How much pizza is consumed a year worldwide?
More than 5 billion pizzas are sold worldwide each year, and an estimated 350 slices are eaten each second. While 3 billion of these pizzas are sold in America, there's still a lot of pizza being sold throughout the rest of the world.
What are the top 5 most popular pizza styles?
Neapolitan pizza is widely considered the original and most authentic style of pizza. It has a thin, soft and chewy crust, with a slightly charred bottom and a simple tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.
New York-style pizza
New York-style pizza is a classic American style of pizza that is characterized by its large slices and thin, crispy crust, with a variety of toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, and onions
Chicago-style pizza
Chicago-style pizza is known for its deep dish. The crust is thick and flaky, with the toppings usually placed on the bottom, followed by a layer of mozzarella cheese and finally topped with a layer of tomato sauce.
Sicilian pizza
Sicilian pizza is a thick, rectangular pizza that originated in Sicily, Italy. The dough is typically baked in an oiled pan, which gives the crust a crispy bottom and a fluffy interior.
California-style pizza
California-style pizza is a modern take on pizza, with unconventional ingredients such as arugula, avocado, or goat cheese.
