Galbani Italian cheese is now the preferred pizza cheese of Buffalo-based global hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North.
Galbani cheese is manufactured in Buffalo, N.Y., and Nampa, Idaho, by Lactalis American Group, part of Lactalis USA.
Delaware North is using Galbani Fresh Mozzarella and Galbani Premio Shredded Mozzarella to enhance pizza offerings at more than 60 operations across all divisions, most notably for its operations at Major League Baseball (MLB), National Football League (NFL) and National Hockey League (NHL) stadiums.
Many of Delaware North’s parks and resorts, gaming, travel and Patina Restaurant Group locations are also using Galbani Mozzarella cheese for their pizza offerings.
Galbani Mozzarella brings out the best in pizza by browning well without burning and offering great color, exceptional stretch and outstanding performance.
Delaware North began using Galbani as its preferred cheese in March 2023, just in time for MLB season.
Now, with NFL and NHL seasons underway, usage of Galbani cheese is on the rise at Delaware North sports venues across the country.
Delaware North’s operations in Western New York are using Galbani Italian cheese at Highmark Stadium – including for pizza, meatball subs and caprese wraps – KeyBank Center, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Patina 250 and Jake’s Café.
Delaware North also used the cheese in the Rochester area at the PGA Championship in May, as well as at the company’s Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack and its operation at Blue Cross Arena.
We’re proud to partner with Lactalis to elevate our pizzas with their Galbani Italian cheese across Delaware North’s North American operations ...
“We’re proud to partner with Lactalis to elevate our pizzas with their Galbani Italian cheese across Delaware North’s North American operations,” says Gonzalo Checa, vice president of procurement and category management for Delaware North. “It’s extra special to have two Buffalo companies joining forces.”
“Our culinary and procurement teams partnered to define Delaware North’s category strategy for our pizza program, one of our most recognizable food items in every division,” adds Lou Piuggi, vice president of culinary, food and beverage for Delaware North. “We have identified items that will delight our guests and provide consistency across our company, while meeting the needs of Delaware North operators.”
Galbani Mozzarella and Fresh Mozzarella cheeses have won 15 awards in competition since the start of 2022, including the World Cheese Championship Contest, U.S.
Championship Cheese Contest, American Cheese Society Judging and Competition, World Dairy Expo and Fine Food World Cheese Awards.
“We’re proud to partner with Delaware North and bring the authentic flavor and premium quality of Galbani cheese to guests at its popular venues across the United States,” says Tim Connor, vice president, Culinary, Lactalis American Group. “Lactalis worked with Delaware North to bring Galbani’s exceptional quality to its most recognizable food items.
We’re excited to help enhance the guest concession experience with our award-winning cheeses.”
Lactalis has distributed cheese products under the Galbani brand in the United States since 2011 and produces Galbani Ricotta, Mozzarella and Provolone cheeses at its plant on South Park Avenue in Buffalo, N.Y.
Lactalis produces Galbani Mozzarella and Fresh Mozzarella at its manufacturing facility in Nampa, Idaho.
