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"Hello, pizzerias! As the weather cools outside, your ovens are heating up and drawing in hungry customers. Here's your latest delivery of pizza news, inspiration and ideas, including the expected milk price increase and a new Chef of the Year!"

Colleen Cross, Editor

News

Farmgate milk price to increase by 2.3255%

Following a review and consultations with stakeholders, the Canadian Dairy Commission announced it will increase the farmgate milk price by 2.3255 per cent on Feb. 1, 2026.

Quebec franchise Enoteca Monza opens Calgary location

Enoteca Monza Pizzeria Moderna, a franchise operating nine locations in Quebec, has opened a 10th location in Calgary offering a mix of traditional and contemporary dishes.

Pizza Hut's parent company says it's considering selling the chain

Pizza Hut could soon be up for sale. Yum Brands, Pizza Hut’s parent company, said it’s conducting a formal review of options for the brand, which has struggled to compete in a crowded pizza market.

Fastest-growing pasta noodles in entrées: Technomic

Rigatoni and ziti are among the noodles Canadian operators are adding to their pasta menus, Technomic reports based on its latest research.

Features

Giovanni Campisi wins 2nd Pizza Chef of the Year title with dessert pizza at Canadian Pizza Summit Toronto

For the second time, Giovanni Campisi, chef at Il Fornello Ristorante and Pizzeria in Oakville, Ont., was named Chef of the Year – this time with a delicate dessert pizza. Eighteen top pizza makers competed...

The reality rule: Treat customers right without expecting the same in return

Customer-service expert Shep Hyken describes a new a mindset you and your pizzeria team can adopt to avoid becoming angry and bitter toward your customers and even your job.

Meet our Chef of the Year Fabrizio Busso, crowned in Calgary

Fabrizio Busso, co-owner of Autentico Pizza & Co. in Vancouver, earns top marks in Calgary by telling a story of two regions united! Learn more about this versatile, talented chef in our profile.

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Industry News

Chicken restaurant chains showed most significant growth in market share in Canada since 2019, pizza chains second in growth

Chicken restaurant chains such as such as Popeyes, Mary Brown’s and Chick-fil-A have experienced the most significant growth in market share in Canada since 2019, according to research by Technomic.

Food-service sales expected to grow by 5.4% in 2025: Restaurants Canada

The food-service industry outperformed early forecasts, thanks to strong domestic tourism and the GST/HST holiday at the start of the year, according to Restaurants Canada’s third-quarter report.

Pizzeria No. 900 may be forced to close original location in Montreal theatre due to renovations

Pizzeria No. 900 operates 34 franchises across the province, but will soon have to shutter its 13-seat original location in the Outremont Theatre — at least temporarily.

Moneris launches restaurant POS and extends partnership with TouchBistr

Canadian commerce solutions provider Moneris has launched a point-of-sale system designed for small and independent quick-service restaurants.

Events

March 8-10, 2026 | International Centre, Mississauga, ON

Restaurants Canada Show

May 3, 2026 | 650 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J1

Bakery Showcase 2026 (Toronto)

June 1, 2026 | 1346 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6G4

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