# Appetizer-Sized Pizzas DiGiorno's New Artisan Style Melts are Meant for Snacking By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-07-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-style-melts References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/07/digiorno-debuts-new-artisan-style-melts-pizzas.html) & [digiorno](http://www.digiorno.com/products/artisan-style-melts) DiGiorno recently expanded its line of frozen pizzas with the release of its new [Artisan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-crisps) Style Melts. In recent years, there has been a growing demand for tapas-style dishes and pre-made snacks that can easily be shared with others. These [appetizer-sized frozen pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-vesuvio-pizza-bites) cater to consumers looking for a way to enjoy pizza as a snack or small meal. The new Artisan Style Melts come in four varieties, each of which is made with artisan-style focaccia bread. The flavors are meant to cater to consumers looking for more gourmet pizza options with toppings such as Roma tomatoes, fire-roasted bell peppers and smoked gouda cheese. All of the pizzas are frozen and can be cooked in the microwave or oven for hassle-free preparation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tapas-style Dishes:** There is a growing demand for tapas-style dishes and snacks that can easily be shared with others, providing an opportunity for businesses to create innovative, bite-sized versions of popular foods. - **Pre-made Snacks:** Consumers are increasingly seeking convenient, pre-made snacks that require minimal effort to enjoy, creating an opportunity for businesses to develop snack-sized versions of popular food items. - **Gourmet Frozen Foods:** There is a demand for more gourmet frozen food options, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create artisan-style frozen meals that deliver on quality and taste. ### Where This Applies - **Frozen Food Industry:** The frozen food industry has the potential to capitalize on the demand for tapas-style dishes and pre-made snacks by producing frozen meals that are designed for snacking and sharing. - **Fast Food Industry:** The fast food industry can explore the opportunity to introduce smaller, snack-sized versions of popular menu items to cater to consumers' desire for convenient, bite-sized snacks. - **Food Packaging Industry:** The food packaging industry can innovate by creating packaging solutions that are specifically designed for snack-sized portions, ensuring convenient and easy-to-enjoy pre-made snacks for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizzeria-Style Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handtossed-crust.md) - [Thick Detroit-Style Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-detroit-style.md) - [Stuffed Pizza Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-pizza-bites.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-pizzas.md) - [Group-Friendly Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-extra-large.md) - [Mainstream Artisan-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanstyle-pizzas.md) - [Single-Serve Folded Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-melts.md) - [Stuffed Thin Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-thin-crust-pizza.md) - [Artisanal Mini Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelina-bakery-mini-pizza.md)