As Seen in the August 2020 Issue
In the August 2020 issue of Gourmet News, Lioni welcomes the rebirth of its traditional retail cup line with it's new elegant uplift! This cup line echoes the prominent existing premium line with it’s alluring rich brown color, vibrant flavorful imagery and distinctive yet traditional feel. It perfectly compliments the radiant and graceful look of Lioni's premium Artistry Line. Lioni’s new retail cup packaging stands out as a premier choice for customers as they reach for fresh mozzarella products on store shelves.
Taste the Lioni difference of a creamier, smoother mozzarella and Embrace the Tradition!
New York Magazine
As Seen in the February 3–16, 2020 Issue
Check out the February issue of New York Magazine- where NYC’s Una Pizza Napoletana is featured having undoubtedly the most elegant version of the form – Chef owner Anthony Mangieri, a “Naples-inspired dough savant”of Una Pizza Napoletana, crafts his special pepperoni pie to “stricter-than-Neapolitan standards” for a tender, springy, naturally leavened pizza that simply uses flour, water, sea salt, San Marzano DOP tomatoes and weekly shipments of Lioni’s fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese.
Lioni Mozzarella Sponsors the NY Pizza Festival!
October 5-6, 2019 • Crescent Avenue • Bronx, New York
Lioni is excited to head to the Bronx this fall for the 2nd Annual New York Pizza Festival taking place October 5th – 6th on historic Crescent Avenue.
We are proud to be a partner of this incredible event which will feature 30 pizzerias serving up incredible pies from across the U.S. and Italy, and we would love to see you there too!
Fresh Stories: Lioni Latticini Fresh Mozzarella
Discover the origins of the fresh, local mozzarella in your Stop & Shop stores. Named after a town in the hills of the Avellino Region of Italy, Lioni Latticini’s whole milk mozzarella is authentic and hand-wrapped, with an aroma and taste that will take you back to family moments around the dinner table.
Lioni's Burrata Con Tartufo won first place at the 2019 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition with the ultimate indulgent truffle burrata. Lioni was recognized among their peers by a community that encourages the highest standards of cheesemaking.
Lioni Unveils Fior Di Latte for Pizza
Awaken your senses to the flavors reminiscent of Old World Italy. Lioni introduces their Fior Di Latte— a fresh mozzarella for an exceptional pizza. This all-natural fresh mozzarella is the original "filatura" (stretching) cheese made from 100 percent Jersey cow's milk from local farms.
Lioni Latticini's Bufala Fresca Takes Home Gold at the 2018 World Cheese Awards
November 2018
Lioni's Bufala Fresca was awarded a gold medal at the 2018 World Cheese Awards in Bergen, Norway. The World Cheese Awards is the largest and most esteemed competition of its kind and is run by the UK's Guild of Fine Food.
Lioni Latticini and Stop & Shop®
For over 25 years Lioni Latticini and Stop & Shop® have partnered to supply the highest quality, locally fresh, whole milk mozzarella cheese for customers to enjoy.
What 100 Calories of Cheese Looks Like: A guide to help you make healthier choices for your sandwich, snack, or party plate
July 25, 2018
For a healthy eating choice, 5 1/2 pieces of Lioni Ciliegine Cherry-size fresh mozzarella have only 100 calories and are an excellent source of protein and calcium.
Cooks Illustrated: Tasting Burrata
July/August 2018
Lioni Burrata Con Panna wins the Burrata Taste Test..."bright tasting and nicely salted, with a thick luscious cream that Taster's loved. It was lauded for its "luxurious," pillowy texture and fresh dairy flavor—proving that it is possible to get high-quality burrata from the supermarket."
Cooks Illustrated: Tasting Fresh Mozzarella
July/August 2018
What makes the best fresh mozzarella? It's all about balance. Lioni Mozzarella recommended as an all-around balanced cheese ..."tender but not too squishy" and "firm but not too dry." It had "the perfect amount of salt," and tasters also picked up on "grassy" notes of "cultured" milk (it uses cheese culture to acidify the curds). Its texture was "springy" and "soft," and we loved its "luxurious," "buttery" richness.
Lioni Latticini wins award at the 2018 American Cheese Society Judging and Competition
July 2018
Lioni's Burata Con panna received an award at the 2018 ACS Annual Award Ceremony. The ACS brings light to American cheese makers by recognizing their talent and excellence within the industry.
Top 10 Things to Know About Fresh Mozzarella
January 2017
Total Foodservice wanted to bring their readership expertise in sourcing the right bufala mozzarella, so they turned to Lioni's master craftsman to share the top 10 things to consider in adding this crucial ingredient to a restaurant foodservice operator's menu.
The Queen of Italian Cheeses with a Truffle Twist
Deli Market News ● New York , NY ● Monday August 28th, 2017
Teaming up with major mozzarella producer Lioni Latticini, Urbani's Truffle Burrata has broken into the market with much acclaim from retailers. The company calls this selection the Queen of Italian Cheeses with a Truffle twist…"
State of the Industry 2017: Consumers say more cheese, please
November 2017
With an influx of innovative snacking options, convenient packaging, specialty cheeses and unique flavors, the cheese category claims the MOST CREATIVE title this year.
Lioni Latticini introduces Fresh Mozzarella Snack Bites for an on-the-go premium fresh mozzarella snack. The Salzarulo family has packaged their fine traditional Italian cheese into a convenient snack of six easy-to-peel 4 piece packages.
Lioni Satisfies Sophisticated Palates Of Chefs And Patrons With Their Authentic Bufala Mozzarella Made In The U.S.
November 2016
The owners of Lioni have always wanted to produce an authentic bufala mozzarella in the U.S. Through collaboration with Caseficio Mandara, leading innovators and purveyors of exceptional buffalo milk from the DOP area of Campania, Italy, they have recreated the inspirational essence of Italy's original bufala mozzarella.
Highlights from the Summer Fancy Food Show
New York City • June 26-28, 2016
A dialogue with Teresa and Andrea Salzarulo highlighting Lioni's offerings for the upcoming evening's festivities.
Burrata Con Tartufo set the stage at Lioni's Mozzarella Bar during Urbani Truffles Annual Celebration. Specialty Food friends enjoyed a mozzarella making demonstration as well as a relaxed, dining and dancing experience aboard a sunset truffle cruise.
Lioni Brings You "La Linea Premium Mozzarella"
September 2016
A distinctively premium line of specialty fresh mozzarella products, featuring Lioni's award-winning Burrata and Bufala Fresca Mozzarella. Experience the essence of these Simply Exceptional Mozzarella Products.
Lioni’s Burrata Con Tartufo Honored with Super Gold at the 2015 World Cheese Awards
December 2015
Lioni’s Burrata Con Tartufo received a Super Gold award and was named one of the World’s 62 Best Cheeses at the 2015 World Cheese Awards held at the BBC Good Food Show at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. A panel of 250 cheese experts from around the world, including Italy, France, Australia, Japan and the USA, judged over 2700 entries with 62 of the world’s best selected for Super Gold.
Lioni Latticini Wins Award at the 2015 American Cheese Society Judging and Competition
August 2015
Lioni’s Bocconcini fresh mozzarella cheese received second place at the 2015 ACS Annual Awards Ceremony. Such a prestigious award is given to cheeses and dairy products that have achieved technical excellence and possess the highest aesthetic qualities.
Lioni’s traditional fresh mozzarella cheese received first place for the Ciliegine in the fresh mozzarella category. The World Dairy Expo Championship Cheese Contest is a prestigious all-dairy National contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association.
As Seen In the November 14, 2014 Issue of CHEESE MARKET NEWS®
November 14, 2014
ITALIAN HERITAGE & FAMILY TRADITIONS SET LIONI APART
Lioni’s fresh mozzarella products are made from the heart, in the Salzarulo family’s long cheesemaking tradition. Lioni takes pride in perfecting and delivering what they know to be true authentic fresh mozzarella.
As Featured in the September 2014 Issue of Total Food Service Magazine
September 2014
Award Winning NJ Cheesemaker Provides Artisan Solutions For Tri-State Operators. Click here to read article on totalfoods.com
As Seen In the June 26, 2014 Edition of Newsday
June 26, 2014
Creamy burrata is the cheese of the moment.
Newsday’s food writer stated Lioni’s Burrata Cheese is "a treat drizzled with some fruity olive oil and a good grinding of black pepper"
Lioni Co-Sponsors NJ 101.5 Cook off with Big Joe Henry and Dennis Malloy at
L’Affaire Fine Catering, Mountainside, NJ
November 13, 2013
NJ 101.5 Radio personalities face-off in a culinary challenge in support of the Joe Romanowski Culinary Educational Scholarship!
As Featured in the 2013 October Issue of Dairy Foods
October 2013
The owners of Lioni Latticini find success in the United States by producing the same authentic fresh mozzarella their family made in Italy for generations. Click here to read article on dairyfoods.com
Market To Table With Stephanie Tantillo: Fresh Made Mozzarella
May 26, 2013
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Stephanie Tantillo went from market to table Sunday to bring an inside look at Lioni’s Mozzarella Factory.
An Excerpt From Saveur
May 2013
Look for Lioni’s "Mighty Mozzarellas" in the May 2013 issue of Saveur!
Lioni’s Burrata Con Panna Earns Gold at the World Cheese Awards 2012
December 2012
Lioni takes home a gold medal award from the World Cheese Awards in Birmingham (UK). The World Cheese Awards 2012 was recently held at the BBC Good Food Show at the NEC. It is run by the UK’s Guild of Fine Food, which is the largest and most esteemed competition of its kind in the world.
An Excerpt From EveryDay with Rachael Ray - The Italian Issue
September 2012
Look for Lioni’s hand wrapped fresh mozzarella in the September 2012 issue of EveryDay with Rachael Ray - The Italian Issue!
As seen in Edible Jersey Magazine
Fall 2011 • Issue 18
Excerpt from CHEESE MARKET NEWS®
August 13, 2010
Whole Foods Markets’ “number one pick for premium, whole milk mozzarella”
April 2010
Shop for Lioni’s hand wrapped traditional fresh mozzarella in your local Whole Foods Market throughout the Northeast and "...experience this great cheese at peak freshness...!"
An Excerpt From Martha Stewart's Everyday Food
October 2009 • Issue 66
Look for Lioni’s hand wrapped fresh mozzarella tucked in Martha's grocery bag in the October 2009 issue of Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food
An Excerpt From The Oprah Magazine
March 2009 • VOLUME 10, NUMBER 3
Read Lioni's recent acknowledgement in the March 2009 Oprah issue and see why Oprah's favorite mail-order option ships the renowned Lioni Family's Fresh Mozzarella!
Excerpt from CHEESE MARKET NEWS®
November 21, 2008
Excerpt from Fine Cooking Magazine
May 2008 • No. 92
