The 2025 International Pizza Expo just wrapped up, and we’re bringing you the best of what we saw! From game-changing innovations to the hottest trends shaping the world of pizza, this year’s event was packed with inspiration for operators of all shapes and sizes. Whether you missed the show or want to discover the next big pizza trends hitting the market, we’ve got you covered with key takeaways from this year’s expo that you can apply to your operation immediately!
Spicy was hot at Pizza Expo. We saw spicy sauces, both as a base and as a dipping sauce. Spicy cheeses, like pepperjack. Spicy toppings, like garlic-infused chili crisp and Calabrian peppers. And spicy drizzle, like the skyrocketing pizza partner, hot honey.
94% – Hot honey’s projected growth through 2028
Product Feature: Bee Sting Pizza on 10” Gluten-Free Seasoned Cauliflower Pizza Crusts
Authentically Italian pizza continues to call out to consumers, and operators are answering. Regional Italian-style pizzas, including pinsa, Neapolitan, Sicilian and Al Taglio, offer the versatility to go from on-the-go meals to upscale offerings.
‘Italian Street Food’ is a megatrend.
Product Feature: Avocado Toast Pinsa on 7”x11” Oval Pinsa
Regional pizza styles each have a story to tell — and like any story, it can change depending on who is telling it. We saw regional styles growing beyond their borders to be adopted and reimagined by operators from around the country.
Detroit-style pizza on menus has grown 134% over the past 4 years
Product Feature: Dill Pickle Pizza on 7”x9” Gluten-Free Detroit Style Pizza Crust
Rich’s team journeyed to pizza’s rich homeland on a mission to create pizza products more authentically tied to its Italian roots – and we came back with time-honored practices and techniques we infused into our latest innovations.
Our Authentically Italian Pizza portfolio resonated with Pizza Expo attendees looking to expand their regional pizza offerings and deliver on increasing consumer demands for more authentic pizza and higher quality ingredients. With Rich’s, it’s simpler than ever to bring Italian tradition to the table, no matter your operation!
Check out our family of Authentically Italian pizza products.
Herbaceous, zesty, and trending now — this Green Goddess Pizza is a vibrant recipe that’s also gone viral on TikTok.
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