Minnesota Company Jumps on the Hot Honey Pizza Trend

One of the biggest trends in the food world is hot honey, chili pepper-infused honey that is used on everything from fried chicken to pizza.

This sweet-spicy fusion has taken menus by storm, captivating taste buds across the nation, including here in the Midwest.

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Minnesota’s Hormel Joins the Hot Honey Craze

One Minnesota company is now taking advantage of this trend by releasing a new pizza topping that is sure to delight fans of the spicy flavor. Based in Austin, Minnesota, Hormel is bringing a local twist to this nationwide sensation.

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Introducing Fontanini Hot Honey Sliced Sausage

The new Fontanini Hot Honey Sliced Sausage will debut from Minnesota-based Hormel Foods later this month at the International Pizza Expo. This innovative topping promises to heat up pizza nights from Duluth to Minneapolis with its bold flavor profile.

A Sweet and Spicy Innovation for Pizzerias

With an increasing number of pizzerias adding hot honey pizzas to their menus, Hormel’s Foodservice division developed this sweet and spicy sausage to have an "authentic, hand-crafted appearance and scratch-made taste." It’s a perfect fit for Minnesota’s thriving pizza scene, where local eateries are always eager to experiment with fresh ideas.

Availability and Future Possibilities

For now, this new sausage will only be available for restaurants and pizzerias, but I’m sure Hormel is working on something for consumers.

Hormel’s Ongoing Commitment to Trends

Last year, Hormel released Ribbon Pepperoni at the same show. This is all an effort from Hormel to be reactive to the latest trends in the culinary world, ensuring Minnesota stays on the cutting edge of food innovation.