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Papa John’s win for second consecutive year Papa John’s has been named Pizza Delivery Chain of the Year for the second consecutive year in the recent PAPA Awards 2020. This award recognises the pizza delivery chain that is felt to be doing the most to drive the market, with this year’s winners for all the PAPA awards announced virtually via www.papa.org.uk. Justin Gilbert, director of business development Papa John’s UK said: “We are hugely proud of the achievements and effort of all our whole team during this incredibly challenging year. We have continued to drive improvements across all areas of our business. Winning this award back-to-back is the result of our team all working together towards the same shared vision and goal.
“Our pizza is made with the freshest, finest quality ingredients has remained popular throughout, offering the chance for many people to enjoy a real treat even more in difficult times. In 2021, we aim to continue to deliver on our promise of: “Better ingredients. Better pizza,” and hope to be in with a chance to go for the hat trick! “Over the past 12 months, we have been focused on introducing brandnew recipes following the very latest trends in food consumption across the globe. It is this attention to innovation combined with top quality ingredients, rapid delivery times plus great customer service, which has enabled us to continue to grow in popularity in the UK.
“However, it’s also all about convenience and fun, ensuring customers can have the pizza they want, where and when they want it! Diversification in relation to locations where Papa John’s pizza is available will be key to our future growth. While we will still be opening new stores on the high street, we are already also looking at how we can partner with organisations that have an established customer base and would like to add a quality, hot food to their offering. “In 2021, we are committed to further expansion, creating more jobs in new stores and continuing to deliver to the communities which we serve.”
Eataly confirms early 2021 London opening Italian food market and restaurant concept, Eataly (www.eataly.co.uk) has announced that it will open its doors to the UK public for the first time in early 2021 at Broadgate, London. The only experience of its kind in the capital, claim the brand, the Italian food hub will offer a unique experience that celebrates the best in taste and craftsmanship of high quality Italian food and produce. Eataly London, in line with their ‘Eat, Shop, Learn’ mantra, will have a market with a range of over 5,000 products. The store will also house three restaurants, including the finer dining concept Terra, opening in summer 2021. Eataly also plans host London’s biggest Italian winery, a food-to-go area, a zero-waste produce refill store, and is spread over two floors totalling more than 40,000 sq.ft. Situated at Broadgate, next to Liverpool Street Station and on the edge of Shoreditch, the emporium will also be home to Eataly’s renowned cookery school (where chefs and food experts will provide in-house and online classes in everything from creating regional specialties to wine tasting, and Italian cooking for kids). With a host of on-site specialists, Eataly places emphasis on teaching and 10
demonstrating its produce, and with ‘craft’ the focus of the London store, visitors can expect a full sensory immersion into the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Italy – with live demonstrations, tastings and open kitchens and production labs throughout the store. Eataly says that it will also source fresh produce locally. Milk, for example, which will be used to make fresh cheeses on-site, will be sourced from small, local farmers to guarantee quality and a sustainable supply. Eataly London will also offer food delivery and catering options. The opening will create approximately 300 jobs across a range of positions. Eataly CEO, Nicola Farinetti commented: “London has been a key target in our global expansion plans for some time now and we’re happy to be bringing our vision and a love of high-quality food to the UK. Eataly is all about taking the Italian gastronomic culture abroad, making it accessible to all in a celebration of the craft, taste and traditions of Italian food and drink. Bringing people together is at the heart of what we do and this is even more important in the current climate.” Eataly London store manager, Matteo Ferrio added: “We are of course considering the safety and comfort of visitors and
xemployees, and we will be sure to comply with the relevant guidelines, so everyone can have the proper Eataly experience with peace of mind.” Oscar Farinetti launched the first Eataly in January 2007 in Torino. The company now employs more than 8,400 people across 15 countries, welcoming 39 million visitors every year. Eataly London is store number 43 and Eataly›s 16th country. Founded in 2007, Eataly was born in Italy from Oscar Farinetti’s idea to gather high-quality food at sustainable and reasonable prices for all, celebrate Italian biodiversity, and create an informal, natural and simple place to Eat, Shop, Learn, all under one roof. The name Eataly is a fusion of two words: Eat and Italy. As a result, Eataly stands for ‘Eating Italian’ which encompasses the history and the food culture of Italy, the ease of preparing Italian dishes, and the many qualities that Italy has to offer. Eataly London will be the 43rd store in the world, across 16 countries. December 2020
