Charcuterie Artisans — the parent company of Creminelli, Daniele and Del Duca — announces the acquisition of La Quercia Cured Meats, a producer of artisan cured meats.

The acquisition includes La Quercia’s Norwalk, Iowa, production facility and its full portfolio of award-winning products. Charcuterie Artisans will invest in the brand, plant and team to support long-term growth.

“La Quercia has always been rooted in craftsmanship, respect for farmers, and an unwavering commitment to quality,” said Jason Golly, CEO of Lynch Family Companies, former parent company of the La Quercia brand. “We are proud to see the brand join a company that shares those same values. Charcuterie Artisans understands the importance of preserving tradition while investing in the future and we are confident in the continued success of La Quercia under their stewardship.” 

With this addition, Charcuterie Artisans expands its portfolio of premium domestic charcuterie and deepens its commitment to honoring Old World techniques while increasing production capacity for the US marketplace.

As part of its commitment to honoring La Quercia’s legacy, Charcuterie Artisans has asked the dedicated employees at La Quercia to remain with the company and will continue working closely with the Lynch family and Premium Iowa Pork to maintain the brand's US pork supply.

“The acquisition of La Quercia is a natural fit for us,” said Jeff Tripician, CEO of Charcuterie Artisans. “Their unwavering dedication to craft, quality, and the art of slow traditional curing, beautifully complements the heritage behind Creminelli, Daniele, and Del Duca.

"Founders Herb and Kathy Eckhouse believed that the food we eat can delight us each day—a belief that deeply aligns with our mission to preserve and elevate authentic charcuterie for future generations.”

Following the acquisition, Charcuterie Artisans plans a strategic modernization of the Norwalk, Iowa, facility, expanding its capacity by 50% and dedicating the facility exclusively to prosciutto production.

With more than 660,000 square feet of production space across three sites in Rhode Island, Utah, and Iowa, Charcuterie Artisans is positioned to expand capacity, fuel innovation and strengthen customer partnerships.

Sources: Charcuterie Artisans; La Quercia Cured Meats