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Who owns Sargento?

Sargento is owned by Sargento Foods Inc. (the United States).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Sargento Foods Inc. reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Plymouth, Wisconsin
Origin
🇺🇸 United States, Plymouth, Wisconsin
Founded
1953
Category
FoodDairy & alternativesCheese
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Sargento

Sargento is the largest branded natural cheese company in the United States, selling shredded, sliced and snack cheese. It buys milk from Wisconsin dairy farms and refuses to sell processed cheese, a distinction it has made central to its advertising for decades.

Ownership timeline of Sargento

Owners of Sargento from 1953 to 2026 Sargento 1953–present Sargento 1960197019801990200020102020
  1. 1953 – present Sargento [1] reported

Where Sargento sits in Sargento

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Sargento?

The parent company of Sargento is Sargento Foods Inc., a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.

Is Sargento American?

Yes. Sargento originated in the United States in 1953 and its owner, Sargento Foods Inc., is also headquartered in the United States.

Is Sargento still owned by Sargento Foods Inc.?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Sargento is still owned by Sargento Foods Inc. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Sargento — our story — Sargento Foods Inc., Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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