Fanatical traditionalism over Italian food is a modern trope. Self-appointed “carbonaranieri” (Italian food police) ...

After a fencer from Hong Kong beat an Italian for a gold medal, Pizza Hut’s offer of free pineapple toppings in Hong Kong was the city’s second jab at Italy. By John Yoon Losing an Olympic ...

"If you are a foodie, choose the Italian style and add pineapple," Pizza Hut Hong Kong & Monaco wrote on Facebook (translated via Google Translate). "Or add Hawaiian style with pineapple ...

Hong Kong users responded with posts on "loving pineapple pizza" and "pasta with soy sauce" to mock Italian cooking. Many internet users uploaded pictures of themselves eating pizza to express ...

Pizza Hut Hong Kong is giving away free pineapple toppings for pizza orders as a playful jab at the Italians, after Italian Fencing Federation protested against Hong Kong athlete Edgar Cheung’s ...

Pizza Hut in Hong Kong and neighboring gambling city Macao also offered free pineapple toppings on any pizzas when dining at its branches on Tuesday and Wednesday to celebrate the victory.