Sargento facts for kids
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| Industry | Cheese and food production, marketing |
| Founded | 1953 in Plymouth, Wisconsin |
| Founder | Leonard Gentine and Joseph Sartori |
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Plymouth, Wisconsin
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Key people
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Louie Gentine, CEO |
| Products | Packaged food, Dairy products |
| Revenue | Sales are over $1.8 billion annually |
| Owner | The Gentine family |
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Number of employees
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1,800 (2016 estimate) |
Sargento Foods Inc. is a well-known American company that makes and sells many types of cheese and other food products. It started in 1953 in Plymouth, Wisconsin. The company was founded by Leonard Gentine and Joseph Sartori. Its name, "Sargento," combines parts of their last names, Sartori and Gentine, with an "o" added to sound more Italian. This was because they focused on Italian-style cheeses.
Sargento is one of the biggest family-owned food companies in the United States. It's also one of the largest companies selling cheese directly to stores. Sargento is known for taking good care of its employees. They offer things like profit sharing, where employees get a share of the company's profits. They also help with paying for college classes. The company has also supported American motorsports for many years. You can often see its name at places like the Road America racetrack.
Sargento's Cheese Products
Sargento has been a leader in the cheese world for a long time.
- In 1953, it was the first company to sell pre-packaged sliced cheese.
- In 1958, it was the first to sell pre-packaged shredded cheeses.
- In 2001, Sargento was the first to create zippered packaging for its cheeses. This made it easier to keep cheese fresh.
The company also makes and sells special kinds of cheeses. You can find these on their website and in catalogs. They also produce other items like sauces, snack cheeses, and snack foods. Sargento also creates custom cheese and food products for other businesses.
In early 2017, Sargento recalled some of its cheeses. This was done because there was a chance they might have had a type of bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes. Recalling products helps keep people safe.
See Also
- List of cheesemakers
- List of dairy product companies in the United States
