Creminelli Fine Meats facts for kids
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| Industry | Food |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Cristiano Creminelli, Chris Bowler, Jared Lynch |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Products | Artisan meats |
Creminelli Fine Meats is a company that makes special, high-quality meats. It's a mix of American and Italian traditions. Cristiano Creminelli started the company in Salt Lake City in 2007. He worked with his partners, Chris Bowler and Jared Lynch. Creminelli meats have won several awards, like the Sofi Awards. They were also called a "Tastemaker" by Bon Appétit magazine in 2012.
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The Story of Creminelli Meats
Creminelli Fine Meats began in 2007. It was started by Cristiano Creminelli, Chris Bowler, and Jared Lynch. The Creminelli family has made special meats and cheeses for many generations. They first made these foods on their farm. Later, they owned a company called Salumificio di Vigliano.
Family Traditions
Cristiano Creminelli's grandfather made meat products. He was also a personal chef for General Pietro Badoglio. General Badoglio was an Italian general. He briefly led the government after Benito Mussolini was removed from power. Cristiano's father took over the family business in the 1970s. Cristiano learned from his father when he was a teenager. He became in charge of making the products in 1990. By 1996, he was managing the whole business.
Moving to America
Chris Bowler met Cristiano Creminelli in Italy. Chris was working for the US Olympic Committee. This was during the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics. Cristiano was planning to expand his family business. He wanted to sell his products outside of his hometown in Biella, Italy. Chris and Cristiano decided to start Creminelli Fine Meats. They worked with Jared Lynch in Salt Lake City.
After moving to the United States, the company started small. They worked out of a basement in a food market. Later, they moved several times. Now, they have a large facility. It is about 75,000 square feet. By 2015, the company was earning a lot of money.
How Creminelli Makes Meats
The company is based in Salt Lake City. This is because Utah's dry weather is like Northern Italy. The Creminelli family has made cured meats there for many years. Creminelli specializes in making old-style salumi. These are special cured meats. They use meat from heritage pigs.
Traditional Recipes
The company uses old family recipes from Italy. They use special ways to cure their meats. All their meats are natural. Some of their products include prosciutto and coppa. They also make mortadella, bresaola, and many kinds of salamis.
Where to Find Creminelli Meats
You can find Creminelli products in many stores. These include Whole Foods Market and Harmons. They are also sold in over 8,000 Starbucks locations. These Starbucks are across North America. Many restaurants also serve Creminelli Fine Meats. You can also buy their products online.
Awards and Recognition
Creminelli has won many awards for its delicious meats. For four years in a row, they were a finalist at the Sofi Awards. In 2013, they finally won the Sofi Award. They won in the "meat, pate or seafood" category. Their winning product was a smoky and spicy Campania salami.
