TORONTO — Bond Bakery Brands, a stakeholder-focused investment platform accelerating the growth of bakery companies, has invested in Holy Napoli Pizza Inc., a rapidly expanding producer of Neapolitan-style frozen pizza and pizza dough. Founded in 2017 by Francesca Galasso and Dave Vukets, Holy Napoli distributes its products in more than 400 retail stores across Canada, including Whole Foods Market, Georgia Main Food Group, Spud.ca, Calgary Co-op, Thrifty Foods, Fortinos and Avril Supermarché Santé.
“We are excited to announce this partnership with Francesca, Dave and the Holy Napoli team,” said Nicolas Mulroney, co-founder, president and CEO of Bond. “They have developed a premium product that fits seamlessly within our existing platform. Our investment will allow Holy Napoli to immediately increase production capacity and further expand distribution across Canada. At Bond, we look to scale companies and we are thrilled to be able to do so with such a motivated team.”
Bond focuses on accelerating the growth of bakery companies and helping them become impact-leaders within their communities. The company is dedicated to making positive change through food and prioritizes developing a bond with all stakeholders, including its employees, customers, shareholders and the environment, along with all the communities it serves.
“We reached out to Bond Bakery Brands in the search for a partner with deep food industry expertise to support the next phase of growth at Holy Napoli,” said Dave Vukets, president of Holy Napoli. “We immediately connected with the co-founders Nicolas, Cameron and Matt, their commitment to quality and their genuine passion for positive impact through the Bond platform.”
"We are excited to announce our partnership with Bond and further expand our product offerings, distribution and brand awareness." —Francesca Galasso | CEO | Holy Napoli
Francesca Galasso, CEO of Holy Napoli, believes this partnership will expedite their journey to being the top Canadian frozen pizza brand.
“I started Holy Napoli out of a love for handmade, Neapolitan-style pizza and was determined to make the best tasting pizza in the freezer aisle,” Galasso said. “We are excited to announce our partnership with Bond and further expand our product offerings, distribution and brand awareness. Together we are uniquely aligned to turn Holy Napoli into a leading pizza brand that Canadians seek out and value.”
