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3 days ago
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Tillamook opens first owned-and-operated facility outside of Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. () — An Oregon-headquartered dairy brand is expanding its reach on the East Coast. Tillamook County Creamery Association has announced the opening of its first owned-and-operated manufacturing facility outside of the Beaver State. A portion of Tillamook Ice Cream will now be produced in Decatur, Ill. Class action lawsuit accuses Grocery Outlet of deceptive pricing in Oregon stores According to the company, the new facility 'marks a key milestone' for the 116-year-old brand. 'This is an exciting step forward for our co-op, and we are energized by the new opportunities that the Decatur manufacturing plant opens for TCCA,' TCCA President and CEO David Booth said in the announcement. 'Decatur offers strategic access to our growing customer and consumer base, and we hope this new production facility will help enable Tillamook to become the ice cream of choice for consumers in the Eastern United States.' Salem career criminal sentenced for selling drug-infused 'Cocoa Puffs,' 'Cinnamon Toast Crunch' bars The company has reported that Tillamook Ice Cream is already the fastest-growing family-size brand of its kind in the U.S. With the addition of the Midwest facility, owners expect to produce another 15.5 million gallons of ice cream each year. Around 4.4 million new customers — including one million in 2024 alone — have purchased the family-size ice cream since 2021, according to TCCA. The association noted ice cream sales have grown by more than 13% in the past year, and a majority of the new customers reside on the East Coast. The Decatur manufacturing facility's opening has brought 50 new jobs. Tillamook plans to bring in more workers as production continues, and also work alongside officials to revitalize the Illinois city. Summer heat returns, builds around Portland this weekend The dairy brand isn't the only Oregon-founded company to recently announce expansion. Portland's The Sports Bra, which opened as the world's first women-only sports bar in 2022, has revealed it will open franchises in St. Louis, Boston, Las Vegas and Indianapolis. Meanwhile, other brands like Jollibee have opened their first Oregon location as part of their Pacific Northwest expansion. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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3 days ago
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New Tillamook Ice Cream Plant Now in Production - Facility Will Produce 15.5 Million Gallons Annually at Full Capacity
The Decatur, Ill. Facility Marks Tillamook County Creamery Association's First Plant Outside of Oregon TILLAMOOK, Ore., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tillamook Ice Cream – the fastest-growing family size ice cream brand in the United States1 – is now officially in production at the new Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) manufacturing facility in Decatur, Ill. As TCCA's first owned-and-operated manufacturing site outside of Oregon, the production facility opening marks a key milestone in the 116-year-old farmer-owned co-op's national expansion. "This is an exciting step forward for our co-op, and we are energized by the new opportunities that the Decatur manufacturing plant opens for TCCA," said David Booth, president and CEO of TCCA. "Decatur offers strategic access to our growing customer and consumer base, and we hope this new production facility will help enable Tillamook to become the ice cream of choice for consumers in the Eastern United States." The new Decatur facility represents a significant investment in TCCA's growth strategy and expansion plans as demand for Tillamook products continues to rise across the country. Since 2021, 4.4 million new consumers have purchased Tillamook family size Ice Cream2, including more than one million new consumers purchasing in 2024 alone3 – driving Tillamook family size Ice Cream dollar sales growth by over 13% in a single year. More than half of those new consumers are from the Eastern United States5."Our Decatur plant is expected to deliver 15.5 million gallons of ice cream as production scales," said Mike Bever, executive vice president and chief supply chain officer of TCCA. "The Decatur plant is well equipped to serve our valued customers with increased production capacity, while driving supply chain efficiency from the plant to a growing footprint of national and regional retail outlets."Upon opening, the new Tillamook production facility has created 50 new jobs in the Decatur area, with plans to expand the workforce as production scales. The plant is also part of a broader City of Decatur neighborhood revitalization effort – transforming a formerly vacant manufacturing facility into a vibrant economic driver. "We are proud to welcome Tillamook to Decatur and to serve as a key location in the company's growing national presence," said Julie Moore Wolfe, mayor of Decatur. "The jobs being created and the co-op's early community support reflect the strong alignment between TCCA and our city's values. We look forward to continuing to work together as TCCA becomes an integral part of our thriving business community." In alignment with the co-op's commitment to community enrichment, TCCA is actively engaging with the Decatur community through local philanthropy with recent commitments, including a $25K donation that was matched by JP Cullen – the general contractor on the TCCA plant project – to deliver a total of $50K to support local Decatur initiatives including: $20,000 to the Decatur Park District to sponsor local youth recreation and community events like the Ice Cream Safari at the Scovill Zoo and Trees on the Tees $20,000 to support the food security efforts of the Good Samaritan Inn. The non-profit organization is expanding its urban food garden from one to five acres in 2025 to further bring fresh produce to those in need $5,000 to the Northeast Community Fund to support their food security efforts and sponsor their upcoming Farm to Fund event $5,000 to the Macon County Fair to support the livestock and open class shows "Decatur isn't just where we are making more ice cream — it's where we're building new community partnerships, supporting revitalization, and laying the groundwork for future growth," said Booth. In addition to ice cream, Tillamook is also the fastest-growing cheese and cream cheese brand in the country.6 In 2024, one in four American households purchased Tillamook products7. For more information about TCCA and Tillamook, please visit 1 Circana: POS, Total US - MULO, Family Size IC, >16oz-64oz, Brands >$30M, Calendar Year 2024 2 Circana: PAN, Total US - MULO, Tillamook Family Size IC, 16oz-64oz, Calendar Year 2021 - Calendar Year 2024 3 Circana: PAN, Total US - MULO, Tillamook Family Size IC, >16oz-64oz, Calendar Year 2023 - Calendar Year 2024 4 Circana: POS, Total US - MULO, Tillamook Family Size IC, >16oz-64oz, Calendar Year 2024 5 Circana: PAN, Total US - MULO, Tillamook Family Size IC, >16-64oz, Calendar Year 2023 - Calendar Year 2024 6 Circana: POS, Total US - MULO, Tillamook Natural Cheese, Dairy, Brands >$350M, Calendar Year 2024Circana: POS, Total US - MULO, Tillamook Cream Cheese, Brands >$3M, Soft & Brick Cream Cheese, Calendar Year 2024 7 Circana: PAN, Total US - MULO, Tillamook County Creamery, Calendar Year 2024 About Tillamook County Creamery Association Founded in 1909 as a farmer-owned cooperative, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Certified B Corporation® (B Corp™) and prides itself on its commitment to bringing to market the most consistent, best tasting, highest quality dairy products possible. Guided by the belief that everyone deserves real food that makes them feel good every day, Tillamook's® internationally recognized, award-winning cheese, as well as exceptional ice cream, butter, cream cheese, yogurt, sour cream and frozen meals, are made with unwavering values that never sacrifice or compromise quality for profit. TCCA is owned by a group of farming families, primarily based in Tillamook County, Oregon. TCCA operates production facilities in Tillamook and Boardman, Oregon, and Decatur, Illinois, and employs more than 1,100 team members. The Tillamook Creamery is the largest tourist attraction on the coast of Oregon and one of the most popular in the state, attracting more than one million visitors each year. 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Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Tillamook Brings the Heat and Smoke Just in Time for Summer Barbecue Season
Award-winning co-op launches four new bold flavors TILLAMOOK, Ore., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning dairy co-op Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is bringing cheese lovers smoke and spice this summer. The premium, multi-category dairy brand launched four new bold flavors that are now available in stores nationwide and guarantee to hit the spot with every bite no matter what you're grilling up for Memorial Day weekend: 'Tillamook cheese is made for cheese lovers, by cheese lovers. We use real, natural ingredients to produce the flavor-rich bites that leave you craving more,' said Josh Archibald, Executive Chef of Culinary Development, TCCA. 'As we head into summer and the start of grilling season, whether you're looking to add a hickory upgrade to your next backyard burger with our Smoked Medium Cheddar Slices or elevate your taco game with Spicy Mexican Blend Farmstyle Thick Cut Shreds, our new full-flavored lineup will bring any dish to new heights.' After years of perfecting these latest innovations, Tillamook took to social media to offer fans a first taste of the cheesy goodness during an exclusive dining event in NYC: The Tillamook Cheese Easy. Be sure to follow the brand on Instagram for more details on upcoming dining experiences. For now, we recommend giving your barbecue staples a bold upgrade with our Smoked Cheddar Turkey Burger, Crispy Shrimp Sliders with Spicy Colby Jack Cheese, and Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Hot Dog recipes for extraordinary bites you'll crave all summer long. Tillamook products are available across the country at Kroger, Albertsons, Safeway, Publix, Ahold Delhaize, and many other grocery stores. Find them at a store near you at and learn more at About Tillamook County Creamery Association Founded in 1909 as a farmer-owned cooperative, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Certified B Corporation® (B Corp™) and prides itself on its commitment to bringing to market the most consistent, best tasting, highest quality dairy products possible. Guided by the belief that everyone deserves real food that makes them feel good every day, Tillamook internationally recognized, award-winning cheese, as well as exceptional ice cream, butter, cream cheese spreads, yogurt, sour cream, and frozen meals, are made with unwavering values that never sacrifice or compromise quality for profit. TCCA is owned by a group of farming families, primarily based in Tillamook County, Oregon. TCCA operates production facilities in Tillamook and Boardman, Oregon and Decatur, Illinois and employs more than 1,100. The Tillamook Creamery is the largest tourist attraction on the coast of Oregon and one of the most popular in the state, attracting more than one million visitors each year. For more information on TCCA and Tillamook, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Tillamook
