to servicing NYC restaurants. By 2005, Ciao Bella was a $10 million company of 75 employees. That year, they added five stores, including one in Berkeley, to three existing ones in New York and San Francisco. In 2008, Ciao Bella received a cash infusion of $10-20 million from Encore Consumer Capital and Sherbrooke Capital Management, allowing Sherbrooke to own half of the company. In 2010, Ciao Bella increased production capacity by moving gelato production to Eugene, Oregon. In 2013, it celebrated 30 years with a free gelato party in New York. Ciao Bella Gelato currently produces in Ludington, Michigan, focused on grocery store sizing and flavors in a 16oz pint. Awards and achievements Ciao Bella has won multiple awards, many from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT). Zagat has also named Ciao Bella as the "Best Ice Cream in New York" in 2002. References External links Ciao Bella Gelato Company homepage Ice cream brands Food and drink companies based in Michigan