Dairy Processing
Leprino Foods Company
1830 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80211, United States · Manufacturing companies in Denver
- Manufacturer
- Founded 1950
- over 5,000 employees
- Family-owned
About Leprino Foods Company
Leprino Foods Company began in 1950 as a small family-run grocery store in Denver, Colorado, when Mike Leprino Sr. started making mozzarella cheese by hand in a back room for his family's corner market. The business incorporated as Leprino Cheese Manufacturing Company in the 1960s and adopted the Leprino Foods Company name in the 1970s, remaining family-owned throughout its growth. Today the company is the world's largest producer of mozzarella cheese and a manufacturer of whey protein, lactose, micellar casein, and other dairy ingredients. Its proprietary processes include the patented "Same Day Dice" method that turns fresh milk into cheese in four hours, and Quality-Locked Cheese that is individually quick-frozen to preserve peak flavor. Operations span manufacturing facilities on three continents, including a 640,000-square-foot plant in Lemoore, California, with over 1,100 employees, and a global headcount exceeding 5,000. Products reach more than 70 countries. Leprino serves food and nutrition brands worldwide, from major pizza chains and foodservice operators to consumer-packaged-goods manufacturers. A strategic alliance with Dairy Farmers of America secures milk supply, while joint ventures in Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific extend its reach. The company also entered the direct-to-consumer market with the Ascent® Protein brand. The Leprino Difference—rooted in the founder's credo "Leprino Quality is a way of life"—emphasizes quality, service, competitive price, and ethics. The company's stated purpose is to sustainably feed and nourish families globally, guided by a climate-action commitment targeting greenhouse-gas neutrality by 2050.
Manufacturing capabilities
Industries served
- Food and beverage
- Dairy
- Pizza and foodservice
- Nutrition and health ingredients
- Consumer packaged goods
- Retail (B2C)
- Food manufacturing
Materials
Milk · Mozzarella cheese · Ricotta · Scamorze · Pizza cheese · Bacio® cheese · Whey protein · Lactose · Micellar casein · Dairy ingredients
Company details
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Company type
- Manufacturer
- Employees
- over 5,000
- Founded
- 1950
- Ownership
- Family-owned
Frequently asked questions
Where is Leprino Foods Company located?
Leprino Foods Company is located at 1830 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80211, United States.
What does Leprino Foods Company do?
Leprino Foods Company is listed under Dairy Processing, and its listed capabilities and products include Mozzarella cheese production (pasta filata), Whey protein manufacturing, Lactose production, Micellar casein production, Same Day Dice process and Research and development (pilot plant).
What industries does Leprino Foods Company serve?
Leprino Foods Company lists Food and beverage, Dairy, Pizza and foodservice, Nutrition and health ingredients and Consumer packaged goods among the industries it serves.
When was Leprino Foods Company founded?
Leprino Foods Company was founded in 1950 and has over 5,000 employees.
How do I request a quote from Leprino Foods Company?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Leprino Foods Company your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (303) 480-2600 and visit leprino.com.
What companies are similar to Leprino Foods Company?
Other Dairy Processing companies in Colorado listed on FirmsLedger include AVA Manufacturing, Franklin Farms and Colorado Food Showroom.