- Nearly three quarters of respondents say the ideal pizza
night is spent watching a movie or TV show
- The most common dipping sauces for pizza are garlic butter
and ranch dressing
- When it comes to most preferred style, Americans are
divided; New York Style (29%) and Deep Dish (24%) are the most
favored
TOWSON,
Md., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey
from BLACK+DECKER®, a Stanley
Black & Decker brand (NYSE: SWK) setting the standard in
home and lifestyle innovation, found that pepperoni ranked as the
favorite pizza topping with three-quarters of Americans eating
pizza a few times a month or more.
"With endless possibilities, we like to think that every person
has a unique point of view on how the best pizza looks, tastes, and
when it is enjoyed," said Kendall
Nohe, Vice President of Product Management at BLACK+DECKER.
"The BLACK+DECKER vera Pizza Oven is all about bringing fresh,
customized pizza directly to your home and allowing our customers
to craft their perfect pizza their way."
Toppings are a Hot Topic
Pizza style aside, 84% of
pizza eaters agree that fresh ingredients make for the most
enjoyable pizza. The most popular topping is pepperoni (67%) and
the least popular is anchovies (1%).
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- Behind pepperoni, the most popular toppings include sausage
(44%), bacon (39%), mushrooms (32%) and onions (26%).
- Along with anchovies, arugula (2.5%), eggplant (3%), shrimp
(3.5%) and pickles (4%) were least popular topping selections.
- The most popular dipping sauces for pizza are garlic butter and
ranch dressing (both 37%), while 16% of respondents do not dip
their pizza in sauce.
Pizza Night
The BLACK+DECKER Pizza Pulse Survey found
that Friday is the most popular day to enjoy pizza, with 72% of
respondents saying they typically eat it to kick-off the weekend.
Classic New York Style (29%) and Deep Dish (24%) were in a near tie
for the most favored style, while Neapolitan style got the least
love (2.5%).
Activities that call for Pizza Range by Region
Regions
across the U.S. have their opinions on which activities they most
associate with pizza night. When sports are at play, the Midwest
was the region where pizza and sports paired together was most
popular (33%). The Northeast has the most enthusiasm about pairing
pizza and board game night (25.2%) and Western states like to eat
pizza when they are hosting (19%). More than 40% of those from the
south like to pair their pizza with video gaming.
Crust is a Must
Most respondents hold their pizza by
the crust (51%) and the least common way is folding in half
horizontally, from mid-crust to point (9%). When it comes to
grease, if you dab off your pizza often, you're in the minority –
only 16.5% dab their grease frequently.
Whether you are team pepperoni or team anchovy, create a
personalized pie just for you with the BLACK+DECKER®
vera™ 12 in. Pizza Oven.
The BLACK+DECKER vera Pizza Oven and accessories are available
now at blackanddecker.com and Amazon.com (BLACK+DECKER vera
Pizza Oven MSRP: $299.99).
To learn more about the BLACK+DECKER®
vera™ Pizza Oven
visit: https://www.blackanddecker.com/collections/vera-12-in-pizza-oven
Methodology
*BLACK+DECKER conducted an online national
consumer survey for Pizza Preferences. Fieldwork took place in
April 2024, surveying a total of 400
men and women ages 18+ who enjoy pizza at least a few times each
month.
About BLACK+DECKER
Since 1910, BLACK+DECKER, a
Stanley Black & Decker brand,
has been setting the standard for innovation and design. The
inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and
trigger switch, BLACK+DECKER has evolved from a small machine shop
in Baltimore, Maryland to a global
manufacturing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used
in and around the home. When homeowners have work to get done, they
trust that BLACK+DECKER products will do the job efficiently and
reliably. For more information on BLACK+DECKER products, visit
www.blackanddecker.com or follow BLACK+DECKER on Facebook,
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About Stanley Black &
Decker
Headquartered in the USA, Stanley
Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in
Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The
company's more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing employees
produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools,
storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products,
and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders,
tradespeople and DIYers. The company's world class portfolio of
trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®,
BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more
visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.
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