Italy’s iconic Venchi Chocogelateria — the world-renowned Italian chocolatier and gelato-maker — opened its first store in the Philippines last 19 November in Central Square, Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

Founded in 1878, Venchi has a storied history of crafting exceptional chocolates and gelato. Each creation is a testament to the brand’s dedication to quality, using the finest natural ingredients and traditional Italian techniques.

“It has been a mission of the SSI Group to provide complete lifestyle offerings through global partnerships that cater to the evolving tastes of Filipino consumers. We are thrilled to announce the addition of Venchi, one of the oldest and most respected names in the world of fine chocolate, in our F&B and retail portfolio. Recognized all over for our penchant for sweets, we believe that the local market and the Filipinos will embrace the authentic Italian lifestyle brand’s dedicated mastery to creating high-quality chocolates and gelato crafted for your wellbeing. We are proud to partner with Venchi to bring the traditional roots of Italy to the Philippines,” said Anton T. Huang, president and CEO of SSI Group, Inc.

“This is an exciting new chapter for Venchi. I am honored to embark on it with Anthony and the SSI Group, the most trusted retailer in the country. I very much look forward to our continued collaboration and to witnessing the success of our first store in the Philippines. I have the utmost confidence that our shared vision and values will allow us to elevate the premium chocolate landscape and bring joy to our Filipino fans!” added Venchi’s CEO for Asia-Pacific, Marco Galimberti.