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Today considered a reference for artisanal ice cream in Suisse romande, Manu Gelato was born above all from a passion.

That of Emanuele Zanchi, who discovered the world of ice cream at a very young age during summers spent by the seaside in his native Italy. Simple but deeply impactful memories, which would give birth years later to a true life project: to transmit through ice cream an emotion, a memory, and a moment of happiness.

After several years in finance between Italy and abroad, Emanuele decided to leave everything behind to devote himself entirely to this universe that has passionate him since childhood. For many long months, he traveled, studied, and met artisans and producers in order to perfect his know-how and develop his own recipes.

The Manu Gelato adventure began in 2011 with the opening of the first boutique at Rue de Carouge 65 in Genève.

Faced with the success of the concept, several new locations quickly emerged in Suisse romande.

In 2018, Andrea Guglielmone Pasquini joined the project in order to accompany the development and structuring of the brand.

After studies in economics and a first entrepreneurial experience in the world of children's fashion, Andrea brings to Manu Gelato a vision oriented towards development, brand image, and network growth.

In 2020, Andrea and Emanuele became partners and launched the development of the franchise network with a first opening in Lausanne.

In order to accompany this growth, a new production laboratory was inaugurated in April 2021.
Today, Manu Gelato has:

? 6 boutiques under direct management
? 7 franchised boutiques
? 1 partner kiosk exclusively distributing Manu Gelato products

The brand is also beginning the development of its B2B activity through a first collaboration with a distributor.