In certain ways, the story of Rumiano Cheese Co. sounds a lot like the American dream. It all began when the Rumianos emigrated from Northern Italy to the San Francisco area during World War I to work first in the mines, and then in the shipyards. A century later, their flourishing cheese company is still in the family.
Of course, there were a few hiccups along the way. At first, the Rumianos tried to get into the liquor business. However, Prohibition was right around the corner and so was the Mafia.