HILMAR, Calif.—Hilmar Ingredients was named 2009 Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Dairy Export Council and co-sponsor Dairy Foods magazine.
Hilmar Ingredients, whose whey protein and lactose products are exported to more than 40 countries across all continents, was recognized for its ongoing export sales success, leadership role in driving global dairy demand, providing high-quality U.S.-produced products that fulfill worldwide trends, and its commitment to customer service and long-term investment in international markets.
“We have a strong interest in global business opportunities. By actively listening to customer needs and responding we learn and gain important knowledge. Often, just from the interaction, we pick up valuable insight—whether it is a new product or a new appreciation of culture and attitudes,” said Kevin Vogt, vice president and general manager of Hilmar Ingredients.