20% Pizza Mozzarella Shred
Our 20% Pizza Mozzarella cheese features a full, clean flavour, golden colour, soft texture, and unparalleled melting and stretching qualities. It is shredded to shorten prep time and helping operators reduce labour costs.
Pizza Fest Challenge
Calling all pizzaioli!
Put your talent to the test at the largest pizza making contest in Canada!
Save the date
October 21-22, 2025
Le Grand Quay, Old Port of Montreal
Le Grand Quay, Old Port of Montreal
A Chance to win big!
Over $17 000 in cash prizes to be won!
By invitation only!
Only the best Pizzaioli bake with Saputo Pizza Mozzarella. That's why we reserved a limited number of entires for our loyal customers!
How it works
Pizza Fest Challenge 2025
- Neapolitan Style
- Roman ( Al Taglio ) Style
- Delivery Style
- Detroit Style
- Creative Style / Non-Traditional
Sign up
Speak to your Saputo sales representative to register. Upon confirmation you will be assigned a date and time to compete.
The Pizza
Every pizzaiolo must create (1) Margherita pizza in a selected style and (7) creative pizza. Bring your own sauce, dough and special ingredients. All cheese will be provided at no charge by Saputo Foodservice.
5 Pizza Categories
The Competition
A panel of judges will judge and rate each pizza according to appearance, taste and bake.
Winners
Winners will be declared on October 22, 2025, in a special ceremony held in the Port of Montreal Tower at the end of the competition, located in the Old Port of Montréal.
Pizza Mozzarella
The following Pizza Mozzarella cheeses will be available on-site for the Pizza Fest Challenge.
*All pizzas must be made with Saputo Cheese.
GOLD Pizza Mozzarella
Saputo GOLD Pizza Mozzarella cheese is our premier Pizza Mozzarella cheese offering unparalleled performance and richness.
Smoke Flavoured Pizza Mozzarella Cheese
With its buttery flavour and golden melt, our Pizza Mozzarella cheese's smoky flavour makes it a one-of-a-kind cooking cheese for a wide range of dishes.
20% Pizza Mozzarella Sticks
Our 20% M.F. Pizza Mozzarella cheese sticks feature excellent stretch and a clean buttery flavour.
Specialty Cheeses
For your creative pizza masterpieces, we invite you to elevate your recipe with our famous specialty cheeses.
*All pizzas must be made with Saputo Cheese.
Recommended products
We recommend you use these Saputo products for your pizzas!
Fior di Latte
Fresh, rich, and with a creamy texture, our Fior di Latte cheese is made with cow's milk.
La Sauvagine
With its supple washed-rind that ripens from the outside in, La Sauvagine is a soft surface-ripened cheese with a rustic, buttery taste and melty mouth-feel.
Whey-Based Ricotta with Cream
Our whey-based Ricotta with cream has a delicate taste, a rich and creamy texture, and pleasant, fluffy curds. This variety has the highest moisture content and an extended shelf life.
Bocconcini
Easy to use, our lightly brined 50 g Bocconcini cheese ovals offer a consistently fresh taste.
Smoke Flavoured Caciocavallo Cheese
Our pear-shaped cheese has a cream to yellowish interior and features a mild and buttery flavour with a delicious aroma of smoked wood.
Provolone Shred
Our shredded Provolone cheese has a slightly fermented, milky taste that can range from mild to sharp and a firm, fibrous texture.
Brie
Our regular Brie cheese has a white, bloomy rind, a supple body, and a slightly fruity taste.
Mild White Cheddar Shred
Our shredded white Cheddar cheese is firm with a smooth, slightly elastic texture and a mild taste.
Raclette
Fruity and well-balanced, our firm surface-ripened cheese has a delicate taste and a buttery aroma.
Poutine Curds
Our cold small poutine curds feature a smooth, creamy texture and a buttery taste.
Halloumi
Available in both logs and blocks, our unripened semi-soft cheese doesn't melt, making it the perfect cheese for grilling.
New
Mozz 101
Since no two dishes are the same, we developed a line of mozzarella cheeses available in a variety of formats, all specially designed for foodservice operators.
