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Chicago, IL, United States, 12/24/2008 - Brought to Costco Wholesale by the Chicago-based importer Solex Partners, Ibérico de bellota is available in Costco’s deli section as a 4oz pre-sliced package, found in 12 selected stores in the Midwest.
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Just next to the caviar, duck confit, and lobster, Costco members can now buy the authentic, luxurious, acorn-finished Ibérico de bellota ham from Spain. Ibérico de bellota ham is the pride of Spain’s culinary culture and is recognized worldwide as a treasure akin to white truffle, foie gras, and caviar. In addition to its flavor and culinary value, it is very healthy since its fat contains mostly oleic, non-saturated fats and acids. Brought to Costco by the Chicago-based importer Solex Partners, Ibérico de bellota is available in Costco’s deli section as a 4oz pre-sliced package, found in 12 selected stores in the Midwest.
Costco is well known for its unique gourmet treasures, in particular its award-winning wine collection. Nevertheless, many were surprised to hear that the Ibérico de bellota found a home in such a large warehouse retailer like Costco. This was made possible by Bill Hanson (VP Costco Midwest), who has a passion for the fine foods of Spain. He and his team were willing to go the long road inherent in acquiring such a unique artisanal product in order to offer it to Costco club members.
After more than a decade of hard work, the Spanish Ibérico ham producer Embutidos Fermín was granted USDA approval for export to the USA. Known as a dynamic team with a true Spanish soul, Fermín has selected Solex Partners to represent and distribute the Fermín Ibérico ham. Solex delivered the first Ibérico de bellota hams to its high-end restaurants and gourmet stores almost 1 year ago. Back then, it was only available as a whole leg ham; it took many months to find a slicing partner that is able to handle such a delicate product (that sells in gourmet stores usually around $160/lb). Luckily, a slicing partner was found, which enables Costco to package this ham with maximum convenience for its members.
Solex was founded in 2004 by a team of young entrepreneurs from Spain, with the mission of bringing the authentic and high quality foods of Spain to American tables. This fast-growing company, with offices in Chicago and Madrid, has received several awards for its efforts. Solex customers are high-end restaurants, hotels, caterers, retailers, and gourmet stores interested in unique and high quality specialty foods from Spain. Solex brings only the best cheeses, meats, olives, olive oils, and other traditional foods from Spain to the US market.
Solex Partners (solexpartners.com) will be available to answer all the questions you may have about Ibérico Hams and Iberico dry-cured meats.
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cmilz[.]solexpartners.com 
