The night before Julio Cuevas opened his pizzeria, Omertá, in the swanky downtown district of Bella Vista in Santiago, Chile, he was exhausted. The entire week had been devoted to settling a long-standing court case, his final one as a family law attorney. “I was at the hearings in the … More
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Five Wonderfully Odd Things at the Latin American Pizza Championship
You may have to travel to the ends of the earth to find a competition like this. Argentina is home to this lively pizza championship.
Pizza Without Borders
Brexit Creates Uncertainty in the UK’s Pizza Restaurant Industry
Rising prices, a shortage of housing, and the decision to break from the European Union are some of the biggest concerns in the United Kingdom today. As cities have gotten more crowded, competition in foodservice has gotten fiercer. Even the chains are hitting a rough spot; today’s trends in England … More
Pizza News
Chicago Town Offers Bridal Package with Six-Tier Pizza Cake, Dress
A wedding is a celebration of love, and thanks to a U.K. frozen pizza company, pizza devotees can now include their two favorite things at the altar: pizza and each other. Chicago Town created a Bridal Pizza Package to reward a lucky couple, including a honeymoon to Chicago in the … More
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Florence Competition Opens for Online Submissions
Looks aren't everything, but they can get your foot in the door.
Pizza News
Five Canadian Pizzerias Tackle Guinness World Record for Longest Calzone
Five Canadian pizzerias are teaming up to set a Guinness World Record for the longest calzone on July 14 at the Vaughan Pizza Fest, at the Interchange Park in Ontario. “Pizza Dude” Roberto Vergalito will guide these pizzerias through 60 feet of raw dough and 300 pounds of ingredients, all … More
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Registration Open for the Spanish Pizza Championship
The 4th Edition will feature even more international competitors.
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South African Pizzeria First to Launch Cannabis Pizza in Country
Col’Cacchio in Cape Town, South Africa, is the first chain in the country to roll out pizza infused with the cannabidiol (CBD oil) in 37 restaurants. “We love to stay ahead of the curve and are extremely proud to be the first restaurant in SA to launch a cannabis pizza … More
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New Zealand Pizzeria Angers Customers with Surprise ‘Fake Meat’
New Zealand pizzeria denies misleading customers, says it was promoting awareness.
Pizza News
Pay Using Facial Recognition in China
Smile to Pay technology lets you pay for your order in the blink of an eye.
Pizza News
French Robotics Company Receives $10M Investment for Fully-Automated Restaurant
A pizza robot company, PAZZI, recently received €10 million ($12,760,000 USD) in anticipation of opening a fully-automated pilot restaurant with pizza robots. The investment is from Singaporean fund Qualgro along with French fund Eutopia and investors Partech and Daphni. “The autonomous restaurant concept offered by PAZZI is meeting a growing … More