Rastelli’s Gains Traction in the Meat Case with Innovative Wing and Drumstick Offerings  

Leading with bold flavor and clean ingredients, Rastelli’s new chicken wings and drumsticks are winning with convenience-craving consumers this fall 

SWEDESBORO, NJ. – As demand for convenient meal solutions ​transcends time-pressed shoppers, Rastelli’s latest innovation brings ready-to-cook chicken wing and drumstick options to the market for consumers to enjoy over their favorite seasonal activities. 

Centered on real flavor and clean ingredients, Rastelli’s chicken wings and drumsticks remove the guesswork from food preparation, giving consumers back valuable time to enjoy family gatherings or cheer on their favorite teams. 

Hand-crafted by America’s Personal Butcher™ in SQF-certified facilities, Rastelli’s chicken wings and drumsticks are packaged fresh as catch weight offerings in proprietary vacuum-skin packaging sealed for flavor and shelf life. Rastelli’s chicken wings and drumsticks come in a variety of flavorful options including butter, hot honey, Caribbean Jerk and Italian-style drumsticks along with garlic and barbeque-style wings.  

“We know from the Power of Meat 2025 that 47% of consumers are very interested in meat products that can go from package to plate in under 20 minutes.” said Ray Rastelli III, executive vice president, Rastelli’s Food Group. “Designed to cook quickly while delivering 19 grams of protein, our chicken wing and drumstick products are meeting consumers where they’re at by solving for a need in their home kitchens.”  

Additional research from Midan Marketing highlights that 56% of consumers anticipate experimenting with different ways to cook meat and 38% plan to purchase a wider variety of meat and chicken cuts than they normally purchase, adding further to the need to solve for quick, at-home cooking options.  

“Innovative thinking and problem-solving will continue to be at the core of Rastelli’s product innovation,” said Lauren Rastelli DeMarco, VP of Marketing at Rastelli Foods Group. “Our chicken wings and drumsticks are just one of many products in the pipeline to meet the demands of today’s consumers.” 

For more information about Rastelli’s chicken wings and drumsticks along with further information on both fresh and frozen portfolio options, please inquire at hello@rastellis.com. 

About Rastelli Foods Group 

Rastelli’s has been at the center of food management since 1976. An industry-leading corporation supplying the finest hotels, restaurants, institutions and retail markets with the highest-quality food products and service. Since their inception, they have expanded their operation from one retail location to nine high-quality, USDA-inspected processing facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers. Rastelli Foods Group is a world-class provider of products that sets the standard in taste, quality, cleanliness, and food safety from each of our food processing plants. They take ownership of the production process; hand trimming, processing, and packing in their state-of-the-art facilities. Through direct ownership or proprietary partnership, they select the finest products for their customers and carefully monitor quality throughout all of the steps needed to fulfill orders. Today, commercial clients are able to expand their food product offerings with an extensive menu of gourmet meats, seafood, and gift packages through their national home delivery program. For more information visit: https://rastellifoodsgroup.com/