Trader Joe's offers a variety of frozen pizzas, some sourced from Italy and others made locally. Iconic pizza offerings, including Spicy Meat Pizza and BBQ Chicken Pizza, showcase international flavors. While certain pizzas bear the 'product of Italy' label, not all components are sourced from overseas; for instance, the crust of BBQ Chicken Pizza is imported, but it's produced in the U.S. The efficiency of these sourcing practices can be attributed to Trader Joe's ownership by Aldi Nord, establishing relationships with suppliers.
Trader Joe's does indeed source some of its frozen pizzas from the company's Italian supplier... In the case of the TJ's BBQ Chicken Pizza, only the crust is imported from Italy.
While it may seem excessive to source frozen pizza from across an ocean, Trader Joe's is actually owned by German grocery company Aldi Nord.
Interestingly, Trader Joe's website does not state that this dough is made in Italy. Of course, this does make some sense, as fresh dough can be finicky and likely wouldn't hold up for a cross-Atlantic trip.
Some customers online have speculated that an existing relationship between the Italian supplier and German company makes this a more efficient exchange.
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