Crystal Creamery (formerly Foster Farms Dairy) was founded in 1901 by
Max and
Verda Foster in
Modesto, California, a venture following their 1939 founding of
Foster Farms. The company claims to be the "largest privately owned dairy in California."
In 2007, Foster Farms acquired Crystal Cream and Butter Company, based in
Sacramento
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, from
HP Hood
HP Hood LLC is an American dairy company based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Hood was founded in 1846 in Charlestown, Massachusetts, by Harvey Perley Hood. Recent company acquisitions by HP Hood have expanded its reach from predominantly New Eng ...
. In 2009, Foster Farms Dairy acquired
Humboldt Creamery, based in
Fernbridge, California (near
Eureka
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). During 2012–2013, the company re-branded itself as Crystal Creamery. Crystal Creamery's 120th Anniversary has started on 2021.
Mark Glover. "Foster Farms Dairy Converts To Crystal Creamery Brand" Sacramento Bee article preview, as archived by Perishable News.
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See also
* Dairy farming
Dairy farming is a class of agriculture for long-term production of milk, which is processed (either on the farm or at a dairy plant, either of which may be called a dairy) for eventual sale of a dairy product. Dairy farming has a history th ...
References
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Dairy products companies in California
Agriculture in California
Companies based in Stanislaus County, California
Food and drink companies established in 1941
1941 establishments in California
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