The 30th edition of the Pizza World Championship ended, and also this year it was an unforgettable event.
The atmosphere of celebration and fun could be felt in every corner of the Palaverdi in Parma where more than 700 participants from 52 countries around the world competed in baking contests, such as Classic Pizza, Gluten Free Pizza, Neapolitan Pizza STG, Pan Pizza, and Pizza in Pala, and also in skill contests like Freestyle, Widest Pizza, and Fastest Pizza Maker.
As part of this special edition, we thought about creating a space dedicated to all members of our community, the Pizza Stories Lounge.
The idea was to offer our guests a place where they could increase networking opportunities, exchange ideas, learn more about our projects, such as Pizzaiolo per il Cambiamento (Pizza Maker for the Change), attend interviews with special guests live from Le 5 Stagioni Radio, but also where they could be welcomed in an informal atmosphere, tasting a Trapizzino, exceptional gastronomic products and a wide selection of drinks.
As part of the World Championship, we chose to promote the Pizza of Change Award, a project that echoes that of Pizza maker for the Change, proposing to participants a challenge focused on sustainability through the creation of a pizza that could meet at least three of the criteria described in the regulations, such as the use of vegetables from organic and seasonal farming, the use of raw materials from companies committed to environmental protection, and the reduction of waste.
It was an exciting challenge, and the winner was Giulia Vicini, owner of Giuly Pizza – Ristorante e Pizzeria, in Castelli Calepio in the province of Bergamo, who distinguished herself for her particular sensitivity towards a sustainable and anti-waste approach. Congratulations again Giulia!
Among this year many competitors, the winners of the distinct categories competing in the World Pizza Championship stood out for their incredible performances. We warmly congratulate them all:
CLASSIC PIZZA
GCriminisi Giuseppe
HViale Jeremy
IVicini Giulia
NEAPOLITAN PIZZA STG
GMansi Vincenzo
HDi Mauro Alessandro
IPersico Francesco
GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA
GVassallo Domenico
HBianchi Marco
IFontebasso Jenny
