As 2024 draws to a close, Domino’s Pizza releases its first-ever Pizza Capability Report, a snapshot of the year in pizza. From heartfelt suggestions to the enduring debate over pineapple on pizza, Domino’s Pizza has witnessed the trends, toppings and quirks that have brought New Zealand together through our love of pizza.
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Over the past year, Kiwi has proven what we’ve always known: pizza is more than just a meal. Here are some of the original trends that will surprise you the most.
- Pizza enriches the soul.12 customers asked Domino’s Pizza delivery drivers questions.cheekysuggestion!
- A timeless love story:From ‘I do’ to ‘I make the dough’, one customer says Domino’s saved her marriage this year, suggesting pizza could even heal a broken heart .
- Giant Creation:The weirdest orders add spicy sauce, onions, tomatoes, chicken, beef, pepperoni, cheese, jalapenos, bacon, and chili flakes to your cake (or pizza!).
People choose: Nostalgic but delicious food
In 2024, the classic pepperoni pizza reigned as the most popular Domino’s order in America. As a result, Domino’s PizzaOver 200 tons of pepperoniEquivalent weight to Kiwi customers2 blue whales.
The long-standing pineapple controversy over pizza is now over.FinallyRest, as the data showedmoreKiwi added pineapple to the order rather than remove it. Pineapple was added more than 1.1 million times and removed just 650,000 times, suggesting kiwi is sweet in this tropical topping.
According to Domino’s Pizza, here’s a breakdown of the top five ingredients in New Zealand pizza:
- pepperoni
- Mozzarella
- beef
- tomato
- spinach
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As the team at Domino’s Pizza worked to fulfill every single pizza order this year, data shows when and where Kiwis were feeling sassy…
- Slope side slice:August 23, when the New Zealand Winter Games opened, was the busiest day of the year for New Zealanders to watch some of the games.
- New Zealand’s Pizza Capital:Out of more than 150 stores across New Zealand, the Blenheim store was the busiest this year.
- The ultimate pizza party:One hungry customer set a new Kiwi record for the largest single order Down Under in 2024, ordering a total of 496 pizzas.
- come back across the country: If Domino’s Pizza delivery experts had lined up all of their deliveries over the past year, they would have made more than 14,000 drives across New Zealand.
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Pepperoni pizza is a New Zealand favorite, but it’s clear New Zealanders rely on Domino’s pizza for more than just the classics.
- Pickled garlic:Garlic bread reigned as the most ordered product across New Zealand, with more than 34 tonnes delivered. it is equivalent toThere are 58 male elephants!
- Lava love:New Zealand’s sweet tooth is undeniable, with Kiwis consuming more than 34 tonnes of chocolate lava cake a year.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (ASX: DMP) says it’s all about providing “the world’s most delicious, versatile bonding food”.
