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Cypriot Twins Launch Kolokasi Ice Cream, Blending Taro and Carob at Ayia Napa Festival
WHY IT MATTERS
The launch highlights how local ingredients can be reimagined for wider appeal, potentially opening new commercial avenues for Cypriot products and strengthening cultural identity in the food market.
What happened
The Fella twins introduced a new kolokasi (taro) ice cream at the Tastes Festival in Ayia Napa, sparking viral online interest. The flavor, rooted in their hometown of Sotira, combines local taro with carob powder and syrup to add depth and sweetness.
Visitors at the festival praised the unexpected twist on a traditional Cypriot ingredient. The twins also showcased the ice cream at the Sotira Kolokasi Festival, where feedback remained overwhelmingly positive.
While the product has only been sold at these two events, the twins said they are exploring additional Cypriot-inspired flavors and may consider a broader market launch in the future.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Kolokasi ice cream puts Cypriot twist on a classic
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