Sargento
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food processing |
| Founded | 1 January 1953 in Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States |
| Founder | Leonard Gentine, Joseph Sartori |
| Headquarters | Plymouth , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Cheese products, sauces, snack items |
Number of employees | 2500+ |
| Website | www |
Sargento Foods Inc. is a prominent American manufacturer recognized primarily for its cheese products. Established in 1953 in Plymouth, Wisconsin by Leonard Gentine and Joseph Sartori, the company's name merges elements of the founders' surnames with an "o" suffix to suggest an Italian influence, aligning with its focus on Italian-style cheese varieties. As one of the largest privately owned firms in the United States, Sargento stands out as a top producer of retail cheese. The organization provides employees with benefits including profit-sharing plans and tuition assistance. Additionally, Sargento has a longstanding involvement in sponsoring American motorsports events, particularly at the Road America racing venue.
Corporate overview
With five facilities all situated within Wisconsin, Sargento employs a workforce exceeding 2,500 individuals.
Products
Sargento was a trailblazer in introducing pre-packaged sliced cheese in 1953 and shredded cheese in 1958, later advancing packaging technology by launching resealable bags for cheese products in 2001. Its product range includes specialty cheeses available through its online platform and catalogs, accompanied by sauces, snack-sized cheeses, various snack items, and tailored cheese solutions designed for corporate customers.
In early 2017, the company issued a recall for seven cheese items due to potential contamination by Listeria monocytogenes.