Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk

Brand Heritage and Origins

Carnation was founded in 1899 by E. A. Stuart and Thomas Yerxa in Kent, Washington, originally operating under the name Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Company. Known for its famous slogan boasting milk from "Contented Cows," the Carnation brand grew into a staple American household name for canned evaporated milk, shelf-stable dairy goods, and breakfast nutrition products.

Corporate Ownership

In 1985, Swiss food and beverage multinational Nestlé acquired the Carnation Company for approximately $3 billion, bringing the iconic brand into Nestlé's global portfolio. Nestlé S.A., headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, remains the ultimate owner of the Carnation brand worldwide, operating in the United States through its regional division, Nestlé USA.

Manufacturing and Sourcing

Carnation evaporated milk sold across the United States is predominantly produced at Nestlé's domestic dairy processing plants, including key production facilities such as the facility in Modesto, California, utilizing fresh cow's milk sourced from American dairy cooperatives.