Gluten-Free Crust Pilot Program Launches in Los Angeles, Phoenix, St.
Louis, Houston and Nashville
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John’s International (NASDAQ: PZZA) continues to reinforce its
commitment to BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA. and providing consumers
with quality menu options and “clean” ingredients by introducing another
new pilot—Gluten-Free Crust made with Ancient Grains.
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Papa John’s Gluten-Free Crust is made with Ancient Grains, specifically
sorghum, teff, amaranth and quinoa, and is currently being tested in
Papa John’s locations across Los Angeles, Phoenix, St. Louis, Houston
and Nashville.
The new, never frozen Gluten-Free Crust made with Ancient Grains,
showcases the brand’s unwavering commitment to have the highest quality
ingredients among national pizza brands. The Papa John’s R&D team spent
more than a year to develop the product with the goal of offering pizza
fans a better tasting Gluten-Free pizza crust.
“This is something we’ve heard from our customers for some time, but we
were never satisfied with the flavor profile of the gluten-free crusts
options we tasted—that is until now,” said Sean Muldoon, Chief
Ingredient Officer at Papa John’s. “At Papa John’s, we listen to our
customers, and not only do they want to know where their food
comes from but they are also concerned about what goes into their food.
Or in this case, what is not included in their food: gluten.”
Papa John’s goal was to create a crust with some added benefits that
stood out from the competition including a heartier flavor. Ancient
Grains add a more robust texture and flavor to the Gluten-Free crust. In
addition to the taste, the Ancient Grains are naturally gluten-free and
higher in protein and fiber than other grains.
From an operations standpoint, Papa John’s employs procedures to prevent
contact with gluten, and while the Ancient Grains gluten-free crust is
prepared in a separate, gluten-free facility before being shipped to
stores, it is possible that a pizza with gluten-free crust could be
exposed to gluten during the in-store, pizza-making process. Therefore,
the brand does not recommend its Gluten-Free Crust made with Ancient
Grains for customers with Celiac Disease or serious gluten intolerances.
With the introduction of Papa John’s Gluten-Free Crust made with Ancient
Grains, and the recent
announcement of the organic ingredients pilot program, the pizza
maker continues to find new and exciting ways to expand and deliver on
its BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA. promise.
Papa John’s is the first national pizza delivery chain to
announce the removal of the following ingredients across its entire food
menu:
Preservatives BHA and BHT
Flavor enhancer MSG
Cellulose and partially hydrogenated oils
Artificial flavors and synthetic colors
High fructose corn syrup
In 2016, the brand announced the elimination
of artificial flavors and synthetic colors across its entire food
menu. Last summer, the pizza brand also fully transitioned the chicken
used in grilled chicken pizza toppings and poppers to be fed on a
vegetarian diet and raised
without human or animal antibiotics, and went completely cage-free
with its eggs.
Pizza lovers in LA, Phoenix, St. Louis, Houston and Nashville can try a
small, two-topping pizza on Gluten-Free Crust made with Ancient Grains
for just $9.99. For more information regarding Papa John’s NEW
Gluten-Free Crust made with Ancient Grains, please visit the frequently
asked questions page on the Papa John’s website.
About Papa John’s
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Papa John's International,
Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) is the world's third-largest pizza delivery company.
For 15 of the past 17 years, consumers have rated Papa John's No. 1 in
customer satisfaction among all national pizza chains in the American
Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Papa John's is the Official Pizza
Sponsor of the National Football League, the Official Pizza of Major
League Baseball and the Official Pizza Partner of the National Hot Rod
Association (NHRA). For more information about the company or to order
pizza online, visit Papa John's at www.papajohns.com.
Also visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PapaJohns,
Twitter at http://twitter.com/PapaJohns,
YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/papajohns,
Instagram at instagram.com/papajohns,
and Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/papajohnspizza.
Looking to be a part of something Better? Join the Papa John’s Pizza
Family at www.papajohns.com/careers/
Contacts
Papa John's International, Inc.
Peter Collins, 502-261-4233
Senior
Director, Public Relations