In The News

7/31/2008

Raw Jalapeno peppers and Salmonella

6/23/2008

How Can You Insure Against Salmonella in Fresh Tomatoes?:
Pastene suggests that if you want fresh tomato slices for your sandwiches or salads the best thing to use is....

4/8/2008

Why Are Pasta Prices so High

San Marzano Tomatoes

Lycopene in Canned Tomatoes-
Health Benefits

News Reports of Salmonella
Affect Only Raw Jalapeno Peppers:

Now the news reports that raw Jalapeno peppers were the culprit behind the salmonella (saintpauls) contamination. This has been traced to a farm in Mexico. This is absolutely not a concern with respect to Pastene Jalapeno peppers as these are locally grown. ...

 

Why Are Pasta Prices So High?

The last 18 months have seen an unprecedented increase in the cost of pasta. The reasons are many and complex. First, there were dramatic increases in the cost of wheat in 2007, due in part to drought conditions in several wheat-producing nations. The cost of durum semolina to the pasta plant in Italy ...

Kitchen Ready Tomatoes, Fresh Packed Never From Concentrate!

Many canned tomatoes are packed in a process where water is added to bulk tomato concentrate (a.k.a. remanufactured tomatoes). On their ingredient labels you will see “water” and “concentrate" listed. Our “Kitchen Ready®” tomatoes are always fresh packed from vine-ripened tomatoes, canned as soon as the ripe tomatoes come in from the field. This fresh-pack method results in the best, most flavorful canned tomatoes available. For over 50 years, Pastene “Kitchen Ready®” tomatoes represent the highest quality in canned tomatoes.

We are committed to keeping Pastene “Kitchen Ready” tomatoes the quality leader. Thank you for using our product!

Our Chickpeas are the Best

It's not just our opinion; a number of top brands were examined in the "Cooks Illustrated Tasting Lab" and Pastene's Chickpeas were rated 'Highly Recommended". Here is what the folks at "Cooks Illustrated (.com)" had to say about our product:

ONE COOL CHICK(PEA)
Pastene Chick Peas won raves from tasters for their “clean,” “salty—but not too salty” flavor and their “firm” yet “tender” texture.

This was an unsolicited endorsement. Thank you "Cooks Illustrated". Here is a link to the article so you can view the entire article. Go Team Pastene!

The "Spiced Tuna" Poll is over, see which flavor tickles everyone's fancy Pastene has two new products appearing on the shelves of your local supermarket, "Spiced Tuna". We recently ran a poll to see which one had more appeal. Many loyal "Pastene Amici" participated in the "Spiced Tuna" poll and we have a winner, click here to find out which one.

About San Marzano Tomatoes

Pastene imports authentic Italian fresh packed San Marzano Tomatoes. These tomatoes are grown in an area near Salerno, long known for having the most flavorful tomatoes. The production of this traditional product is limited by law. Each can carries a seal of authenticity, and is individually numbered. They are packed in natural tomato juices. The color is deep red, and the flavor is sweet. These are the traditional choice of Italian cooks for generations.
For More Info Click Here

 

 

Florida, Florida, Florida...
Now you can find Pastene products in Sweetbay Stores.

Team Pastene has been working hard to bring our internationally famous foods to Florida. We are pleased to announce that Sweetbay stores have our products on their shelves. Visit www.sweetbaysupermarket.com for all their store locations.

Use our new "Store Locator" to see if we're in your neighborhood.

Now hear this Florida. You've asked for us... you got us.
Now you can find us in (Crazy about food) Albertsons.

Good news, Florida. Team Pastene has been working very hard to make sure your favorite Pastene Italian foods are available to you. We're pleased to inform you that now you can find our products in Albertsons Food Stores. Visit www.albertsons.com for all their store locations.

 

Pastene Store Locator Click Here

Looking for "Kitchen Ready" Tomatoes or a jar of Peperoncini? Maybe we're in a store near you! Is there a store near you that has Pastene Products?? Click Here and find out.