Delivering the whole package: Stonyfield Farm's Londonderry N.H., plant balances industry-leading packaging and environmental efforts with daily production demands. (Dairy Foods)

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, April, 2003

Consider it one of the dairy processing industry's unwritten rules: If you're not outstanding in your field, you'll be put out to pasture.

Actually, Stonyfield Farm Inc. never has had a problem distinguishing itself. Since 1983, Stonyfield has concentrated on healthy organic and natural products. Moreover, this Londonderry, N.H., company has become the leading organic yogurt processor and the fourth largest refrigerated yogurt company in the nation.

Observers know Stonyfield--founded by Samuel Kaymen and Gary Hirshberg--is equally passionate about waste reduction, energy efficiency and environmental advocacy. The company recycles most of its manufacturing solid waste; invests in green packaging research and carbon "offsets" to neutralize its manufacturing...