But the brand was thrust into the spotlight recently as it scooped the People's Choice award at the recently concluded Gelato World Tour.
Bono's Mango Ube Symphony gelato bested 40 entries from 50 countries to qualify as one of the top 16 finalists from the Asia Pacific region.
It competed with entries from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand at the annual Gelato World Tour, which aims to highlight the art of gelato-making and its growing influence around the world.
"Gelato World Tour is an event that travels around the world, going to major cities where organizers gather all the top artisans in South East Asia," explained Chef Zarah Zaragosa-Manikan, Bono's chief of research and development.
Mango Ube Symphony is a combination of the two iconic Philippine flavors. It aims to reflect the country’s love for sweet desserts since mango and ube are often transformed into cakes, pastries and jams for special occasions and festivities.
"We spent 2 to 3 months researching and developing flavors or what we can bring for the event. Mango and ube are definitely the flavors that best represent the country," added Zaragosa-Manikan.
The Gelato World Tour is an event organized by Italy's Carpigiani Gelato University, one of the the most prestigious gelato schools in the world. It was held from March 20 to 22 at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre.
The event was the first of its kind to be held in Asia after stops in Europe, North America, Middle East and Oceania.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
