Carmine Candito of Miami-based ’O Munaciello took first place in the Best of the Best competition held in front of a live audience during the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. The Best of the Best division is open only to pizzaioli who have won Pizza Maker of the...
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Loredana Passariello Wins Neapolitan Division at International Pizza Expo
Loredana Passariello is bringing a world title home to Miami Beach, Florida, where she operates La Leggenda Pizzeria Napoletana with her partner of 30 years, Giovanni Gagliardi. Passariello took first place in the International Pizza Challenge (IPC) held March 24-26...
World Pizza Games 2026 Official Results
Winners in 2026 World Pizza Games Revealed The World Pizza Games, hosted by the World Pizza Champions during the International Pizza Expo, showcase the skills pizzeria employees at all levels do best: stretch and toss dough as well as fold pizza boxes. During a...
2026 International Pizza Challenge Winners at Pizza Expo: Official List
Official Results of the International Pizza Challenge 2026 Master Pizza has provided Pizza Today with official results from the International Pizza Challenge held March 24-26, 2026, at Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Congratulations to the winners! Click here for Daily...
World Pizza Games Scores Announced During Pizza Expo 2026
OFFICIAL RESULTS HAVE BEEN POSTED! FOLLOW THIS LINK! Matt Hickey Wins Largest Dough Stretch Matt Hickey of Pittsburgh-based Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse claimed first place in the Largest Dough Stretch division during the World Pizza Games. Hickey took first place...
International Pizza Challenge 2026 Daily Results
OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM THE 2026 INTERNATIONAL PIZZA EXPO ARE POSTED HERE! Results from Thursday, March 26, 2026 Mirko D'Agata Wins Pizza Maker of the Year Mirko D'Agata of Pizzeria No. 900 in Montreal, Quebec, emerged as Pizza Maker of the Year in the 2026...
International Pizza Challenge Will Be ‘Best of All Time’
More than 700 competitors vie for recognition and prizes Ready. Set. Make pizza! The team behind the International Pizza Challenge at Pizza Expo is welcoming competitors for “the biggest and best” IPC of all time, according to Michael LaMarca, owner of Master Pizza....
Every Demo You Need to See at Pizza Expo 2026
Watching chef demos are always a favorite activity at Pizza Expo. For one thing, it is a welcome chance for audience members to sit down for a solid hour during the hectic conference and trade show schedule. Even more importantly, it’s often an opportunity to eat food...
Hormel Foods Unveils Top 5 Pizza Trends for 2026
Calabrian Chili, Brisket and Global Fusion Lead the Menu Makers of HORMEL® Pepperoni and FONTANINI® Italian Meats declare heat, premium proteins and global culinary influences will reign supreme 2026 Pizza Trends Unveiled: Hormel Foods identifies five dominant pizza...
Pizzeria Due Hosts National Deep Dish Pizza Day Cooking Class
Creators of Chicago’s Original Deep Dish Pizza Give Guests an Inside Look at Making the Iconic Dish WHAT: Celebrate National Deep Dish Day with Pizzeria DUE, the second location of the legendary Pizzeria UNO (and to feature Chicago’s iconic deep dish pizza). Guests...
Your Pie Targets Franchise Growth with Streamlined Model
Atlanta-based Pizza Brand to Open New Stores in South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee ALPHARETTA, Georgia (March 18, 2026) – Your Pie, the Ischia-inspired pizza brand known for its customizable brick-oven pizzas and open-kitchen dining experience, is entering a...
Daiya Launches Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pizza Crust at Pizza Expo
After success in Canadian restaurant kitchens, Daiya debuts its new pizza crust alongside award-winning Dairy-Free Mozzarella Shreds at the 2026 International Pizza Expo Las Vegas (March 19, 2026) – At Pizza Expo 2026, Daiya will introduce a new solution designed to...













