Is Hiland Dairy closing?

On Friday, Hiland Dairy announced that it is closing its Tulsa plant on August 3, 2021. Tulsa will remain a distribution center and continue serving the Tulsa market from other Hiland plants, including its Chandler and Norman, Oklahoma facilities,” a statement from the company read.

Where is Hiland milk from?

Is Hiland Dairy milk local? Yes. Our milk comes from our farmer-owners — with most of them located within 100 miles of each of our 11 plants in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma.

Who owns Hiland milk?

Prairie Farms Dairy
Hiland Dairy is incorporated by Prairie Farms Dairy, a farmer-owned cooperative committed to producing fresh, wholesome dairy products.

What Oklahoma dairy is closing?

TULSA, Oklahoma – Hiland Dairy announced on Friday that it will close its Tulsa plant. The company informed employees that the facility will close on August 3, 2021, with all 125 employees being laid off with severance and benefits packages.

Who started Hiland Dairy?

Eleithet Coleman
Hiland Dairy Foods, once Coleman Dairy Foods, has had a foothold in Arkansas since 1862. Eleithet Coleman became the first milk delivery man in Little Rock just after the start of the Civil War, according to Mike Flagg, the company’s general manager.

Is Hiland milk organic?

Hiland Dairy Foods Company has added Organic Milk to its fresh, locally produced milks. The product is available in both gallons and half gallons. Hiland Organic milk is USDA certified organic and produced with no artificial growth hormones. In addition, it is tested for antibiotics, as are all Hiland Dairy milks.

Does DFA own Hiland Dairy?

DFA was founded in 1998 through the merging of four of the largest U.S. dairy cooperatives at the time. Kansas has a total 18 licensed dairy processing plants, including the new DFA Garden City plant as well as a Hiland Dairy plant in Wichita, Kansas, which is a joint venture between Prairie Farms and DFA.

When did Hiland Dairy start?

1938
We’ve been around since 1938, but many of our farmer-owners’ families have been producing quality dairy products for well over 100 years.

Is Hiland Dairy humane?

Caring for Our Cows We go out of our way to make sure that each cow in our herds is treated humanely and has the best available medical care. Animal Health: The health of our herds is maintained through preventive care programs, and augmented by rapid diagnosis and treatment when necessary.

Did Dean Foods go out of business?

Dean’s actions have been harshly criticized by farm groups and, for some, underscore the dangers of a heavily consolidated dairy industry that leaves farmers with few processing options. Dean, once the largest milk processor in the country, filed for bankruptcy last November.

Did Dairy Farmers of America Buy Dean Foods?

Dairy Farmers of America completed a $433 million acquisition of Dean Foods properties after reaching an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The Kansas City, Kan. -based dairy cooperative closed on a deal to buy 44 properties that handle fluid and frozen dairy products from Dallas-based Dean Foods.