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Bringing Carmela’s Legacy to the Center of the Plate

Written by Carmela Staff | Feb 26, 2026 3:57:56 AM

Carmela has always been trusted for what anchors the table — exceptional cheese, curated charcuterie, and thoughtfully sourced pantry staples. Now, we are bringing that same integrity, discipline, and expertise to the center of the plate.

Introducing Port to Pasture, Carmela’s dedicated meat and seafood division within our Signature Portfolio.

Built exclusively around premium, traceable proteins, Port to Pasture unites fresh and frozen seafood with pasture-raised beef, pork, poultry, and game under one chef-first program. It is not an expansion. It is a refinement. A focused commitment to sourcing proteins with purpose, performance, and provenance.

As outlined in our launch catalog, this division is rooted in trusted partnerships, intentional selection, and consistent quality — what you specify is what arrives. No surprises. No shortcuts

 

Port to Pasture is built on direct relationships with trusted farms and fisheries, offering no-antibiotics and no-hormones programs, strong animal welfare and sustainable harvest standards, and full traceability with clear origin stories. What you specify is what arrives. Restaurants, chefs, hotels, country clubs, markets, and grocers rely on consistency and clean handling, and Port to Pasture delivers that performance backed by the Carmela team you already trust.

Explore the full program at PortToPasture.com or connect with your Carmela rep to build a custom protein solution.