WELCOME MARGHERITA ITALIAN MEATS TO THE U.S. PIZZA TEAM SPONSOR FAMILY!

The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) is proud to introduce Margherita Italian Meats, a premium cured meat brand serving foodservice operators, as a gold-level sponsor for 2021

Founded in 2000, the USPT has been bringing competition and excitement to the pizza industry, creating national events that bring together culinary masters and dough tossing phenoms to share their love of pizza making.

“Creating a partnership between the U.S. Pizza Team and Margherita is a natural fit that gives us the opportunity to connect with culinary experts that have a true passion for pizza making,” says Ed Wayda, senior brand manager for Smithfield Culinary. “Having an understanding of what makes a pizza delicious and memorable not only comes with experience, but also with the trust of ingredients being used. We are thrilled to be working closely with some of the best pizza makers in our country and look forward to seeing our Margherita meats make their way onto some noteworthy pies.”

As a gold-level sponsor, Margherita will provide product to U.S. Pizza Team competitors to serve as inspiration for chefs looking to create inventive flavor combinations. Everything from Margherita’s pepperoni slices and meatballs to capicola and salami will be offered to pizza makers to get creative with.

“We are thrilled to have Margherita on board as a gold-level sponsor,” says USPT coordinator Brian Hernandez. “As a staple product for many of our competitors, it’s exciting to have a premium brand like Margherita take part in our events that have so much culinary passion behind them.”

To learn more about Margherita, a Smithfield Culinary brand, visit smithfieldculinary.com/margherita.

About Smithfield Culinary

With a dedication to culinary arts innovation, and industryleading sustainability, Smithfield Culinary leverages passionate chefs, culinary partners and R&D to produce high-quality products that inspire chefs and consumers alike. Foodservice brands within the Smithfield Culinary portfolio feature Smithfield® and Margherita®. Smithfield Culinary is the foodservice business unit of Smithfield Foods, Inc., the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. For more information, visit SmithfieldCulinary.com