Tillamook

What Tillamook does

Tillamook County Creamery Association is a farmer-owned dairy cooperative headquartered in Tillamook, Oregon, founded in 1909 and organized around grower-members in Tillamook County. The cooperative produces more than 200 dairy products across seven categories: cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella, Jack, and specialty/Maker's Reserve), ice cream (Family Size, Pints, Bars, and a Chocolate Collection), Greek and Good & Creamy yogurt, cream cheese (Brick and Spreads), sour cream, Extra Creamy Butter at 81% butterfat, and frozen meals. The technical foundation is rooted in dairy processing: heat-shocked (thermalized) milk rather than pasteurization, on-site proprietary culture cultivation, slow aging of cheddar in 40-pound blocks for 60 days to 10 years, and a high fat-to-protein ratio targeted for premium cheddar flavor.

The cooperative operates two cheese production facilities (Tillamook, Oregon and Boardman, Oregon), with milk supply anchored by partners such as Threemile Canyon Farms. Revenue is generated through wholesale retail grocery distribution nationally (densest in the Pacific Northwest), a dedicated foodservice and B2B specialty channel, an owned e-commerce storefront at shop.tillamook.com, the Tillamook Creamery visitor center and Premium Tillamook Experiences, and the Tillamook Market at PDX Airport. The product portfolio is sold across multiple price points within grocery retail; no subscription or tiered pricing model is publicly disclosed. Tillamook is a Certified B Corporation and emphasizes no artificial growth hormones, natural ingredients, and a 2050 net-zero target.

The company is led by President & CEO David Booth with an executive team covering supply chain, finance, commercialization, and people/organizational capabilities. A farmer-owner sits on the Board of Directors, reflecting the cooperative governance model. The company has no public stock listing, no external parent, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the record; growth has been driven organically via product line expansion (Limited Edition ice cream flavors, butter, cream cheese spreads), category broadening into yogurt in 22+ states, and experiential/digital engagement through the Tillamook App and Fan Story community program.

Name

Tillamook

Legal name

Tillamook County Creamery Association

Website

https://tillamook.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Tillamook is a farmer-owned dairy cooperative founded in 1909 that produces premium cheese, ice cream, yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and frozen meals, selling through U.S. grocery retail, foodservice, e-commerce, and direct consumer experiences, with deepest presence in the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Packaged Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Creamery Butter Manufacturing (311512), Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers (424430)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream & Refrigerated Desserts (CRADACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Kefir, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese) (CRADACAB), Butter & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Sour Cream, Kefir) Wholesale (AFAIAEAB), Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI)

Keywords

• Dairy products
• Cheese manufacturing
• Ice cream products
• Farmer cooperative
• Yogurt production

Headquarters

HQ city

Tillamook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cheese Products: Sale of consumer packaged cheese products including Cheddar (various sharpness levels), Mozzarella, Jack, and specialty cheeses sold through retail grocery stores and online. Products available in multiple formats: block, sliced, shredded, snacks, and Baby Loaf.
2. Ice Cream Products: Sale of ice cream products in multiple formats including Family Size tubs, Pints, and Bars. Over 30 flavors available, including regular, limited edition, and seasonal offerings. Distributed through retail grocery and e-commerce.
3. Yogurt Products: Greek yogurt and Good & Creamy yogurt lines sold through retail grocery, featuring high protein content and probiotic cultures. Available in various flavors.
4. Other Dairy Products: Additional dairy products including Cream Cheese (Brick and Spreads), Sour Cream (Regular and Reduced Fat), Butter (Salted and Unsalted Extra Creamy at 81% butterfat), and Frozen Meals.
5. Visitor Experience & E-commerce: Direct consumer engagement through Tillamook Creamery visitor center with self-guided tours and Premium Tillamook Experiences, Tillamook Market at PDX Airport retail, and e-commerce through shop.tillamook.com.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tillamook County Creamery Association is a farmer-owned dairy cooperative that manufactures and sells consumer packaged dairy products including cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella, Jack, specialty), ice cream (Family Size tubs, Pints, Bars), Greek and traditional yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and frozen meals. Products are sold under the Tillamook brand across grocery retail nationwide, through the Tillamook e-commerce shop, at the Tillamook Creamery visitor center, and through a foodservice/B2B specialty channel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maker's Reserve: Premium aged cheddar cheese line aged 3-10 years, representing the best of Tillamook's cheddars with complex flavors.
• Farmers' Collection
• Extraordinary Dairy

Products and services

• Tillamook Cheese A line of consumer packaged cheese products including Cheddar (multiple sharpness levels), Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Spicy Colby Jack, Farmers' Collection specialty cheeses, and Maker's Reserve premium aged cheddar. Sold in block, sliced, shredded, snacks, and Baby Loaf formats through grocery retail, e-commerce, and foodservice channels.
• Tillamook Ice Cream Ice cream products available in Family Size tubs, Pints, and Bars with over 30 flavors including regular, limited edition, and seasonal offerings, plus the Chocolate Collection line made with 45% more cocoa than classic chocolate. Sold through grocery retail and e-commerce.
• Tillamook Yogurt Greek yogurt and Good & Creamy yogurt lines featuring high protein content (14g per serving) and probiotic cultures supporting digestive health. Available in various flavors through grocery retail.
• Tillamook Cream Cheese Cream cheese products available in Brick and Spreads formats; Tillamook Cream Cheese won gold at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards.
• Tillamook Sour Cream Sour cream available in Regular and Reduced Fat varieties, sold through grocery retail.
• Tillamook Butter Butter available in Salted and Unsalted Extra Creamy variants at 81% butterfat, providing higher butterfat than standard butter products.
• Tillamook Frozen Meals Frozen meal products offered as part of Tillamook's dairy product portfolio, distributed through grocery retail channels.
• Tillamook Creamery Visitor Experience Direct-to-consumer visitor experience in Tillamook, Oregon offering self-guided tours of the Creamery, Premium Tillamook Experiences (reservations required), on-site product purchases, food service, and access to the Tillamook App with product scanning, rating challenges, badge unlocking, and fan leaderboard features.
• Tillamook E-commerce Shop Direct online sales through shop.tillamook.com offering most cheeses, cheese curds, and merchandise for direct shipment to consumers nationwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tillamook Monterey Jack won first place at the 2026 American Cheese Society Contest
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Seasons MarketcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2023Regional grocery partner in the Pacific Northwest. Tillamook & New Seasons Market Partner on Purpose, announced in April 2023, representing a purpose-driven partnership between the two companies.
• Bravo (Top Chef)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 April 2021Tillamook served as Official Bravo Top Chef Sponsor, a marketing partnership providing brand visibility through the television cooking competition show.
• Threemile Canyon FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilk supply partner located in Boardman, Oregon. Threemile Canyon Farms was found as one of many new milk supply partners who share Tillamook's values when the second cheese production facility was built over 20 years ago. They meet Tillamook's high standards for milk quality.
• Tillamook Area Chamber of CommerceminorOthersCommunity organization supported by Tillamook through gift baskets, donations, sponsorships, and volunteer time as part of ongoing commitment as a farmer-owned co-op. Referenced in the 2025 Stewardship Report.
• Stumptown Coffee RoastersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOregon-based specialty coffee roaster partnered with Tillamook for the Stumptown Cold Brew Coffee Greek Yogurt product, bringing together two premium Pacific Northwest brands.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blue Bell Creameries: Iconic American regional ice cream brand with strong brand loyalty and grocery distribution across the South, Midwest, and select Western states. Comparable to Tillamook's ice cream business on premium regional-brand positioning, broad multi-format offering (pints, half gallons, novelties), and retail-grocery go-to-market.
• Clover Sonoma: Regional family-owned dairy brand based in Sonoma County producing milk, butter, cheese, and ice cream for West Coast grocery retail. Comparable to Tillamook on regional premium dairy positioning, West Coast concentration, branded retail strategy, and heritage-driven brand storytelling.
• Sargento Foods: Family-owned U.S. cheese manufacturer specializing in natural shredded, sliced, and snack cheeses sold through grocery retail. Comparable to Tillamook as a competing branded natural cheese CPG with similar retail channels, product formats, and emphasis on quality differentiation in the cheese category.
• Crystal Farms (Michael Foods): National packaged cheese brand (shredded, sliced, crumbles, cubes) sold primarily in the dairy case across U.S. grocery retailers. Comparable to Tillamook's cheese category on retail-grocery distribution, similar cheese format coverage, and consumer packaged goods marketing, though more value-oriented than Tillamook's premium positioning.
• Cabot Creamery (Agri-Mark): Farmer-owned dairy cooperative producing branded cheese, butter, yogurt, and sour cream distributed nationally. Closely comparable to Tillamook on cooperative ownership structure, multi-category dairy portfolio, branded retail positioning, and award-winning cheese heritage.

Emerging players

• Stonyfield Farm: Organic yogurt and dairy brand owned by Lactalis, focused on organic, B Corp-aligned positioning. Comparable to Tillamook on B Corp certification, organic/clean-label yogurt offering, and premium natural-channel positioning in the yogurt category.
• Vermont Creamery: Premium cultured dairy (cream cheese, cultured butter, fromage frais) maker with strong foodservice and specialty retail presence, acquired by Land O'Lakes. Comparable to Tillamook's cream cheese, butter, and cultured dairy lines on premium positioning and foodservice/specialty channels.

Broad incumbents

• Land O'Lakes: Large American farmer-owned dairy cooperative offering butter, cheese, and other dairy products nationwide. Directly comparable to Tillamook as a competing dairy cooperative with similar farmer-owned governance, broad dairy portfolio, and national grocery distribution — though significantly larger in scale and category breadth.
• Chobani: Leading U.S. Greek yogurt and dairy CPG with strong grocery presence and expanding into adjacent dairy categories. Comparable to Tillamook on dairy category overlap (yogurt, creamers), premium positioning, and nationwide grocery distribution, though Chobani operates at larger scale and is publicly oriented.
• Häagen-Dazs (Nestlé): Global premium ice cream brand owned by Nestlé with broad grocery and foodservice distribution. Comparable to Tillamook as a competing premium ice cream CPG, though operating at much greater scale and geographic reach with broader parent-portfolio support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtJkEhi-hVthLUyK-0rrd6w
• Facebookfacebook.com/Tillamook
• Instagraminstagram.com/tillamook
• Pinterestpinterest.com/tillamook
• TikToktiktok.com/@tillamook
• Xx.com/TillamookDairy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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