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Barilla® Launches Bold New Pesto Flavors; Matt Michaels Comments

Barilla® Launches Bold New Pesto Flavors; Matt Michaels Comments


NORTHBROOK, IL
Monday, September 30th, 2024

Ready to help your shoppers unlock a world of flavor? Barilla® is inspiring consumers to embrace their creativity in the kitchen, introducing three bold new varieties to its line of Pesto sauces.

Matt Michaels, Pesto Brand Manager, Barilla®"This Barilla expansion meets consumers' growing appetite for genuine Italian flavor with a range that offers creamy, spicy, and sweet notes to satisfy diverse preferences," said Matt Michaels, Pesto Brand Manager. "With iconic Mediterranean flavor profiles, we believe these Pesto sauces will not only inspire new culinary creations but also bring people together around delicious meals, becoming a cherished staple in kitchens across the country."

Complementing Barilla's Pesto portfolio, which already includes beloved varieties like Rustic Basil and Creamy Genovese, the new flavors include:

  • Creamy Tomato Pesto: A smooth blend of sun-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano cheeses

  • Sweet & Spicy Pepper Pesto: A velvety mixture of freshly grated Italian cheeses, red peppers, and chili peppers that produces a sweet, mild heat

  • Vegan Pesto: A creamy, yet surprisingly vegan option crafted from 100 percent Italian basil with no cheese

Barilla® introduces three bold new varieties to its line of Pesto sauces; Creamy Tomato, Vegan, and Sweet & Spicy PepperAs a press release noted, each variety offers a burst of authentic Italian taste that complements a diverse array of dishes, from al dente pasta and paninis to crostini, pizza, poultry, seafood, and beyond.

The three new SKUs will be available first exclusively at Kroger beginning this month, with wider distribution at major retailers rolling out in 2025. More information on the launch can be found here.

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