The New “Chik’n Parm” Sandwich Features Original Passata Tomato Sauce From The Award-Winning Italian Farm + Purveyor
SICILY, ITALY (SEPTEMBER 29, 2023) — Bona Furtuna, the B-Corp-certified producer of premium Italian goods, is excited to announce a collaboration with PLNT Burger, the plant-based, fast-casual eatery by Chef Spike Mendelsohn, to create a limited-edition “Chik’n Parm” Sandwich. The sandwich, available at all PLNT Burger locations nationwide from October 4th, 2023 through January 2024, features Bona Furtuna’s Original Passata Tomato Sauce grown and produced at its farm in Sicily, and will be available alongside PNT Burger’s Crispy Herb Fries seasoned with Bona Furtuna’s Cacio E Pepe Blend.
The “Chik’n Parm” Sandwich is crafted by PLNT Burger’s Executive Chef, Michael Colletti, known for his innovative approach to plant-based cuisine. The sandwich features a crispy, golden-brown Meati Chik’n patty and Vertage Cheese cashew mozzarella. It is topped with Bona Furtuna Original Passata, a tomato sauce made from blended organic Corleonese tomatoes that are grown in a drier climate and rely on highly fertile soils, resulting in a more concentrated and intense flavor.
“We are thrilled to partner with the fine team at PLNT Burger for both its delicious fare and our shared commitment to sustainability,” says Brian Ralph, COO/President of Bona Furtuna. “This collaboration is a great way to bring some of Bona Furtuna’s favorites to a wider audience and help people make more sustainable choices.”
“We are excited to collaborate with Bona Furtuna on this special sandwich,” says Colletti. “We’re long admirers of its quality products and are always looking for ways to elevate our menu through like-minded partnerships like this.”
Bona Furtuna ships its products nationally via www.bonafurtuna.com, and is sold in select retailers nationwide.
About Bona Furtuna |www.bonafurtuna.com
As seen in Bon Appetit, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, tradition, quality, passion and harmony define Bona Furtuna. Mixing techniques and practices with modern innovation, they are dedicated to sourcing and promoting the highest quality organic and heirloom ingredients and cuisines available throughout Italy. Working in concert with farmers, artisans and craftsmen throughout the country, Bona Furtuna strives to discover and preserve heritage products using only the best expressions of environmental stewardship of the land. Today, Bona Furtuna offers heirloom olive oil, ancient grain pasta, seasonings, balsamic vinegar, sauces and seasonal products. A winner of numerous prestigious awards, including one from the Specialty Food Association and several industry-leading gold medals in the olive oil category, Bona Furtuna is excited to create and share flavors that are truly representative of the land. Bona Furtuna’s dedication to sustainability has led them to become a certified B Corporation, Climate Neutral Certified, and a member of 1% for the Planet.
About PLNT Burger |www.plntburger.com
PLNT Burger is a quick-service restaurant concept dedicated to crafting and redefining some of America’s favorite foods. With a focus on juicy, indulgent burgers, soft-serve, savory snacks, and seasonal salads, our mission is to give people the ability to Eat The Change with delicious foods they love and crave. PLNT Burger offerings are free of any animal products without compromising flavor or experience.
