# Cranberry Topped Chicken Pizzas The Pizza Hut New Zealand Chicken Cranberry Lovers Pizza is Savory By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-cranberry-lovers-pizza References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/08/17/pizza-hut-is-selling-a-chicken-cranberry-lovers-pizza-in-new-zealand/) & [pizzahut.co.nz](https://www.pizzahut.co.nz) The new [Pizza Hut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-hawaiian-chicken) New Zealand Chicken Cranberry Lovers Pizza is a limited-edition offering from the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-lovers-pizza) brand that delivers a savory, balanced flavor profile for consumers seeking more artisan-inspired menu offerings. The pizza is made with 100% chicken breaks, a cheesy mozzarella sauce and a sweet cranberry sauce along with a creamy mayo sauce to balance the sweetness with a touch of creaminess. Customers can choose to have the pizza made on the brand's crispy crust or thin crust to suit their preferences. The Pizza Hut New Zealand Chicken Cranberry Lovers Pizza acknowledges the rising number of fast food establishments that are creating [savory, artisan-inspired foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-flatzz) to satisfy consumer preferences for menu variance when patronizing their favorite location. Image Credit: Pizza Hut New Zealand ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Artisan Fast Food:** There is an opportunity for QSR brands to incorporate artisan-inspired menu items to cater to consumer preferences for more gourmet options. - **Unconventional Pizza Flavors:** More QSR brands could experiment with unique and unconventional pizza toppings to provide customers with more unique and exotic flavor experiences. - **Customizable Pizza Options:** Allowing customers to select their crust type provides QSR brands with an opportunity to cater to individual preferences and expand their menu offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food establishments can utilize artisan-inspired and unique flavor offerings to differentiate themselves and attract new customers in a crowded market. - **Pizza Restaurants:** Pizza restaurants can prioritize offering the ability to customize orders to increase customer satisfaction and entice repeat visits. - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services may benefit from partnering with QSR brands that offer specialty or artisan-inspired menu items that are not widely available. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Holiday Dinner Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-choice-christmas-pizza.md) - [Spicy Hawaiian-Style Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-hawaiian-chicken.md) - [Extensive Seasonal Pizzeria Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-pizza-menu.md) - [Chicken Schnitzel Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schnitzza.md) - [Fried Chicken Burger Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-chicken-burger-pizza.md) - [Holiday Meal-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-dinner-pizza.md) - [Savory Spiced Chicken Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunt-brothers-pizza-buffalo-chicken-pizza.md) - [Cranberry-Infused Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-walnut-chicken-salad-sandwich.md) - [Topping-Loaded Pizza Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hut-lovers.md)