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Hello, Canadian pizzerias. This eNewsletter is carefully curated by human hands, not AI. Every piece reflects our dedication to quality and relevance to Canadian pizzerias, Italian restaurants and the fresh pizza industry.
- Colleen Cross, Editor
 
News 
 

B.C.'s Pizzeria Spacca Napoli among top 1% of pizzerias worldwide in prestigious Gambero Rosso ranking

Pizzeria Spacca Napoli in Port Moody, B.C., has been ranked among the top one per cent of pizzerias worldwide by prestigious publication Gambero Rosso.


Canada’s baking industry faces significant risks amid port strike and ongoing supply chain issues: Baking Association of Canada

The Baking Association of Canada is calling for an urgent resolution to the ongoing labour disruptions at both the Port of Montreal and West Coast Ports, which is compounding severe supply chain issues already challenging the industry.


CFIB calls on payment processors to commit to credit card fee reductions for businesses

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on all payment processing companies to commit to implementing the federal government's merchant credit card fee reductions.


Little Caesars opens express restaurant in Mississauga

Little Caesars will officially open its first express restaurant in Mississauga on Nov. 8, with plans to explore additional express locations in the near future.


 
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Featuring the recipes and techniques of eleven legendary Neapolitan pizza makers, this book reveals how to make authentic Neapolitan pizza at home. Wood-fired oven baking and fresh ingredients, such as San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and extra virgin olive oil distinguish Neapolitan pizza from other pies.
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Gabriele di Marco of Oretta named Pizza Chef of the Year at Canadian Pizza Summit Toronto

It was hot, hot, hot in Toronto on Oct. 21, but nowhere was hotter than the Canadian Pizza Summit where 19 chefs made wildly creative pizzas and a talented pizzaiolo earned the coveted Pizza Chef of the Year title. » Read More...
 
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Facing rising costs at your pizzeria

Smart strategies can help your pizzeria survive and thrive, writes Andrew Hind, after talking with pizzerias who are doing just that. » Read More...
 
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Self-care strategies for pizzeria owner-operators, part 2

If you are operating at 55 per cent of your peak performance, everything is much more difficult, writes Diana Cline in her latest column, a look at self-care strategies for pizzeria owner-operators. » Read More...
 
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Family ties: Profile of La Bottega Nicastro

La Bottega Nicastro in Ottawa’s Byward Market aims to preserve family traditions while strategically diversifying. Karen Barr talks with the venerable business to learn what's behind their success. » Read More...
 
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Seven easy ideas for bringing more customers to your pizzeria and increasing sales this autumn

Fall flavours and ingredients like butternut squash, broccoli, kale, fennel, cinnamon, nutmeg, apple, nuts and pumpkin spice provide a significant sales opportunity for pizzeria operations. » Read More...
 
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Conquering new challenges: Profile of Chef Fabrizio Busso

Meet Fabrizio Busso of To Live For Bakery in Vancouver, runner-up in the Chef of the Year West competition in 2024. » Read More...
 
 
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Pizza Hut Canada creates pizza warming device powered by gaming consoles

Pizza Hut Canada has created the PIZZA WRMR, a gaming console sleeve that ensures pizza slices stay warm while gamers immerse themselves in the action. » Read More...

Sigep ice-cream trade show in Italy expands pizza content

Sigep 2025, an ice-cream-focused trade event set for Rimini, Italy, from Jan. 18 to 22, will feature a large space designated to pizza and focus on pastry, chocolate, coffee and bakery. » Read More...

Rustica frozen pizza brand adds Detroit-style pizza

Frozen pizza brand Rustica has added Detroit-style pan pizza, complete with branded pan, to its grocery retail lineup. » Read More...

Papa Murphy’s loses about 100 stores

Take-and-bake pizza company Papa Murphy’s parent company MTY Food Group lost about 100 locations in its financial third quarter, primarily from closures of franchise stores, The Columbian reports. » Read more

 
Events 
 

SIGEP World 2025: gelato, pizza, bakery and coffee trade show  

January 18-22, 2025 | Via Emilia, 155, 47921 Rimini RN, Italy » Read More...

International Pizza Expo   

March 25-27, 2025 | 3150 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV 89109 » Read More...

Pizza Chef of the Year Competition at Montreal Bakery Showcase

April 15, 2025 | 159, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, 9e étage, Montréal (Québec) H2Z 1H2 CANADA » Read More...

Bakery Showcase 2025

April 14-15, 2025 | 159, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, 9e étage, Montréal (Québec) H2Z 1H2 CANADA » Read More...