Select Milk Producers

Select Milk Producers

Dairy cooperative producing billions of milk

Overview

Select Milk Producers is a dairy cooperative in the United States that produces high-quality milk and dairy products by pooling the resources of its member farms. It serves large food manufacturers and retailers, using a mix of traditional farming with modern technology to reach a scale of over 9 billion pounds of milk per year. The cooperative structure means member farms share resources, expertise, and marketing while prioritizing animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Its goal is to provide safe, high-quality dairy products through sustainable farming and to support its member farmers and public education about responsible farming.

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About Select Milk Producers

Simplify's Rating
Why Select Milk Producers is rated
C
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Industrial & Manufacturing

Consumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$12M

Headquarters

Artesia, California

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Protein beverage market expands via Westrock partnership for Core Power.
  • Fair Oaks Farms agritourism generates revenue and boosts brand loyalty.
  • FARM Program certification by all 110 member farms attracts sustainability-focused retailers.

What critics are saying

  • Littlefield facility exceeds nitrate limits from manure runoff, triggering Texas EPA fines in 6-12 months.
  • Mexican tariffs block whey protein exports, slashing 15-20% revenue in 3-6 months.
  • Member farms defect to Dairy Farmers of America amid price volatility in 18-36 months.

What makes Select Milk Producers unique

  • Westrock Coffee joint venture builds state-of-the-art bottling facility in Littlefield, Texas.
  • Proprietary products Mootopia and Core Power target high-protein beverage demand.
  • Continental Dairy exports nonfat dry milk to 14 countries including China.

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Funding

Total Funding

$12M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

-1%
The National Law Review
Feb 19th, 2025
Health Agencies Face Terminations; Jim Jones Resigns from FDA's Human Foods Program

Jim Jones, FDA's deputy commissioner for human foods, resigned from the Agency on February 17, citing the "indiscriminate firing" of food program staff and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s rhetoric toward staff.

Arkansas Money & Politics
Feb 16th, 2024
Westrock Partners With Select Milk, Expands Capabilities in Conway

Westrock partners with Select Milk, expands capabilities in Conway.

BNN Breaking
Feb 15th, 2024
Westrock Coffee and Select Milk Producers Join Forces to Revolutionize Beverage Industry

Westrock Coffee Co. and Select Milk Producers announce a joint venture to build a state-of-the-art bottling facility in Littlefield, Texas.

Cowsmopolitan, Inc.
May 12th, 2023
Coca-Cola to build $650M Fairlife plant in New York State

Coca-Cola acquired the remaining stake in Fairlife, which makes ultra-filtered milk and dairy products, from its joint venture partner Select Milk Producers, a dairy cooperative, in 2020.

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