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Sargento Foods recently announced that it will acquire La Terra Fina, a manufacturer specializing in premium dips, spreads, and quiches. This transaction marks the first foray into the deli section for this cheese-focused company.

The deal is expected to close in September, but financial terms were not disclosed. Beyond expanding into the deli channel, the acquisition more broadly reflects Sargento's ambition to grow its presence in snacking and meal occasions.

Sargento stated that La Terra Fina will help it achieve its vision of becoming a more innovative and leading "real food company."

"Consumer demand for real food across all eating occasions has never been stronger, which makes La Terra Fina's portfolio highly attractive," Sargento said in a statement. "Its unique flavors and high-quality ingredients can meet the needs of today's consumers during both mealtime and snacking occasions."

La Terra Fina was founded in 1983 and has been a privately held affiliate of Catamount Management Corporation since 2015. The company offers a variety of ready-to-bake quiches, dips, and spreads, with products free from artificial flavors, preservatives, or colors. Its dips and spreads use ingredients such as Greek yogurt and come in flavors like Chipotle Ranch and Spinach Artichoke Parmesan.

Sargento's annual revenue approached $2 billion in 2024, and it is best known for packaged cheese, but its Balanced Breaks line, launched about a decade ago, has brought it success in the snacking category. Balanced Breaks combines cheese with nuts, chocolate, and branded items like Ritz crackers.

More consumers are treating snacks as meals, especially with the increased use of GLP-1 medications, driving demand for smaller portion sizes. Dairy companies, including Bel Brands, have begun leaning on cheese, yogurt, and fruit to meet protein needs while offering consumers less processed options.