The pizza industry in Italy is growing strongly, but suffers from a significant shortage of young workers. This is the message launched by Antonio Pace, president of the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN), during the presentation of the Socio-economic Observatory of Neapolitan Pizza, a project that sees the collaboration of the Parthenope University, the Cnr-Department of Human and Social Sciences Cultural Heritage and Fipe-Confcommercio Campana.
“The market for Pizza It is in full health and represents a sector worth billions globally”, explained Pace, underlining the importance of involving the new generations. "All over the world people talk about Neapolitan pizza, and young people have a secure future in this field. We need qualified workers, both in Italy and abroad, where the sector is developing at an incredible pace."
Pace then highlighted the challenges associated with working in a pizzeria, describing it as demanding but full of satisfaction. "It's a job that requires sacrifices, because you work when others are having fun and relaxing. However, it gives great gratification, not only financially but also emotionally. With our courses we train young people and help them enter the world of work."
The regional councillor for Productive Activities, Antonio Marchiello, also underlined the opportunities offered by the sector: “There are all the conditions to help young people rediscover our traditional artisanal activities and reinvent themselves as new entrepreneurs in an economy that now operates at an international level”.
Article published on 10 January 2025 - 19:30
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It's an interesting article but I'm not sure that young people want to work in a pizzeria. It's hard work and maybe they don't get enough compensation for the hard work they do. It's better to find alternatives.
I agree with you, Carla. Pizza is good, but if young people don't see the value of work, they will hardly commit. We need to encourage the new generations to participate more.