Industry News

The Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Association has received assurances from the Mayor of London’s office that pizzerias using wood burning stoves are safe – at least for the time being.

PAPA has agreed to take on a Statutory Primary Authority Role to represent its member and encourage consistent standards across the industry by providing Assured Advice on environmental health and trading standards issues.

Peter Puntrello of SubXpress in Peterborough - winner of a bundle of PAPA Awards, has been chosen to star in the X-Factor adverts for Just Eat - did you see him Saturday night?

The Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association has welcomed the Government’s decision to ask the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to review the economic consequences of tighter controls over EU migrants but remains concerned that this is coming too late as the lack of assurances are already hitting the industry, particularly with reports of Cabinet splits over the issue.

New research shows that people with food allergies and intolerances are more confident about eating out since allergen information rules were introduced in 2014. The study presents strong evidence that the legislation has had a positive impact and that good allergen information is good for business.

Over 15,000 motorcycles, scooters and mopeds were stolen in London in the last year. No doubt our delivery drivers and operators are being affected a great deal so we've put our support behind the MET Police's campaign.

Following the work we did last year looking at developments in demand forecasting, the Association has invited De Montfort University to present at the next Technical Forum meeting.

For the first time ever, PAPA has pulled together an industry-wide view giving a breakdown of valuse, challenges and opportunities in the Pizza and Pasta markets in the UK. You can obtain a copy today.

Following the 2016 PAPA Awards it is with great pleasure that we announce the very best organisations, products, services and people from across our great industry.