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The Lioni 2026 Mozzarella Tour is winding down, and the remaining sampling events are all at Citarella stores in Connecticut and New York during October 2026. The last listed stop is Citarella Bridgehampton on October 10, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. All events are free to attend as listed; no registration details are provided on the site.

Remaining Tour Schedule

What to Expect at a Stop

The tour events are product sampling visits hosted at Citarella locations, where shoppers can try Lioni products. The site describes the tour as a way for the company to thank host venues and customers, and it notes that the tour has inspired future products built on the family's cheesemaking tradition.

If you plan around a visit, the products featured on the homepage give a sense of what the brand is sampling:

• Sliced Fresh Mozzarella — pre-cut into 21 vacuum-packed slices, made with 100% whole cow's milk and no added hormones, artificial flavor, or coloring.
• Vacuum-Packed 8 oz. Piece — the original hand-wrapped fresh mozzarella in a vacuum-sealed format that stays fresh until opened (before expiration).
• Vacuum-Packed 1-lb. Log — a larger format for shredding, melting, dicing for bruschetta, or slicing for Caprese salad.
• Vacuum-Packed 1-lb. Sliced Log — the 1-lb. log pre-cut into 21 slices and vacuum sealed.

Practical Notes

• Timing: The October 5 NYC stops are spaced roughly 1.5–3 hours apart, so attending more than one in a day is possible but tight given travel between the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and West Village.
• Confirm before traveling: The schedule above is what the site lists; store-level changes aren't reflected there, so calling the Citarella location ahead is a reasonable check.
• After the tour: The site says more product news is coming from Lioni, but no post-tour event dates are listed.

Lioni Latticini describes its traditional fresh mozzarella as made "the old-fashioned way with 100% whole cow's milk," and states that the cheese is made without added hormones, artificial flavor, or coloring. The site presents this as the ingredient standard behind both its hand-wrapped original mozzarella and its newer vacuum-packed line. These are the company's own product claims as published on lionimozzarella.com; the site does not detail specific production steps, cultures, or timing, so the "old-fashioned way" phrase should be read as a positioning statement rather than a process description.

What the site says about ingredients

The homepage makes three concrete ingredient claims, all tied to the traditional fresh mozzarella used in its sliced product:

• 100% whole cow's milk — the sole milk source named for the traditional fresh mozzarella.
• No added hormones — stated as a reassurance for lunchbox use.
• No artificial flavor or coloring — the cheese's color and flavor are presented as coming from the milk and traditional method rather than additives.

The site frames these claims around a practical use case: parents packing school lunches. It describes the sliced mozzarella as "deliciously creamy" and suitable for sandwiches or salads, with the suggestion to pack extra for sharing.

What the site does not specify

The page does not list an ingredient panel beyond the milk and the absence claims, does not name starter cultures or rennet type, and does not give aging or production timelines. If you need those details — for example, to check vegetarian rennet or allergen specifics — the homepage alone won't answer it; you would need the product label or a direct inquiry to the company.

Hand-wrapped original vs. the vacuum-packed line

The site distinguishes two ways the same fresh mozzarella reaches customers, and the difference is packaging and convenience rather than a stated change in the cheese itself.

The through-line is that vacuum packing is presented as a freshness and convenience upgrade to the same fresh mozzarella, not a different recipe. The site explicitly says the 8 oz. piece is the "original hand-wrapped fresh mozzarella" in vacuum-sealed form.

A practical example

If you are packing a week of school lunches, the 1-lb. sliced log (21 pre-cut slices) removes the slicing step entirely and keeps the cheese sealed until opened. If you are building a Caprese salad for a dinner table, the 1-lb. log gives you control over slice thickness and lets you use part of the log while the rest stays vacuum-sealed. Both routes rely on the same stated milk and absence-of-additives claims.

Where to verify before buying

Because the ingredient statements above are marketing copy, confirm them against the package label when you shop — particularly the milk type, the hormone and additive statements, and the expiration date that the vacuum-packed formats depend on for their freshness claim. The site also lists upcoming Lioni Mozzarella Tour sampling stops (including Citarella locations in Connecticut and New York in October 2026), which the company presents as a way to taste the products before committing to a format.

Lioni Latticini offers its fresh mozzarella in three vacuum-packed formats: an 8 oz. piece, a 1 lb. log, and a 1 lb. sliced log pre-cut into 21 slices. All three are the same traditional fresh mozzarella made with 100% whole cow's milk and no added hormones, artificial flavor, or coloring; the difference is size and whether the cheese arrives whole or pre-sliced. Choose the 8 oz. piece for small households or single servings, the 1 lb. log when you want to slice, shred, or tear the cheese yourself, and the 1 lb. sliced log when speed and consistency matter, such as packing lunches or assembling sandwiches and appetizers.

The three formats at a glance

How to choose

Pick the 8 oz. piece if…

You want a smaller quantity that is easy to use up, or you plan to slice it yourself for sandwiches and appetizers, or tear it over pizza and flatbreads. It is the most flexible small-format option.

Pick the 1 lb. log if…

You need more cheese and want control over the cut. The log is the right choice for shredding, melting, dicing for bruschetta, or slicing into rounds for a Caprese salad. It also suits dishes where the cheese is an ingredient rather than the centerpiece.

Pick the 1 lb. sliced log if…

Convenience is the priority. The 21 pre-cut slices are designed for quick assembly: sandwiches, salads, and lunch boxes. Lioni specifically positions this format for back-to-school lunches, noting the slices are a quick and easy addition to a classic sandwich or salad. If you are packing lunches or feeding a group, the pre-cut format removes a step.

What all three have in common

• Same recipe: traditional fresh mozzarella made the old-fashioned way with 100% whole cow's milk.
• No additives: made without added hormones, artificial flavor, or coloring.
• Vacuum-sealed for freshness: each format stays fresh until it is ready to be consumed, as long as it is used before the expiration date.
• Versatile uses: all three work on sandwiches, in appetizers, melted on pizza and flatbreads, or in Caprese-style dishes; the format mainly changes how much prep you do.

A practical example

For a week of school lunches, the 1 lb. sliced log is the most direct fit: 21 slices means you can build several sandwiches without cutting anything, and the vacuum seal keeps the unused portion fresh until the expiration date. For a weekend Caprese salad for a small group, the 8 oz. piece gives you enough to slice without leftovers. For a family pizza night where you want to tear or shred cheese over flatbreads, the 1 lb. log gives you the quantity and the flexibility.

Where to find them

Lioni's site lists the vacuum-packed line as part of its product range and promotes the 2026 Mozzarella Tour with sampling events at Citarella locations in Connecticut, New York City, and the Hamptons through October 2026. The site does not list prices or an online ordering option, so check with your local retailer or the tour venues for availability.

Lioni Sliced Fresh Mozzarella is a vacuum-packed log pre-cut into 21 slices, made with 100% whole cow's milk and described by the company as containing no added hormones, artificial flavor, or coloring. Its main advantage for back-to-school season is speed: the slices are ready to use straight from the pack, so a sandwich or salad can be assembled in the time it takes to make any other lunch. It suits parents packing lunch boxes, and the same pack works for appetizers, pizza, flatbreads, and Caprese salad at home.

Why the sliced format fits lunch-box routines

The site presents the sliced log specifically as a back-to-school solution: "delicious and smooth" traditional fresh mozzarella, pre-cut into twenty-one vacuum-packed slices, positioned as "a quick and easy addition to any classic sandwich or salad for your child's lunch box." Three practical points follow from that description:

• No prep step. You don't slice, tear, or portion the cheese yourself, which matters on busy mornings.
• Predictable portions. Twenty-one slices make it easy to count out what goes into each lunch and to add extras.
• Vacuum sealing. The pack is designed to stay fresh until it's opened and consumed before the expiration date, so a single log can cover several days of lunches.

The company also suggests packing extra slices "for sharing with friends," which is a simple way to handle kids who trade food at lunch.

Lunch-box ideas that work with pre-cut slices

Because the slices are thin and creamy, they layer well without crumbling. Some reliable combinations:

Sandwiches and wraps

• Mozzarella, tomato, and basil on a roll or sliced bread, with olive oil or a light vinaigrette packed separately so the bread doesn't soften.
• Mozzarella and prosciutto or ham on ciabatta — the cheese acts as a barrier that keeps wet fillings from soaking the bread.
• A wrap with mozzarella, roasted vegetables, and greens; roll tightly and cut in half.

Salads that hold up until lunch

• A Caprese-style salad: mozzarella slices, cherry tomatoes, and basil, with dressing in a small separate container.
• Mozzarella added to a pasta salad or a grain bowl just before packing.

Snack-style sides

• A few slices alongside crackers, grapes, or cherry tomatoes as a "snack plate" component.
• Mozzarella with cucumber rounds and a small dip.

One practical caution: fresh mozzarella releases moisture, so keep dressed salads and sandwiches separate from the cheese until eating time, and use an insulated bag with a cold pack for anything that will sit in a locker for hours.

Beyond lunch: other ways to use the same pack

The site lists several uses for its vacuum-packed mozzarella, and the sliced log fits most of them:

The site also sells the same fresh mozzarella in two other vacuum-packed formats: an 8 oz. piece and a 1-lb. log. The 8 oz. piece suits smaller households or occasional use; the 1-lb. log is better when you need to shred, melt, or dice for larger dishes. The sliced 1-lb. log is the most convenient for lunch assembly, while the unsliced log gives more flexibility for cooking.

What to check before buying

• Expiration date. The site states the vacuum-packed cheese stays fresh until consumed before expiration, so check the date on the pack and plan lunches around it.
• Ingredient claims. The "no added hormones, artificial flavor, or coloring" statement comes from the company's own description; verify against the label if those points matter to you.
• Availability. The site lists Lioni mozzarella tour sampling events at Citarella locations in Connecticut and New York in October 2026, which suggests retail availability through those stores, but the site does not list online ordering or pricing. Check your local retailer or the company's contact channels for where to buy.
• Storage after opening. Once the vacuum seal is broken, treat the cheese as fresh mozzarella and refrigerate it in a sealed container, using it within a few days.

For a lunch routine, the sliced log's value is that it removes a prep step without changing what goes into the lunch box. If you need cheese for cooking or larger family meals, the unsliced 1-lb. log is the more versatile choice; if you mainly pack sandwiches and salads, the pre-cut 21-slice format is the one built for that job.

Lioni Latticini, Inc. is a fresh mozzarella maker whose homepage presents the company through its products and its 2026 Mozzarella Tour. The site is a product-information page rather than an online store: it describes four vacuum-packed mozzarella formats, suggests how to use each one, and lists remaining tour dates where the cheese can be sampled. It does not publish prices, so the page can tell you what Lioni makes and where to try it, but not what it costs or where to buy it online.

What the company says about its cheese

The homepage describes Lioni's traditional fresh mozzarella as made the old-fashioned way with 100% whole cow's milk, and states it is made without added hormones, artificial flavor or coloring. The company presents itself through family tradition and a passion for fine cheesemaking, and says the tour has inspired future new products.

The four products featured on the homepage

The common thread is convenience: every format is vacuum-packed, and two of them are pre-sliced, so the cheese is ready to use straight from the fridge.

What else the site covers

Beyond products, the homepage promotes The Lioni 2026 Mozzarella Tour, which is winding down. The remaining dates are all at Citarella locations:

• October 2, 2026, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM — Citarella, 600 West Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT
• October 5, 2026, 10 AM–12:30 PM — Citarella Upper West Side, 2135 Broadway, NYC
• October 5, 2026, 1:30–4 PM — Citarella Upper East Side, 1313 3rd Ave, NYC
• October 5, 2026, 5–7:30 PM — Citarella West Village, 424 6th Ave at 9th St, NYC
• October 10, 2026, 10 AM–12 PM — Citarella East Hampton, 2 Pantigo Road, NY
• October 10, 2026, 12:30–2:30 PM — Citarella Bridgehampton

The page thanks host venues and visitors who stopped by to sample the products, and says more products are planned.

How to use the site

1. If you want to know what Lioni makes, read the vacuum-packed line section, which describes all four formats and their uses.
2. If you want to taste before buying, check the tour dates above; the page frames the events as sampling opportunities at host venues.
3. If you need price or online ordering information, the homepage does not provide it. You would need to look elsewhere on the site or contact the company directly.

The page is most useful as a quick orientation to Lioni's product range and as a schedule for the final tour stops. Treat the tour dates as the page states them and confirm with the venue before traveling, since event details can change.