Horizon Organic is America's leading organic dairy brand, founded in 1991 by Mark Retzloff and Paul Repetto in Boulder, Colorado, with the mission of bringing organic dairy products to mainstream American consumers. Horizon was one of the first companies to produce and distribute USDA-certified organic milk nationally, playing a pivotal role in growing the organic dairy industry from a small niche into a mainstream market segment. The brand sources its milk from organic dairy farms where cows are raised on certified organic pastures without the use of antibiotics, added growth hormones, or pesticides. Horizon became a publicly traded company and later was acquired by Dean Foods in 2004, before Danone North America (formerly WhiteWave Foods) took ownership. Danone now operates Horizon Organic as part of its extensive dairy and plant-based portfolio. The product range extends well beyond milk to include organic cheese, butter, cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, cottage cheese, and shelf-stable flavored milk boxes that are popular with families and in school lunch programs. Horizon Organic has maintained its B Corporation certification and is committed to supporting small organic family farms, regenerative agriculture practices, and reducing its environmental footprint. The brand is distributed nationwide through major grocery retailers, natural food stores, and club stores, and continues to be the most widely recognized organic dairy name in the United States.
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