Messina moves into Hong Kong selling Gelato
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Hong Kong restaurant group Black Sheep is taking Australian gelato brand Messina to the ‘dessert-obsessed’ Hong Kong community.
Messina’s first Hong Kong store will be located on historic Pottinger Street. The launch also marks Black Sheep Restaurant’s first collaboration in more than five years.
“We are passionate about gelato and consider ourselves connoisseurs, but knowing good gelato and being able to make it on a large scale are two different things,” said Syed Asim Hussain, co-founder of Black Sheep Restaurant.
“When we think someone else can do it better than we can, that is when we look for a partner.
“We were blown away by not only Messina’s gelato but also by their work ethos, which is very much in line with our own. The amount of pride and detail that they achieve at every level is really inspirational.”
Founded in 2002, Messina is known for its assortment of freshly-churned gelatos available in an array of signature flavours and rotating specials. Currently, Messina operates 22 stores across NSW, VIC and ACT.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company is bringing Messina gelato to Hong Kong?
Which company is bringing Messina gelato to Hong Kong?
Hong Kong restaurant group Black Sheep is responsible for introducing the Australian gelato brand Messina to the Hong Kong market. This marks Black Sheep's first collaboration in over five years.
Q.Where will Messina's first store in Hong Kong be located?
Where will Messina's first store in Hong Kong be located?
Messina's inaugural store in Hong Kong will be situated on Pottinger Street, an area described as historic. This location will serve the local 'dessert-obsessed' community.
Q.Why did Black Sheep choose Messina as a partner?
Why did Black Sheep choose Messina as a partner?
Black Sheep co-founder Syed Asim Hussain stated they sought a partner when someone else could do it better. They were impressed by Messina's gelato and its work ethos, which aligned with their own standards.
Q.How many stores does Messina currently operate in Australia?
How many stores does Messina currently operate in Australia?
Messina presently runs 22 stores across Australia. These locations are spread across the states of New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (VIC), and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
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