Pizza’s pretty popular. Nearly 13% of Americans eat pizza on any given day, according to a survey from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. The report also factored in the nutrient contribution of pizza consumption.

Little Lady Foods, Elk Grove Village, Ill., announces that it is seeking a new CEO and making several other management changes, as co-CEOs John and Dan Geocaris plan to step down from daily management of the company.

Amy’s Kitchen, Petaluma, Calif., expects to break ground, early next year, on a 500,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in Goshen, N.Y.

Conventional frozen pizza has suffered some setbacks, but the outlook is good for brands that differentiate. The market still carries mass appeal, as consumers seek foods with unique flavors and ingredients. 

The Pittsfield, NH, manufacturer of ready-made pizza crusts and flatbread pizzas will break ground on a new facility on Aug. 14 as well as launch a program honoring first responders.

McCain Foods sells its frozen pizza business to Dr. Oetker, a move the company says will allow it to focus on other areas.

Rick Anderson is named president of the Elk Grove Village, IL, contract manufacturer of custom-made frozen food products.

Several factors are prompting the company to reduce its sales and earnings expectations for the fiscal year ending in May 2015.

Courtesy of Rich Products Corp., 5,000 pizzas will be delivered to soldiers serving overseas, via DHL Express, in time for the NFL championship game on Feb. 1.

To capture the attention of pizza consumers at retail, manufacturers need to focus on product attributes currently driving stronger performance in this relatively flat category.

As consumers seek gluten-free options, this flatbread concept takes a popular Southeast Asian turn and makes it approachable for those with certain dietary restrictions.

Freeze quality is essential when manufacturing well more than a million baked and prepared food items a day for shipment nationwide.

Schwan’s Consumer Brands’ new Bon Appétit frozen pizza features a thin, artisan crust.

To meet growing demand for sprouted grain foods, Angelic Bakehouse has added Sprouted Artisan Seven-Grain Premium Wraps to its flatbread line.

Better4U Gluten Free Sprouted Ancient Grains Pizzas from Better For You Foods are made with four sprouted gluten-free grains: quinoa, flax, millet and chia.

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Schwan’s Consumer Brands recently launched an authentic Red Baron Brick Oven Pizza in three varieties.

Artisan salame maker Columbus Foods recently launched a ready-to-bake pizza line called Pizza Naturale.

Guests at many AMC locations can enjoy new artisan dishes and sweet treats, all designed to tantalize tastebuds and enhance the movie-going experience that help make movies better.

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza has announced the return of the crowd-favorite Taco Grande Pizza, from April 22 to May 19.

Upcycled Foods, Inc. has co-developed Upcycled Pizza Dough with DeIorio's Foods, Inc., a frozen dough manufacturer that's celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. 

After 12 years, Blaze Pizza is launching its biggest menu overhaul ever. 

The mashup makes its debut once again, satisfying the crave of the brand’s most requested menu item.

The collaboration includes four exclusive pizzas themed around the movie trilogy, while offering fans a chance at a variety of prizes.

Rich Products is expanding its portfolio of pizza doughs and crusts with the new Authentically Italian Pizza Portfolio, comprised of two Pinsas and three parbaked crusts.

Blaze Pizza is introducing two new spicy drizzles and four new menu items.

Genio’s Uncured Pepperoni Pizza is handmade in Italy using ingredients such as locally grown tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, hand torn Ligurian basil, and uncured pepperoni.

Screamin’ Sicilian Detroit Style Pizzas are available in four varieties: Cheese, Pepperoni, Supreme, and Multi-Meat.

The collab breaks new ground in pizza category with Nashville-style chicken and Mike’s Hot Honey – Extra Hot.

Aldi recently released its lineup of food and beverage, lifestyle products, and seasonal products for the autumn season. 

The appetizer now turned pizza gives guests sweet heat with a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey, just in time for football season.

The restaurant-quality pizzas are now available at Whole Foods Markets, Sprouts, and other natural-skewed retailers.

Introducing a line of high-protein meals with essential nutrients, Vital Pursuit lands at national retailers to provide dietary support for GLP-1 users and consumers focused on weight management.

Aldi recently announced its lineup of food and beverage products for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and autumn.

The limited-time pizza features the restaurant's pepperoni arranged in a pumpkin smile, comes in multiple sizes, and offers a dairy-free option.

Consumers can enjoy Lou’s signature deep dish, thin crust, and wings topped with Mike's Hot Honey, available in-store and for nationwide shipping through Tastes of Chicago.

The pizza combines Eggo waffles and crispy chicken on a crust, with a drizzle of maple syrup.

The fan-favorite Shaq-a-Roni pizza showcases Papa Johns efforts to promote youth leadership and entrepreneurship, and combat food insecurity

The pizza includes traditional Thanksgiving Day flavors, such as roasted turkey and gravy sauce, loaded on a Detroit-style crust.

The pizza reportedly includes the blend of Lou's buttery pizza topped with Portillo's slow-roasted Italian beef.

The better-for-you line of cookies is made without corn syrup or peanuts.

A founder of the baked snack brand talks about its origins, growth, and future.

Ghost, a lifestyle brand of sports nutrition products, energy drinks, and more, is entering the food category with a high-protein cereal line that was built in partnership with General Mills.

General Mills' Fiber One, the brand known for macro-friendly bars and brownies, has released its latest innovation to help consumers stay on track: Fiber One Donuts.

The bars, composed of over 12 unique plants, at least six super fibers, and one fermented fiber, are designed to create and maintain a balanced microbiome and utilize upcycled fruit trimmings to create a healthy and sustainable product.

The leader of the brand discusses its early days, innovation, and connecting with Target.

The founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has launched a line of snack bars.

The launches include Kids Bread, Rolls, and two Classic Bread items.

Heavenly Waffles aims to give morning meals tastier BFY options.

The products are now being sold at 88 retail locations around the Midwest.