National Pinsa Day burst onto the scene in New York on May 28, bringing an exciting new Italian celebration to the city like never before.

EPS event director, Sarah Whittaker-Smith, explains why the show is so important for Italian brands wanting to make an impact in the UK.  

For any tomato operator worth its salt, it needs to meet demand for authentic ingredients. The general consumer expectation in 2026 is restaurant-quality meals in the home, with minimal complexity. And in foodservice, operators are under pressure to balance premium requirements with tighter margins and labour challenges. 

Brakes, the nation’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has reaffirmed its commitment to developing future culinary talent by continuing its partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland for its Junior Chef Academy (JCA).

Supporting modern menus, farmer-owned Italian food brand Cirio is expanding its foodservice portfolio.