This issue is a consummate celebration of Italian ingredients, alongside some of the most talented chefs in the UK.
It’s our biggest of the year, at a monster 72 pages, reflecting just how exciting the sector is right now. Despite innumerable challenges, many producers, manufacturers, operators, retailers and restaurants have continued to thrive in 2026. Wouldn’t it be nice if economic conditions were slightly easier in 2027?
So, tuck in to our final preview of the PAPA Awards and Pizza Chef of the Year competition – don’t forget, it’s all happening in London on November 5. And the European Pizza Show is just a fortnight later – we check on final preparations.
Our pasta & sauces special is a combination of exclusive interviews with operators and one-on-ones with ultra-talented creatives based in the capital. And the Le Marche region gets a special shoutout.
The wine four-page special, courtesy of Mel Leyshon, takes a scenic passage through the stunning volcanic region of Mt Etna, plus we have expert guidance on the pitfalls, and advantages, of online delivery platforms.
Ciao!
ALEX BELL - EDITOR
Contents
REGULARS
4 News
68 New Members, Classifieds & Index
PAPA AWARDS 2026
14 The big day is nearly upon us… November 5
CHEESE INSIGHTS
24 Fratelli Amodio brings together British & Italian expertise
COMMERCIAL, KITCHENS & DELIVERY
26 PAPA chairman, Sunny Chhina, on protecting your business
28 Ionix Group has an elite understanding of the pizza oven sector
30 Connecting with customers is where Pizzaface truly excels
32 Top tips on maximising profitability with Fristeel
EPS PREVIEW
34 It promises to be bigger than ever…we check in with the team
38 Mulino Caputo have an American-style flour to showcase
40 One of the busiest men in the industry – the inimitable Marco Fuso
44 Molino Dallagiovanna welcome Blackery flour to the portfolio
46 Equipment expansion is right on point at Blue Seal
PASTA & PASTA SAUCES
50 With backing from Japan, Silbury is setting its sights higher
56 Action Foods celebrates growth for The Smiling Cook range
58 It’s a unique spot for La Marche cuisine – welcome, Rossodisera
62 Chef Diego Reali is the passionate heartbeat of Stefania
WINE
64 The Mt Etna region is blessed with some of the finest wines