Amor-Acuyá: From a Home Experiment to Being Ranked Among the World's Best Ice Creams
Foreigners arrive in El Poblado, Medellín, in search of the famous homemade passion fruit and chocolate ice creams. And no wonder, they have been ranked among the best in the world. The curious formula has delighted the palates of the most demanding ice cream makers globally on more than one occasion. Behind this success is a local entrepreneur who works every day to further perfect each flavor that fills her displays with color.
TL;DR
- Amor-Acuyá, founded by Daniela Lince, began as a small-scale project in a garage in Medellín.
- The brand gained international recognition after winning first place in America at a world ice cream competition in Chicago in 2016 with its passion fruit and chocolate flavor.
- Lince's background in food engineering and an exchange program in Italy were crucial for professionalizing the business and fostering innovation.
- The company now has three locations in Medellín, two production plants, and generates nearly 50 direct jobs.
- Amor-Acuyá has expanded internationally with a sister brand, Ola Gelato, in Miami, serving various culinary projects and theme parks.
- Future priorities include operational improvements, sanitary certifications, and strengthening the brand's identity, rather than aggressive sales growth.