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California Dairies closes Los Banos manufacturing facility

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October 28, 2024

California Dairies Inc. (CDI) will cease operations at its Los Banos, Calif., manufacturing facility, effective immediately. The entire facility will close, affecting approximately 38 employees.

 “Closing the Los Banos plant was a difficult decision, one that was not made lightly,” said Brad Anderson, president and CEO. “This decision was driven by the evolving dynamics of the marketplace and shifting milk supplies. We value the contributions of our dedicated employees in Los Banos and recognize the impact this has on them and the community. We are committed to supporting them through this transition. The Los Banos plant and its employees will hold a special place in our company’s history.”

 The Los Banos facility will cease operations immediately and will enter a period of shutdown. CDI will be working closely with impacted employees to assist them with this transition. 

The Los Banos manufacturing facility has been in operation since 1925. It was first operated as part of San Joaquin Valley Dairymen, before merging with Danish Creamery and California Milk Producers in 1999 to become California Dairies, Inc. CDI continues to have a significant presence, not only in California, but throughout the United States and internationally. 

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  • California Dairies Inc. (Los Banos)

    Established in 1999, California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) is a milk marketing and processing cooperative co-owned by nearly 400 dairy farming families. Our independent, family-owned member dairies are located throughout California’s rural landscape from San Diego County in the south to Sacramento County in the north. With 100 percent of our member dairies located within 100 miles of a CDI manufacturing facility or customer creamery, our member-owners’ fresh, raw milk is transformed into a variety of high-quality dairy products within 24 hours of arrival. As a leading manufacturer of butter, milk powder, nutritional milk powder and fluid milk products, we only use high-quality, simple ingredients in our products. At CDI, we believe that we are stronger together: on-farm and at the processing facility. Through the partnership with our member-owners, we work concertedly to ensure the production of safe, healthy and nutritious milk and dairy products for our customers and consumers.

  • California Dairies Inc.

    Established in 1999, California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) is a milk marketing and processing cooperative co-owned by nearly 400 dairy farming families. Our independent, family-owned member dairies are located throughout California’s rural landscape from San Diego County in the south to Sacramento County in the north. With 100 percent of our member dairies located within 100 miles of a CDI manufacturing facility or customer creamery, our member-owners’ fresh, raw milk is transformed into a variety of high-quality dairy products within 24 hours of arrival. As a leading manufacturer of butter, milk powder, nutritional milk powder and fluid milk products, we only use high-quality, simple ingredients in our products. At CDI, we believe that we are stronger together: on-farm and at the processing facility. Through the partnership with our member-owners, we work concertedly to ensure the production of safe, healthy and nutritious milk and dairy products for our customers and consumers.

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