Hawaiian pizza, known for its topping of pineapple and ham, was invented in Canada in 1962 by Sam Panopoulos, a Greek immigrant. Panopoulos created the pizza at the Satellite Restaurant in Chatham, Ontario, inspired by a combination of sweet and savory flavors similar to those in Chinese cuisine. The "Hawaiian" name comes from the brand of canned pineapple he used, not from the U.S. state of Hawaii itself. This pizza became popular for its unique taste, although it sparked significant debate over the inclusion of fruit on pizza.
