What Alpenrose does

Alpenrose Dairy is a Pacific Northwest regional dairy manufacturer and brand operator, with roots in Portland, Oregon dating to 1891 and formal incorporation as a dairy company in 1916. The company produces a comprehensive dairy portfolio — conventional and organic fluid milk (whole, 2%, 1%, fat-free, lactose-free, chocolate), cream and half-and-half, heavy whipping cream, buttermilk, butter, cottage cheese, sour cream, eggnog, and commercial ice cream mixes — across pack sizes ranging from half-pints for foodservice to gallons for retail and bulk totes for ingredient customers. Production was historically based at a Clackamas, Oregon facility but, in 2026, the butter, sour cream, and ice cream operations were sold to Plant Based Innovations and all remaining dairy production was consolidated to a Kent, Washington plant following a roughly 47% decline in wholesale butter prices.

The business operates through three channels: branded wholesale distribution to retail grocers (national chains such as Fred Meyer, QFC, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Sprouts, and WinCo, plus regional co-ops and independent markets) concentrated along the I-5 corridor in Oregon and Washington; a co-packaging/private-label manufacturing service producing dairy products under retailer and distributor brands; and direct foodservice supply to schools and businesses. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; wholesale accounts engage directly via a dedicated online ordering portal. Alpenrose is a privately held subsidiary of Smith Brothers Farms (a Washington-based dairy operator), which acquired Larsen's Creamery in 2022 as part of a stated portfolio-expansion strategy. The company employs 101–250 people, has no public revenue disclosure, no AI/ML capability signals, and has no app, API, or SDK surface.

Name

Alpenrose

Legal name

Alpenrose Dairy

Website

https://alpenrose.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Alpenrose Dairy is a Pacific Northwest regional dairy manufacturer producing conventional and organic milk, cream, butter, cottage cheese, sour cream, and ice cream mix for wholesale grocery, foodservice, and private-label co-packaging customers across Oregon and Washington. It operates as a subsidiary of Smith Brothers Farms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers (424430)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cream & Half-and-Half Processing (AFAHAAAG), Fluid Milk & Cream Wholesale (AFAIAEAA), Ice Cream & Frozen Dairy Wholesale (AFAIAEAF)

Keywords

• Dairy product manufacturing
• Fluid milk processing
• Private label dairy
• Co-packaging services
• Wholesale dairy distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Clackamas

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Branded dairy product sales: Selling Alpenrose-branded dairy products (milk, cream, butter, sour cream, cottage cheese, ice cream) to retail and foodservice customers through wholesale distribution networks.
2. Co-packaging / Private label manufacturing: Partnering with retailers, distributors, and foodservice providers to produce high-quality dairy under private label and store brands. Full line including milk, butter, sour cream, cottage cheese, ice cream mix, and more.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Alpenrose Dairy manufactures and distributes conventional and organic dairy products — fluid milk, cream, butter, sour cream, cottage cheese, and ice cream mix — serving wholesale grocery retailers, foodservice operators, and co-packaging/private-label partners across Oregon and Washington. The company supplies a wide range of pack sizes from half pints for foodservice to large totes for food manufacturers, supported by an established distribution network along the I-5 corridor.

Product overview

Alpenrose Dairy is a single-brand dairy products company offering a comprehensive portfolio of dairy items centered on milk and cream, supported by butter, sour cream, cottage cheese, and ice cream products. The product line includes both conventional and organic varieties across multiple pack sizes ranging from half pints for foodservice to gallons for retail, as well as large bulk quantities for food manufacturers. Alpenrose operates as a subsidiary of Smith Brothers Farms and serves wholesale customers through distribution across Oregon and Washington, while also offering co-packaging services for private label partners. The company recently consolidated operations to Kent, Washington following closure of its Clackamas, Oregon facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conventional Whole Milk Conventional whole milk available in pint, quart, half gallon, and gallon sizes for retail and foodservice customers.
• Conventional 2% Reduced Fat Milk Conventional reduced fat 2% milk available in pint, quart, half gallon, and gallon sizes.
• Conventional Lowfat 1% Milk Conventional lowfat 1% milk available in half gallon and gallon sizes.
• Conventional Fat Free Milk Non-fat skim milk available in half gallon size.
• Organic Whole Milk Certified organic whole milk available in half gallon and gallon sizes.
• Organic 2% Reduced Fat Milk Certified organic reduced fat 2% milk available in half gallon and gallon sizes.
• Organic Lowfat 1% Milk Certified organic lowfat 1% milk available in half gallon size.
• Organic Fat Free Milk Certified organic non-fat skim milk available in half gallon size.
• Lactose Free Milk Lactose-free whole milk and 2% milk available in half gallon size for consumers with lactose intolerance.
• Half & Half Cream Conventional and organic half and half cream available in pint and quart sizes for retail and foodservice.
• Heavy Whipping Cream Heavy whipping cream for baking and cooking, available in pint and quart sizes.
• Butter (Salted and Unsalted) Salted and unsalted butter available in 1 pound packages for cooking and baking. Butter production operations at the Clackamas facility were sold to Plant Based Innovations in April 2026.
• Cottage Cheese Full-fat (4%) and lowfat (1.5%) cottage cheese available in 16 oz containers.
• Natural Sour Cream Natural sour cream for culinary use, available in 16 oz containers.
• Chocolate Milk Chocolate milk available as Swiss Supreme 6% in half gallon and 2% in quart and pint sizes for retail and foodservice.
• Eggnog Traditional eggnog beverage available in quart size.
• Buttermilk Lowfat 1% buttermilk available in quart size.
• Ice Cream Mix Unflavored 14% butterfat, chocolate 6% butterfat, and vanilla 4% butterfat ice cream base mixes for commercial ice cream production.
• Smith Brothers Farms Sub-Brand Dairy Products Smith Brothers Farms branded dairy products including lowfat 1% milk and fat free chocolate milk in half pint sizes for foodservice distribution.
• Wholesale Distribution Services Wholesale distribution services for grocery stores, corner markets, co-ops, schools, and businesses across Oregon and Washington with concentration on the I-5 corridor.
• Co-Packaging / Private Label Manufacturing Private label and store brand dairy production services for retailers, distributors, and foodservice providers, including milk, butter, sour cream, cottage cheese, and ice cream mix.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving customers since 1891 - over 130 years of operation

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Plant Based InnovationsminorOthers · 17 April 2026Alpenrose sold its butter production operations at the Clackamas facility to Plant Based Innovations, which plans to continue operations and retain 35 jobs. The sale was part of Alpenrose's plan to cease operations and consolidate milk production in Kent, Washington.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tillamook County Creamery Association: Oregon-headquartered farmer-owned dairy cooperative manufacturing milk, ice cream, butter, sour cream, and cheese across the Pacific Northwest. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping regional footprint, similar product portfolio, and shared grocery retail channels.
• Smith Brothers Farms: Washington-based regional dairy and parent company of Alpenrose, also operating home delivery and wholesale distribution in the Pacific Northwest. Directly comparable in product mix and geography; also functions as Alpenrose's corporate parent and acquirer of Larsen's Creamery.
• Darigold: Northwest Dairy Association-owned cooperative producing fluid milk, butter, cheese, and dairy ingredients across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Directly comparable given overlapping product categories, regional concentration, and co-packaging / B2B ingredient capabilities.
• Larsen's Creamery: Pacific Northwest ice cream and dairy dessert manufacturer acquired by Smith Brothers Farms in 2022. Directly comparable as a regional dairy brand now under common ownership, with overlapping frozen dairy manufacturing capabilities.
• Organic Valley: National farmer-owned organic dairy cooperative producing fluid milk, butter, cream, and cultured dairy with strong Pacific Northwest distribution. Directly comparable given overlap in organic and conventional dairy SKUs and shared retail placement at natural and conventional grocers.

Broad incumbents

• HP Hood: Large national dairy processor producing fluid milk, cream, cultured products, ice cream, and dairy alternatives under branded and private label. Broad incumbent comparable to Alpenrose across nearly every product category, with substantially greater scale and national distribution.
• Schreiber Foods: Major dairy manufacturer specializing in private label and co-manufactured cheese, cultured products, and fluid dairy for retail and foodservice. Comparable to Alpenrose's co-packaging model at much larger scale, representing a major competitor for private label contract wins.

Regional players

• Shamrock Foods Company: Arizona-based broadline foodservice distributor with integrated dairy manufacturing (milk, ice cream, cultured products) primarily serving the Southwest US. Comparable in foodservice and dairy manufacturing capabilities but geographically non-overlapping with Alpenrose's Pacific Northwest footprint.
• Straus Family Creamery: Northern California organic dairy producer offering fluid milk, cream, butter, and yogurt with emphasis on regional, sustainable production. Comparable in product mix and organic/premium positioning, with overlapping retail channels but operating in adjacent rather than identical Pacific Northwest geography.

Emerging players

• Stonyfield Farm: Organic yogurt and dairy producer owned by Lactalis, with growing presence in fluid milk and cream. Comparable to Alpenrose's organic positioning and premium retail placement, particularly at Whole Foods and natural grocery channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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