For more than 170 years, the name Hood® has been synonymous with fresh, quality dairy products that taste great. Founded in 1 ... 846 in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Hood is now one of the largest dairy processors in the country with 14 manufacturing plants across the United States. Hood is the number-one dairy brand in New England, and the company’s portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good!, LACTAID® Brand dairy products, and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®, among others. The company also maintains its own research and development operation, which supports the superior product quality and innovation that Hood customers have come to expect. read more