In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are highlighting recent national honors from Newsweek and Forbes that recognize our commitment to employee well-being, workplace culture and mental health support. Learn more:
We are proud to announce that longtime employee Tim Entringer has earned the prestigious designation of Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker®, a rare honor recognizing exceptional expertise, craftsmanship and commitment to the art and science of cheesemaking. Tim’s achievement was recognized during a ceremony at the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association CheeseExpo in Milwaukee. Learn more:
Today we announce the launch of Sargento Mighty Bites™ lunch snack kits, the latest example of our commitment to bringing innovation to the foods families love. As a family-owned company, our vision is to be the most innovative, best-loved real food company. Learn more about our new products:
We’re honored to share that today, Sargento has been named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list for 2026. This global recognition amplifies our vision ‘to be the most innovative, best-loved real food company.’ “Being named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies is a tribute to my grandfather, my father and uncles who made sure Sargento would always lead the way with new ideas to create value for our stakeholders. It’s also a testament to the winning spirit of our employees, past and present,” said third-generation Chairman and CEO, Louie Gentine. “Innovation is one of our core values and has sustained our company over three generations. Our Natural American Cheese represents our commitment to listening closely to our consumers, investing for the long-term, and moving our industry forward in truly impactful ways.” We thank our stakeholders – employees, consumers, business partners and community – for joining us on our innovation journey. We take pride in our legacy of innovation that has created the natural cheese category as we know it today and even more excited about what’s next.
We're announcing two groundbreaking new product lines designed to meet evolving consumer demands for bold flavors, exciting textures, and convenient snacking experiences. Meet our newest bold additions: Hot & Spicy Sliced Cheese and Balanced Breaks® Cheese + Crunch Mix - both made with high-quality, natural cheese and flavor that shows up in every bite. As a family-owned company, our vision is to be the most innovative, best-loved real food company. Learn more about our new products.
We're pleased to announce that Chris Hood and Peter Whitsett have joined our Board of Directors. “As we continue to grow and shape our future, I look forward to Chris’s and Peter’s counsel and leadership. Their expertise, and that of our board, will guide us as we explore new ways to build long-term stakeholder value,” said Chairman of the Board & CEO Louie Gentine. Chris and Peter have decades of experience in consumer products and the grocery retail space. As we realize our vision to be the most innovative, best-loved real food company, we're thrilled to welcome them to our senior executive leadership team and to the #SargentoFamily! 🧀
We celebrated a major milestone with our community partner Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity - our 40th and 41st home builds! Because we believe in the power of homeownership, we were the first company to sponsor Milwaukee Habitat in 1992. Wednesday, we held a family reunion for Sargento-Habitat homeowners past and present to mark this milestone. Read more about the event from WTMJ.
We're excited to announce the launch of our new innovative products for 2025!✨ 🧀 Sargento® Natural American Cheese: Taste The Difference - a sliced cheese made with 100% natural cheese 🧀 Sargento® Seasoned Shredded Cheese: Cheesy Meets Spicy in collaboration with flavor company McCormick & Company 🧀 Sargento® Shareables: Sharing Made Easy in partnership with Mondelēz International Our focus on innovation has been a key part of who we are since the very beginning. Click below to see our official announcement.
Start the new year with a new career! We're now seeking maintenance professionals, like Spencer, for positions in our St. Cloud and Plymouth locations. Go to Careers.Sargento.com to explore our job opportunities!
We've been family-owned for 3 generations. With that comes employees who are cared for as individuals and who are inspired to win. The innovation and passion of the #SargentoFamily was featured on ABC's "World News Tonight with David Muir." Watch the 'Made In America' segment showcasing our incredible employees and our amazing products ahead of Labor Day grilling.