Richards Dairy & Seafood

Founded in1846, HP Hood is one of the largest distributors of dairy products throughout the United States. It offers a variety of products, including milk, creams, cultured food items, citrus and shelf-life dairy products and frozen desserts. The company also provides low fat cheery, pineapple and strawberry flavored cottage cheese. It offers a range of juices and specialty drinks, such as iced tea lemonade, and orange and apple juices. HP Hood additionally maintains an online food and games section, as well as a kitchen that features various food recipes. The company provides products of LACTAID and Southern Comfort. In addition, it owns and operators a research and development department, as well as more than 20 manufacturing plants. The company has a staff of more than 5,000 employees and earns annual revenue of over $2.3 million. It serves retailers, convenience stores, food service channels and individuals. HP Hood is headquartered in Lynnfield, Mass.