Quality Pizza Toppings Make All The Difference

Is there anything better than a fresh pizza made with high-quality ingredients? A good pizza appeals to a broad audience, from children to adults, picky eaters to foodies, making it a versatile menu item many customers enjoy. To make your pizza stand apart from the competition, there are several factors to consider when choosing pizza toppings for your menu to create a delicious and balanced selection.

Popularity:You want to offer what your customers want. Try conducting market research, and take a look at your past sales data. See what items are trending in your area and consider local tastes.

Versatility & Variety: 35% of consumers say they choose to order pizza at a restaurant based on the variety of toppings¹ – so it's essential to choose toppings that can be paired with multiple ingredients to create a variety of flavors and combinations. This allows for flexible menu offerings and provides customers with diverse options.

Complement The Whole Pie: Chefs should consider the flavor profiles and how the toppings will interact with the pizza's base, sauce and cheese. 45% of consumers say the overall taste of the pizza is their reason for ordering.¹ Ensuring you have a balance of flavors, textures and intensities can enhance the overall taste experience.

Visual Appeal:How enticing your pizza looks is what’s going to get customers in the door. Appealing colors, textures and arrangement play a significant role in creating an attractive presentation.

Balance and Texture: It's essential to have an array of toppings that provide a range of textures. Combining ingredients with varying levels of crunchiness, creaminess, juiciness and chewiness adds interest and complexity to any pizza.

Stand-Out Flavors: 27% of consumers are more interested in trying pizzas with unique toppings than they were two years ago1. Find ways to experiment with unique and creative toppings that set your pizzas apart from competitors.

Meet the new FONTANINI® Cup and Char Sliced Sausage. Its unique cup and char appearance delivers exceptional flavor and creates crispy, caramelized edges, for a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

• Authentic Flavor - A perfected, authentic recipe, inspired by the flavors of Italy, untouched for generations.
• Ready to Use - Simply open the package, portion your sausage, cook and serve.
• Unique Appearance - The cup and char shape adds a distinctive flair to your pies with its delightfully crispy, caramelized edges.
• Dependable Performance - Consistent slice sizing throughout allows each sausage to crisp up at about the same rate.

As a leader in pizza products, Hormel Foodservice continues to innovate its product portfolio to provide only the best for you and your customers. FONTANINI® Premium Italian Meats are crafted with the highest-quality ingredients for an authentic, Italian-inspired flavor experience crafted over generations.

Ready to add authenticity and profitability to your menu? Reach out to your Shamrock Foods Representative to request a sample.

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1. Technomic, N=1500 (Feb 2023)