From Humble Beginnings to Dairy Ingredients Leader


     Mike Leprino, Sr. arrived in America in 1914 with little more than fierce determination and a tough set of principles. In 1950 he founded Leprino Foods on ideals we now call our Core Values. These principles are focused on meeting a single goal - to provide our customers with the highest quality dairy food ingredients possible - a goal that has fueled our growth for over 55 years.

     Leprino began as a small family-owned grocery business and began making cheese. Today, Leprino Foods possesses a significant share of the U.S. Italian cheese market and is gaining a strong presence globally. Our vigilant focus on serving our customers and strengthening their businesses by providing exceptional quality products and service is the foundation of all our efforts. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, on the same corner the grocery store once stood, Leprino Foods is dedicated to producing the finest dairy food ingredients available, providing unsurpassed service, and leading the industry in innovation to maintain our leadership position in rapidly-changing markets.