| 1846 |
Company founded by Harvey Perley Hood |
| 1896 |
Pasteurization introduced |
| 1981 |
First to introduce ESL (Extended Shelf Life) Ice Cream mix in the USA |
| 1992 |
First to introduce ESL half gallons in the USA |
| 1997 |
Hood LightBlock Bottle™ introduced, designed to protect milk against harmful effects of light |
| 1998 |
Hood introduces Simply Smart milks – rich in nutrition and taste |
| 2000 |
Construction of the largest ESL plant in North America completed |
| 2001 |
McNeil Nutritionals selected Hood as exclusive national licensee for Lactaid Milk, Cottage Cheese and Ice Cream |
| 2003 |
Calorie Countdown introduced, a low carb high protein dairy beverage |
| 2004 |
Acquired Crowley Foods and Kemps, LLC |
| 2005 |
Hood begins high speed aseptic production |
| 2007 |
Hood lands on the West Coast acquiring manufacturing assets |
| 2008 |
Hood purchases iconic Brigham’s Ice Cream business |
| 2009 |
Hood launches new “Always Good. Always Hood.” tag line, promoting the superior freshness, taste and quality of Hood Milk. |