Sartori Cheese, has acquired of Rumiano Cheese’s organic cheese and butter operations based in Crescent City, California, while Masters Gallery Foods has acquired Rumiano’s converting facilities in Willows, California.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rumiano Cheese into the Sartori family,” said Bert Sartori, CEO of Sartori Cheese. “This acquisition aligns with our mission to make the best cheese in the world. We look forward to building upon Rumiano’s commitment to their Redwood Coast family farm partners and local community.”
Established in 1919, Rumiano Cheese produces premium, pasture-raised organic cheese and butter. It was the oldest family-owned cheesemaker in California. The integration of Rumiano’s product line will complement Sartori’s existing portfolio.
“This is an exciting opportunity for Masters Gallery Foods and our customers. We are committed to advancing the Willows operation, as originally envisioned by the Rumiano Family, and building upon the legacy of what has been established here since 1919,” said Jeff Gentine, Masters Gallery Foods’ president and CEO. “Our goal is to use this facility as a platform for Western growth, while positively impacting the city of Willows and the nearly 200 employees we now welcome into the Masters Gallery family.”
“After more than a century of family ownership, we’re proud to join forces with… family-owned business(es) that truly respect what we’ve built at Rumiano Cheese,” aid John Rumiano, owner of Rumiano Cheese Company. “We’re confident this next step in our journey will bring many exciting opportunities to our team, our local farmers, our customers, and to the communities we’ve proudly served for generations.”
