Welcome
Sometimes a publication takes on a life of its own… which is why I’m so proud of our biggest EVER mid-year issue. While the decline in magazine consumption is challenging and, for me, incredibly sad, I am determined to buck this trend. Across our print and digital platforms, we are delivering you 72 pages of superb content, interviews, news and features. All things are cyclical – and I hope to be here when mags boom once more.
So, what is there to enjoy? Well, the PAPA Awards are fewer than five months away – have you submitted your business or product? A ‘Tomatoes special’ connected with six businesses to discuss the market, geopolitical strategies, NPD and long-term goals. Plant based & free from continue to be hugely relevant – find out why. The preview section is packed, our focus on rosè wine insightful… and, well, there’s not enough space here for the rest.
We can only produce this level of excellence with your support.
Thank you so much!
ALEX BELL - EDITOR
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Contents
REGULARS
4 News
PAPA AWARDS 2026
14 The countdown to the 5 November 2026 event is officially on
PREVIEWS
22 Our exclusive coverage of the European Pizza Show begins
28 The London Food & Drink Festival is sure to be a floor filler
INSIGHT
30 A focus on quality: the Brakes Authentic Italian range
PASTA FOCUS
32 Saucerer has an exciting new flavour, with a twist!
PIZZA SCHOOLS
34 Eurostar Commodities introduces an inspirational space
TOMATOES
38 We discuss the upcoming harvest with the Mutti team
42 A Japanese partnership is an exciting portent at Silbury
44 Enjoy the expertise of La Locanda’s Maurizio Bocchi
48 The Salvo philosophy remains simple: provenance the priority
50 It’s all about foodservice and adaptability at Cirio
52 Supplier Mammafiore looks at the market’s direction of travel
WINE
56 Rosato is not just for summertime, says columnist Mel Leyshon
58 La Genisia & Cantina Ventiventi are wineries sure to excite
PLANT BASED & FREE FROM
60 Julienne Bruno’s range fills key roles in the kitchen
