Whether it is Friday night dinner or a feast for a big party, pizza is always a good idea. People can debate over their preferred style, toppings, and crust. Even though trends evolve, one universal food truth remains. Few people turn down a slice of pizza.
Recently, Pizza Hut revealed its 2025 pizza trend report. While fun facts like preferring ranch as a dipping sauce or the average person eats 288 slices a year are gobbled up with vigor, these tasty tidbits are more telling. Each morsel gives a glimpse into the new toppings, flavors, crusts, and sauces that will appear in that next pizza box order.
As Rachel Antalek, Pizza Hut’s Chief Food Innovation Officer said, “Our passion for innovation has been at the heart of Pizza Hut for decades, shaping everything we do. As we dive into 2025, we’re uncovering a thrilling evolution in pizza culture where bold, global inspired flavors meet creative, modern toppings and perfectly paired sides. From reimagined classics to entirely new taste experiences, we’re committed to delivering moments of joy and delicious discovery that redefine what it means to share a pizza with friends and family.”
That statement is telling on several levels. First, pizza is a shareable food. There is something enjoyable about finding the right topping combination that appeals to a whole group. How people bond over their love of a meat supreme or a craving for jalapenos can turn frenemies into lifelong friends.
More importantly, pizza toppings are changing. Whether it is the drizzle of hot honey or an infusion of chili crunch, the reality is that globally inspired flavors and ingredients are going to top those slices. Pepperoni is always delicious, but it can sit side by side with a gochujang infused cured meat. Classic mozzarella can be substituted for a smoky gouda. The options are limitless.
With people being more willing to explore flavors, companies, like Pizza Hut, can push the envelope more with flavorful new offerings. It does not mean that classics like sausage or green pepper will forever be pushed aside. As the study showed, consumers want to try options like a Mexican Pizza or a Green Goddess pizza. Soon enough, options like Korean, French, or even Thai will be sitting side by side on the menu with the always popular Supreme.
As people parse over all the findings in Pizza Hut’s trend report, there are many aspects that will impact the next pie that arrives on the table. From the type of crust to the toppings to how many slices eaten, one thing is for certain. Pizza is always a good choice. The flavors can evolve but the classic, favorite food is always delicious.