California Dairies is one of the leading dairy cooperatives in California. The company has been in operation since 1999 and maintains dairies in San Diego and Marin counties in California. It is owned by more than 600 dairymen who ship over 18 billion pounds of milk annually. With annual sales revenue of nearly $3 billion, the company serves approximately 50 countries in the world. California Dairies also has a condensing and bulk fluid products plant in Artesia in California. The company s Visalia plant in California covers an area of up to 55 acres. In addition, California Dairies manufactures butter. The company s subsidiaries include of Challenge Dairy Products and Los Banos Foods.