Sam Panopoulos used to say that he made his first ‘Hawaiian’ pizza in 1962. (Source: Thinkstock Images) Sam Panopoulos used to say that he made his first ‘Hawaiian’ pizza in 1962. From Iceland’s President vehemently saying that the pineapple on pizza should be banned, to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay concurring with the idea. Well, a Canadian man who is widely credited with inventing the pineapple-topped pizza died at the age of 83. Bill Panopoulos said he didn’t want to comment further, adding “the Hawaiian pizza story and his immigrant story were his to tell”.

Source: Indian Express June 11, 2017 10:18 UTC