PREVIEW
ExCel lence as standard Well established on the events calendar, the HRC trade showcase is of particular relevance to the pizza and pasta sectors. ESSENTIAL SELECTION HRC, the UK’s premier business event for the hotel, restaurant and catering sectors, returns to Excel London on 17-19 March, 2025, as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week. Celebrating its 90th anniversary, HRC continues to be an essential destination for hospitality professionals looking for innovative suppliers, expert insights and the latest industry trends. One of the standout aspects of HRC, along with co-located event IFE, is the line-up of pizza and pasta exhibitors showcasing premium ingredients, cutting-edge equipment and ready-touse solutions tailored for operators. Di Marco Corrado, founded in the 1970s, revolutionised pizza with the Pinsa Romana, now enjoyed in 7000 Pinserias worldwide. Doughboys Pizza supplies handmade, Italian-crafted creations to UK hospitality venues, while Italpizza, a leading frozen producer, exports to 56 countries. Pentland Wholesale will showcase top-tier refrigeration and catering equipment, including a selection of pizza ovens from leading brands. Pastificio F.lli Iozzino has crafted Gragnano pasta since 1797, using Italian durum wheat and traditional techniques. And UK-based La Tua Pasta produces award-winning, hand-folded fresh pasta for HoReCa and distributors, free from artificial additives. SET TO SPARKLE While pizza and pasta exhibitors are a major draw at HRC and IFE 2025, 26 P&P_226_Mar25_p26-27_HRC_JB AB.indd 26
the event offers a smorgasbord of opportunity and innovation. Italian consortium Prosecco DOC is set to make a sparkling impact, bringing together some of the finest wineries from the country’s renowned Proseccoproducing region, reaffirming its position as a global leader. Stand visitors can meet the producers and discover opportunities for on-trade sales, alongside a series of tastings and masterclasses, offering deep insights into the heritage, production methods and unique characteristics that set Prosecco DOC apart. Check out Manicardi, a familyrun company located in Modena in the Emilia Romagna region. Rich in www.pizzapastamagazine.co.uk 20/02/2025 11:19