Technomic: Pizza Category Continues to Grow, Demand is Increasing for Better-For-You Choices
14 Apr 2016 --- Pizza consumption is trending at its highest level in the past four years, and showing growth for pizza-focused concepts across channels. To maintain this momentum and stay ahead in the competitive pizza space, operators must innovate and adapt to consumers’ evolving demands for unique, high-quality and better-for-you pizza ingredients and add-ons. “Today’s consumers are less beholden to their standard pizza orders, as emerging players push the envelope of what’s expected on a pizza menu,” explains Deanna Jordan, manager of consumer insights at Technomic. “New chef-designed specialty pizzas positioned as customizable thought-starters will serve to convey kitchen skills and allow for the personalization these consumers increasingly expect.” Key takeaways from the report include:
Using actionable data from more than 1,500 consumers, as well as Technomic’s exclusive Digital Resource Library, Knowledge Center and MenuMonitor databases, the 2016 Pizza Consumer Trend Report serves as a guide for foodservice operators and suppliers to understand consumer attitudes toward pizza.
To contact our editorial team please email us at editorial@cnsmedia.com 
Related ArticlesFood Ingredients News Layn rolls out new sweetener platforms in Mexico
21 Sep 2018 --- Layn Corp. is rolling out its advanced sweetener and flavor systems in Mexico at the FoodTech Summit & Expo taking place in Mexico City September 26-27. The company is introducing its Lovia sweetener platform and showcasing Monk Fruit by Layn. Food Ingredients News Weekly Roundup: Nestlé sells Gerber Life Insurance, Givaudan completes Naturex acquisition
21 Sep 2018 --- In business news this week, Nestlé announced plans to sell Gerber Life Insurance Company, to Western & Southern Financial Group for US$1.55 billion in cash. Bösch Boden Spies launched a sustainability initiative and Givaudan completed the acquisition of Naturex, following the implementation of the squeeze-out procedure and the delisting of Naturex shares from the Euronext Paris stock exchange. Firmenich appointed Emmanuel Butstraen as president of its Flavors Business Unit and member of the company’s executive committee and Tyson Foods’ CEO Tom Hayes is stepping down. Food Ingredients News US-China trade war goes up another gear with more tariffs on both sides
20 Sep 2018 --- The US government has threatened another wave of trade tariffs on China and this time they include key commodities like rice and a myriad of other items. As a result, a number of industry groups have rallied against President Trump’s latest escalation of the so-called trade war and others are backing the Administration’s stance. Food Ingredients News Protein potential: Stryve Biltong secures US$10m investment to accelerate brand growth
20 Sep 2018 --- Protein snack brand, Stryve Biltong has received a total investment of US$10 million from Meaningful Partners, an investment firm focused on purposeful and mission-oriented consumer-facing challenger brands, and Murano group, a privately-owned holding company, among others. Food Ingredients News Kerry opens first plant in Moscow, focusing on meat processing and snacks
20 Sep 2018 --- Taste & Nutrition company, Kerry, has opened its first plant in Russia, in the Istra district of Moscow. Production will begin immediately with ingredients for the meat processing and snacks market. |
