Jessica Vettorazzi

Jessica Vettorazzi is the Founder of Gelateria Tartufo, a gelato company based in Guatemala, dedicated to creating high-quality, sugar-free and traditional gelato made with carefully selected ingredients. In her role, she oversees business strategy, product development, operations, partnerships and customer experience while leading the company’s growth and social impact initiatives.

Through Gelateria Tartufo, Jessica has developed a line of artisanal gelato and sorbets that provide healthier dessert alternatives, including products suitable for people seeking to reduce sugar consumption. Gelateria Tartufo purchases fruits and other ingredients from local farmers, helping strengthen rural livelihoods and support local agricultural communities. The company’s mission is to make premium, handcrafted gelato while promoting healthier lifestyle choices without compromising flavor, quality or authenticity. The business contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals, including Good Health and Well-Being (SDG 3) by offering reduced-sugar options, Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) by supporting local employment and sourcing from local producers and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) through the use of carefully selected ingredients and responsible production practices.

Jessica’s entrepreneurial journey includes building and growing a successful artisanal food brand, developing innovative sugar-free products and establishing partnerships with organizations and events throughout Guatemala. She is driven by a passion for combining food science, innovation and wellness to create products that improve quality of life while creating opportunities for local communities. A food engineer by training, Jessica combines technical expertise in food development and production processes with entrepreneurial leadership to create innovative products that deliver both exceptional flavor and nutritional value.