New York, NY, November 20, 2017 – Just in time for the holiday season, Cinco Jotas, Spain’s celebrated top producer of acorn-fed 100% ibérico ham, is proud to announce the launch of its dedicated e-commerce site – www.cincojotas.us - for U.S. consumers. A recent surge in demand for its products in top retail stores and restaurants across the country reflect consumers growing desire for healthy, high-quality gourmet products they can trust - produced with respect for the animals and a passion for sustaining a balanced ecosystem.
“Consumers increasing desire for authentic, high-end, and healthy gourmet products they can trust has led Cinco Jotas to the top of the premium ham sector in the U.S. and to being the fastest-growing prestige brand in the overall gourmet category,” noted Cinco Jotas International Sales Director, René Lemée.
Authentic Flavor, Healthy Benefits
This scrumptious, healthy, cured Spanish ham is produced from the pure black-footed pig – indigenous to Jabugo, Spain, where they are raised. The black label on each package denotes the finest quality as designated by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock - indicating the meat inside is from a purebred, free-range ibérico pig nourished primarily on acorns in the dehesa (Spanish meadows) during the montanera season (October to February) - when the acorns fall from the trees. What’s more, ibérico ham is a staple of the renowned Mediterranean diet and contains the same type of heart-healthy oleic acid as olive oil. Indeed, the acorn-fed 100% purebred ibérico pigs are often referred to as “olive trees with four legs.”
Increasing Fine Dining Restaurant & Retailer Placements
Top chefs including David Bouley, Daniel Boulud, Grant Achatz, Ignacio Mattos, and Fabio Trabbochi prefer to serve Cinco Jotas alone or in seasonal dishes due to its juicy, unctuous texture and notes of acorns and thyme – a heavenly experience. Discerning gourmet retailers such as Citarella, Grace’s Marketplace, Zabar’s, Le District, and more are adding Cinco Jotas to their shelves to feed increasing consumer demand.
Holiday Planning in a Heartbeat
Consumers can find a diverse array of Cinco Jotas products on the website – www.cincojotas.us – from luxurious party hams to smaller stocking stuffers. The Cinco Jotas Acorn-Fed 100% Ibérico Bone-in Ham (SRP: $995 for 14.5 lb, or $515 for 10.5 lb) or Cinco Jotas Acorn-Fed 100% Ibérico Boneless Ham (SRP $356 for 3.75 lb) are perfect for large holiday parties, and delightful accompanied by sparkling wine or sherry. Alternatively, products such as the thinly-sliced Cinco Jotas Acorn-fed 100% Ibérico Loin (SRP $30 for 3 oz) or Acorn-fed 100% Ibérico Ham (front leg) (SRP $35 for 3 oz or $20 for 1.5 oz) are lovely additions to charcuterie platters. Gift packages include the Cinco Jotas Discovery Box for $49, the Cinco Jotas Experience Gift Box for $175, and the Cinco Jotas Master Carver Edition for $1,600 among other sets.
For information on Cinco Jotas products, recipes, images, or retail availability, please contact:
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About Cinco Jotas
Founded in 1879, Cinco Jotas is a premium gourmet brand of acorn-fed 100% ibérico ham of the highest quality. Raised free range in the woodlands of Jabugo (southwest Spain), Cinco Jotas native Iberian pigs feed on acorns, roots and herbs. The ancestral traditions of four generations of experts have helped create a product that respects the local culture and the artisanal process. Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, the Jabugo natural parks offer abundant rains, mild climate and Atlantic breezes to make the perfect location to obtain what many call the most exclusive ham in the world. This gourmet product has been distinguished with the highest Iberian Quality Standard grade achievable, visible by the prestigious five-star black label. This is why Cinco Jotas acorn-fed 100% ibérico ham has long been considered to be one of Spain’s National Treasures. Now the official partner of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, an exclusive annual event in the world of international gastronomy, Cinco Jotas is sold in over 35 countries, the leader in terms of global sales in the 100% ibérico luxury ham market in Spain.