CHICAGO, IL – Caputo Cheese, the leading manufacturer of award-winning Fresh Mozzarella and Hard Italian cheeses, is turning up the heat at PLMA’s 2025 “Store Brands Marketplace.” The Chicago-based company will debut its all-new Grilling Cheese alongside its signature Orecchiette di Mozzarella, showcasing the craftsmanship and innovation that define Caputo’s legacy. The annual Private Label Trade Show held November 16–18 in Rosemont, celebrates the industry’s most forward-thinking and globally inspired private label brands. Visit Caputo Cheese at booth F3912 to experience what’s next in premium private label cheese.
“We are excited to present both classic and new flavors this year,” states Natale Caputo, CEO and President of Caputo Cheese. PLMA is always a great place to showcase our full portfolio of Award-Winning Cheeses and introduce new bold products like our Grilling Cheese. Participating at PLMA allows us to network with others in the industry, elevate our one-of-a-kind cheese solutions, and have fun doing so!”
Each day, the Caputo Cheese team will feature a different cheese to sample. The Grilling Cheese is a rich, slightly salty, whole cow’s milk cheese that creates the perfect crispy crust when grilled or fried while remaining soft in the center. They are excited to share this traditionally known Brazilian barbecue favorite with chefs, industry experts and avid cooks looking to expand their cheese-repertoire. Designed for the perfect melt, Orecchiette di Mozzarella, a versatile product and crowd favorite, is ideal on top of pizza and pasta alike. The cheese is a go-to that can transform a simple everyday meal into a creamy and hearty dish.
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) is a non-profit trade organization founded in 1979 to promote the store brands industry. With executive offices in New York and International Council offices in Amsterdam, PLMA represents more than 5,200 member companies worldwide. In addition to the Annual Private Label Trade Show in Chicago and its World of Private Label International Trade Show in Amsterdam, PLMA provides annual conferences, executive education, and professional development opportunities.
About Caputo Cheese
Caputo Cheese specializes in the manufacturing and processing of fine Italian cheeses, including Parmesan, Romano, Asiago, and Fresh Mozzarella. Since 1978, the Caputo family has crafted the finest cheeses, and the company’s award-winning products possess the quality, flavor, and consistency only high standards and family pride can produce. The brand’s Italian cheeses, hand-crafted products, artisanal style, and creative applications are recognized around the world. Carrying on this legacy, Natale Caputo, CEO and President of Caputo Cheese, is gaining notoriety in the industry for modernizing the family business with his forward-looking approach, dynamic leadership, and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The Caputo Cheese team engages with customers on new and relevant concepts, techniques, and innovations catering to their growing needs–one bite at a time! The full Caputo Cheese experience is available through their website, along with foodservice and select retail stores. For more information, please visit @caputocheese (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) and www.caputocheese.com.
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