The report on 2024 pizza trends released by Pizza Hut indicates that sweet and spicy offerings and thin-crust pizza remain in high demand in the United States. This month, Hot Honey Pizza and Wings will go nationwide.

 The report on 2024 pizza trends released by Pizza Hut indicates that sweet and spicy offerings and thin-crust pizza remain in high demand in the United States. This month, Hot Honey Pizza and Wings will go nationwide.

 that sweet and spicy offerings and thin-crust pizza remain in high demand in the United States. This month, Hot Honey Pizza and Wings will go nationwide.

   

January 18, 2024, PLANO, Texas /PRNewswire/ -- Pizza Hut is releasing its most recent research on pizza trends and top forecasts for the pizza industry in 2024 to start the new year. Since 1958, Pizza Hut has set the standard for innovative culinary techniques and renowned pizzas. From its Original Pan® Pizza to its most recent invention in the category, Pizza Hut Melts®, the company has led the way. To offer innovative recipes to customers, the top pizza destination never stops pushing the envelope and keeping an eye on consumer trends and behaviors. With sixty years of pizza-making experience, the Pizza Hut culinary team shares its most recent findings about pizza trends, exposing the actions and insights from pizza enthusiasts across the country and projecting its pizza needs into 2024. Among many other trends covered in their most recent research, Pizza Hut's culinary experts predict that 2024 will be a year of hot flavors and toppings, layers upon layers of flavor, and thin crust continuing to rule supremely.

One important tendency to note is that next year, there will still be a significant desire for sweet and spicy pizza options. In an attempt to capitalize on this trend, Pizza Hut will introduce hot honey offers nationwide on February 1 for a brief period at a few participating locations. Starting with your preferred crust, the Hot Honey Pizza is covered with cheese, marinara sauce, traditional pepperonis, and crispy cupped pepperonis drizzled with a sweet sauce flavored with red habaneros and a hint of honey. Hot Honey Wings come in the classic bone-in or covered in flavors of sweet heat and boneless. The price of the Hot Honey Pizza is $11.99, while the Hot Honey Wings (6 count) are $5.99.- Participation, costs, and accessibility may differ.

The new Chief Food Innovation Officer of Pizza Hut, Rachel Antalek, states, "At Pizza Hut, our dedication to modernizing tastes is at the core of our brand identity. As seen by the amazing success of our Hot Honey test, which surpassed guest expectations, we set trends and go bolder on flavor. This audacious invention not only improves our pizza experience but also creates fantastic chances for us to display our wings. Prepare yourself for a taste revolution that transcends pizza and perfectly captures Pizza Hut's innovative attitude."Pizza Consumption Habits Across the U.S.

People eat pizza three times a month on average, with North Dakota topping the list at 3.5 times a month. Each month, about eight slices are consumed; the amount varies by state, with Wisconsin consuming the most at ten slices.

47% of customers order large pizzas, which adds up to an annual consumption per person of 288 slices, or 480 gallons, or a large hot tub big enough for six people.

The states that consume the most pizza are Wisconsin, North Dakota, New York, and Minnesota.

Sauce Selections and Crust Options

According to Pizza Hut experts, thin-crust pizza will keep becoming more and more popular as customers seek out lighter pizza varieties. to their favorite pizza, which is more decadent.

Based on a recent survey conducted by Pizza Hut, the most preferred pizza crust varieties are thin (28%), stuffed (20%) and thick (14%).

 Tennesse (28%), North Carolina (23%), Oregon (23%), South Dakota (27%), Tennessee (23%), Utah (25%), Washington (22%), West Virginia (28%) and Arkansas (28%), Kentucky (27%), Louisiana (26%), Mississippi (24%), Montana (30%), Nebraska (28%), additionally Wyoming (30%) are among the states that indicate a preference for stuffed crust.

New Mexico has a higher preference for deep dish than Illinois does (21% versus 17%).

Additionally, Hawaii was discovered to enjoy pan-dish pizza more than Michigan (24% vs. 7%).

Pizza is made even better with the addition of dipping sauces. Hot sauce (27%) and ranch are the next most popular flavors (38%).