Water conservation efforts and the construction of a new LEED Platinum headquarters building in California top the list of reasons why Hilmar Cheese Co. received a U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award from the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. Hilmar received the award in the category of Outstanding Dairy Processing & Manufacturing Sustainability in May. The Innovation Center based the selection on a triple-bottom line of economic, environmental and community impact success.
“We made these choices not to win any award, but I think it reflects our commitment to the environment and to the communities where we operate,” said Hilmar CEO David Ahlem. The privately held cheesemaker has plants in Hilmar, Calif., and Dalhart, Texas.