How do we determine what a great plant is? Is it an exciting design? New technologies or automation? Sustainability efforts? Perhaps, it is a processor that continues to process, as well as protect a decades-long family recipe.

There are a lot of things HP Hood LLC’s Batavia, N.Y., plant could be honored for this year, including the many bells and whistles featured at the 458,000-square-foot plant.

Renewed interest and excitement for cottage cheese took over TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook last fall. 

Frederick Smith, Clofine Dairy & Food Products Inc., and Rebecca Wallick, HP Hood LLC join the organization.

The MDVA division bought a location previously owned by HP Hood.

John Kaneb was a successful businessman, a renowned philanthropist and a caring family man who affected the lives of so many with his wisdom, his empathy and his generosity, HP Hood said.