- Created by Michelangelo Citino, the new sandwich is now available at selected Deli&Cia airport locations in Spain, Italy, France, and Mexico.
The Mediterraneo, the winning creation from Areas’ Best Healthy Sandwich Challenge, has joined the Deli&Cia offering at selected airport locations in Spain, Italy, France, and Mexico.
Created by Michelangelo Citino, a chef at Areas Italy, the sandwich combines 100% natural high-hydration bread, chickpea hummus, confit tomatoes, grilled zucchini, sweet-and-sour onion, and a touch of fresh mint. The result is a balanced recipe made with plant-based ingredients and Mediterranean-inspired flavors, designed for travelers looking for a fresh, flavorful, and convenient option during their journey.
The Mediterraneo was selected from proposals developed by chefs representing Areas teams in Spain, France, Mexico, Italy, and the United States. Held at Electrolux Professional’s facilities in Pordenone, Italy, with the collaboration of Europastry, the international challenge brought together culinary creativity, operational expertise, and teamwork to develop a healthy, balanced proposal that could be consistently reproduced across different markets.
Its introduction at Deli&Cia, Areas’ healthy travel food concept offering fresh, trendy, and grab-and-go choices, shows how the company turns the talent and ideas of its international teams into new food experiences for travelers. It also strengthens the brand’s offering in response to evolving consume