Italy's No. 1 Frozen Pizza Embarks on Its Second Annual Ristorante Sampling Tour

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Oetker Ristorante, Italy's top-selling, gourmet frozen pizza brand will be getting back out on the road this spring and fall for the second annual Ristorante Sampling Tour, traveling to select cities throughout the Northeastern United States in fully equipped pizza trailers to provide consumers with fresh and tasty samples of Ristorante pizza.

Appearing at select local grocery store chains and community events, Dr. Oetker will give away free slices of its six delicious varieties, including Mozzarella, Spinaci, Funghi, Vegetale, Quattro Formaggi, as well as introduce and sample its newest culinary creation, Speciale, which features pepperoni, cooked ham and select cheeses. Additionally, 100 lucky consumers will be picked to host a Ristorante Pizza Party at their home, which includes free pizza and all the necessary party equipment.

"The Ristorante Pizza Tour allows us to share a taste of Italy with local consumers and to demonstrate how easy it is to enjoy flavorful restaurant style pizza, at an affordable price, in the comfort of your own home," said William Whalen, executive vice president for Dr. Oetker U.S.A., LLC.  

Dr. Oetker Ristorante pizza has quickly become a favorite of thin-crust pizza lovers and is available for purchase at major retailers in the Northeastern U.S. To learn more about Dr. Oetker Ristorante, find a Trattoria Sampling Tour stop near you, or keep up with the Trattoria Tour bloggers please visit www.ristorante.us.

About Dr. Oetker

The Dr. Oetker company started in Germany in 1891 with the development of a special baking powder, Backin, that produced extraordinary baking results. More than 30 years ago, the first frozen pizza was launched on the German market. In 2003, Ristorante Pizza was introduced in Canada and has continued to maintain an overwhelming amount of success in the market place.  

SOURCE Dr. Oetker