Crystal Creamery

Crystal Creamery is a historic dairy company based in California, founded in 1901 by George Knox. Originally known as Crystal Cream & Butter, it has grown to become the largest privately owned dairy in the state. The company has a rich legacy, having been family-led for many decades and known for pioneering new dairy processing technologies. Crystal Creamery offers a diverse range of dairy products, including milk, ice cream, butter, sour cream, and cottage cheese. It also provides co-manufacturing services such as private label production and distribution. The company’s manufacturing facilities are HACCP and SQF certified, ensuring high standards of quality and food safety. With a strong community presence, Crystal Creamery engages with local consumers and supports initiatives like local sports teams. It is part of the Foster Farms family of companies since 2007 and continues to celebrate its long-standing heritage while delivering fresh, local dairy products.

Dairy Modesto, United States Founded 1901 ~147 employees

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Employees
147
0% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$403K
Revenue ~$59.2M
12-month attrition
6.7%
Tech: 8.7%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Crystal Creamery went from 138 employees in Oct 2024 to 147 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 5 people joined, 5 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other66
Operations35
Finance13
Engineering11
Sales10
HR5
Success4
Marketing3

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.