PIZZA NOVA SIGNS ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH TORONTO BLUE JAY JOSH DONALDSON

TORONTO, April 25, 2016 -- Pizza Nova has kicked off its third season as the Official Pizza of the Toronto Blue Jays by picking up third-baseman Josh Donaldson.

"We are thrilled to have a player like Josh Donaldson represent our brand, on and off the field," said Pizza Nova President Domenic Primucci. "Josh exemplifies all the qualities of an exceptional athlete, teammate and individual."

"I am honored to be part of the Pizza Nova family," said Donaldson. "When this opportunity came up, I was truly humbled because I know what it means to be associated with the Pizza Nova brand."

Donaldson hit 41 home runs in the 2015 season, and was instrumental in the team's run to the American League Championship Series. He was named the American League's MVP for his 2015 performance.

The Toronto Blue Jays will play their next series at the Rogers Centre, starting tonight at 7:07pm.

About Pizza Nova

Founded in 1963, Toronto-based Pizza Nova is a family-operated business and has over 140 locations in Southern Ontario. Lauded for their community work, they specialize in fresh toppings, serving over 4 million pizzas annually. Pizza Nova recently introduced pepperoni sourced from animals that are raised without the use of antibiotics or hormones, Canadian raised and vegetable grain-fed. They offer a wide range of menu items including salads, lasagna, panzerotti, Italian sandwiches, chicken wings, FOCACCIA BARESE™ and a specialty line of Primucci Branded Products featuring Italian Peeled Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Homestyle Tomato Sauce, Italian Hot Peppers and Spicy Green Olives. Pizza Nova locations offer delivery, pickup, online ordering and some sit-down service. Visit www.pizzanova.com

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