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PLYMOUTH, Wis. – October 2, 2020 – In a year that has been like no other in recent history, Sargento Foods is proud to welcome October to celebrate the Manufacturing Month and salute Sargento operations employees for all they do.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – October 8, 2019 – Sargento Foods Inc. announced today that it ranked No. 20 on Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75™, a ranking of the 75 largest private companies in Wisconsin, based on sales revenue.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – July 2, 2019 – Sargento Foods Inc., in partnership with Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich, is calling on fans to step up to the plate and help alleviate hunger in Wisconsin.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – June 10, 2019 – Sargento Foods Inc. received two honors for product innovation from Food Processing magazine and the American Business Awards.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – May 6, 2019 –Sargento Foods Inc. announces Chris Regennitter has accepted the position of Vice President – Sales, Consumer Products Division.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – April 29, 2019 – Sargento Foods is bringing premium aged cheeses to the shredded cheese category for the first time with the launch of its new Reserve Series™. So, to help spread the news and give consumers the opportunity to taste this new specialty cheese, they’re delivering pizzas, for free, with the World’s Slowest Pizza Delivery.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – April 29, 2019 – Sargento Foods is launching a new Reserve Series™, bringing added convenience and innovation to the shredded cheese category. This special series takes real, natural cheese and ages it for up to 18 months to help it achieve the fullest flavor. The premium cheese is freshly shredded from blocks adding authentic and unique new cuts that perfectly complement a variety of recipes.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – April 11, 2019 – On Tuesday, April 16, Sargento Foods Inc., in partnership with the Milwaukee Brewers, will announce an expansion of the annual Double Helping for Hunger program.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – March 14, 2019 – Sargento Foods Inc. announces Diane Robinson has accepted the position of Vice President – Engineering.

Dec. 14, 2018 - On Tuesday, December 18, Sargento Foods Inc., in partnership with the Green Bay Packers, will present a donation to Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee as part of the annual Touchdowns for Hunger™ program. Packers running back Jamaal Williams will also attend to help Sargento thank Hunger Task Force volunteers for their support and sign autographs at the event.

December 5, 2018 - On Tuesday, December 11, Sargento Foods Inc., in partnership with the Green Bay Packers, will present a donation to Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay as part of the annual Touchdowns for Hunger™ program. Packers running back Jamaal Williams will also attend to help Sargento thank volunteers for their support and sign autographs at the event.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – November 2, 2018 – On Saturday, November 3, Sargento Foods Inc. will sponsor the 10th Anniversary Stars and Stripes Honor Flight that will travel from General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, Wis., to Washington, D.C., as a way to honor veterans of the armed forces. The Honor Flight provides aging and terminally ill Vietnam War veterans with a one day, all-expenses-paid trip to the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – May 8, 2018 – Sargento Foods Inc. announces that John Rodgers, Ph.D. has been promoted to Vice President – Research and Development and Vijay Krishna has joined the Sargento team as Vice President – Quality and Food Safety Systems.   

PLYMOUTH, Wis. - April 4, 2018 – Less than 2 years after a major addition and renovation, today Sargento Foods Inc. announces an expansion of their Kiel facility.  

The Milwaukee Brewers and Sargento Foods are teaming up to raise money for those in need. 

Sargento Foods Inc. announces that Erin Price has been promoted to Vice President – Strategic Planning and Karen Lepisto has been named Vice President – Human Resources and Community Relations. 

Sargento Foods Inc. announces Douglas (Doug) Pelletiere has accepted the position of Executive Vice President – Human Resources.

Sargento® Balanced Breaks® Snacks have been named a Breakthrough Innovation winner for 2017 by Nielsen, a leading global provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and purchase. 

Sargento Foods Inc. announces Kevin “Michael” Roslen has accepted the position of Associate Marketing Manager - Shreds in the Consumer Products Division. 

Sargento Foods is introducing a delicious new way to snack with Snack Bites™ cheese snacks, the company’s latest product for consumers looking to add bold flavor to their snacking routine.

Sargento Foods Inc. announces Jane Bullinger has accepted the role of Vice President of Sales and Jeremy Schellin has joined as Senior Manager of New Platform Development in the Consumer Products Division. 

Sargento Foods is giving cheese lovers a balanced way to satisfy their sweet tooth with the release of Sweet Balanced Breaks® Snacks. This new product combines the savory flavors of creamy, natural cheese with sweet ingredients like dried fruits and dark chocolate.

Sargento Foods Inc. announces Amy Ham has accepted the position of Category Insights Manager.

Sargento Foods Inc. announces that Erin Price has been promoted to Senior Director of Strategic Planning, Chris McCarthy has been assigned the role of Director of Integrated Marketing Communications, and Ryan Hemsing has joined the Sargento team as Director of Marketing.

Sargento Foods Inc. announces that longtime employee and Demand Planning Director Dorothy Farrell plans to retire in January. 

Sargento Foods Inc. welcomes Holly Baumgart as Vice President – Information Technology. 

Sargento Foods Inc. welcomes Reed Damon as Director of Marketing – Core Business in the Consumer Products Division. 

Sargento Foods Inc. announces that Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer George Hoff plans to retire at the end of 2016. Jeremy Behler has been promoted to fill this role, starting immediately.

Sargento Foods Inc. announces four promotions within the Consumer Products Division. Kevin Garcia has been promoted to National Customer Business Manager, Greg Miller has been promoted to Director of Sales for Walmart, Dexter Russell has been promoted to Director of Sales for Kroger and Josh Cox has been promoted to Category Insights Manager supporting the strategic channels team.

Sargento Foods Inc. welcomes Jon Bastian as a National Account Sales Manager in the Sales Division. 

Sargento Foods is giving consumers new reasons to enjoy snacking with the release of two additional Balanced Breaks® snack varieties featuring unique ingredients.

Sargento Foods Inc. announces William (Bill) Bartnik has been promoted to Vice President of Manufacturing in the Operations Division. 

Sargento Foods Inc. announces two recent additions to the Consumer Products Division. Cami Schenck has joined the company as Senior Digital Marketing Manager and Phill Murphy has joined as Category Insights Manager.

A member of the Sargento Foods family is lending his expertise to the judging panel of Food Network’s Chopped.

Sargento Foods Inc. announces Heather Harwood has accepted the position of Senior Shopper Insights Manager in the Consumer Products Division. 

Sargento Foods Inc. announces staffing changes and expanded responsibilities within its Minneapolis team that help the company better serve customers and achieve strategic objectives. 

Sargento Foods Inc. announces three recent additions to the Consumer Products Division. Christina Becht has joined the company as National Customer Business Manager, West, John Stanwood has joined as Senior Marketing Manager of Alternate Channels and Matthew (Matt) Brisley has joined as a Customer Merchandising Manager.

Two members of the Sargento family earned the national Patriot Award for supporting a fellow employee as he transitioned back from the battlefield to the workplace.

Sargento Foods Inc. announces Lynn Webb has accepted the position of National Account Sales Manager. She was previously National Customer Business Manager in the Consumer Products Division, a position she’s held since joining Sargento Foods in September 2013.

Sargento Foods Inc. announces Lauren Farr has joined the company as a Sales Analyst, while Erin Johnson has joined as Customer Business Manager in the Consumer Products Division.

Sargento Foods Inc. announces Brian Ginn has joined the Consumer Products Division as Sales Team Leader, West. He will report to Steve Abrahamian, Senior Director of Sales.

Sargento Foods Inc. announces the promotion of six members of its Engineering Department, led by Vice President of Engineering Karl L. Linck. 

Sargento Foods CEO Louie Gentine announced today the company is planning a major expansion of 60,000 square feet adjacent to its Hilbert, Wisconsin facility. 

Sargento Foods Inc. announces Cindy Mattingly has joined the Consumer Products Division Marketing team as a Customer Shopper Marketing Manager. 

Sargento Foods Inc. announces Heather Nikkel has joined the Consumer Products Division as a Trade Planning Analyst. 

Sargento Foods Inc. announces Gerald Cox has joined the Consumer Products Division as Consumer Insights Manager. 

Sargento Foods Inc. announces three recent additions to its Consumer Products Division.

Sargento Foods Inc. announced today it will combine its Food Service and Food Ingredients Divisions to form the new Food Service and Ingredient Division.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – March 11, 2015 – Sargento Foods CEO Louie Gentine announced today that the company is finalizing building design and is moving into the construction phase for a major expansion to its existing technical center in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – Mar. 4, 2015 – Sargento Foods Inc. announces the hiring of Jennie Nelson as Senior Financial Analyst within the Strategic Analysis Accounting Group.

"Jennie has a track record of success in the financial area,” said Louie Gentine, CEO at Sargento Foods. “Our team will benefit from Jennie’s experience, and we look forward to welcoming her to the Sargento family."

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – Feb. 9, 2015 – Sargento Foods Inc. announces one promotion and one new hire within the Consumer Products Division sales team. Wade Zoroya has been promoted to National Account Sales Manager as part of the Kroger Sales Team, and Ryan Lane has accepted the position of Regional Merchandising Manager in the Sargento Foods Sales Department.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – Feb. 2, 2015 – Sargento Foods Inc. announces the promotion of Phil Delpierre to Vice President of Research and Development.

"Phil has demonstrated time and time again that he knows how to get things done and work collaboratively," said Louie Gentine, CEO at Sargento Foods. "I am confident he will do a terrific job as an officer of Sargento."

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – Jan. 27, 2015 – Sargento Foods CEO Louie Gentine announced today that the company is contemplating its third major expansion of 80,000 square feet to its existing production facility in Kiel, Wisconsin.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – Jan. 12, 2015 – Sargento Foods Inc. announces two changes within the Consumer Products Division’s Marketing Department. Stuart Manning has been promoted to Marketing Manager of Snacks, and Steven (Steve) Strubbe has joined the team as Senior Marketing Manager of Shredded Cheese.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. – Jan. 12, 2015 – Sargento Foods Inc. announces three recent additions to its sales and engineering teams. Kevin Garcia joined as a Customer Business Manager, while Emily Kapszukiewicz accepted the position of National Category Insights Manager both within the Consumer Products Division. Alexander (Alec) Bartolai was hired as Sustainability Program Manager in the Engineering Department.