SMITHFIELD, VA. — Smithfield Foods’ Italian brand Margherita recently announced its latest varieties of meats.

The company said it would start selling Uncured Italian Dry Salami, Uncured Pepperoni, Uncured Genoa Salami, with a savory duo pack of Uncured Pepperoni and Uncured Genoa Salami.

The products are made with pork, beef and seasoned with Italian spices.

"Catering to charcuterie board lovers and snack enthusiasts alike, our latest dry sausage offerings promise an indulgent, protein-packed bite that is great to enjoy on its own or to enhance any entertaining spread," said Douglas Baldwin, brand manager for Margherita at Smithfield Foods. 

"As we see a continued craze in the charcuterie category, consumers can feel confident in purchasing Margherita's dry sausage slices because they're made with delicious, 100% all-natural ingredients."

The new items join the existing All-Natural Charcuterie Cuts line from Margherita.  From existing pepperoni and salami products to prosciutto and hot ham, the brand's offerings are prepared to capture Old-World Italian flavor.

The new products come pre-sliced with the dry sausage in an ideal staple for enhancing grazing boards and charcuterie platters. Each 12 oz pack contains 6-10 g of protein per serving with no MSG, artificial flavorings or colorings.