Foster Farms Inc

Foster Farms Dairy, recognized as one of the largest processors and marketers of dairy products in California, processes more than 2 million gallons of milk weekly from its three plants in the Golden State. The company distributes from nine branch locations throughout northern California. The dairy operates five family owned dairies milking thousands of cows daily and receives milk seven days a week from nearly 20 local, independently owned dairies. Based in Modesto, Calif., Foster Farms Dairy is a subsidiary of Foster Farms, one of the leading poultry producers in the Western United States. Foster Farms is based in Livingston, Calif., and operates facilities throughout the West.

Challenge Dairy Products, established in 1911, is a cooperative association responsible for the marketing and distribution of dairy products from more than 700 family-owned dairies. The company specializes in the marketing of Challenge brand butter products. Its butter is available in several varieties that include spreadable, European style, unsalted, whipped and light. Challenge Dairy Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of California Dairies. California Dairies engages in the manufacture and supply of butter for major food producers in sizes ranging from large bulk boxes to small cups for restaurant dining. In addition, the company markets dry milk powders through DairyAmerica that include nonfat dry milk, dry buttermilk and dry whole milk. Challenge Dairy Products is located in Dublin, Calif.