HP Hood Celebrates Exponential Growth and the 15th Anniversary of Winchester, VA Processing Plant

LYNNFIELD, Mass., Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- HP Hood recently celebrated the 15^th anniversary of its Winchester, VA processing plant with a special event to honor employees for their hard work and dedication. Hood, one of the largest branded dairy operators in the U.S., presented Congressman Hon. Bob Goodlatte, and Congresswoman Hon. Barbara Comstock who spoke about the positive impact the plant has made on the Winchester community over the past decade and a half to over 100 attendees.

HP Hood is one of the largest and most experienced extended-shelf-life (ESL) beverage processors in the U.S. Over the past 15 years, the plant has grown from 45 million to 150 million gallons in capacity, five to 13 filling lines, and 265,000 to a 465,000 square-foot facility that sits on 78 acres of land. Winchester employs over 500 workers and operates on a twenty-four hour, seven-day-a-week shift schedule.

"Our management team and plant employees have been instrumental in the success of the Winchester plant over the past 15 years," said Scott Blake, senior vice president of operations. "We wouldn't be celebrating this tremendous milestone without their hard work and dedication."

About HP Hood

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest branded dairy operators in the United States. HP Hood is the number-one dairy brand in New England, and HP Hood's portfolio of national and super-regional brands and franchise products includes Hood, Crowley®, Simply Smart® Milk, Heluva Good!®, LACTAID®, BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers, HERSHEY®'S Milk and Milkshakes, and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze® Almondmilks. For more information about HP Hood, please visit www.HPHood.com.

About HP Hood's Aseptic, ESL Production and Processing, and Contract Manufacturing

HP Hood is one of the most experienced extended shelf life (ESL) and aseptic beverage processors in the United States. Using state-of-the-art ultra-high-temperature manufacturing with current and emerging packaging technologies, HP Hood provides a variety of branded and private label products including fluid dairy, citrus, cultured foods, frozen desserts, extended-shelf-life dairy and non-dairy beverages. For more information about HP Hood's aseptic, ESL production and processing, and contract manufacturing, please visit www.HPHoodManufacturing.com.

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