Industry News

Just Eat has announced a package of measures to reduce excess plastic included in UK takeaway food deliveries.

Temperatures are plummeting and as the UK prepares itself for the Big Freeze, one Pizzeria is going one step further and offering free pizza to those most in need of warmth and food.

Last Friday 9th February was Foodism's first #NationalPizzaDay. Pizzerias all over the UK came together offering 30% discounts on pizza and creating special one-offs for the day.

The European Pizza and Pasta Show (EPPS) has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious EN Awards. The EN Awards bring together the industry elite for an evening of networking, recognising the achievements of individuals, companies and shows in 2017.

VPE (a company of Veronafiere S.p.A. and Fiere di Parma S.p.A.) has purchased 50% of the shares in Bellavita Expo, a British company organising trade shows for the promotion of Italian Food & Beverages in seven markets: UK, USA, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland and Thailand.

Motorway service operator Welcome Break has opened its first PizzaExpress restaurant.

The PAPA Association has published it's response to the recent Migration Advisory Committee.

The MCA Food to Go Conference addresses the fast-growing  food-to-go market. Capitalise on the business growth based on insight with an exclusive offer for PAPA members. The MCA food-to-go conference takes place on 7th February 2018 at Ham Yard Hotel, London.  

The Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Association together with the British Sandwich and Food to Go Association and Café Life Association, have welcomed the Home Affairs Committee’s report on immigration published 15 January 2018 which calls for much stronger co-ordination between immigration policy and the labour market, as well as open and honest debate on the issues.

The Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association invite you to join us in celebrating 40 years of the Association and celebrating success and innovation throughout the industry.