New England-based Rusty Lantern Markets has partnered with Bacio Cheese to enhance its foodservice offering for customers, the retailer told NACS.
Rusty Lantern said Bacio's Italian-style cheeses align its “efforts to be a leading food destination.” Rusty Lantern uses Bacio’s Whole Milk and White Cheddar blend to prepare its gourmet pizzas, artisan sandwiches and homestyle Italian dinners from scratch, the retailer said.
“Our foodservice program is a key differentiator for Rusty Lantern,” said John Koch, chief executive officer of Rusty Lantern Markets. “Not only does Bacio share our commitment to premium, high-quality ingredients, the Bacio team offers superior customer service and one of the most innovative loyalty programs that delivers marketing solutions customized to the needs of our business.”
NACS featured Rusty Lantern Markets in its 2024 Ideas 2 Go series, highlighting its food-forward focus and its new store design, in which its prepared food and beverage offers are on display and a focal point of the customer experience.
Rusty Lantern also spoke with NACS in the October 2025 issue of NACS Magazine article “Maximizing Opportunities Around New Product Launches,” talking about how the c-store channel is the perfect place to showcase supplier innovation.