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Papa Johns' Cheesy Pizzas Were Designed Around the UK's Love of Cheese

— March 24, 2025 — Lifestyle
Classic cheesy pizzas are on offer at most pizza restaurants and the newest options at Papa Johns introduce sandwich-style varieties like the new Grilled Cheese pizza. This gooey, savory pie is made with both mozzarella and cheddar, plus a bechamel base and crunchy panko breadcrumbs.

Papa Johns also debuted the Grilled Ham & Cheese pizza, another option made with a bechamel base, plus mozzarella, ham, cheddar, and a panko breadcrumb topping, and the Cheeseburger Pizza, which builds on a base of Heinz Burger Sauce with spicy beef, fresh tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese.

As a whole, this new range of cheesy pizzas was informed by the UK's love of cheese. "At Papa Johns, we’re committed to innovation and quality, which is why we’re using a premium British, six-month matured cheddar cheese," said Research & Development Director, Adam Wilcock, "We’re always looking for new ways to excite our customers, and we can’t wait for everyone to try the new Hot off the Grill range."
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Trend Themes

  1. Cheese-infused Innovations — The integration of six-month matured cheddar into pizza offerings highlights a trend of infusing regional cheese specialties into fast food.
  2. Sandwich-flavored Pizzas — The convergence of sandwich and pizza flavors creates opportunities for hybrid menu items that appeal to diverse customer palates.
  3. Premium Ingredient Pizzas — The use of high-quality, locally sourced ingredients like British cheddar emphasizes a shift towards premiumization in fast food offerings.

Industry Implications

  1. Fast Food — The fast food industry is evolving with the introduction of innovative flavors and combinations, merging traditional favorites like sandwiches and pizzas to attract broader audiences.
  2. Dairy Production — Regional cheese producers benefit from partnerships with fast food chains seeking to incorporate distinct local flavors into their offerings.
  3. Food Innovation — The realm of food innovation is expanding as restaurants explore novel combinations, such as sandwich-inspired pizzas, to entice and retain customers.
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