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Volpi Foods charcuterie cups win 'Snack Innovation of the Year' Mindful Award

In 2025, sustainability is the CPG sector’s newest consideration along with health-conscious consumer-driven trends and a shift toward e-commerce.

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June 17, 2025

The 2025 Mindful Awards Program, an independent recognition platform highlighting conscious companies and products that mindfully make waves in the ever-expanding world of consumer-packaged goods, is announcing that Volpi Foods, the St. Louis-based, fourth-generation family-owned and operated producer of specialty cured meats since 1902, won “Snack Innovation of the Year” for their Snack Cups in the 7th annual awards program.

Volpi Foods’ new Snack Cups cater to on-the-go and health-conscious consumers. Available in two varieties, Fontina Cheese with Genoa Salame and Cheddar Cheese with Uncured Pepperoni, the recyclable, portable snacks deliver 13 grams of protein. Keto friendly, the products' clean and natural ingredients are also free from nitrates, nitrites and artificial additives.

The Snack Cups’ design allows consumers to take the charcuterie experience on the go. The two-ounce cups fit into car cupholders and complement busy lifestyles. Volpi Foods is committed to quality and only uses Raised Responsibly Midwest Pork.

The demand for consumer-packaged goods remains largely consistent and constant even as consumer preferences evolve and change. In 2025, sustainability is the CPG sector’s newest consideration along with health-conscious consumer-driven trends and a shift toward e-commerce. With consumers relying more heavily on third-party validation when making new purchasing decisions, the Mindful Awards help brands and services showcase products and services that represent transparent, fair, natural, organic, sustainable and healthy innovations. All nominations have been evaluated by an independent panel of experts within the consumer-packaged goods industry.

Travis Grant, managing director for the Mindful Awards said, “Volpi Foods Snack Cups strike the perfect balance of protein, flavor, and portability, making them a game-changer for individuals with an active and busy lifestyle. What truly sets them apart is Volpi’s dedication to allowing consumers to enjoy a guilt-free snack without compromising flavor or nutrition. Congratulations on winning ‘Snack Innovation of the Year.”

“Recognizing the growing demand for high-protein, ready-to-eat options, we are proud to introduce our Snack Cups which offer a convenient, satisfying solution for busy lifestyles,” said Lorenza Pasetti, CEO of Volpi Foods. “We’re so grateful to the Mindful Awards for this recognition. We’ll continue to fulfill our mission of meeting our customers at every stage of their charcuterie journey by exploring new ways to elevate our selection of premium sliced meats and snacks in order to align with evolving consumer tastes.”

Source: Mindful Awards

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