US cheese maker Sargento Foods has struck a deal to acquire local dips and quiche producer La Terra Fina.

The financial terms of the transaction were not revealed.

In a statement, family-owned Sargento said the acquisition will help it enter deli sections at grocery chains across the US.

The transaction is expected to close in late September.

Just Food has approached Sargento for additional details.

La Terra Fina, established in 1983, is headquartered in Union City in California. The business has been a private affiliate of Catamount Management Corporation since 2015.

Its portfolio includes ready-to-eat refrigerated dips, spreads, quiches and salads.

The company runs a manufacturing plant near San Francisco and has around 250 employees.

La Terra Fina's products are distributed through club stores and supermarkets in the US, Canada and Mexico.

"This venture reflects the strength of what we've built and puts La Terra Fina in a great position for accelerated growth. And what's even better is that our cultures are genuinely aligned," said Stephen Cottrell, the president and CEO of La Terra Fina.

Sargento was founded in 1953 in Plymouth in Wisconsin.

The company produces shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, along with ingredients. It employs more than 2,500 people.

In 2025, Sargento generated net sales of $1.7bn.

Louie Gentine, the third-generation chairman and CEO of Sargento, said: "For more than 70 years, our commitment to innovation has driven our success that we share with our employees, customers, suppliers and community. We will continue this legacy, by growing the La Terra Fina brand and welcoming new members of the Sargento family."