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About Us

The History of Porrelli

 

About Us

The History of Porrelli

 

 
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In a scoop

At Porrelli, we manufacture luxury Italian style ice cream from our factory in Paisley, just 15 minutes outside of Glasgow. We are a close-knit, family run business and have been producing our original, traditional recipe Italian ice cream for over 100 years to the catering and retail industry.

We are suppliers of high quality frozen goods to the catering trade, frozen wholesalers, cash & carries and multiple retailers including Sainsbury’s and ASDA.

With a passion for innovation and high quality ingredients, our production team are constantly developing new and exciting flavours, as well as ensuring the quality and consistency of our award winning ice cream is exceptional.

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In a scoop

At Porrelli, we manufacture luxury Italian style ice cream from our factory in Paisley, just 15 minutes outside of Glasgow. We are a close-knit, family run business and have been producing our original, traditional recipe Italian ice cream for over 100 years to the catering and retail industry.

We are suppliers of high quality frozen goods to the catering trade, frozen wholesalers, cash & carries and multiple retailers including Sainsbury’s and ASDA.

With a passion for innovation and high quality ingredients, our production team are constantly developing new and exciting flavours, as well as ensuring the quality and consistency of our award winning ice cream is exceptional.

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Our History

1975 - 2007

PORELLI WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1925

Porrelli was established by Gerardo Porrelli in 1925 when he immigrated to Scotland from San Biagio in Southern Italy. He settled in Paisley with his family and began to produce delicious ice cream using traditional recipes brought from his homeland.

2008 - 2024

IN 2008, PORRELLI REFURBISHED THEIR FACTORY

In January 2008 Porrelli moved production of their high quality Italian style ice cream to their ‘State of the Art’ ice cream factory. Upgraded equipment and processes has increased capacity to over 6000 litres of delicious ice cream every day.

2025 - Present

2025 IS PORRELLI'S 100TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

We have entered our 100th year in 2025 and today Porrelli is still very much a family business. The current Managing Director, Dario Durante, is the great grandson of Gerardo Porrelli and he is supported by his parents, Enzo & Ines. Together, they lead a very passionate team that is committed to delivering quality and service that has seen generations of people across Scotland enjoy Porrelli Ice Cream.

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Our extensive selection of Authentic Italian Gelato

Flavours1

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WHITE CHOCOLATE & RASPBERRY

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SMARTIES

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MINT CHOC CHIP

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BLUE SORBET

Flavour2

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OREO

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CHOCOLATE

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SCOTTISH TABLET

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STRAWBERRY

Flavour3

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MANGO SORBET

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CHERRYMANIA

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COOKIE MONSTER

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WHITE CHOCOLATE

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WHITE CHOCOLATE & RASPBERRY

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SMARTIES

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MINT CHOC CHIP

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BLUE SORBET

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OREO

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CHOCOLATE

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SCOTTISH TABLET

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STRAWBERRY

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MANGO SORBET

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CHERRYMANIA

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COOKIE MONSTER

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WHITE CHOCOLATE

 

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AWARDS

We are extremely proud to be one of Scotland’s favourite ice creams and have been winning awards for many years. As well as winning Family Business of the Year at the 2014 ROCCO Awards, we have won numerous industry recognised National Ice Cream Awards for various flavours over the years.

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ICE CREAM ALLIANCE

2025
Silver Challenge Cup for Passionfruit Sorbet
2023
Diploma of Merit Blackcurrant Sorbet
Diploma of Merit Dairy Vanilla
2022
Diploma of Merit Mint Choc Chip
Diploma of Merit Dairy Vanilla
2019
Bronze Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl
Bronze Cherrymania
Bronze Mixed Berry Blast Sorbet
Bronze Medal – Blackcurrant Sorbet (ICA)
2018
Diploma of Merit Mint Chocolate Chip
Diploma of Merit Traditional Vanilla
Silver Belgian Chocolate
Bronze Blood Orange Sorbet
2017
Diploma of Merit – Belgian Chocolate
Silver Challenge Cup – Mango
2016
Diploma of Merit Orange Sorbet
Diploma of Merit Toffee
Diploma of Merit Belgian Chocolate
Diploma of Merit Cookies & Cream
Diploma of Merit Peanut Butter & Jelly
Diploma of Merit Spiced Plum
2013
Bronze Medal White Chocolate & Passion Fruit
Diploma of Merit – Dairy Vanilla
Diploma of Merit – HoneyComb
Diploma of Merit – Scottish Tablet
Diploma – Raspberry Ripple
Diploma – Mint Chocolate Chip
2010
Bronze Medal – Strawberry Cheesecake
Bronze Medal – Mint Chocolate Chip
Special Diploma of Merit – Dairy Vanilla
2009
Diploma of Merit – Chocolate
2008
Bronze Medal – Strawberry
Special Diploma of Merit – Ice Cream
Diploma of Merit – Vanilla
2004
Diploma of Merit – Strawberry
2002
Silver Challenge Cup – Mint Choc
Diploma of Merit – Orange Sorbet
2001
Bronze Medal – Mango Sorbet
Diploma of Merit – Dairy Vanilla & Chocolate