Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto

What Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto does

Products are packaged in clear BPA-free recyclable jars and certified Kof-K kosher and Non-GMO.

Name

Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto

Legal name

The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Website

https://talentigelato.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto is a U.S. premium frozen dessert brand producing slow-cooked gelato, five-layer gelato products, and dairy-free sorbettos sold through grocery retail nationwide and major food delivery platforms. The company is a brand within The Magnum Ice Cream Company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Frozen Desserts

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gelato Manufacturing (AFAHAEAD), Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Premium gelato
• Frozen desserts
• Dairy-free sorbetto
• Frozen novelties
• Ice cream pints

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Gelato and Sorbetto Sales: Talenti generates revenue through selling pints of gelato and sorbetto through grocery stores, supermarkets, and food delivery platforms across the United States.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto manufactures and sells premium frozen desserts — gelato, sorbetto, and five-layer Gelato Lines products — using an Old World slow-cooking process with globally-sourced ingredients, packaged in clear jars. Products are sold through grocery retailers and food delivery platforms across the United States.

Product overview

Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto is a premium frozen dessert brand offering gelato and sorbetto products through three main product lines: (1) Core Gelatos - creamy, slow-cooked gelato made with real ingredients sourced globally (Belgium chocolate, Madagascar vanilla, Philippines coconut, Maharashtra mangoes); (2) Gelato Layers - five-layer premium gelato products with stacked flavors, chunks, and swirls for multi-texture experience; and (3) Sorbettos - 100% dairy-free, vegan-friendly frozen desserts made with real fruit. The brand also offers the Bakery Collection sub-line of Gelato Layers featuring dessert-inspired flavors, Mini Gelato & Sorbetto Bars for on-the-go consumption, and limited-edition collaborations. All products are packaged in iconic clear recyclable BPA-free jars, with dietary options including egg-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free varieties. The brand emphasizes Old World slow-cooking methods, globally-sourced ingredients, and partnerships with culinary creators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Salt Caramel Gelato Signature Talenti gelato featuring homemade dulce de leche with mixed chocolate caramel truffles; one of the original and most iconic Talenti flavors sold to retail consumers in the U.S.
• Belgian Chocolate Gelato Gelato made with melted chocolate imported from Belgium, fresh milk, cream, eggs, and vanilla; blended until smooth and creamy and sold to retail consumers.
• Caribbean Coconut Gelato Coconut gelato made with fresh milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and tender coconut sourced from the Philippines.
• Caramel Cookie Crunch Gelato Best-selling gelato blending chocolate cookies into sweet cream gelato with a swirl of signature dulce de leche.
• Double Dark Chocolate Gelato Rich gelato blended with semi-sweet chocolate morsels and a dash of vermouth for complex flavor; contains no alcohol after the cooking process.
• Mediterranean Mint Gelato Gelato made with real mint leaves steeped for 45 minutes with bittersweet chocolate flecks and star anise for a unique Talenti twist.
• Gelato Layers Product Line Premium gelato line featuring five stacked layers of different gelato flavors combined with sauces and cookie chunks for unique multi-texture combinations in every bite.
• Salted Caramel Truffle Gelato Layers Five-layer gelato featuring Sea Salt Caramel, chocolate cookies, dulce de leche, vanilla gelato, and chocolate-covered caramel truffles.
• Vanilla Fudge Cookie Gelato Layers Five-layer gelato combining Double Dark Chocolate Gelato, chocolate cookie chunks, fudge sauce, Madagascan Vanilla Bean Gelato, and chocolatey waffle cones.
• Mint Fudge Cookie Gelato Layers Five-layer gelato with Mediterranean Mint Gelato, chocolate cookie pieces, and fudge sauce.
• Strawberry Shortcake Gelato Layers Five-layer gelato inspired by strawberry rhubarb pie with strawberry gelato, shortbread pieces, and strawberry rhubarb sauce.
• Cookies & Cream Gelato Layers Five-layer gelato with cookies & cream gelato, chocolate cookies, dulce de leche sauce, vanilla gelato, and cookie crumble pieces.
• Blueberry Crumble Gelato Layers 100% dairy-free five-layer gelato made with oat milk, featuring blueberry oat gelato, muffin crumble, and vanilla oat gelato.
• Bakery Collection (Gelato Layers Sub-Line) Gelato Layers sub-collection bringing the flavors of homemade desserts to the freezer without baking required; includes Chocolate Chip Cookie Batter, Snickerdoodle Cookie, and Italian Tiramisu varieties.
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Batter Gelato Layers Bakery Collection Gelato Layers flavor inspired by chocolate chip cookie batter.
• Snickerdoodle Cookie Gelato Layers Bakery Collection Gelato Layers flavor inspired by snickerdoodle cookies.
• Italian Tiramisu Gelato Layers Bakery Collection Gelato Layers flavor inspired by Italian tiramisu dessert.
• Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Gelato New gelato flavor launched February 11, 2026, inspired by winter comfort and made with globally-sourced ingredients.
• Sorbettos (100% Dairy-Free Line) Line of 100% dairy-free sorbettos made with real fruit, fruit juice, and fruit puree; vegan and dairy-free dessert options.
• Alphonso Mango Sorbetto Dairy-free sorbetto made with over 1.2 cups of fresh Alphonso mangoes from Maharashtra, India per pint; vegan and gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified.
• Cold Brew Coffee Sorbetto Dairy-free sorbetto blending fair-trade Brazilian and Colombian cold brew coffee; contains 39–84mg caffeine per serving.
• Roman Raspberry Sorbetto Dairy-free sorbetto featuring 97 raspberries packed into each jar, using raspberries from California and Chile.
• Zesty Lemon Sorbetto Dairy-free sorbetto with bright lemon flavor.
• Summer Strawberry Sorbetto Dairy-free sorbetto featuring strawberry flavor for summer.
• Paradise Passionfruit Sorbetto New sorbetto flavor launched February 11, 2026, inspired by tropical getaways with globally-sourced ingredients.
• Mini Gelato & Sorbetto Bars Smaller-format gelato and sorbetto bars for on-the-go enjoyment, launched May 23, 2023.
• Talenti Twist Jar Opener Jar-opening tool distributed free to consumers to make opening Talenti jars easier.
• The Dipped Whisk (Chef Dominique Ansel Collaboration) Limited-edition dessert collaboration with Chef Dominique Ansel featuring Talenti Layers Bakery Collection ingredients; available only March 28–30, 2025 at Dominique Ansel Bakery in NYC.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97 raspberries in each jar of Roman Raspberry Sorbetto
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Chef Dominique AnselflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2025Chef Dominique Ansel is Talenti's first-ever Chef Ambassador. He informed future flavors and new recipes for the brand. Created 'The Dipped Whisk' limited-edition dessert featuring Talenti Layers Bakery Collection ingredients, available at Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York City.
• Black Food FolkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulinary Heroes partnership program recognizing Black chefs making a difference in the culinary world. Talenti provides grants to support creators, amplify their voices, and highlight community impact during National Culinary Arts Month.
• Top ChefcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMulti-season partnership with Bravo's Top Chef cooking competition to bring exciting news to freezers and promote Talenti products.
• Muddling MemoriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to create the 'Talentini' - the first-ever Vanilla Bean Dirty Martini Sundae, launched for National Gelato Day.
• Emma NavarrominorGTM or Marketing PartnerTennis athlete partnership where Emma Navarro promotes Talenti sorbetto products, showcasing how she stays cool under pressure with Talenti.
• The Ice Cream Shop / DoorDash, Postmates, Uber Eats, Grubhub, GopuffcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery partnerships enabling consumers to order Talenti products right to their door through major food delivery platforms.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Grom: Authentic Italian premium gelato brand primarily distributed through gelaterias and select retail in Europe. Comparable product authenticity and premium positioning, and a useful reference for what an international Talenti expansion could encounter.

Emerging players

• Halo Top: Better-for-you ice cream brand that redefined the light ice cream category and competes for the same freezer door real estate. While positioned on calorie/protein rather than indulgence, it overlaps with Talenti on dietary-innovation consumers (dairy-free, lighter options).
• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: Fast-growing premium ice cream brand with strong cultural cachet, expanding grocery distribution, and a robust dairy-free/vegan line. Targets the same premium dessert consumer with a younger, lifestyle-driven brand identity that is putting pressure on legacy premium players.

Direct peers

• Ben & Jerry's: Sibling brand under The Magnum Ice Cream Company and one of Talenti's closest comparables in premium pint-positioned frozen dessert. Both compete for similar premium grocery shelf space and consumer occasions, with Ben & Jerry's leaning into indulgent mix-ins and Talenti into gelato authenticity.
• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Premium artisanal ice cream brand competing in the same premium pint category with strong DTC, retail, and grocery presence. Comparable product positioning (small-batch, distinctive flavors, premium pricing) and overlap on the premium dessert consumer Talenti targets.
• Tillamook Ice Cream: Premium-positioned ice cream from a dairy-credible regional brand with growing national grocery distribution. Comparable premium price point, ingredient-forward marketing, and overlap with Talenti's consumer who values real, traceable dairy.
• Ciao Bella Gelato: US-based premium gelato brand distributed in grocery with an emphasis on artisanal, globally-inspired flavors. Direct competitor in the gelato sub-segment with similar positioning, packaging, and consumer target.
• Häagen-Dazs: Iconic premium ice cream brand with overlapping grocery distribution, similar price-point positioning, and a comparable emphasis on globally-sourced ingredients. Häagen-Dazs is the most direct mainstream-premium competitor to Talenti in the US pint aisle.

Broad incumbents

• Breyers: Another Unilever-legacy (and likely Magnum Ice Cream Company) ice cream brand with mass-market positioning. While a value-tier competitor rather than direct premium peer, it competes for the same household grocery basket and frozen aisle shelf space.
• Magnum: Sibling brand under The Magnum Ice Cream Company operating in premium indulgence ice cream bars. While differentiated by format (bars vs. pints), it competes for the same premium indulgence occasion and share-of-wallet within the parent portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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