Parma, April 2025-The 2025 edition of the World Pizza Championship closed under the banner of innovation, sustainability and training. Standing out once again was Agugiaro & Figna, a historic company in the Italian milling sector, which participated in the event with its Le 5 Stagioni brand, a leader in pizza flours.
A champion who makes a difference
Triumphing in the Classic Pizza category was Giuseppe Balsomini, a pizzaiolo originally from Mazara del Vallo. But his talent went far beyond technique: Balsomini also received the prestigious award as “Pizzaiolo per il Cambiamento,” an award dedicated to those who adopt an ethical, sustainable and conscious approach to the pizza-making profession. The use of local ingredients, the enhancement of the territory and the balance between taste and ethics made his project exemplary for the entire professional community.
Pizza Agent: the other taste challenge
The Pizza Agent Contest, a competition dedicated to agents and distributors of the Le 5 Stagioni brand, saw Misterchef for Italy and Inkosfood for the Bulgaria team as winners. A jury of excellence composed of Matteo Berti (Director of ALMA) and Massimiliano Careri (Chef and ICIF teacher) awarded the winners with a trip to Pizza Expo 2026 in Las Vegas: a unique opportunity to breathe in new inspirations and cultures of the pizza world.
The 5 Seasons: between tradition, research and sustainability
Agugiaro & Figna’s participation went beyond the role of sponsor, transforming into a living platform for dialogue and education. Master classes with leading master pizza makers-including Ciccio Vitiello, Federica Mignacca, Marco D’Arrigo, Stefano Callegari and Giulia Zanni-attracted hundreds of professionals, creating a true creative workshop on the evolution of pizza.
Le 5 Stagioni is not just a line of flours: it is a cultural project. With more than 35 references designed for specific doughs, an ongoing technical service, and a 100% sustainable production chain, the brand confirms its mission: to offer concrete tools for good, performing and responsible pizza all year round.
A shared vision
“Being present at the Championship means putting people, quality and the ability to innovate with respect for tradition at the center,” – said Riccardo Agugiaro, CEO of Agugiaro & Figna – “The future of pizza is a collective challenge, which we can only win together: pizza makers, distributors, trainers. Everyone is part of the change.”
