Palermo's Pizza

Palermo's Pizza is a frozen pizza manufacturer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1964 by Sicilian immigrants Gaspare and Zina Fallucca who initially operated an Italian bakery. Palermo's Pizza has grown from a small bakery to become one of the most recognized frozen pizza brands in the United States.

History

Gaspare Fallucca and his wife Zina Fallucca immigrated from Sicily, Italy to the United States in the 1950s. They opened an Italian bakery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1964, which eventually evolved into Palermo's Pizza. The company is still family-owned and operated by the Fallucca family.

Products

Palermo's Pizza offers a variety of frozen pizza products, including the Primo Thin, Neighborhood Pizzeria, Screamin' Sicilian, Connie's, and Urban Pie Pizza Co. brands. Each brand offers a unique take on the classic pizza, with a variety of toppings and crust options.

Manufacturing

Palermo's Pizza operates a manufacturing facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several green initiatives in its manufacturing process, including waste reduction and energy efficiency.

Community Involvement

Palermo's Pizza is actively involved in the Milwaukee community. The company's Palermo's Pizza "Pizza and Love" program provides pizza donations to local food banks and other charitable organizations.

Controversies

In 2012, Palermo's Pizza was involved in a labor dispute with some of its workers who were seeking to unionize. The National Labor Relations Board ruled in favor of the workers, but the company appealed the decision.

See Also

• List of pizza chains of the United States
• Frozen food
• Pizza