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Editor's Note 
 
Hello, pizzerias! Things are hopping at your pizzeria but we hope you find some downtime too. It's important to recharge! In this newsletter, Little Caesars expands in eastern Canada, we crown a new Chef of the Year in Calgary, and more. Enjoy!
- Colleen Cross, Editor
 
News 
 

Food-service outlook improves slightly: Restaurants Canada

After a tumultuous first quarter, the outlook for the food-service industry has moderated thanks to a cooling of tariff war rhetoric and a slight uptick in consumer confidence, but operators remain cautious, according to Restaurants Canada’s second-quarter report.


Two pizzerias set to open in Cambridge, Ont.

Pizzeria Motola and Willibald Pizza, an offshoot of the Willibald Farm Distillery and Brewery, are opening this summer in the Galt area of Cambridge, Ont.


Report suggests menu ideas for fall

Technomic’s recently published Canada Season’s Eatings report highlights fall flavours and ingredients and recommends ways to use them in your products during the upcoming fall season.


Register now for Toronto Canadian Pizza Summit and Chef of the Year Competition

Calling all pizzerias! Come to Toronto to compete, network with other pizzerias or simply study the latest trends from top pizza makers in Canada!


 
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The world’s expert on pizza boxes collects 100 weird and wild box designs

Here the world’s expert on pizza boxes collects 100 weird and wild box designs and explores the curious history of the pizza box. Included are international designs, corporate designs, and dozens of quirky images produced by and for mom-and-pop pizzerias.

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All fired up

Brittany Sage achieves success and independence as owner of Vinni’s Pizza in Stratford, Ont. » Read More...
 
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Fabrizio Busso named Canadian Pizza Chef of the Year West!

Fabrizio Busso of Autentico Pizza & Co. of Vancouver was named Canadian Pizza magazine's Chef of the Year West at the Canadian Pizza Summit in Calgary on July 21. Chef Busso's Cappo D'Oro pizza wowed judges Carlo Raillo, Wayne Rempel, Wanda Baker and Cory Medd. » Read More...
 
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Calgary Pizza Summit highlights

Top chefs showcased innovative pizzas and professionalism amid first edition of the pizza trade show to take place in Calgary. » Read more
 
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Speakers added to Farmer-Miller-Baker Summit London

The Baking Association of Canada invites you to Farmer-Miller-Baker Summit at Fanshawe College in London, Ont., which includes an interactive bread workshop and a slate of short, interactive presentations on using freshly milled local flours in your bread and pizza making. » Read More...
 
 
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Little Caesars signs franchise deal with Orangestore convenience stores in Atlantic Canada

Little Caesars has signed its largest Canadian franchise agreement to date, partnering with North Sun Energy to bring its Hot-N-Ready pizzas and Crazy Bread to 18 gas and convenience locations in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. » Read More...

Plant-based mozzarella-style cheese debuts at Chicago food tech show

Caputo Cheese launched its plant-based mozzarella-style cheese, Orecchiette di Mozzarella, at the IFT FIRST show July 13-16 in Chicago. » Read More...

Calgary event for bakers to focus on traditional Italian celebration pastries and techniques

The Baking Association of Canada invites bakers to attend Ferragosto, a day-long event focused on Italian celebration pastries, featuring demonstrations, education sessions and a networking lunch set for Aug. 11 at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary. » Register Now!

No one injured after fire at central Hamilton mountain pizza restaurant

A fire broke out at Prime Pizza on Concession Street East in Hamilton, Ont., on the afternoon of July 24. No injuries were reported and damages to the building were estimated at $750,000. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Farmer-Miller-Baker Summit London    

August 26, 2025 | Fanshawe College, Downtown Campus, 130 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 1G1 » Register Now!

International Baking Industry Exposition

September 14-17, 2025 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89109 » Register Now!

Farmer-Miller-Baker Summit Moncton   

October 9, 2025 | New Brunswick Community College, Moncton Campus, 1234 Mountain Rd., Moncton, NB, E1C 8H9 » Register Now!

Canadian Pizza Summit and Chef of the Year Competition – Toronto  

October 20, 2025 | Faema Canada, 672 Dupont St Suite 201, Toronto, ON M6G 1Z6 » Register Now!