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Stuck-at-home Americans crave Italian deli meats

Demand is surging for charcuterie -- European-styled cured meats such as salami and pancetta -- with the pandemic fueling consumers' desires for simple protein snacks.

An elderly woman buys food in a deli meat and cold cuts shop in Codogno, Italy, in March.
An elderly woman buys food in a deli meat and cold cuts shop in Codogno, Italy, in March.Read moreAntonio Calanni / AP