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Leprino Foods is a family-owned company based in Denver, Colorado, and is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella cheese and lactose products in the world. Founded in 1950 by Mike Leprino, Sr., the company has grown from a small grocery store operation to a global leader in dairy production, employing over 4,000 people and operating multiple manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and internationally. The company specializes in a variety of dairy products, with mozzarella cheese as its flagship item. Leprino also produces reduced-fat Monterey Jack, provolone, reduced-fat cheddar, and various cheese blends. Additionally, it manufactures lactose, whey protein, and sweet whey, making it the largest lactose exporter in the U.S. Leprino Foods serves a wide range of markets, including pizzerias, foodservice operators, and frozen food manufacturers, and maintains strong partnerships with dairy suppliers to ensure high-quality production.

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