With 2,500 employees and net sales of $1.7 billion, Sargento is a family-owned, privately-held company that has been an innovator in cheese for 70 years. Founded in 1953 in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Sargento successfully introduced America to pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Today, Sargento is still based in Wisconsin, where they manufacture and market amazing shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients. Company leadership lives to serve local communities and employees who are part of the Sargento Family.