We import the best ingredients from Italy,” said Franceschi, listing pistachios from Sicily, hazelnut from Piedmont and coffee roasted in Italy as examples. “We use the best of local ingredients,” he added. “We support the local community.”
“We prepare every day the gelato from scratch,” said Franceschi, who about five years ago began Gelato & Co. in the Cayman Islands as the hub for a global chain that has locations in Puerto Rico, Aruba and Panama. Visit https://gelatoeco.com for details. A news release says the company plans to open more locations in the United States.
“What you eat today has been prepared today,” added Franceschi. “It has less fat and less sugar. It doesn’t need preservatives. I strongly believe in using only the highest quality ingredients for what we’re serving.”
On his Facebook page, Franceschi wrote, “It was a fantastic day!!! Gelato & Co. Katy Texas big opening!!! Thank you all!! We are open and awesome.”
According to an Aug. 17, 2015 article in “News is My Business,” the Italian chef opened his first store in Italy in 1998.
