# Handheld Pizza Popsicles This Filipino Food Cart Serves Sweet and Savory Pizza on a Stick By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-on-a-stick References: [pizzacle](http://www.pizzacle.com/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pizzacle?fref=ts) 'Pizzacle' is a relatively new food cart concept that serves sweet and savory pizza on a stick. While foods served on a stick are largely associated with state fairs, the rise of handheld meals has seen a shift towards familiar food products served in a more convenient form. This food cart puts a unique twist on a beloved Italian dish by making it easier to enjoy on the go. Pizzacle is a food cart concept that originated in Manila, Philippines. Instead of selling pizza by the slice, the cart sells [calzone-style pizza on a stick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchimos). There are a number of different varieties available, including favorites such as pepperoni and Hawaiian, as well as [sweet options such as chocolate banana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handy-melts-x-kitkat). Simply by wrapping the dough around the toppings and adding a popsicle stick at the bottom, Pizzacle manages to turn the messy dish into a meal that can easily be enjoyed on the go. The handheld pizza slices from Pizzacle ultimately demonstrates how food companies are experimenting with unique ways to make [familiar foods more portable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccain-cheesy-pizza-fingers) for a new generation of consumers who prefer to eat on the go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handheld Meals:** The rise of handheld meals has created an opportunity for food companies to make familiar foods more convenient and portable. - **Food on a Stick:** Serving food on a stick presents a unique and playful way to transform traditional dishes into portable and easily consumable treats. - **Sweet and Savory Combination:** Creating products that blend sweet and savory flavors together, like the sweet and savory pizza popsicles, appeals to consumers seeking unique taste experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Trucks:** Food trucks can capitalize on the trend of handheld meals and offer a variety of convenient and portable options for consumers on the go. - **Street Food:** Street food vendors can incorporate the food on a stick concept into their offerings to attract customers and provide a fun and easy eating experience. - **Frozen Food:** The sweet and savory combination trend creates opportunities for frozen food companies to develop innovative products that deliver unique taste profiles to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dipping-Friendly Ice Cream Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-fondue-pizza.md) - [Customizable Grab-and-Go Calzones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzato.md) - [Topping-Filled Pocket-Style Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-pizza-pocket-pie.md) - [Burrito-Like Pizza Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizzoli.md) - [Chocolate-Stuffed Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chip-pizzert.md) - [Stromboli-Inspired Pizza Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcos-pizza-pizzoli.md) - [Fudge-Stuffed Dessert Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-crust-pizzert.md) - [Novelty Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pop.md) - [Summer Exhibition Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cne-exclusive-offerings.md)