Sartori Cheese Expands Export Operations to South Korea
The Plymouth-based company is partnering with Coupang to reach consumers in South Korea with its regional dairy products.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Organic Food
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Plymouth-based Sartori Cheese has launched an expanded export operation to South Korea by partnering with the logistics firm Coupang. This initiative allows the fourth-generation family company to reach more consumers in the region.
Why it matters
By leveraging established global delivery infrastructure, Sartori can scale its reach into South Korea, which stands as the third-largest overseas agricultural market for Wisconsin products. The move aims to streamline how international shoppers access regional Wisconsin goods.
Sartori leverages a supply chain backed by $5 billion in U.S. goods exported via Coupang in 2025, which serves the 51 million people of South Korea. The specific impact on local production capacity remains to be seen.
The players
Sartori Cheese
A fourth-generation family-owned company based in Plymouth that specializes in producing artisanal cheeses.
Coupang
A Fortune 150 e-commerce and logistics company that facilitates the delivery of U.S. goods to South Korean markets.
Majestic Crossing Dairy
A local farm managing a herd of 2,000 cows that supplies approximately 150,000 gallons of milk daily to Sartori.
The details
Sartori processes milk sourced from family farms within a 75-mile radius of its Plymouth facilities into finished cheese within hours of collection. Using Coupang's Rocket Fresh delivery service, the company moves these products directly to South Korean consumers. This partnership builds on Sartori's existing 15-year history of exporting goods to international markets.
Timeline
Sartori has been exporting products overseas for over 15 years.
Coupang generated more than $5 billion in U.S. export sales in 2025.
The official announcement of this export expansion occurred in October 2026.
Health Landscape
This initiative follows the established trajectory of Wisconsin agricultural export market growth patterns by utilizing modern digital logistics to scale regional dairy reach. It reflects a shift in how traditional, family-owned producers integrate with global e-commerce platforms to reach new consumer bases.
For residents in Plymouth, this development underscores the regional dairy industry's role in global food distribution. Consumers interested in the local supply chain can monitor how production for export markets might influence the availability of local dairy products in our area.
The takeaway
The expansion demonstrates the growing integration of local agricultural production with international digital supply chains. Residents can support local food systems by staying informed about the sourcing practices of the producers found in their own community.
Further reading
Learn more about local food sourcing and supply chain standards in our Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Deli Market News.
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