Is Darigold a cooperative?

Darigold is the marketing and processing subsidiary of the Northwest Dairy Association, a farmer-owned and led cooperative founded in 1918 by a small group of Washington farmers. Today we are owned by over 350 dairy farm families who are scattered across Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.

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Where is Darigold located?

Seattle
Headquartered in Seattle, Darigold, Inc. is the marketing and processing subsidiary of the Northwest Dairy Association (NDA), which is owned by around 350 dairy farm families in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.

Where is Darigold distributed?

The fleet operates out of Seattle and Spokane, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Boise, Idaho; and Bozeman, Montana, where Darigold has processing plants.

Who is the CEO of Darigold?

Joe Coote
SEATTLE – Joe Coote will take over as chief executive officer of Darigold on March 31. He will replace Stan Ryan, who is retiring. Mr. Coote, who is currently president of Darigold’s global ingredients division, joined the company in November 2020.

Why does Darigold milk last longer?

If you’ve ever bought Darigold milk in cartons, you’ve probably noticed sell-by dates more than a month away. That’s thanks to the magic of ultra-pasteurization, which nearly quadruples its shelf life without affecting nutrition or taste.

Where are Darigold products made?

the northwest United States
Darigold Ingredients operates 5 manufacturing plants throughout the northwest United States. We processed 5.3 billion pounds of milk and produced 845 million pounds of finished products our last fiscal year.

Is Darigold milk bad for you?

The simplest choice usually wins, and that’s not always the healthiest choice. Darigold holds your family’s health at the top of its priority list when it produces its dairy products. That’s why Darigold created FIT, an ultra-filtered milk with stronger nutritional value and no artificial sweeteners or preservatives.

Does Darigold milk need to be refrigerated?

NOTE: Shelf life is the amount of time the unopened milk carton can be safely refrigerated while still retaining freshness. Recommended storage temperature is (as always) 33 to 39 degrees Fahrenheit.

Is Darigold milk hormone free?

rBST Free. In 2006, all Northwest Dairy Association farms decided to forgo the use of FDA approved rbST, a synthetic hormone that helps cows produce more milk. While thoroughly tested over 20 years and found to be completely safe, we chose to provide the rbST-free choices dairy shoppers were seeking.