Dairy processor H.P. Hood has reduced its organic milk supply since late February by not renewing several Maine dairy producers contracts. Hood maintains that with the declining economy, the demand for organic milk has just not caught up with production, according to Hood spokeswoman Lynn Bohan. “Due to a softening in organic milk sales triggered by the recent economic downturn, … Read More
Brigham's Sells to Hood
HP Hood LLC has agreed to purchase Brigham’s Ice Cream Inc. through its Lynnfield, Mass.-based subsidiary. Hood will acquire the Brigham’s brand name and all products, proprietary flavors and recipes. In a separate deal, Brigham’s has agreed to sell its 28 retail outlets and restaurants to Baltimore-based Deal Metrics LLC. Brigham’s announced last month that it was exploring various strategic … Read More