Franco Manna, born in 1961 to a worker father and a housewife mother, grew up in the Vicaria district of Naples. He graduated in Biology, but has always had a great passion for rugby, which has allowed him to get to know most of the members of his current team. Today he is the founder and president of SEBETO Spa which brings together the leading brands of commercial catering with table service: Rossopomodoro, Anema e Cozze, Rossosapore, Ham Holy Burger and La pizzeria Nazionale. Franco Manna, pioneer of pizza in the world, faithful to the best traditions of his land, at the table and in life.

Interiew by: Simone Gaglione
Video by: Francesco di Giacomo, Pasquale Cristofaro, Simone Gaglione
Video Editing by: Pasquale Cristofaro
Document by: Francesco di Giacomo, Pasquale Cristofaro, Simone Gaglione
Subtitle ita/eng by: Francesco di Giacomo, Pasquale Cristofaro, Simone Gaglione
Translation by: Francesco di Giacomo, Pasquale Cristofaro, Simone Gaglione
MedEatResarch – Center of Social Research on the Mediterranean Diet of the University of Naples Suor Orsola Benincasa, head by Marino Niola and Elisabetta Moro
Realized: 14/04/2023

Franco Manna

Franco Manna

Year: 23/10/1961
City: Casalnuovo (NA)
Education: Biology degree
Profession: Entrepreneur, University
Language: Italian

Video table of contents

00:04 Story of the birth of Rossopomodoro and his love for pizza
02:27 Diffusion of pizza in the world
04:02 Raw material and art of pizza makers
06:33 The secret of Neapolitan pizza
09:23 Desires and Pride
10:39 The pizzas of the heart
12:44 Youth and the future

Geographic information

Country: IT
Region: Campania
Città: Napoli
Altitude: 17 m s.l.m

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