HAYWARD, Calif., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of
Columbus® Craft Meats, one of the fastest growing
deli brands in the United States,
announced the launch of Columbus® Pepperoni
Paninos. Made with select cuts of pork and a proprietary blend of
spices, this six-pack of dry-cured and slow-aged premium pepperoni
rolled with mozzarella cheese is the latest extension of the
brand's entertaining-product offerings.
"We're seeing a sharp increase year over year in two consumer
trends – grab-and-go snacking and entertaining with charcuterie,"
said Henry Hsia, director of
marketing at Columbus Craft Meats. "We're proud that our
panino portfolio has really elevated both of those experiences for
our fans by delivering great flavor combinations in tray packaging
that is convenient and offers up a premium presentation for
entertaining."
Columbus® Pepperoni Paninos join a portfolio
that includes Columbus® Prosciutto Paninos,
Columbus® Genoa Salame
Paninos and a Columbus® Panino Platter,
which is comprised of a 20-count variety pack of
Columbus® Prosciutto & Genoa Salame Paninos.
All feature premium Columbus® salumi carefully
rolled with cheese for a great flavor experience.
New Columbus® Pepperoni Paninos retail for
approximately $5.99 and are available
nationwide. For more information on the Columbus®
brand, including where to purchase, please visit
www.columbuscraftmeats.com
ABOUT COLUMBUS CRAFT MEATS
Founded in 1917, Columbus
Craft Meats produces award-winning Italian salami and deli meats
sold under the Columbus® brand. Its
products are available at food retailers nationwide. Columbus Craft
Meats is a subsidiary of Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL). More
information can be found at www.columbuscraftmeats.com
About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food
company with over $9 billion in
annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands
include SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel®
Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®,
Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®,
Columbus® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The
company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500
Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best
Employers" list by Forbes magazine
for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired
companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "The
100 Best Corporate Citizens" list for 12 years in a row, and has
received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate
responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by
its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ —
to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to
tables across the globe. For more information, visit
www.hormelfoods.com.
Contact:
Media Relations
507-434-6352
media@hormel.com
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