If you missed us at the Food Show, then you may not be aware of our new packaging rollout. And if you were there, we don’t think you’ll mind seeing these beauties again. After working on a brand refresh last year in celebration of our 20th anniversary, we have been working to refresh our packaging, too, and the first of those designs are now available. The new Mitica® logo is front and center, and the colorful, modern packaging reflects these exquisite products with a touch of fun and whimsy.
Firstly, we added bold colors and beautiful photography to our chocolate dipped fruit line, so that the gorgeous product is front and center. We’re so excited to have a package that looks as good as these things taste! ChocoCherries®, ChocoHigos®, Migos® (Pajarero Figs), and Orange Delights are available now.
We have also completely revamped our Mitica® line of Spanish and Italian nuts. Classics such as Marcona Almonds and Quicos®, as well as our lesser known but no less stunning Douro Almonds and Quicos de Chocolate® are all looking sharp with their new bulk and repack labels, which we are progressively rolling out this summer. They really make the products pop, and we can’t wait for you to see them out in the wild if you haven’t already.
Finally, our minitubs were in need of a makeover and we are loving the new bold, bright, and colorful result. We will have minitubs available in the following 9 varieties: Quicos®, PicaQuicos®, Marcona Almonds, Spanish Cocktail, Favas, Caramelized Walnuts, Caramelized Pecans, Piedras de Chocolate®, and Piedras de Luna®. They are arriving in stages over the next few months.
Be on the lookout for our redone Casa Forcello® line of mostardas and compotes from Mantova, Italy. All are made by hand by Paola Calciolari. Her use of local produce and unique flavor combinations will blow you away. The eyecatching new packaging was a big hit at the food show, and we are working hard to get these out for the fall. We are switching to a slightly smaller jar (140g) and will soon offer a 500g food service size.
ACS Preview
We’re packing our bags for Richmond, Virginia – our team will be at this year’s American Cheese Society conference next week. Please stop by our Networking Salon table (#5), where we’ll be slinging cheese and accompaniments all day Thursday and Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm. We’ll have some of our favorite new products for you to try and will also show off all our new packaging. We can’t wait to see you! Here are a few highlights that await:
Ubriaco al Ribolla Gialla A variation on his Ubriaco cheeses soaked in local wines and beers, Sergio Moro takes a cow’s milk cheese and soaks it in Ribolla Gialla, a fruity and acidic white wine from the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. He ages the cheese for over 15 months and tops it with grapes, cornflower, and calendula. Along with a fruity aroma, it retains the flavors of the wine without that sharp alcholic bite. 1/11lb
Torta del Casar D.O.P. This glorious cheese was one of the biggest hits of the food show, and we’re happy to have it back! Torta del Casar DOP is a raw sheep’s milk cheese from Extremadura, Spain made with thistle rennet. It’s got that gooey, oozy, creamy, sour, pungent thing going on and we can’t get enough. As it ages beyond 60 days, it becomes more assertive. 5/1.1lb
Chocolate Sbrisolona Mitica® People are big fans of our sbrisolona, a typical treat from Mantova, and this new chocolate version is making waves. Our sbrisolona is made by the Freddi family, who own the oldest bakery in the city. Though uncommon in the U.S., those that try it are hooked. Crunchy, crumbly, and nutty, it is made with cocoa, cornmeal and almonds. It’s like a big chocolate almond cookie – just break off a piece! 8/10.5oz
aMona Romesco® It took us a long time to find a Romesco that excites us, but we finally did! This is Chef Mikel de Luis’s version of the traditional Catalan tomato sauce that is subtly spicy. A versatile condiment, it is made without bread so it is safe for those avoiding gluten. It is made with almonds, hazelnuts, and ñora peppers, and pairs well with seafood, roasted vegetables, potatoes, or simply spread on bread. 12/4oz, bulk 4/740g
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