Pair, Share, and Celebrate the Season.
The holidays are a season for gathering, gifting, and grazing—and nothing brings people together quite like a beautifully crafted cheese and charcuterie board. That’s why Carmela Foods is proud to release Deck the Board 2025, our curated guide to this year’s most festive cheeses, charcuterie, and holiday essentials.
Celebrating Michigan Makers
This year’s collection proudly features standout selections from the Michigan Cheese and Dairy Guild, showcasing the craft, care, and quality of our state’s cheesemakers:
Farm Country Cheese – traditionally aged cheddar with rich complexity.
Zingerman’s Creamery – bold, creamy Pimiento Cheese, a southern classic with a Michigan twist.
Idyll Farms – alpine-style goat cheese aged 3–6 months, smooth and versatile.
Leelanau Cheese – traditional raclette with nutty, buttery notes, perfect for winter entertaining.
Charlevoix – Great Lakes Cheddar, showcasing Michigan terroir in every bite.
Farm Country Cheese – traditionally aged cheddar with rich complexity.
Zingerman’s Creamery – bold, creamy Pimiento Cheese, a southern classic with a Michigan twist.
Idyll Farms – alpine-style goat cheese aged 3–6 months, smooth and versatile.
Leelanau Cheese – traditional raclette with nutty, buttery notes, perfect for winter entertaining.
Charlevoix – Great Lakes Cheddar, showcasing Michigan terroir in every bite.
Global Flavor Meets Local Tradition
Alongside our Michigan favorites, Deck the Board 2025 brings together iconic international and domestic brands:
Reny Picot double and triple crème brie—creamy, buttery indulgence.
Sincerely Brigitte creative cheese pairings like brie with fig or apricot paste.
Volpi artisanal charcuterie trios with coppa, sopressata, and peppered salami.
Maestri prosciutto, pancetta, and guanciale—Italian classics for festive cooking.
Mitica chocolates, candied fruit, and award-winning spreads for sweet pairings.
Di Bruno Brothers grissini and Mill Glen Arbor sourdough crackers.
Divina olives and spreads that add Mediterranean flair.
Reny Picot double and triple crème brie—creamy, buttery indulgence.
Sincerely Brigitte creative cheese pairings like brie with fig or apricot paste.
Volpi artisanal charcuterie trios with coppa, sopressata, and peppered salami.
Maestri prosciutto, pancetta, and guanciale—Italian classics for festive cooking.
Mitica chocolates, candied fruit, and award-winning spreads for sweet pairings.
Di Bruno Brothers grissini and Mill Glen Arbor sourdough crackers.
Divina olives and spreads that add Mediterranean flair.
Cross-Merchandising Inspiration
To maximize sales and customer engagement this season, pair and display items together in-store:
Cheese + Charcuterie Pairings: Feature Michigan cheddars with Volpi salami or Maestri prosciutto.
Sweet + Savory Boards: Place Sincerely Brigitte brie with fig paste alongside Mitica Chocohigos or Toschi amarena cherries for easy entertaining.
Crackers & Complements: Cross-merchandise cheeses with artisan crackers from Potter’s, Top Seedz, or Di Bruno Brothers.
Holiday Hosting Kits: Bundle Leelanau raclette with Divina olives and Mitica spreads for a complete “party starter.”
Cheese + Charcuterie Pairings: Feature Michigan cheddars with Volpi salami or Maestri prosciutto.
Sweet + Savory Boards: Place Sincerely Brigitte brie with fig paste alongside Mitica Chocohigos or Toschi amarena cherries for easy entertaining.
Crackers & Complements: Cross-merchandise cheeses with artisan crackers from Potter’s, Top Seedz, or Di Bruno Brothers.
Holiday Hosting Kits: Bundle Leelanau raclette with Divina olives and Mitica spreads for a complete “party starter.”
With bold flavors, seasonal colors, and elegant packaging, Deck the Board 2025 gives retailers the perfect toolkit to drive holiday sales and inspire customers to celebrate in style.
For more information on these items and our entire Cheese and Charcuterie selection, contact Michele: mbeirao@carmelafoods.com.
Pricing Valid 10/1/25-12/23/25