Idaho Milk Products

What Idaho Milk Products does

Idaho Milk Products is a privately held, vertically integrated dairy ingredient manufacturer founded in 2007 and headquartered in Jerome, Idaho. The company operates as the self-described world's largest dedicated supplier of milk protein, producing a portfolio of milk protein concentrates and isolates (IdaPro MPI-90, MPC-80, MPC-85; IdaPlus 1085, 1090), milk permeate powder (IdaPro MPP), and cream ingredients, all manufactured at a single Jerome processing complex fed by 12 regional dairies within a 50-mile radius. Core technology centers on membrane filtration (microfiltration and ultrafiltration) for protein concentration and separation, complemented by advanced dry blending and, since May 2026, a $190 million ice cream and powder blending facility with three production lines and two blenders capable of up to 54,000 novelty items per hour and 16,000 lbs/hour of dry blending capacity.

The business sells B2B to global food and beverage manufacturers under multi-year, quote-based contracts, with R&D and formulation support delivered through the on-site Milk Innovation Center. Customer segments span protein bars, RTD beverages, baked goods, ice cream and frozen desserts, and nutritional supplements, with new revenue lines extending into retail and foodservice ice cream, dry soft serve mixes, and toll blending services. Distribution is conducted via Free Carrier (FCA) shipments direct from Jerome. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, supported by a business development manager dedicated to the blending vertical and an industry-facing content strategy (Milk Theory podcast, blog, ADPI/IDFA participation).

Ownership rests with dairy farmer shareholders via three ownership dairies supplying a network of 12 farms, giving the company farmer-aligned governance under CEO Daragh Maccabee, who additionally serves as IDFA Chair. The company is differentiated by sustainability credentials (SBTi-validated targets, CDP rating, U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, Sustainable Dairy Partnership, Dairy Methane Action Alliance) and food safety (highest-tier SQF rating). Strategic direction in 2026 emphasizes commercial scaling of ice cream and custom blending, R&D leadership expansion, and ESG positioning to serve global customers with verifiable Scope 3 dairy data.

Name

Idaho Milk Products

Legal name

Idaho Milk Products, Inc.

Website

https://idahomilkproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Ingredient Manufacturing

NAICS

Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing (311514), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Milk Powder, Condensed & Evaporated Milk Manufacturing (AFAKAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fluid Milk & Cream Processing (AFAKAKAA), Milk Production (Raw Milk) (AFAEACAA)

Keywords

• Milk protein ingredients
• Dairy ingredient manufacturing
• Custom dairy blending
• Milk permeate powder
• Ice cream production

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerome

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dairy Ingredient Sales: Sale of milk protein ingredients (IdaPro, IdaPlus brands), milk permeate, and cream to food manufacturers for use in protein bars, beverages, ice cream, and other food applications. Revenue is generated through direct product sales with pricing based on ingredient specifications and volume.
2. Custom Blending Services: Custom dairy blending services where the company creates tailored premixes, blends ingredients to customer specifications, and offers toll manufacturing. Services include R&D formulation support, custom packaging, and flexible batch sizes.
3. Ice Cream Production: Production and sale of ice cream products including novelty items and dry soft serve mix. The new facility produces up to 54,000 novelty ice cream items per hour and serves both retail and foodservice markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Idaho Milk Products is a vertically integrated dairy ingredient manufacturer that processes raw milk into premium milk protein ingredients (IdaPro MPI-90, MPC-80, MPC-85; IdaPlus 1085, 1090), milk permeate powder (IdaPro MPP), and cream products, sold to global food and beverage manufacturers. The company also offers custom dairy blending services for premixes, protein bar systems, and RTD beverages, and recently expanded into ice cream production through a $190 million Jerome, Idaho facility.

Product overview

Idaho Milk Products operates as a vertically integrated dairy ingredient company and the world's largest dedicated supplier of milk protein. The product portfolio centers on core milk protein ingredients (IdaPro® MPI-90, MPC-85, MPC-80, and IdaPlus® 1085, 1090) and milk permeate (IdaPro® MPP), complemented by cream products and a new ice cream and blending facility. The company offers custom dairy blending services for premixes, protein bar systems, and RTD beverages, supported by an R&D Milk Innovation Center. Recent expansion includes a $190 million ice cream and powder blending facility in Jerome, Idaho, enabling production of dry ice cream mixes, retail ice cream, and custom formulations for B2B and B2C customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IdaPro: Milk protein product brand including IdaPro MPP (Milk Permeate Powder), IdaPro MPC-80, IdaPro MPC-85, IdaPro MPI-90, and IdaPro Cream.
• IdaPlus
• Milk Theory

Products and services

• IdaPro MPI-90 (Milk Protein Isolate) Premium milk protein isolate providing high protein content with exceptional solubility, texture, and flavor for clean-label formulations and caseinate replacement, designed for global food and beverage manufacturers.
• IdaPro MPC-85 (Milk Protein Concentrate) Milk protein concentrate with 85% protein content, ideal for applications requiring high protein functionality including baked goods, bars, and dairy products.
• IdaPro MPC-80 (Milk Protein Concentrate) Milk protein concentrate with 80% protein content, suitable for various food and beverage applications requiring protein enrichment.
• IdaPlus 1090 High-performance milk protein ingredient offering highest protein level with improved texture, consistency, flavor, clean label capability, and extended shelf-life for RTD and bar applications.
• IdaPlus 1085 Functional milk protein for high-protein applications including RTD beverages, ice cream, and drinkable yogurts with thinner viscosity and better mouthfeel.
• IdaPro MPP (Milk Permeate Powder) Milk permeate powder with clean, consistent flavor containing lactose, minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus), and vitamins, used in bakery, confectionery, sports drinks, and dairy applications for flavor enhancement and nutritional fortification.
• IdaPro Cream Dairy cream ingredient for use in food formulations, including dried cream for extended shelf life and convenient reconstitution in ice cream and beverage applications.
• Custom Dairy Blending Services State-of-the-art blending facility offering custom premixes, protein bar systems, RTD premixes, and toll blending services, with flexible packaging from 6-pound bags to totes for B2B customers.
• Dry Ice Cream Mix High-protein powdered soft serve ice cream mix made with real dairy (cream powder, not coconut or palm oil), available in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and sweet cream flavors, serving as a sustainable alternative to liquid mixes requiring no refrigeration for transport or storage.
• Ice Cream (Retail and Foodservice) Consumer-facing ice cream products including novelty items manufactured at the company's new $190 million state-of-the-art ice cream facility in Jerome, Idaho, using premium dairy ingredients for retail and foodservice markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 54,000 novelty ice cream items produced per hour
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dairy Methane Action Alliance (DMAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdaho Milk Products joined the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, a global initiative dedicated to accelerating efforts to reduce methane emissions within dairy supply chains. This partnership aligns with the company's science-based targets and commitment to the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment's 2050 GHG neutral goal.
• U.S. Dairy Stewardship CommitmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe company signed the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, aligning with the broader dairy industry's collective 2050 goals including GHG neutrality, optimized water use, and effective nutrient management. This commitment provides structure for sustainability reporting and pre-competitive resources.
• Sustainable Dairy Partnership (SDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdaho Milk Products joined the Sustainable Dairy Partnership, a global platform that enables dairy ingredient producers to share sustainability data and documentation with global customers. The platform creates transparency and supports customer ESG reporting requirements.
• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany has set and verified science-based targets through SBTi, including near-term 2030 reduction targets for scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, as well as FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) emissions. These targets align the company's climate commitments with climate science requirements.
• Idaho PowerminorOthersIdaho Power awarded Idaho Milk Products a $97,000 cash incentive for the company's efforts in reducing energy consumption. This partnership supports the company's sustainability goals while providing financial incentives for energy efficiency improvements.
• ADPI (American Dairy Products Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdaho Milk Products has an active partnership with ADPI, including CEO Daragh Maccabee serving as IDFA Chair (separate organization). The company participates in ADPI conferences and the Dairy 360 training program, with their Milk Innovation Center serving as a resource for dairy industry education and technical development.
• Kansas State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADPI's Dairy 360 training program is now part of Kansas State University's curriculum, with 163 students taking the course for academic credit. Idaho Milk Products supports this educational initiative through industry participation and expertise sharing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Dairy Farmers of America Ingredients: Dairy Farmers of America is the largest US dairy cooperative and has been building an ingredients business including milk protein products and dairy-based solutions for food manufacturers. Emerging player in the same specialty dairy ingredient space as Idaho Milk Products.
• Leprino Foods: Leprino Foods is the world's largest mozzarella producer and a major processor of whey and milk-derived ingredients. Adjacent competitor in milk protein fractionation and dairy ingredient supply for global food manufacturers.

Direct peers

• Agropur Ingredients: Agropur Ingredients is a North American dairy cooperative producing milk protein isolate, concentrate, whey, and functional dairy ingredients for food and nutrition manufacturers. Highly comparable farmer-owned structure and product portfolio to Idaho Milk Products.
• Hilmar Ingredients: Hilmar Ingredients is a US-based dairy ingredient manufacturer producing milk protein concentrate, isolate, and whey products for global food customers. Closest direct comparable to Idaho Milk Products in scale, geography, and product mix.
• Arla Foods Ingredients: Arla Foods Ingredients produces milk protein concentrate, isolate, whey, and lactose for the global food and nutrition industry. Direct peer in milk protein ingredients with comparable value-added, application-driven business model.
• Glanbia Nutritionals: Glanbia Nutritionals is a global leader in dairy-based ingredients including milk proteins, whey proteins, and custom premix solutions for food, beverage, and nutrition customers. Directly competes with Idaho Milk Products in milk protein and custom blending.

Broad incumbents

• Lactalis Ingredients: Lactalis Ingredients is the B2B arm of the Lactalis Group, producing milk powders, whey, milk proteins, and dairy ingredients for food and nutrition manufacturers globally. Large incumbent competing in the same dairy ingredient categories as Idaho Milk Products.
• Fonterra Co-operative Group: Fonterra is the world's largest dairy exporter and a major supplier of milk protein ingredients, whey, and specialty dairy products globally. Broad incumbent competing across the same categories as Idaho Milk Products but with vastly greater scale and product breadth.
• Saputo Ingredients: Saputo Ingredients produces dairy ingredients including milk protein concentrate and whey products for food manufacturers and nutritional product companies. Broad incumbent operating across multiple dairy ingredient categories that overlap with Idaho Milk Products' portfolio.
• Kerry Group: Kerry Group is a global taste and nutrition company offering dairy proteins, functional ingredients, and premix solutions for food and beverage manufacturers. Competes with Idaho Milk Products in custom blending and protein applications for CPG customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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