With more than 2,000 employees and net sales of more than $1 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned, privately-held compan ... y that has been an innovator in cheese for more than 65 years. Founded in 1953 in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Sargento created the world’s first successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Today, Sargento Foods is still based in Wisconsin, where they manufacture and market amazing shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Company leadership lives to serve local communities and employees who are part of the Sargento Family. read more