Our Story
Our Achievements
Dedication to Innovation
Since our founding in 1953, Sargento has been dedicated to innovation. We do what we do for the love of 100% real, natural cheese; from ahead-of-its-time packaging to unique varieties, from industry firsts to industry bests.
1953

Sargento Offers The First Pre-Cut Cheese For Convenience

The First Logo Conveys An Italian Flair
1954

Sammy Sargento Marches Onto The Scene As Our First Spokescharacter
1955

Cheese Stays Fresher As Sargento Introduces The First Vacuum Packages

First Packaged Sliced Cheese Created For More Convenience
1958

Sargento Reshapes The Cheese Industry With First Shredded Cheeses
1969

Changing The Face Of The Dairy Case With The “Peg Bar”

Sargento Mixes It Up With First Shredded Cheese Blends
1973

Sargento Hits The Airwaves With First TV Ad
1983

Sargento Adds “Fancy” Cut To Shredded Cheese Line
1986

Reclosing The Opening With The First Resealable Packaging
1988

Sargento MooTown Snackers® Snack Cheese Appeals To Children And Their Moms
1991

Reducing The Fat, Keeping The Flavor

Leonard Gentine Receives Recognition As National Cheese Laureate
1994

Enhancing Family-Favorite Meals With Recipe Blends® Shredded Cheese
2001

Our Packages Close Even Easier With Slide-Rite® Zippered Freshness Seal
2012

Lou Gentine Earns The National Cheese Institute Laureate Award
