplies

• Clear and easy-to-understand training materials.

• Customized Programs and formulations for each customer.

ARTISAN ITALIAN GELATO – MADE IN THE USA

G.S. Gelato is your Authentic Italian gelato manufacturer in the U.S.Made by imported Italians who know the market and live & breathe artisan gelato.

FORGING THE BEST PARTNERSHIPS

Data is provided by: Nielson Corporation: Reports from 2019-2017; Mintel Report-Ice-Cream-US April 2017; IBISWorld; Global Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Market Information- by Type – Forecast to 2023; G.S. Gelato Foodservice Sales data 2016-2017

• Gelato & Dairy Alternatives have become the evolution within the ice cream industry. Gelato is the biggest sub-category (5.7%) after Ice-cream category (2017).

GELATO DATA

• The experts estimate the U.S. frozen desserts sales in Food Service Industry to increase at a compound annual Growth rate of 10.68% percent between 2018 and 2021.

TOP-5 Foodservice Flavors in 2017 $$ Share $ % Change (vs. LY)

Caramel Sea Salt Gelato 12.17% +0.28%

Vanilla Tahiti Gelato 12.13% +1.17%

Chocolate Classico Gelato 9.55% +1.54%

Cookies and Cream Gelato 8.40% +1.03%

Blood Orange Sorbet 6.83% +1.08%

As the Italian Gelato Manufacturer in U.S., we provide unique advantage to our clients. Sharing market data and adapting to trends, we remain on the cutting edge of innovation as trusted partners, offering the best product with great value.

• The consumers are largely shifting from heavy dairy based to non-dairy based frozen desserts. U.S. Non Dairy Frozen Dessert Market Forecast for 2018-2021 states that the market will demonstrate an exceptional CAGR % while achieving million dollar growth readily in the forecast period.

Data based on: The Global TrendWheel™: Daymon’s proprietary “futures” forecasting tool that identifies, defines and tracks the evolution of global consumer behavior

OUTLOOK TO THE FUTURE

Global TrendWheel identifies the key consumer drivers expected to influence shopper behavior.

1. Shifting Demographics. Major shifts in the world’s population, such as growth and decline in different region, changes in household composition and shifts in economic growth will create new and different consumer markets.

4. Health& Wellness. No longer just a concern of a coreconsumer group, Health and Wellness has become themodern lifestyle and has evolved beyond food and alternative medicine.

3. Surprise & Delight to Escape. Consumers are looking for products, services and experiences that provide a temporary respite from the pressures of daily living.

2. Price, Quality & Personal Values. Consumerattitudes toward spending are shifting beyondprice to a quest for alignment with personal values.

• Our expert R&D department quickly adapts to a rapidly evolving market with full access to trends from around the world and freedomto formulate any product for any client.

• On the cutting edge of innovation with respect to ingredients, technologies, and flavors.

• Continuous education on regulatory matters (USDA, FDA, Organic etc.).

• Assistance in packaging design and development.

• Customized packaging options available in sizes, from 3.5 oz. to 3 gallon.

• Full logistics and distribution management.• Customized programs & formulations.

RESEARCH& DEVELOPMENT

PACKAGING& SERVICES

SEAMLESS DEVELOPMENT FROM IDEATION TO TABLE

WE LISTEN. WE ACT. WE IMPLEMENT.

Products & services

PROUD TO BE THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR ALL TOPICS RELATED TO GELATO

Gelato & Sorbet Frozen Yogurt

Exquisite Desserts

SuppliesTraining & Marketing Materials

Tailor-Made

Grab-and-Go flavors

Equipment

Item Mini Pint PET Pint Scround Quart Clear Jar Twin Pack Round Tub 5-Ltr Style Pan Yogurt/Soft

Size 3.5 fl.oz. 16 fl.oz. 16 fl.oz. 30 fl.oz. 32 fl.oz. 48 fl.oz 60 fl. oz. 145 fl.oz. 146 fl.oz. 128 fl.oz.

Category Retail /Foodservice Retail Retail Retail /

ClubRetail / Club

Retail /Club Retail Foodservice Foodservice Foodservice

Items/Case 48 8 8 6 16 12 3 4 1 4

Cases/Pallet 180 210 210 210 70 70 210 84 294 60

TI x HI 15 x 12 15 x 14 15 x 14 15 x 14 7 x 10 7 x 10 15 x 14 12 x 7 21 x 14 12 x 5

Gross Pallet Weight 1,469 1,537 1,657 1,571 2,100 2.100 2,100 1,898 2,014 2,220

Frozen Shelf Life 18 Mos. 18 Mos. 18 Mos. 18 Mos. 18 Mos. 18 Mos. 18 Mos. 18 Mos. 18 Mos. 18 Mos.

Offer authentic Italian gelato, sorbet, plant-based frozen desserts & frozen yogurt.

Packaging options

GELATOBirthday cake (NEW!)BiscottiBourbon Brown Butter PecanButterfingerCaramel Cookie CrunchCaramel Sea SaltCarrot Cake (NEW!)Chocolate ChipChocolate ClassicoChocolate DF (NEW!)Cookies No Cream VF/GF (NEW!)Chocolate Cookie CrunchChocolate NutellaCoconutCookies & Cream

Foodservice FLAVORS

Dark Cherry Chocolate ChunkDiSaronno Amaretto w/ Italian CherryDulce de LecheHazelnutItalian Butter Pecan (Panna Cotta)Madagascar Vanilla BeanMint ChocolateMixed BerryMochaPeanut ButterPistachio ItalianoPure PistachioRaspberry CheesecakeReeses & CreamStrawberryTahitian Vanilla BeanTiramisuWhite Chocolate w/ Raspberry Swirl

SEASONALSTorta Di Melle (Apple pie)Cinnamon RollCarrot cakeCinderella’s PumpkinWhite Peppermint Bark

SORBETBlood OrangeKey LimeLemonLimoncelloMangoRaspberryStrawberry

DF – Dairy-Free; GF – Gluten-Free;VF – Vegan Friendly

GRAZIE MILLE

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