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Editor's Note 
 
Congratulations to our first Montreal Pizza Chef of the Year, Bart Nadherny, co-owner with wife Kim of Son of a Peach Pizzeria in Burlington, Ont.!
- Colleen Cross, Editor
 
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Mirko D'Agata wins Napoletana division at Pizza Expo

Mirko D’Agata, executive chef at Montreal-headquartered Pizzeria No. 900, won the Pizza Napoletana division at the International Pizza Challenge during the 2025 International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.


Moncton masterclass to teach food and beverage businesses leadership skills

Food and Beverage Atlantic will present a two-day masterclass in Moncton, N.B., aimed at equipping small and medium-sized food and beverage businesses with tools to lead in times of change.


Technomic identifies fastest-growing ingredients at Canadian food trucks

Canadian food trucks are adding to their menus common ingredients that can be used in multiple applications, Technomic suggests its latest research focused on 2024 data.


Whole Foods staff graduate from artisan pizza-making apprentice program

Whole Foods Market has graduated 121 store staff from its Pizzaioli Apprentice Program, a hands-on culinary training program designed to build expertise in artisan pizza-making and enhance customer experience in stores.


 
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Pizza Czar: Recipes and Know-How from a World-Traveling Pizza Chef

In his comprehensive first book, legendary pizza czar Anthony Falco teaches you everything you need to know to make pizza wherever you are, drawing from his singular experience opening pizzerias around the globe. In this definitive book, filled with hacks, tips, and secret techniques never before shared, International Pizza Consultant Anthony Falco brings the world of pizza to your kitchen.

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The Pizza Chef: Tips for reducing the gum line

How is your pizza's gum line? For some operators, this area is a big problem and the main reason for inconsistency in your product. Our Pizza Chef columnist Diana Cline explores common pitfalls and shares valuable tips to improve the border between crust and toppings. » Read More...
 
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Seven steps to overcoming the urge to micromanage

Micromanaging often comes from a desire to help, avoid mistakes or ensure high standards, writes Kate Zabriskie. The staffing and training expert poses questions that will help you see if micromanagement is sneaking into your leadership style and provides solid advice to help you break the habit. » Register now!
 
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Texture innovations

From crunchy pork rinds to silky, soft brie, texture innovation in pizza is on the rise. In a special report for Canadian Pizza, Jane Dummer, RD, explores how consumers are demanding interesting sensory experiences in their food choices. » Read More...
 
 
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Bakery Showcase welcomes professional bakers to Montreal

Bakery Showcase welcomed more than 2,000 bakery owners, operators and their teams, manufacturers, suppliers, experts and college-level baking and pastry students April 14-15 at the Montreal Convention Centre. » Read More...

Newfoundland and Labrador to launch restaurant loan program and alcohol discount

The Newfoundland and Labrador government's budget provides for up to $10 million for a restaurant loan guarantee program to assist locally owned restaurants and $1 million to increase wholesale pricing discounts on wine, spirits and ready-to-drink beverages for licensed bars and restaurants. » Read More...

Pizza Hut Canada and Startup Canada partner to support entrepreneurs with cash grants and resources

Pizza Hut Canada has announce a three-year partnership with non-profit entrepreneurship organization Startup Canada to create opportunities for Canadian entrepreneurs. » Read More...

Report examines how operators can optimize their menu

A new report from Technomic encourages pizzeria and restaurant operators to examine their menu items to identify items that will satisfy their customers, answering such questions as "What are the risks of removing menu items?" » Read More...

Pizza Pizza delivers giant replica pizza box by crane to launch 'XXL'

Pizza Pizza’s new campaign made an attention-getting drop to a Toronto neighbourhood to launch its "XXL" pizza. » Read more

 
Celebrating 30 Years of Canadian Pizza: A Look Back 
 
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No. 900 Pizzeria Napolitaine grows

From our library, in 2023, enjoy this look back at our interview with Mirko D'Agata, executive chef at No. 900 Pizzeria Napolitaine and, as of March 2025, the newly crowned champion of the Napoletana division at Vegas Pizza Expo. » Read More...

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Cheese on top or cheese on the bottom?

Do you build your pizzas with the cheese on the top of the toppings, or do you put the cheese on the bottom? This informative 2019 column from Pizza Chef Diana Cline did a deep dive into pizza layers. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Farmer-Miller-Baker @ NAIT Edmonton 

June 17, 2025 | Northern Alberta Institute of Technology | 11762 - 106 Street Edmonton, AB, Canada, T5G 2R1 » Read More...