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New York-based Principe combines new world inventiveness
and old world traditions with Vincenza's American-style salumi.
As the No. 1 producer of Prosciutto di San Daniele, the company is
known for being skilled ham masters. In addition, the company also
produces Prosciutto di Parma, Prosciutto Italiano, cooked hams, presliced
salami, speck (dry-cured smoked ham), Bresaola made from
beef, Mortadella, Porchetta and Pancetta.
Imported from Italy, Citterio USA, Freeland, Pa., offers presliced,
charcuterie, snack, cubetti and organic options that include
Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella with pistachio, Prosciutto di Parma,
Prosciutto di San Daniele, Porchetta, Grigliato (herb-cooked ham) and
Tartufo (ham with truffle).
Volpi Foods is a producer of ready-to-eat premium, authentic
specialty meats and ingredient packs designed to address ongoing
trends of cooking at home. Combining two products experiencing
exceptional growth, the company offers a Pepperoni and Chorizo
product in the ingredient-forward format of crumbles.
In response to inflation, Volpi Foods is also seeing increased
adoption of the company's Small Bites. The individual serving,
pre-sliced products feature Prosciutto and Sopressata, allowing
consumers the ability to purchase a smaller portion at a lower
price point.
Olli Salumeria also cited the trend of small snack packs that pair
salami, cheese and/or other snacking components and larger multicompartmental
trays that serve 3-4 people. These products are often
referred to as charcuterie in the United States but are viewed as
antipasto in Italy, according to Colmignoli.
Beyond the shingle
The art form of charcuterie continues to expand,
and consumers are finding new and beautiful
ways to elevate a variety of Italian specialty meats
including Salame and Prosciutto. Creating such
a thing of beauty can be accomplished by simply
folding a piece of meat in half or in quarters.
With these simple folds, consumers can achieve
an edible piece of art in the form of a salami
river, salami fan or a charcuterie rose. Pieces
deemed not uniform enough for folding can
be used to wrap breadsticks, slices of melon
or pieces of cheese. Che è delizioso!
All-day segment
Besides offering intriguing flavor profiles, one of the appealing things
about the category is its versatility. Ready-made options accommodate
upscale snacking, simple meals, brunches and entertaining with
holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and Fourth of
July indexing the highest.
Although demand peaks during times when consumers want to
create a memorable experience, Italian specialty meats are also wellsuited
for everyday indulgence. This includes sprucing up salads with
chopped Prosciutto or swapping Peppered Salame for regular deli ham,
according to Stevens. Colmignoli echoed this, saying salami is adding
new interest to pizza and as a component of pot pies. These meats are
also in demand as a convenient snack or a quick protein pick-me-up
throughout the day, Stevens continued.
" Through product labeling with protein callouts, we're able to
leverage the popularity of protein in packaging and sales pitches, "
Colmignoli said. " Through R&D, we're able to introduce new and
innovative salami flavors that keep our product fresh in people's minds. "
This includes a focus on education and inspiration in the category.
Columbus Craft Meats, a division of Hormel, Austin, Minn., offers a
number of entertaining items including the Columbus Charcuterie
Tasting Board and Columbus Grand Charcuterie Sampler.
The Columbus Craft Meats' ready-to-serve Tasting Board includes
Salume, cheese, crackers, olives and chocolate-covered cranberries
in a convenient and premium packaging tray. Its Charcuterie Sampler
includes six premium salami enclosed in a package that features
thoughtful pairing selections.
" The charcuterie category continues to grow, and more consumers
are searching for charcuterie online, consuming it at home and in
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