New collaboration with a Pizza Influencer who combines passion and innovation

Today, we’re excited to introduce a true talent in the world of pizza: Salvatore Farina (@vita_da_pizzachef on Instagram), a pizzaiolo by choice and passion. In just a few years, Salvatore has become a point of reference not only for lovers of great pizza but also for those eager to uncover the secrets of perfect dough and innovative techniques.

Salvatore is dedicated to learning, experimenting, and mastering the art of pizza. This dedication has transformed him into both an expert pizzaiolo and a passionate advocate for his craft, sharing his journey through a popular blog, a YouTube channel, and an Instagram profile followed by pizza and baking enthusiasts alike.

 

The science and art of pizza

For Salvatore, pizza is not just a culinary dish—it’s science, mathematics, art, and passion. This philosophy shines through in every dough he prepares and every project he undertakes.

What sets Salvatore apart is his continuous drive to grow and innovate. He has attended numerous training courses, supplementing them with constant personal study. This commitment to improvement makes him a cutting-edge pizzaiolo, capable of blending tradition and modernity in every creation.

 

The collaboration with OperaPrima

Thanks to his distinctive qualities, Salvatore Farina has chosen to explore new horizons with the support of the OperaPrima dough stretcher, which assists him in crafting some of his creations.

 

Salvatore’s expertise and passion merge seamlessly with the innovative technology of OperaPrima. The collaboration includes shared content and videos where Salvatore offers fresh inspiration for his community.

 

Want to see how the art of the pizzaiolo and the innovative technology of OperaPrima revolutionize the pizza experience?

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OperaPrima showcased at the Pizza Tomorrow Summit 2024: innovation meets tradition in Orlando

OperaPrima, the innovative dough stretcher designed to replicate the craftsmanship of a pizzaiolo’s hands with precision, was also featured at the Pizza Tomorrow Summit 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

This highly anticipated event in the U.S. pizza industry took place on November 21-22, providing an excellent stage to showcase OperaPrima’s cutting-edge technology. Thanks to its U.S. distributor, Fiero Group, OperaPrima caught the attention of American restaurateurs with its advanced performance.

At booth 288, visitors had the opportunity to watch live demonstrations and discover how this groundbreaking dough stretcher is revolutionizing dough preparation by delivering precision and uniformity while respecting artisanal traditions.

The Pizza Tomorrow Summit is well-known for offering culinary demonstrations, educational seminars, and technological showcases to industry professionals. In this dynamic setting, OperaPrima shone as a prime example of how technology can enhance tradition, streamlining pizzaiolos’ work without compromising quality.

 

OPERAPRIMA RETURNS TO CHICAGO WITH ITS INNOVATIONS

Once again OperaPrima will be present at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago, thanks to US distributor Fiero Group.

The National Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is the largest annual gathering of restaurant professionals in the Western Hemisphere. The Show brings together people, ideas, products and solutions that represent the complete landscape of the national and international industry. It is the industry’s must-attend and flagship event.

From 18-21 May 2021, explore the Show’s exhibitor stands to discover the new players in the catering technology sector, global taste trends, the most innovative equipment, etc.

At Fiero Group’s stand 4668, at Chicago’s McCormick Place, visitors will be able to see OperaPrima, the professional pizza spreader that quickly and easily creates good Italian pizza, in action.


Useful information about the National Restaurant Show in Chicago
DATES
18-21 May 2024
LOCATION
McCormick Place 2301 S. King Drive Chicago, IL 60616
WEBSITE
http://www.nationalrestaurantshow.com/2024-show-may-18-21-2024

PIZZA CHEF INFLUENCER FOR OPERAPRIMA

Simone Chiappini, pizza chef

Even the most renowned digital pizza chefs appreciate the unique functionality of the OperaPrima Smart Pizza Stretcher.

 

Simone Chiappini (on Instagram @simone.chiappini), from Tuscany, born in 1986, is passionate about cooking, especially pizza. Over the past ten years, he has delved into baking, focusing on the chemistry and biology of leavened products.
Since 2020, he has been holding live and online courses, and in 2021, he collaborated with a restaurant in Pistoia, creating the ‘Bizza’: a pizza with a distinct character, crispy on the outside, extremely melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, with marked flavors and aromas.

The collaboration between Simone Chiappini and OperaPrima began at Host 2023, one of the most important trade fairs dedicated to the catering and hospitality industry.

Simone’s presence at the OperaPrima stand attracted the attention of curious onlookers and pizza enthusiasts, eager to see Simone at work with the Pizza Stretcher and to taste his delicious creations.

Since then, the collaboration has continued on social networks, especially Instagram. The influencer and pizza lover regularly posts videos in which he uses OperaPrima as a valuable helper in his workshop.

The combination of Simone Chiappini’s art and experience with OperaPrima’s technological innovation is redefining the standards of quality pizza. Thanks to this collaboration, pizza lovers can discover even more extraordinary creations online.

Follow OperaPrima’s Instagram page and discover the recipes posted by our Pizza Chef!

OperaPrima at Host Milano 2023

OperaPrima a Host 2023

The only pizza dough stretcher in the world capable of replicating the mastery of a pizzaiolo’s hands is arriving at Host. HostMilano is the world’s leading trade fair dedicated to the catering and hospitality sector; it showcases the latest innovations and trends in equipment, raw materials, tools, and semi-finished products. Technology takes center stage.

OperaPrima couldn’t be missed, with its three distinctive features:

Innovative: OperaPrima stems from Ecor International’s extensive experience in the food industry, which is characterized by the highest safety and hygiene standards. The engineers at the Research Center have designed and developed a technology capable of handling dough just like a pizzaiolo. It is a technology that is continuously evolving.

Intuitive: The Stendipizza is a true ally for the pizzaiolo, even those without much experience. Simply place the dough ball on the well-marked work surface and close the drawer: OperaPrima prepares the pizza base in just a few seconds. The combination of efficiency and speed allows a pizzeria to increase its productivity, preparing up to 200 pizzas per hour.

Versatile: OperaPrima adapts to the pizzaiolo’s needs. It offers the possibility to choose the desired pizza diameter and crust thickness. It can handle doughs of any weight, starting from 70 grams, with various hydration levels, even exceeding 90%. It supports pizzaioli in preparing contemporary, classic, Neapolitan, Roman, thin and crispy, or soft and airy pizzas.

From October 13th to 17th, OperaPrima invites restaurateurs and pizzaioli to discover the latest innovations at its stand at Host 2023. See you at Hall 1, Stand R04.

Useful Information about Host 2023

DATES From Friday, October 13th to Wednesday, October 17th, 2023

LOCATION Fiera Milano, Rho, Milan (MI)

WEB http://host.fieramilano.it/

OperaPrima flies to Fine Food Australia

OperaPrima lands in Australia on the occasion of Fine Food Australia, the tradeshow dedicated to all things food – from foodservice to hospitality, and catering equipment, to retail and bakery–.

From the 11th to the 14th of September OperaPrima, the Smart Pizza Stretcher,
will be presented at the ICC Convention Centre in Sydney during the leading trade event for the Food Industry.

Come visit us and watch the Live Cooking Show at the stall number HL42!

 

Info about Fine Food Australia:

DATES

11-14 September 2023

EVENT LOCATION

ICC Sidney, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000

WEB

http://finefoodaustralia.com.au/about-the-show/

OperaPrima to participate at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago

Immagine di OperaPrima con le indicazioni dello stand al National Restaurant Show

The National Restaurant Association Show, held from 20th to 23rd May 2023 at McCormick Place in Chicago, is the place to find creative new solutions to today’s challenges in the restaurant industry, from the latest food and beverage trends to emerging technologies and operational innovations that will address labor challenges and boost the bottom line.

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, the foodservice industry’s premier event, will welcome more than 2,100 manufacturers and suppliers as they showcase their products and services at the 2023 event. Of those companies, over 800 will make their Show debut—a 61% increase over 2022’s first-time exhibitor total—and over 1,300 will return

Fiero Group, OperaPrima US distributor, as an exhibitor at Booth 4668, will proudly present its cutting-edge baking and dough tool technology to a diverse audience of restaurant professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers from across the country.

During the show, Fiero Group will showcase its new oven models and revolutionary dough tools, including the revolutionary Pizza Shaper OperaPrima. (Source: National Restaurant Association Show 2023 – Fiero (fierogroup.com))

Participants will see the potential of the Pizza Shaper, made entirely in Italy, which works cold dough simulating the expert hands of pizza makers, improves productivity because it works 200 pizzas per hour and guarantees the quality of the best Italian artisanal pizza.

FieroGroup invita al suo stand

Information

DATE

Dal 20 al 23 maggio

LUOGO

McCormick Place 2301 S. King Drive  Chicago, IL 60616

WEB

http://www.nationalrestaurantshow.com/

OperaPrima to show up at the International Pizza Expo, in Las Vegas, with a new design

OperaPrima, the professional Pizza Shaper designed to create great Italian pizza, will make a comeback to America.

 

OperaPrima will return to the United States with a fresh look at the International Pizza Expo, one of the world’s largest pizza-lover events that there will be in Las Vegas.

There are many OperaPrima admirers abroad. Roberto Caporuscio, president of True Neapolitan Pizza Association in America (AVPN), called it a real Game Changer after trying it out.

 

The Italian Pizza Shaper returns to the U.S. market with a new design: elegant black steel surfaces and user-friendly touchscreen display. The feautures remain the same: thanks to its unique patent, OperaPrima is capable of opening 200 pizzas in one hour, providing a high-quality artisanal pizza that can be customized according to the chef’s requirements.

 

 

Fiero Group, the U.S. distributor, will bring the innovative Pizza Shaper to the International Pizza Expo, March 28-30, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

This will be the 39th edition of the expo, with thousands of pizza makers and suppliers from all over the world coming together for a three-day event dedicated entirely to pizza.
Internatonal competitions are scheduled (such as the International Pizza Challenge, which will involve 200 pizzaioli competing in baking their best pizza) and there will be also special events, demonstrations and update seminars held by professionals and celebrities.

 

At the Pizza Expo, Fiero will be showcasing its latest oven models, as well as cutting-edge dough tools like the Opera Prima smart dough stretcher- demonstrating how they can help businesses in the pizza industry improve their operations and boost their bottom line. (http://fierogroup.com/events/vegas-pizza-expo-2023/)

Fiero invites all attendees to visit booth 2179 to taste delicious pizzas made in Fiero ovens. If you would like to schedule an appointment to test Fiero products and bake with in the Fiero booth, please visit this address. (http://fierogroup.com/contact/)

 

OperaPrima is a pizza maker’s best ally. The innovative Pizza Shaper with a patented technology uses a stress-free cold-working process to stretch different types of dough without stressing it. It’s the first pizza stretcher that uses an automatic system to create a superior quality end product. Thanks to its technology, even unskilled personnel are able to make a great artisan pizza.

 

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL PIZZA EXPO

DATES

Wednesday March 28th – Friday March 30th

VENUE

Las Vegas Convention Center

Booth #2179

WEBSITE

www.pizzaexpo.pizzatoday.com

OperaPrima versatility presented in Athens, at Horeca Greece

Pizza tagliata a fette

Designed and made entirely in Italy, OperaPrima pizza shaper is going to be presented at HORECA Greece, in Athens from 10th to 13th February.

 

International exhibitors of the hotel and catering sectors (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes, Services for hotels and restaurants) are going to meet in the Greek capital.

HORECA Greece will host the most important Greek and international companies to present the latest news for catering.

OperaPrima will be on display at stands B34 /C34 and B37/C36, in Hall 2 of the Athens Metropolitan Expo.

 

Horeca Greece is an opportunity to see OperaPrima in action and discover its great versatility.

OperaPrima has been studied to make different types of pizza, depending on the flours used and on the kneading techniques. Every restaurant owner can choose to use the flours he prefers such as the most refined, the wholemeal and even kamut. The pizza shaper is designed to stretch all kinds of dough.

 

Using OperaPrima pizza shaper is very simple and intuitive.
You just have to lightly flour the dish and place the dough, which has been previously stretched to reach the marked diameter of 20 cm.

 

Should the dough not be perfect circle, it wouldn’t be a problem because OperaPrima is able to process it anyway. OperaPrima allows you to adjust the opening diameter to always get the result you want. Moreover it stretches the dough, without pressing or stressing it, in just 16 seconds, allowing you to prepare up to 200 pizzas per hour.

 

Even if OperaPrima helps in creating repeatable processes in the kitchen of pizzeria or restaurants, the pizza is always artisanal.      

The final result is not as standard as the frozen pizzas, that can look alike and a little fake. Each pizza worked with OperaPrima will be slightly different from the other, as the real artisanal pizza is.
OperaPrima guarantees an artisanal pizza, tasty and fragrant.

OperaPrima opens 2023 at Sirha Lyon and celebrates Pizza Day with its artisanal pizza

La pizza shaper OperaPrima

January 17th is the World Pizza Day and even in the inflation period we are experiencing, pizza continues to be loved by Italians.

Market data (research by AIBI) indicate a total of 2.7 billion pizzas consumed in 2021 and forecast “an excellent 2023” after continuous growth in the year just ended.

The market is still dominated by pizza enjoyed at the restaurant (65%), but the takeaway has won important shares during the pandemic, with 35% of volumes. Home delivery is a growing trend, as confirmed by 50.8% of the research respondents.

 

OperaPrima starts 2023 in Lyon, the French capital of gastronomy and continues its presentation tour in Europe and in the U.S.

 

From 19th to 23rd January 2023 Coté Pizza, OperaPrima french dealer, is going to present the pizza shaper at Sirha Lyon 2023.
Sirha Lyon anticipates and supports major movements in the catering, hotel and food sectors.

The presentation tour in Europe and in the United States (Parizza in Paris, European Pizza & Pasta Show in London, Pizza & Pasta Expo in Atlantic City and Pizza Tomorrow Summit in Orlando) continues with a stop in the French capital of gastronomy.

OperaPrima celebrates  Pizza international Day after the important recognition it received abroad and at home.
The Italian Pizza Shaper has stood out for innovation. Thanks to its functionality, it speeds up the work of the pizza maker and ensures the same artisanal characteristics of a pizza.

Its unique system of rolling out the dough, which simulates the expert hands of the pizza maker, creates a real handmade pizza. There is no difference compared to the manual processing of the dough: with OperaPrima the pizza is handmade.