HORMEL^® ROSA GRANDE™ All Pork Pepperoni, 4.54 kg

Cup and char is what happens when a pepperoni slice curls at the edges and crisps during the bake — the slice lifts into a small cup shape, the rim picks up a char, and the centre stays tender. ROSA GRANDE™ is designed to do this consistently. The visual result is a more textured, layered-looking pizza. Practically, those curled edges create small wells that catch whatever goes on after the bake — hot honey, aioli, balsamic glaze — which adds a layer of interest without adding complexity to the prep. For operators who want a pizza that photographs well or that supports a premium LTO build, that’s a useful asset.

ROSA GRANDE™ is designed to cup and char consistently — that’s not a variable of your oven or your team. The colour, texture, and spice blend hold from slice to slice, so you get the same result across service days without relying on a particular operator to hit the right temperature window for the right visual outcome.

Very little. It’s fully cooked — your team thaws it and it’s ready for the make line. No raw meat handling, no pre-cooking required. That simplicity is part of the value: you’re adding a high-visual-impact topping to the menu without adding a prep step.

Worth knowing upfront: because slices curl, they cover less surface area than a flat slice of the same diameter. Plan your slice count per pizza accordingly — a build that uses 12 flat slices may need a few more cup and char slices to achieve the same coverage. Factor that into your cost-per-pizza calculation before you set your menu price.

A single-protein build — no blended proteins — means the flavour and texture are consistent from slice to slice. All pork pepperoni tends to have a cleaner, more direct flavour profile rather than the blended character of pork-and-beef products. It also simplifies ingredient statements, which can matter if you’re working within a specific menu positioning or calling out protein sources to your customers.

Allergen information is available on the product label and spec sheet. Confirm the current FSANZ declaration before use, and contact your Hormel Foods sales representative for the most current product documentation.

It’s sold through foodservice distribution partners across New Zealand, though availability varies by region. To find out who carries it near you, use the distributor locator on the product page or get in touch with your Hormel Foods sales representative.