# Sweet-Savory Pizza Slices Pizza Pizza is Serving S'mores Deep-Fried Slices at the CNE By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-deep-fried-slice References: [newswire](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/pizza-pizza-dives-into-the-cne-with-the-big-dip-high-dive-show-and-deep-fried-s-mores-slices-807884179.html) & [theex](https://www.theex.com/map?food=smore-deep-fried-slice)  Pizza is the crowd-pleasing favorite that's easy to serve at any event, but the summer fair is a place to push culinary boundaries, and Pizza Pizza is doing just that at the 2026 Canadian National Exhibition with its S'mores Deep-Fried Slice. "At the CNE, people come ready to try something a little over the top, and we love leaning into that," said Ivy Yu, Marketing Manager, Pizza Pizza. Part savory and part sweet, this unconventional Pizza Pizza cheese slice is hand-dipped in crispy golden batter, coated in graham cracker crumbs, then topped with marshmallow whip, chocolate drizzle, and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbles. For fans of savory flavors and fried fair food, Pizza Pizza's lineup includes three more deep-fried slices: the Classic Flamin' Hot Cheetos slice, the Pickle Creamy Garlic, and the Pep Cup Creamy Garlic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 92% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dessert Pizza Mashups:** Sweet-forward toppings layered onto familiar savory bases create attention-grabbing limited editions that expand pizza beyond traditional meal occasions. - **Deep-fried Fair Foods:** Crispy battered versions of mainstream menu items deliver indulgent novelty that fuels social sharing and seasonal foot traffic. - **Snack-branded Slices:** Collaborations with recognizable snack flavors introduce built-in fan appeal and make experimental pizza formats feel more approachable. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Limited-time hybrid menu items offer chains a way to test bold flavors while reinforcing brand relevance at high-traffic events. - **Experiential Food Events:** Festival and fair settings provide a low-risk environment for over-the-top culinary concepts that depend on spectacle and discovery. - **Confectionery and Snacks:** Candy, cereal, chip, and dessert brands can extend into savory food partnerships that transform familiar flavors into cross-category experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer Exhibition Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cne-exclusive-offerings.md) - [Savory Skillet Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-heat-pepperoni-pizookie.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetzza.md) - [Playing Field Pizza Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitch-party-pizza.md) - [Sweet S'mores-Flavored Breadsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-sticks.md) - [Summer Escapism Pizzeria Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-lava-cakes.md) - [Globally Inspired Savory Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pukka-slices.md) - [Limited-Run Pizza Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slices-n-stix.md) - [Extra-Cheesy Pizzeria Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-menu-items.md)