About Bruno Gelato the ice cream maker

With our name Bruno Gelato, we stand for a traditional ice cream manufacturer and an artisan family business. Our aim is to present artisan ice cream that is really good. We want to inspire you with our passion for pleasure and "la dolce vita". All our ice cream creations are handmade according to original Italian recipes. To ensure that our ice cream tastes like real ice cream parlor quality, we only use ingredients of the highest quality and offer a variety of artisan ice cream flavors. Over 1,500 partners already rely on it.
Bruno Gelato newspaper ad from 1988 for the opening of the ice cream parlor
Bruno Gelato installation of silo for milk and sugar
Bruno Gelato ice cream specialties for the retail trade
Bruno Gelato Chioccolato  ice cream during filling
Bruno Gelato - construction of the new ice cream production hall in Rhauderfehn
Bruno Gelato - construction of the new administration building
Bruno Gelato entrance to the ice cream factory building

Milestones in our company history as an ice cream manufacturer

1985

Bruno Lucchetta comes to Germany.

1987

Opening of the ice cream parlour "Bei Bruno" in Rhauderfehn by Heidi and Bruno Lucchetta.

1995

Construction of the new ice cream production hall in the Rhaudermoor industrial park.

2003

Installation of silos for milk and sugar.

2005

Extensive expansion of production and administration buildings.

2008

Launch of our artisan ice cream specialties for the retail trade.

2009

Exclusive ice cream partner of the TUI "Mein Schiff" fleet.

2014

More than 50 permanent employees for the first time.

2019

More than 3.000.000 litres of fresh drinking milk processed in pasture quality from the region.

2022

Installation and commissioning of a 260 kWp photovoltaic system.

Bruno Gelato - construction of the new ice cream production hall in Rhauderfehn
Bruno Gelato - construction of the new administration building
Bruno Gelato entrance to the ice cream factory building
Bruno Gelato ice cream bar on a Tui Cruises ship
© TUI Cruises / René Supper

"Ice cream is for enjoyment, for pleasure. An outstanding dessert is like a successful celebration or just a little piece of happiness on a sunny day."

Bruno Lucchetta

Bruno Gelato IFS Certification logo

Safety first!

Since 2009 we have been undergoing annual auditing according to the highest requirements for food production safety. The IFS places particularly high demands on all areas of our company. Top quality means maintaining the highest standards of safety, e.g. in terms of microbiology, HACCP, hygiene, training of employees and other recurring processes.

Our philosophy and our daily aspirations as an ice cream manufacturer

Ethics and orientation

Our business practices are based on integrity, honesty and fair conduct. Strict compliance with statutory requirements and regulations is a matter of course for us. The requirements of our customers are always our focus. For this reason, we cooperate closely with our customers and suppliers. We deliver a high-quality product and work in a solution-oriented manner and in partnership with each other.

Quality and safety

In the area of quality management and the selection of high-quality ingredients, we pursue a concept of continuous improvement and optimal use of resources. We therefore apply strict standards to the entire production process and prevent risks. The aim of our ice cream factory is to ensure that our company policy is adhered to in the long term by involving and motivating all employees and to achieve the specified targets.

Food safety culture

We are responsible for ensuring the safety of our manufactured ice cream products. By means of established concepts and measures, we ensure that the food we produce is suitable for consumption and does not cause any harm. To achieve this goal, we encourage and require the full awareness and commitment of our employees and decision makers, as well as their full conviction.

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Our ice cream on the seven seas

We are proud to have been spoiling guests on the entire Mein Schiff fleet of TUI Cruises with our high-quality ice cream since 2009. All over the world, we combine summer, vacation and the sea with an unforgettable taste adventure. At the ice cream bars, travelers have a choice of 25 ice cream flavors to sweeten every palate. The long-standing partnership with TUI Cruises and satisfied cruise passengers are a great endorsement of our ice cream quality.

Our ice cream journeying on land

Faraway countries and foreign cultures inspire us. Our artisan ice cream is now also popular outside Germany in many other countries around the world. From England to Italy and China - ice cream lovers around the globe are already enjoying our creations made with authentic Italian craftsmanship.

To this end, we particularly look forward to requests for joint partnerships to make the ice cream parlour experience tangible throughout the world. We are always on the look-out for new adventures.

Map of Europe with landmarks

Get to know our product range

Do you have any questions for us?

Then feel free to contact us for more information about our ice cream, for any queries about our product range or our hospitality sector services. Whether conveniently by WhatsApp, by phone, by e-mail or via our contact form - we look forward to hearing from you.

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