Hilmar

About

Company description

Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. uses the power and promise of dairy to improve lives together. We provide health and nutrition for consumers, contribute to brand success for our customers, create opportunities for employees, support independent milk producers and improve the communities where we live and work. 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. We deliver high-quality products to customers in more than 50 countries. Founded in 1984, Hilmar operates manufacturing plants in Hilmar, California, Dalhart, Texas, and Dodge City, Kansas. For more information, visit www.hilmar.com and Linked In @Hilmar.

Quick facts

Sales markets	Asia; Central/South America; Eastern Europe; North America; Western Europe
Primary business activity	Manufacturer: Ingredients / Additives
Affiliated categories:	Egg replacer \|Other Sweeteners \|Dairy More

Upcoming events

5 may 2026

Vitafoods Europe 2026

05 - 07 May 2026 Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain Visit us at stand 3C230 Book a meeting See our Exhibitor Profile See full Exhibitor List

Our Top products

PROtelyze™ Advance WPH

PROtelyze™ Advance is moderately hydrolyzed to enhance digestive tolerance and is formulated for broad application in sports nutrition and healthy living products—particularly those targeting GLP-1 users. This whey protein hydrolysate provides smaller, pre-digested peptides that are absorbed more efficient...

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PROtelyze™ for Bar HWPI

PROtelyze™ for Bar is a low-degree hydrolyzed whey protein that enhances bar softness, improves pliability and extends shelf life. With a neutral flavor profile and no typical hydrolysate sensory notes, PROtelyze for Bar simplifies formulation and supports flavor integrity. Unlock the benefits of hydrolysa...

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PROtelyze™ for Powder HWPI

PROtelyze™ for Powder is a low-degree hydrolyzed whey protein isolate specifically developed for dry mix applications. Produced from sweet dairy whey using a proprietary cross-flow filtration and enzymatic hydrolysis process, PROtelyze for Powder is then agglomerated and surface-treated to ensure exce...

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News about Hilmar

17 Nov 2025

Hilmar Cheese & Whey Protein Awarded Medals

Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. was awarded top honors at the CheeseCon banquet celebrating the United States Championship Cheese Contest® on April 17, 2025.

17 Nov 2025

Hilmar Cuts the Ribbon at New Dodge City Facility

Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc., one of the world’s largest cheese manufacturers and a global supplier of high-quality whey ingredients was joined by Kansas Governor Kelly, U.S. Senator Moran and other federal, state and local officials to officially mark the production of Hilmar cheese in Kansas.