David Alves, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Ice Cream Maker 2023, is renowned for his technical mastery and creativity in the art of ice. Trained hands‑on in France, Japan, and China, he has developed a strong expertise in playing with textures and temperatures, as well as in ice sculpture. Co‑director of Astral Glace in Lille, he now shares his know‑how in France and internationally through high‑level technical training.