Sun Eight Trading Co., Ltd., importer of professional products for the historic Italian brand BABBI, to host a professional contest!
Sun Eight Trading Co., Ltd., the import agent for professional products of the historic Italian brand BABBI, will host the 3rd BABBI Grand Premio, a professional contest, with entries opening on May 11 (Monday).
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Sun Eight Trading Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Masami Saito, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo), which handles the import and export sales of raw materials for confectionery and baking, will hold the 3rd BABBI Grand Premio, with entries starting from May 11 (Monday).
## What is BABBI?
In the late 1940s, founder Attilio Babbi began producing gelato ingredients in the heart of Cesena, Italy. Valued for its authentic and fresh ingredients, it quickly became a central figure in the gelato industry.
Several years later, Babbi, thinking about launching another production line during the winter when gelato production slowed down, came up with wafers. These are the "VIENNESI" and "WAFERINI" that are known worldwide today as BABBI's specialties.
In 1952, BABBI was established to manufacture raw materials, cones, and wafers for gelato makers. Since then, with the policy of "creating the best products using high-quality raw materials and traditional methods passed down through generations," it has released numerous high-quality products to the world. Now, celebrating its 74th anniversary, it has become a globally recognized brand for wafers, chocolate confectionery, gelato, and confectionery ingredients.
Currently, the founder's grandson, Carlo, serves as CEO, and it has grown into a fourth-generation family business. It produces a variety of raw materials that can be used from gelato to sweets and bread. In addition to its business activities, as a leading company in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, it actively engages in contribution activities to the local community, global environment, society, education, and sports.
In Japan, Regalino Co., Ltd. imports and sells BABBI wafers and chocolate confectionery, while Sun Eight Trading Co., Ltd. imports and sells BABBI confectionery ingredients.
## The 3rd BABBI Grand Premio
The 3rd BABBI Grand Premio, which is being held for the third time, was previously held with pistachio as the theme for the 1st edition and hazelnut for the 2nd edition, attracting many works showcasing excellent skill and sensibility.
This time, returning to its roots, the theme will once again be "Pistachio," a flavor that BABBI led the boom for and has now become a classic.
This competition is for professionals, where participants use "BABBI Pistachio Paste Deluxe" or "BABBI Pistachio Paste SC Uncolored" to compete with entremets (fresh cakes) that fully bring out the appeal of pistachio as an ingredient.
The winner will be invited on an inspection tour to Italy.
## What is BABBI?
In the late 1940s, founder Attilio Babbi began producing gelato ingredients in the heart of Cesena, Italy. Valued for its authentic and fresh ingredients, it quickly became a central figure in the gelato industry.
Several years later, Babbi, thinking about launching another production line during the winter when gelato production slowed down, came up with wafers. These are the "VIENNESI" and "WAFERINI" that are known worldwide today as BABBI's specialties.
In 1952, BABBI was established to manufacture raw materials, cones, and wafers for gelato makers. Since then, with the policy of "creating the best products using high-quality raw materials and traditional methods passed down through generations," it has released numerous high-quality products to the world. Now, celebrating its 74th anniversary, it has become a globally recognized brand for wafers, chocolate confectionery, gelato, and confectionery ingredients.
Currently, the founder's grandson, Carlo, serves as CEO, and it has grown into a fourth-generation family business. It produces a variety of raw materials that can be used from gelato to sweets and bread. In addition to its business activities, as a leading company in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, it actively engages in contribution activities to the local community, global environment, society, education, and sports.
In Japan, Regalino Co., Ltd. imports and sells BABBI wafers and chocolate confectionery, while Sun Eight Trading Co., Ltd. imports and sells BABBI confectionery ingredients.
## The 3rd BABBI Grand Premio
The 3rd BABBI Grand Premio, which is being held for the third time, was previously held with pistachio as the theme for the 1st edition and hazelnut for the 2nd edition, attracting many works showcasing excellent skill and sensibility.
This time, returning to its roots, the theme will once again be "Pistachio," a flavor that BABBI led the boom for and has now become a classic.
This competition is for professionals, where participants use "BABBI Pistachio Paste Deluxe" or "BABBI Pistachio Paste SC Uncolored" to compete with entremets (fresh cakes) that fully bring out the appeal of pistachio as an ingredient.
The winner will be invited on an inspection tour to Italy.