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Supporting modern menus, farmer-owned Italian food brand Cirio is expanding its foodservice portfolio with the launch of its Vegan Bolognese Sauce in a new 2x3kg bag-in-box format, created specifically to meet the needs of professional caterers.
Following the success of Cirio’s consumer vegan bolognese, the brand is responding to surging demand for plant-based catering options by providing a product that pairs authenticity with convenience.
The move marks a strategic expansion of the Italian brand’s foodservice range, bringing its popular retail vegan recipe into a format built to reduce waste, improve portion control and simplify back-of-house operations.
Reducing food waste is an important consideration for the 170-year-old brand, which prides itself on its sustainability credentials. In addition to adopting green farming methods, Cirio is a farmer-owned cooperative with over 14,000 Italian farmers, resulting in high-quality produce.
Optimised packaging for professional kitchens
Featuring a resealable spout for controlled pouring and easy storage, Cirio’s Vegan Bolognese Sauce helps reduce food waste during preparation and ensures optimal sauce preservation once opened.
The compact design also saves valuable storage space compared to traditional tins, making it a practical solution for busy kitchens.
Meeting the growing demand for plant-based menus
Plant-based options have become a critical offering in foodservice, with so many people opting for a low or no meat diet. Cirio’s Vegan Bolognese Sauce delivers a crowd pleasing, authentic Italian flavour, suitable for use in dishes for vegan and vegetarian diners.
Made with 100% Italian tomatoes authentically grown by Cirio’s farmer owned co-operative and enriched with pea protein (soy-free), the sauce offers a rich flavour and a satisfying, meat like texture.
Ready-to-use, it provides chefs with a convenient and versatile base for classic dishes such as spaghetti bolognese, lasagne and pasta, helping to expand plant-based offerings with confidence.
Matteo Polgrossi, Brand Manager at Cirio, said: “Plant based dishes are no longer a niche offering in foodservice; they’re an essential part of modern menus. Our Vegan Bolognese Sauce has proved popular with retail customers, so we’re delighted to now bring the same authentic Italian flavour to catering professionals. Available in a 2x3kg bag-in-box format, our Vegan Bolognese Sauce aims to help kitchens deliver great tasting plant-based dishes while managing costs, storage and excess waste.”
Foodservice operators, caterers, distributors, chefs, restaurants, and canteens can request a free sample by completing this form.
