EVENTS & PROMOTIONS FALL/WINTER 2022

Industry Events

Pizza Tomorrow Summit

November 9-10

PMQ is a proud sponsor of this exciting new event taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Designed to better serve the East Coast and the South, the Pizza Tomorrow Summit brings together pizza operators, suppliers, products and new initiatives, along with a cutting-edge education program. And don’t miss the U.S. Pizza Team’s Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup & Pizza Acrobatic Trials! Learn more about the Pizza Tomorrow Summit on page 46, and we can’t wait to see you there! Learn more at pizzatomorrow.com.

The Winter Fancy Food Show

January 15-17, 2023

The Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show returns to Las Vegas in January. It’s the largest B2B specialty food industry event in the western U.S. It will offer three days of networking, trendspotting, education and, of course, samples of the latest specialty food and beverages in more than 40 product categories. Learn more at specialtyfood.com.

Promote This!

World Vegan Month

Here’s a monthlong opportunity to market your pizzeria to a fastgrowing segment of the population that loves pizza minus the meats. Vegans are famously devoted to brands that cater to their dietary preferences. And many of your customers are vegan-curious. Dedicate this month to developing new vegan pizzas and other dishes, call them out on your menu and promote them in your social media with photos and videos.

For more inspiration, visit PizzaVegan.com.

The NAFEM Show

February 1-3, 2023

The National Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) Show, taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, features industry-leading exhibitors and groundbreaking products. It’s the one event that’s 100% dedicated to the foodservice equipment and supplies that move your restaurant business forward. Learn more at thenafemshow.org.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Eve is one of the busiest nights of the year for pizza restaurants, but you already knew that. Did you also know that more pizzerias are plating pre-holiday Thanksgiving feasts in pizza form? Favorites include pies topped with slow-roasted turkey or chicken, a cheese blend, stuffing and gravy—maybe even a swirl of tangy cranberry sauce or a housemade pumpkin sauce.

DON’T FORGET THESE NATIONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE DAYS IN NOVEMBER!

World Vegan Day

Tuesday, November 1

National Eating Healthy Day

Wednesday, November 2

National Sandwich Day

Thursday, November 3

National Pizza With the Works

Except Anchovies Day

Saturday, November 12

National Espresso Day

Wednesday, November 23

National Eat With a Friend Day

Friday, November 25