ITALIAN CHEESE
Taste the difference Futura Foods and Italian cheese innovation go hand in hand – and there are so many new and exciting ways to elevate your menu.
EMERGING FLAVOURS Italian food has always had a world class reputation, especially when it comes to cheese. Today, consumer expectations remain higher than ever, even though disposable income is under pressure. While operators are looking to make ingredients go further to cut costs, many premium and delicious cheeses are yet to be discovered. From burrata and buffalo mozzarella to stracciatella and robiola, these options are perfectly placed to make a menu, ready meal or homemade dish sing. Futura Foods is at the forefront of the Italian cheese sector, with an extensive range of products tailored to all trade 34 P&P_Dec23_219_p34-39_Cheese_G AB.indd 34
channels. Founded 30 years ago, the Mediterranean dairy specialists work directly with pizza and ready-meal producers, providing product education and inspiring application for these remarkably versatile ingredients. “We are seeing a change in fresh mozzarella,” said Mark Humphrey, Futura Foods business development director. “Mozzarella is a huge name that has been around for years, but the emerging trend is fior di latte.” This semi-soft fresh cheese is made in the style of Italian mozzarella, with fresh whole cow’s milk, but is functionally better suited for pizza. “We also have ‘Taglio Napoli’ which is cut and shredded cheese, delivering a chipstick effect,” continued Humphrey. www.pizzapastamagazine.co.uk 13/12/2023 12:51