Masters Gallery Foods Purchases Rumiano Cheese Company's Converting Facility In Northern California, Expands to West Coast

Acquisition supports Wisconsin-based cheese supplier's goal to expand manufacturing beyond Midwest

PLYMOUTH, Wis., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Masters Gallery Foods, a leading national supplier of cheese for private label retail, food service and industrial use, announced today its purchase of the Rumiano Cheese Company's converting and distribution facilities in Willows, California. Rumiano Cheese Company is the oldest family-owned cheesemaker in California, dedicated to the manufacturing, packaging and distribution of the highest-quality cheese, butter and value-added products. While Rumiano has been converting cheese in Willows for decades, the current facility was newly constructed in 2021.

In recent years, Masters Gallery Foods has been vocal about its strategic growth initiative to expand manufacturing efforts outside the upper Midwest. Rumiano's Northern California location will enable Masters Gallery Foods to service customers on the West Coast without the added freight costs associated with shipping products to and from Wisconsin. Masters Gallery Foods anticipates a smooth transition thanks to the strong manufacturing team already in place and the similarities in equipment and capabilities to its Wisconsin operations. 

"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' second-generation 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 another family-owned business that truly respects what we've built at Rumiano Cheese. The team at Masters Gallery Foods shares our values, understands our story, and is committed to carrying our mission forward," said John Rumiano, owner of Rumiano Cheese Company. "This next chapter enables us to really scale our impact while creating exciting opportunities for our team members, the Willows community, and the customers we've been honored to serve."

While Masters Gallery Foods will operate the converting and distribution division of Rumiano Cheese Company in Willows, California, Sartori Cheese, a fourth-generation artisan cheese company, purchased Rumiano's cheesemaking facility in Crescent City, California, and will market the Rumiano Family Organics brand.

About Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.: Founded in 1974, Masters Gallery Foods is a family-owned company focused on cheese packaging and distribution, employing over 1100 people across its facilities in Plymouth and Oostburg, Wisconsin. The company specializes in shredded, chunked, sliced, and snack cheeses for private brand retail and food service customers, as well as wholesale distributors throughout the United States. Additionally, Masters Gallery Foods provides bulk cheese to converters, food manufacturers, and cheese ingredient users worldwide. The company is committed to providing high-quality cheese products with exceptional customer service while positively impacting the lives of its employees, partners, and communities.

About Rumiano Cheese Company: Rumiano Cheese Company has been in the dairy business since 1919 and is a pioneer in organic and artisanal cheesemaking. Rumiano's award-winning dairy products are made from one of the best milk supplies in the world, with products distributed in all 50 states, as well in Mexico and Asia. 

SOURCE Masters Gallery Foods