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Eating History

Eating History

Episode 8: Pizza Forever: The Future of Pizza on Earth and Beyond

Jun 30, 2026 · 29m

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In episode eight of Eating History, hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Stephen Bailey look ahead to the future of pizza while asking one final question: what is pizza now? After tracing its journey from the streets of Naples to every corner of the globe, they explore how technology, sustainability, and changing ideas about authenticity are shaping the next chapter of one of the world’s most beloved foods. Topics Covered: What pizza means in the modern world The debate between authenticity and “authentic-ish” pizza Ghost kitchens and delivery-only pizza brands Automation, robotics, and the future of pizza making Sustainability and pizza’s environmental impact 3D-printed pizza and emerging food…