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1988

WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY
We begin building our Yogurt Works plant. In December, our
manufacturing and shipping folks relocate to Londonderry. The
Company is literally drowning in debt, but everyone is thrilled,
especially Meg Hirshberg and Louise Kaymen, who wake up one
day to find the farm quiet for the first time in years.

Number of Employees: 32
Cases produced each week: 3,525
Annual sales: $1,100,000

 

1989

A FEW BUMPS IN THE ROAD
During the first month of production in our new plant, we produce frequent batches of "liquid" yogurt instead of the creamy, thick recipe we're striving for. Finally, Samuel and the team identify and correct the problem as a bad stainless steel pipe connection. The office folks move over from Wilton in early February.

Gary creates the Stonyfield Farm Moo Patrol to recruit customers who desire to be kept informed about our company and products. The Moo patrol spreads the word to other quality-mined customers.

 

THE COMPETITION IS LICKED
Because the new Yogurt Works has a separator, we can now add Nonfat Refrigerated Yogurt and Soft Serve Frozen Yogurt to our product portfolio.

MOOS FROM THE FARM
Our first Moosletter is published. Gary creates the Stonyfield Farm Moo Patrol to recruit customers who desire to be kept informed about our company and products. The Moo Patrol spreads the word to other quality-minded customers.

Number of employees: 42
Cases produced each week: 8,050
Annual sales:
$2,500,000

 

1990

ADOPT A COWADOPT A COW
We launch the Stonyfield Farm Adopt-A-Cow (later renamed Have-A-Cow) Program to create awareness of the link between the food we eat and our environment, and to teach consumers about the value of supporting family farmers and sustainable farming methods.

CLIMBING THE LADDER
Stonyfield Farm is listed as #113 on INC 500's 1990 List of Fastest Growing Companies in the USA.

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