PIZZA FOR ALL. ALL FOR PIZZA.

Today’s pizza lovers are looking for options that align with their diets, lifestyles, values and wellness goals. In this issue of The Slice, we’re diving into the rising demand for alternative diet pizzas and showing you how to stay ahead with menu strategies, trend insights and better-for-you product solutions designed to serve every guest at the table. Whether your customers are plant-curious, gluten-sensitive or simply seeking a smarter slice, we’ve got the tools to help you build a menu that’s as inclusive as it is delicious.

moving plant forward

building better for you pizza

going gluten free

highlighting high quality ingredients

TIPS FOR A MORE INCLUSIVE AND HEALTH-CONSCIOUS PIZZA PROGRAM

OFFER ALTERNATIVE CRUSTS.

Diversify your offerings and meet your consumers’ demands for better-for-you and alternative diet options with gluten-free, cauliflower, whole wheat and keto-friendly or high protein crusts.

PRIORITIZE CLEAN INGREDIENTS.

Transparency about the ingredients you’re using not only appeals to health-conscious consumers, it also builds trust. Prioritize organic vegetables, organic or dairy-free cheeses and high-quality, hormone-free meat on your pizzas.

ADD SUPERFOODS AND NUTRIENT-DENSE TOPPINGS.

Elevate your pies with toppings that offer both bold flavors and functional benefits. Think antioxidant-rich vegetables, fiber-packed legumes, omega-3 boosting seeds and fermented toppings for gut health.

STOCK PLANT-BASED AND VEGAN OPTIONS.

Plant-based and dairy-free pizza ensures your menu is inclusive of vegans, flexitarians and dairy-sensitive consumers. Substitute with vegan mozzarella, cashew cream, or almond ricotta, and explore plant-based proteins like Italian-style sausage, pepperoni or even jackfruit “pulled pork.”

LET THEM BUILD THEIR OWN.

Giving your customers the option to personalize lets them make their own health-conscious decisions and feel like they’re in charge of their wellness journey. Allow them to build their own pie by selecting their choice of crust, protein and other toppings.

HIGHLIGHT NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS.

Call out low-calorie, protein-packed, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options directly on your menu to attract health-conscious eaters and help them make informed decisions when choosing their pie.

EXPLORE RICH’S BETTER-FOR-YOU PIZZA OPTIONS

BURRATA, CHERRY TOMATO AND PROSCIUTTO PIZZA ON GLUTEN-FREE CAULIFLOWER PINSA

Burrata, Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Pizza on Gluten-Free Cauliflower Pinsa

Creamy burrata, sweet blistered cherry tomatoes and savory prosciutto come together on a crisp, Gluten-Free Cauliflower Pinsa crust for a perfectly balanced and better-for-you bite.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Margherita Pizza was named after Queen Margherita, who visited Naples in 1889 and fell in love with the local dish—its red tomato, white mozzarella, and green basil symbolizing the colors of the Italian flag.

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1 – SNAP! Datassential, 2025

2 – Green Queen, Most Consumers Hungry for Plant-Based Food, February 2025

3 – Datassential ‘World of Pizza,’ 2024

4 – SNAP! Datassential Pizza Keynote, 2024

5 – Toast’s 2025 Top 15 Pizza Trends