The Billionaire Cheesemaker: Lou Gentine's Legacy and Sargento Foods' Empire
Sargento: A Family-Owned Dairy Giant In 1953, Leonard Gentine and Joseph Sartori founded Sargento, a company that would revolutionize the cheese industry. Today, the company is a major player in the American dairy market, with over $1.8 billion in annual sales. Lou Gentine, a third-generation owner of Sargento, has played a key role in the company’s success. His grandfather founded the company, and his father continued to grow the business. Under Lou’s leadership, Sargento has continued to expand its product line and become a household name....