HORMEL® Ribbon Pepperoni steals the
show, debuting to wide acclaim at the 40th anniversary of the
famous pizza trade show
AUSTIN,
Minn., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh off
yet another showstopping display at the International Pizza Expo in
Las Vegas, Hormel Foods, the maker
of the best-selling retail pepperoni in the United States and a market leader in
foodservice pizza toppings, is again driving the conversation on
what's trending in the pizza-topping industry.
Pizza expert Colby Strilaeff,
brand manager of Foodservice at Hormel Foods, helps the company
keep its proverbial finger on the pulse of the pizza-topping needs
of foodservice operators, and after experiencing the annual
Las Vegas trade show, Strilaeff
identified the top-five pizza trends to watch out for in 2024:
- Ribbon pepperoni: This topping needs no
introduction in Canada, where
shredded pepperoni is a staple, but Strilaeff expects the same
trend to take off in the United
States. Inspired by the pizza stylings of Windsor, Ontario, the introduction of
HORMEL® Ribbon Pepperoni is already a game-changer for
American foodservice operators, allowing for quicker pizza
preparation with pepperoni that spreads as easily as shredded
mozzarella. Ribbon pepperoni is also a foodservice-friendly option
for non-pizza applications like pastas, subs and calzones.
- Giardiniera: A condiment with deep Chicago roots, giardiniera is a celebrated
tradition in many Italian American households. Giardiniera, which
means "from the garden" in English, is a pickled assortment of
vegetables like peppers, olives and cauliflower, submerged in a
tangy mixture of vinegar and oil. The result? A flavorful medley
that perfectly complements a variety of dishes, especially pizza.
Italian sausage and giardiniera is a particularly delicious and
increasingly popular flavor pairing on pizza.
- Global flavors: Culture continues to reveal itself
in pizza. "New international flavors are always being introduced in
pizzerias across the country," Strilaeff said. "It's one of the
fastest growing trends in the industry." Flavor profiles from far
and wide are featured on menus across the
United States, with familiar profiles like Mexican, Cuban
and Indian flavors emerging as commonly sought-after favorites.
Global ingredients like chimichurri, gochujang and miso are also
adding a flavor twist to popular slices.
- Post-bake creativity: Cooking a pizza isn't the
final step of the pizza-making process, especially these days.
"We're seeing a lot more people get creative with what goes on
pizza after it is taken out of the oven," Strilaeff said.
Ingredients like chili-infused oils and hot honeys have emerged as
popular post-bake pizza toppings. Shaved Parmesan is another
commonly applied accompaniment, as are basil and other leafy
greens; rocket, arugula, etc.
- Sesame seed crust: While not a traditional
ingredient in pizza-making, sesame seeds are an increasingly
popular addition for those craving an extra crunch in their pizza
crust. "It adds a delicious, nutty undertone, which people really
enjoy," Strilaeff said. Whether garnished over a glistening,
buttery crust or folded into the entire dough ball, look for the
trend of sesame-seed crust to take off.
Hormel Foods has a long-standing reputation for creating
innovative and delicious products for foodservice operators,
including ROSA GRANDE®
Cup & Char Pepperoni and FONTANINI® Cup & Char
Sausage, both of which were successfully debuted during last year's
International Pizza Expo.
For more information on HORMEL® Ribbon Pepperoni and
all other Hormel Foodservice products, visit
hormelfoodservice.com.
About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food
company with over $12 billion in
annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands
include Planters®, Skippy®,
SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®,
Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®,
Hormel® Black Label®,
Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than
30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500
Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of
the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one
of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on
Fast Company's list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators,
received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality
Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its
corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company
lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted
and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information,
visit hormelfoods.com.
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