Hilmar is one of the largest cheese manufacturers in the U.S. and a global supplier of high-quality whey ingredients, delivering products to customers in more than 50 countries. With a focus on collaborative product innovation, real-time scalability and a progressive approach to sustainability, Hilmar is a global leader in efficiently producing functional cheese and whey ingredients at scale. 

Hilmar provides an expansive variety of protein products made from sweet whey coming from our large-scale cheese manufacturing operations that provide the freshest, highest quality whey stream. We produce highly valuable proteins like isolates, hydrolysates and distinct protein fractions, as well as whey protein concentrates. Hilmar delivers high protein products that deliver specific health and nutrition benefits for the early life nutrition, sports & performance nutrition and healthy living nutrition markets worldwide.

Founded in 1984, Hilmar operates manufacturing plants in Hilmar, California, Dalhart, Texas and Dodge City, Kansas.