Who owns Sorrento?
Sorrento is owned by Lactalis (France).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Groupe Lactalis reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Laval
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Buffalo, New York
- Founded
- 1947
- Category
- Food › Dairy & alternatives › Cheese
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Sorrento
Sorrento makes Italian-style cheeses in Buffalo, New York, founded in 1947 by an immigrant family. Lactalis acquired it in the 1990s and it was among the group's first significant footholds in the United States dairy market. The company has since become one of the largest cheese producers in America through further acquisitions.
Ownership timeline of Sorrento
Where Sorrento sits in Lactalis
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Sorrento?
The parent company of Sorrento is Lactalis, a family-owned company headquartered in France.
Is Sorrento American or French?
Sorrento originated in the United States in 1947, but it is owned today by Lactalis, which is headquartered in France. So Sorrento is an American-origin brand under French ownership.
Is Sorrento still owned by Lactalis?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Sorrento is still owned by Lactalis. 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] Lactalis — our brands — Groupe Lactalis, Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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