Chiayi County Government supports young farmers in developing 'Duoxi DOLCI' Italian ice cream

A new wave of local flavor has arrived in Chiayi with the launch of "Duoxi DOLCI Italian Ice Cream," a brand dedicated to transforming the region's agricultural bounty into artisanal gelato. The company, a recipient of the Chiayi County Government's youth entrepreneurship subsidy, celebrated the opening of its flagship store in Taibao City.

The "Chiayi 18 Townships and Cities Agricultural Products" series is the brainchild of entrepreneurs Hou Chao-wei and Huang Ke-heng. They aim to make Chiayi's high-quality produce more accessible to consumers by using it as a base for unique ice cream flavors. County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang, present at the opening, expressed his hope that Duoxi DOLCI will become a new gateway for tourists to discover Chiayi's agricultural offerings.

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We hope that Duoxi will become a new window for tourists to get to know Chiayi's agricultural products.

Hou Chao-wei, recognized as one of the "Top 100 Young Farmers," explained that their brand utilizes local ingredients to offer more than just a dessert; it provides an opportunity to learn about regional produce and the people who grow it. Their flagship store is conveniently located next to a high-tech strawberry greenhouse, which is designed for adjustable height and is expected to increase strawberry yields by 80%. The greenhouse will also adapt to seasonal fruits, integrating pick-your-own experiences, DIY workshops, and agricultural education.

Legislator Tsai Yi-yu praised the couple's entrepreneurial spirit, noting that Italian ice cream's emphasis on fresh fruit and natural ingredients aligns perfectly with showcasing the quality of Chiayi's agricultural products. The initiative is seen as a vital step in promoting local agriculture and boosting regional development.

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Chiayi has abundant agricultural products from the mountains, plains, and coast. When the brand was founded, we hoped to bring Chiayi's high-quality agricultural products closer to consumers. Therefore, we use Italian ice cream as a medium, using Chiayi's agricultural specialties to create various flavors.