PROFILE |
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H.P. Hood is busily trying to cream its competition -- with ice cream, sour cream, and whipping cream. The company, one of New England's leading dairies, also produces milk, cottage cheese, and juices. Besides its own brands, H.P. Hood makes private-label, licensed, and franchise products. It specializes in extended shelf-life products. The company has plants in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, and Virginia. Founded in 1846 by Harvey P. Hood as a one-man milk-delivery service, H.P. Hood still offers home delivery. The family of CEO John Kaneb owns the company. Industry sources say the company may try to buy a portion of the US dairy business owned by Wessanen, a Dutch food group .
COMPETITION |
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Dean Foods Company (DF)
Suiza Foods Corporation (SZA)
Unilever (dossier)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
1999 Sales (mil.): 600.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 20.0%
Employees: 1,450
Revenue per employee: $413,793.10
KEY PEOPLE |
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John A. Kaneb
CEO
Theresa M. Bresten
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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90 Everett Ave.
Chelsea, MA 02150
US
Phone: 617-887-3000
Fax: 617-887-8484
Online: Web Site
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