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The U.S. Pizza Team Battles International Pizzaioli For Top Honors

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American pizzas rank in the top 10 in European Pizza Championship Members of the U.S. Pizza Team recently competed in the European Pizza  Championship, held Nov. 14 at the European Pizza and Pasta Show in London, England. Facing off against 39 competitors from six countries, the USPT brought their best pizza recipes to this international Pizza Classica event. … [Read more...] about The U.S. Pizza Team Battles International Pizzaioli For Top Honors

European Pizza Championship 2019

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Members of the U.S. Pizza Team traveled to London to compete against the best pizzas in Europe! Members that competed included: Dave Sommers, Mad Mushroom, West Lafayette, Ind. Gino Rago, Panino's Pizza, Chicago Bruno Brunetti, Panino's Pizza, Chicago Patrick Maggi, Maggi's Pizza, Damascus, Md. Michael Reyes-Casanova, Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine, Virginia Beach, … [Read more...] about European Pizza Championship 2019

USPT Wins Gold at the 2019 World Pizza Championships!

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U.S. Pizza Team member Scott Volpe takes First Place in Freestyle Acrobatics The United States Pizza Team (USPT) returned to the “Food Valley” of Italy, Parma, to compete in the 28th Edition of the World Pizza Championships. With a number of first-time competitors on the world stage and seasoned USPT veterans, the hopes were high to bring back some precious metals. And indeed … [Read more...] about USPT Wins Gold at the 2019 World Pizza Championships!

Panino’s Pizza, 786 Degrees and Fiamme Pizza Napoletana win gold and a trip to Italy in the U.S. Pizza Team Western Culinary and Acrobatic Trials

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The International Baking Industry Expo show in Las Vegas held court to the largest turn out for the U.S Pizza Team Western Culinary and Acrobatic Trials October 8-11, 2016. 5 competitors in total descended upon the Las Vegas Convention Center for a chance to grab gold, bragging rights, and a trip to the World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy. The U.S. Pizza Team held … [Read more...] about Panino’s Pizza, 786 Degrees and Fiamme Pizza Napoletana win gold and a trip to Italy in the U.S. Pizza Team Western Culinary and Acrobatic Trials

New Members-April 2014

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The U.S. Pizza Team would like to welcome its newest members! The U.S. Pizza Team proudly welcomes two new members to the fold... Shawn Dugan, Shorty's Pizzeria, Parkersburg, WV   Gino Rago, Panino's Pizza, Mt. Prospect, IL. Gino and Shawn will be competing on the U.S. Pizza Team at the World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy. Be sure to catch the … [Read more...] about New Members-April 2014

The U.S. Pizza Team is a group of expert pizziaolos and pizza acrobats who compete in national and international pizza competitions. The team was founded in 2000 in collaboration with PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry. Drawing pizza talent from across the United States, the U.S. Pizza Team promotes camaraderie through sportsmanship and team work throughout the world.
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