Founded:
1846 in Charlestown, Massachusetts by Harvey Perley Hood. Although founded in New England, Hood has become a national company distributing dairy products throughout the United States.

Business:
Today, Hood is one of the largest branded dairy operators in the United States. In 2004, HP Hood became HP Hood LLC when it acquired Binghamton, New York-based Crowley Foods and Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Kemps LLC, adding to Hood’s portfolio of national and super regional brands as well as processing and distribution operations.

In Hood’s traditional home territory of New England, Hood branded lines of milk, creams, ice cream, cottage cheese and sour cream regularly rank number one in the six-state area. Hood also has national and super regional franchise rights to process and sell extended shelf-life products including LACTAID, Nesquik, Coffee-mate, Stonyfield Farm Organic Milk, Arizona FRESH Iced Tea, Southern Comfort Eggnog and Hood Carb Countdown reduced carb dairy beverages.

Hood maintains its own research and development operation, which has enabled us to maintain a more than 150-year-old tradition of successful product innovation. Hood was recently named "Processor of the Year" by Dairy Foods Magazine.

HP Hood LLC Annual Sales:
Approximately $2.3 billion

HP Hood LLC Employees:
Approximately 5,000

Products:
Hood produces a variety of branded, private label, licensed, and franchise products including milk, cultured foods, citrus, extended shelf-life dairy, frozen desserts, non-dairy and specialty drinks.

Customers:
Chains and independent retailers, convenience stores, food service channels and in New England, home delivery customers.

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