Charcuterie Artisans Revives Legacy Daniele Brand for 50th Anniversary
May 28, 2026 | 3 min to read
MAPLEVILLE, RI – Charcuterie Artisans, the largest manufacturer of charcuterie in the U.S., announced the official return of its foundation brand, Daniele™. Back by popular demand from customers and retailers alike, the brand returns just as the company celebrates the 50th anniversary of its original Rhode Island facility.
The revival of Daniele™ directly addresses the needs of the modern consumer who seeks a balance between premium quality and everyday price. While the brand has been updated for today’s market, it remains rooted in its 1976 foundation: simple ingredients, time-honored artisan production methods, and a commitment to patience, not shortcuts. It serves as a dependable mid-tier choice for quality-conscious families who refuse to compromise on authentic flavor.
“The original Daniele™ recipes have always been a benchmark for all Charcuterie Artisans American-made prosciutto and salumi,” said John Brock, executive vice president of sales and marketing. “For our 50th anniversary, we are bringing back the trusted brand that our customers missed, with the massive production capacity we’ve built over five decades.”
With over 660,000 square feet of manufacturing space and a production capacity of 54 million pounds, Charcuterie Artisans is reintroducing Daniele™ with the scale required to fill out entire deli and meat sets. To meet modern “on-the-go” and entertaining demands, the brand offers a comprehensive range of more than 70 items, including:
- Award-Winning Recipes: Prosciutto crudo and cotto, mortadella, coppa, salami, pancetta, and more.
- Retail Formats: Sliced prosciutto and salami, snack packs, chubs, and entertaining trays.
- Foodservice: More than 36 items that provide reliable, consistent solutions for broadline and institutional foodservice operators.
Daniele™ bridges the gap between value-entry products and niche artisan offerings to deliver consistent, mainstream appeal with a mid-tier price point. The refreshed package design will emphasize the brand’s 50-year heritage while providing consumers with ideas for charcuterie boards, cooking, and snacking.
“Consumers today want products that are accessible yet authentic,” added Brock. “Daniele™ delivers on that promise. It’s the brand that built this company, and it’s ready to help our partners grow the category for the next 50 years.”
Meat and deli buyers, as well as foodservice decision-makers, are invited to schedule a tour of the newly opened Innovation Center in Rhode Island to experience the revived Daniele™ lineup firsthand.
About Charcuterie Artisans
Charcuterie Artisans is a leading provider of premium specialty charcuterie. The company primarily goes to market under the “Creminelli Fine Meats,” “Daniele™,” “Del Duca,” and most recently “La Quercia” brands, and can be found in leading retailers and food service outlets throughout North America. In addition, the company provides private-label and contract manufacturing for many leading national customers. Charcuterie Artisans has a long history of developing and producing innovative, on-trend artisanal meats. The company is headquartered in Mapleville, RI, and employs over 700 team members across 660,000 square feet of USDA-regulated manufacturing space across its three manufacturing locations in Mapleville, RI; Salt Lake City, UT; and Norwalk, IA. To learn more, please visit www.charcuterie.com.