# Crispy Pickle-Topped Pizzas The California Pizza Kitchen Dill Pickle Pizza is Arriving at Target By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-05-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-pizza References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/113641-california-pizza-kitchen-releases-frozen-dill-pickle-variety) & [cpk](http://www.cpk.com)  The [California Pizza Kitchen Dill Pickle Pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-inspired-thin-crust-pizzas) is a new creation from the brand for the consumer packaged goods market that's making its debut at [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-cheese) locations this month for shoppers to pick up. The frozen pizza starts off with a crispy thin crust that's topped with mozzarella cheese, dill pickles and dill with a creamy garlic sauce in place of conventional marinara sauce. The pizza responds to the popularity of [pickle-infused, pickle-topped and pickle-flavored foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-dill-menu), and is reported to have a price point of $8.49. Brand Manager Michelle Hlivka commented on the California Pizza Kitchen Dill Pickle Pizza saying, "As we continue to see the ongoing and quite debatable pickle craze taking over the culinary world, we knew we could deliver this 'it' flavor while showcasing our dedication to the exploration of exceptional taste. Between the tangy crunch of dill pickles, rich mozzarella cheese, and dill over a creamy garlic sauce, this is the California Pizza Kitchen Frozen take on the viral flavor profile you can enjoy at home. What can I say? It’s kind of a big dill!” Image Credit: California Pizza Kitchen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 40% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pickle-infused Food Innovations:** Pickle-infused ingredients are creating unique flavor experiences that appeal to adventurous consumers, tapping into the rising popularity of unconventional culinary blends. - **Frozen Gourmet Pizzas:** Gourmet frozen pizzas are evolving with unique and bold toppings that cater to on-trend taste preferences, appealing to consumers seeking restaurant-quality meals at home. - **Non-traditional Sauce Replacements:** Replacing traditional marinara with innovative sauces like creamy garlic showcases opportunities for flavor differentiation and variety in the frozen pizza market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Frozen Food Market:** The frozen food industry is seeing a surge in demand for innovative and gourmet offerings as consumers desire convenience without sacrificing flavor or quality. - **Specialty Condiments:** An increasing interest in unique flavor profiles like dill and pickle is driving the specialty condiment industry to explore novel applications in traditional food categories. - **Retail Grocery Sector:** Retailers like Target are leveraging on-trend, exclusive food items such as pickle-topped pizzas to attract customers and enhance their product appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Dill Pickle Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-dill-pickle-pizza.md) - [Premium Pickle-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pickle.md) - [Ranch-Topped Pickle Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stoners-pizza-joint-pickle-pizza.md) - [Co-Branded Pickle Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-time-pickle-pizza.md) - [Creamy Pickle-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-pickles-pizza.md) - [Divisive Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-pickle-pizza.md) - [Cheesy Pickle Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pickle-pizza.md) - [Tangy Dill Pickle Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickle.md) - [Pickle-Topped Ranch Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-pizza.md)