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Hormel Foods Unveils Top 5 Pizza Trends for 2026: Calabrian Chili, Brisket, and Global Fusion Lead the Menu

As the global pizza community prepares to descend on Las Vegas for the International Pizza Expo ("Pizza Expo"), Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company and a leader in the pizza toppings category, is unveiling the five dominant menu items pizza enthusiasts will be seeking this year.

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Hormel Foods Unveils Top 5 Pizza Trends for 2026: Calabrian Chili, Brisket, and Global Fusion Lead the Menu

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