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

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1954

Sammy Sargento Marches Onto The Scene As Our First Spokescharacter

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1955

Cheese Stays Fresher As Sargento Introduces The First Vacuum Packages

First Packaged Sliced Cheese Created For More Convenience

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1958

Sargento Reshapes The Cheese Industry With First Shredded Cheeses

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1969

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

Sargento Mixes It Up With First Shredded Cheese Blends

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1973

Sargento Hits The Airwaves With First TV Ad

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1983

 

Sargento Adds “Fancy” Cut To Shredded Cheese Line

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1986

Reclosing The Opening With The First Resealable Packaging

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1988

 

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

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1991

Reducing The Fat, Keeping The Flavor

Leonard Gentine Receives Recognition As National Cheese Laureate

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1994

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

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2001

 

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

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2007

Bringing Hand-Crafted Cheese To Homes With Artisan Blends^® Shredded Cheese

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2010

 

Sargento Offers Reduced Sodium Cheese To Address Demand for Less Salt

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2011

Natural Blends^®: Two Natural Cheeses In One Great Taste

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2012

Lou Gentine Earns The National Cheese Institute Laureate Award

Ultra Thin Slices^®: All The Delicious Flavor, Sliced Thinner

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2015

Perfecting the Way America Snacks With Balanced Breaks^®

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