The Loleta Cheese Factory announced Thursday that, pending approval, San Francisco Bay Area chef Robert Stokes is investing in and taking ownership of the local business.
According to the release, the Laffranchi family, which founded the company, will continue to run and manage day-to-day operations.
“I’ve always loved Loleta Cheese and I’m excited about becoming part of the Loleta Cheese Factory family,” Stokes said in the release. “When I first visited Loleta Cheese I said, ‘This cheese is so good I want to sleep here!’ I’m excited to be part of making handcrafted artisanal cheese and further expanding its growing distribution throughout Northern California.”
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