Begun in 1985, Gelato Fino Desserts has developed from a “hobby out of control” into a thriving and creative enterprise. Manufacturing an amazing variety of handmade baked and frozen desserts, our happy customers include over 350 South Florida restaurants and country clubs; as well as foodservice distributors, cruise lines and retail establishments. Last year we shipped over 100,000 cases of products.

Our founder, Gregory Parker, learned the love of desserts from his mother, Madeleine Guimont Parker. Truly a renaissance woman, her many talents and enthusiasms included an abiding love of great food in general, and something sweet in particular. Her Charlotte Russe and other French desserts were unbelievable! Our logo with the two ladies looking in either direction represents her constant search for something wonderful.

While living in Vermont during the early 70’s Gregory discovered and became an aficionado of ice cream making (weren’t there a couple of other guys in Vermont who did that?) That passion and a chance encounter with gelato in the early 80’s became the inspiration for starting Gelato Fino.

Commitment, fortitude, and above all an amazing staff have both nurtured and sustained the company over the years. Many of our artisans have been with us for 10 years or more. Gelato Fino cherishes and values its employees, rewarding them with benefits not typical in the food manufacturing industry. In turn, the staff’s loyalty, stability and dedication to quality have become the foundation for all of our endeavors.