# Pasta-Topped Pizzas The DiGiorno Original Rising Crust Mac & Cheese Pizza is Arriving in Spring By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-10-07 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-pizza References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2021/10/new-digiorno-mac-and-cheese-coming-spring-2022.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BrandEatingFoodReviewsFoodNewsAndFoodRecipes+%28Brand+Eating%29) & [goodnes](https://www.goodnes.com/digiorno/)  The [DiGiorno Original Rising](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-fully-stuffed-crust-pizza) Crust Mac & Cheese Pizza is a hybrid frozen food option for consumers seeking out a way to satisfy their craving for a cheesy meal that doesn't skimp on flavor. The pizza is crafted using the brand's signature crust that has been topped with a [creamy and cheesy macaroni and cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-frozen-ready-meals) that is inspired by the [Stouffer's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stouffers-supreme-shells-cheese) brand recipe. The pizza is capable of being prepared from the comfort of home and will provide perfect results thanks to its specialty recipe. The DiGiorno Original Rising Crust Mac & Cheese Pizza is arriving in spring 2022 for consumers to pick up, but is presently being made available as part of a sweepstakes for 100 lucky entrants to enjoy now sooner. Image Credit: DiGiorno ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Food Options:** There is an opportunity for food brands to create hybrid frozen food options to satisfy consumers' cravings for unique and flavorful meals. - **Brand Collaborations:** Collaborations between food brands can create innovative and unique frozen food options that can appeal to a wider audience. - **Mac and Cheese Pizza:** Mac and cheese pizza is an emerging food trend that restaurants and food brands can tap into to create innovative and unique menu items. ### Where This Applies - **Frozen Foods:** The frozen food industry can capitalize on the trend of creating hybrid food options to offer consumers innovative and unique frozen meal choices. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage brand collaborations to create unique and innovative meal choices that can amplify their brands and increase consumer appeal. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can create innovative menu items by incorporating emerging food trends such as mac and cheese pizza to keep up with changing consumer preferences and tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza-Flavored Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese-pizza.md) - [Cheese-Packed Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-fully-stuffed-crust-pizza.md) - [Thick Detroit-Style Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-detroit-style.md) - [Stuffed Thin Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-thin-crust-pizza.md) - [Frozen Wood-Fired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-wood-fired-style-crust-pizza.md) - [Topping-Heavy Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-stuffed-crust-pizza.md) - [Cheesy Macaroni-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-n-cheese-pizzas.md) - [Value-Conscious Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-classic-crust-pizza.md) - [Ranch-Flavored Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-and-hidden-valley-ranch.md)