Press Release

CANTARE LAUNCHES THE ULTIMATE IN CONVENIENCE TO MARKETPLACE – MEDAGLIONE FRESCA MOZZARELLA

December 22, 2005, San Diego, CA: Cantare Foods, Inc of San Diego, winner of many coveted awards at the prestigious World Cheese Championships, recently launched a new delight to tickle your taste buds and save on preparation time. Medaglione Fresca Mozzarella, a pre-sliced fresh Mozzarella medallion, is made from their formula of Fresh Mozzarella, the Gold Medal Winner at the 2002/2004 World Cheese Championships.

Medaglione Fresca Mozzarella is portion controlled, thus offering convenience for the consumer, as there is no time spent on trying to slice it -- still a tough task for even the most experienced cheese cutter! With its incredible taste, texture and flavor, like that of Fresh Mozzarella, this product offers the best of both worlds, ensuring consistent, gorgeous presentations plate after plate, without compromising on taste.

Cantare Foods Inc. has stuck to its award winning formula and old-world traditional cheese making methods. “We make our products slower, in smaller batches, often by hand, and with individual care by our specially-selected craftsman,” says Robert Fischer, Cantare’s Founder and Chairman. “We have been able to considerably extend the shelf life of our fresh products, but we have not and will not sacrifice texture and taste or quality.”

Because of Cantare’s traditional cheese-making methods, Medaglione Fresca Mozzarella enjoys a slightly longer shelf life. As the curd is pressed and molded into slices, they are able to preserve shelf-life to 40 days because of the strong skin, which keeps water out and prevents migration. Cantare’s Italian cheese makers use lactic acid, a natural milk by-product, to produce their mozzarella. This process retains moisture and preserves taste and texture. Most US producers commonly use vinegar as an acidifier, which leaves an unpleasant flavor as the cheese ages. Cantare uses no vinegar in its cheese making, since in Italy, vinegar is used in salads, not in making fresh mozzarella!

Medaglione Fresca Mozzarella has several key attributes, making it impossible to be ignored by domestic or commercial chefs: It saves time, labor and valuable kitchen space; is convenient and ready to use; is one ounce portion controlled; ensures presentation consistency (slices perfectly every time); is an all-natural product with no preservatives or rBST; is made from high protein and high butterfat milk; contains a lactic acid acidifier with no strong cheesy flavor; has a clean milk flavor (“Fior Di Latte”); has perfect skin for long lasting taste and texture; and enjoys bright, consumer friendly packaging.

Because Medaglione Fresca Mozzarella is already sliced, it is ideal for making panini sandwiches, Caprese salads, pizzas, hors d’oevres trays or crostini toppings. It is also delicious when breaded, deep fried and served with a spicy marinara.

Medaglione Fresca Mozzarella is available in 10 oz, 24 oz and 40 oz tubs at retail, food club or food distributors.

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