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cheese) of low-fat dairy products in New England. Three years
later, the company changed its name from HP Hood & Sons to
HP Hood Inc. and invented Frogurt, the first frozen yogurt in
the United States based on a request for a low-fat frozen dessert
from Bloomingdale's department stores. In 1991, Hood produced
its first non-dairy product, Hood Non-Dairy Country Creamer,
and soon became the nation's leading producer of extended-shelf
life (UHT) dairy products.
HOOD SHARES SCIENCE OF LIGHT
HP Hood recently introduced a new look to its
LightBlock Bottle, which is designed to protect
milk from light, which can cause it to oxidize,
changing the taste. The recently repackaged
LightBlock Bottle blocks more light, which protects
the milk and helps maintain its fresh taste.
" Hood is celebrating its 175th anniversary
this year, and enhancing our LightBlock Bottle
technology to provide even greater protection
of our milk is a great way to mark Hood's longstanding
commitment to quality and innovation, "
said Chris Ross, senior vice president of marketing
and R&D at Hood. " Hood has seen increased
demand for white milk and will continue to
invest in maintaining the highest standards for
our products. "
In conjunction with the release of the updated
bottle, Hood has announced a partnership with
the Museum of Science in Boston to offer familyfriendly
science experiments that focus on the
Science of Light.
Hood is sponsoring at-home experiments,
in-person demonstrations at the Museum of
Science and virtual live streams created by the
Museum of Science to demonstrate the effects
of both natural and artificial light on various
materials. The experiments can be found on Hood's
website and can be conducted at home using
common household items.
" What better way to spark interest in how
science and technology impact our daily lives than
with fun, accessible science experiments developed
in partnership by the Museum of Science and
Hood, " said Tim Ritchie, president of the Museum
of Science. " The 'Science of Light' experiments
engage audiences - at home or online - to
explore the properties of light and how it affects
our food. At-home science experiments like these
are critical for young minds and make science
accessible, educational and fun. "
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The commitment to ensuring the consumer receives the best
product possible is rooted in company's DNA - superior quality
checks, high-quality processing, working with the best farmers
and suppliers. That discipline has been nurtured for generations,
and Hood maintains an in-house R&D team in Wilmington, Mass.,
committed to that success.
The Kaneb family purchased Hood in 1995 becoming only the
third owners of the company in its 175-year history. Since that
acquisition, Hood has extended its roots from a New England dairy
company to become a national food and beverage (dairy and nondairy)
manufacturer with 13 processing plants across the country.
AN EYE ON SUSTAINABILITY
This year, Hood announced its commitment to a new, longterm
sustainability strategy. Guided by an executive steering
committee, the strategy builds on Hood's collaborative culture
to optimize its facilities, strengthen responsible sourcing,
and reduce its climate impact. Hood believes that delivering
sustainable value to its customers and consumers is not
just the right to do, it will also foster long-term business
innovation and resilience.
" At Hood we have a long, proud legacy of caring about the
future, " said Lynne Bohan, group vice president, corporate
communications for HP Hood. " From our environmental
impact to the safety and wellbeing of our employees and the
communities in which we operate we make every effort to
ensure we're contributing to a sustainable future. "
As part of that commitment, Hood recently announced an
agreement with Enel Green Power North America to purchase
90 GWh of wind energy each year, making them one of the only
dairy companies in the United States to execute such a contract.
Through the 12-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA),
Hood will purchase the electricity delivered to the grid by a 25
MW portion of Enel Green Power's Azure Sky wind project in
Texas. The agreement is HP Hood's first renewable energy VPPA
and will enable the company to advance its ambitions of giving
consumers a greener choice in dairy and is a milestone in Hood's
sustainability commitment.
" This VPPA is an important investment in our future, and a
significant step in reducing our climate impact, " said Robbie
Lock, sustainability manager. " We believe sustainability
strengthens customer relationships and consumer trust, and
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