Caputo Cheese Elevates Flavor and Honors Tradition at PLMA 2026
November 14, 2026 | 2 min to read
CHICAGO, Ill. — Caputo Cheese, a leading manufacturer of award-winning fresh mozzarella and hard Italian cheeses, is bringing the perfect bite to PLMA 2026. The Chicago-based company will showcase its signature Orecchiette di Mozzarella as tomato caprese cones, highlighting the craftsmanship and innovation that define Caputo’s legacy. Visitors can also sample protein snacks featuring Caputo’s Shaved Three Cheese Blend.
The annual Private Label Trade Show, taking place November 15–17 in Rosemont, Ill., celebrates the industry’s most forward-thinking and globally inspired private-label brands. Visit Caputo Cheese at booth F3912 to discover how the company is elevating flavor while honoring tradition.
The highlight of the show is Caputo’s Orecchiette di Mozzarella. Inspired by the classic orecchiette pasta shape, which translates to “little ears” in Italian, these button-sized mozzarella scoops are perfect for catching dressings and sauces in salads and pasta dishes. They are also ideal for quick-cooking pizzas in brick ovens, conveyor ovens and on par-baked crusts. Caputo Cheese is the exclusive producer of mozzarella in this shape.
“Our Orecchiette di Mozzarella was created with the back of a restaurant in mind,” said Natale Caputo, CEO of Caputo Cheese. “This bite has all the incredible taste of traditional fresh mozzarella but is designed for the perfect, even melt and mouthful. We are excited to share this with PLMA, showcasing our cheese solution capabilities!”
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1979 to promote store brands worldwide. It is the only trade group of its kind, representing more than 5,200 member companies in over 80 countries. In addition to its annual, industry-defining trade shows in Chicago and Amsterdam, PLMA offers members annual conferences; executive education and professional development programs; near-real-time department and category sales data and trends; market research and consumer opinion surveys; and regularly scheduled videos and publications.
About Caputo Cheese
Based in Melrose Park, Ill., Caputo Cheese has been rooted in a simple belief: Great cheese has the power to elevate every meal. Since opening in 1978, the company has built its values on a tradition of quality, craftsmanship and dependable service.
Today, Caputo partners with distributors, manufacturers and retailers across the country to deliver premium Italian cheeses and tailored solutions that meet evolving market demands.