Smithfield survey shows 46% of US pizza consumers rank toppings as key quality driver

• Smithfield Foods published a pizza market survey showing toppings drive purchase decisions, with 46% ranking them the most important pizza component.
• Consumer emphasis on topping quality outweighed quantity, with 37% prioritizing quality versus 18% citing quantity.
• Survey flagged strong demand for meat-heavy pizzas, with 27% identifying as “Meat Maximalists” and 93% saying pepperoni will not go out of style.
• Results also pointed to high willingness to travel for preferred pizza, with 79% making special efforts; 25% traveled 25 miles or more.
• Findings were based on an online survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who order pizza at least monthly, conducted Sept. 3-10, 2026.

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