Darigold Chocolate Milk

Darigold Chocolate Milk is a prominent dairy product primarily distributed in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Known for its rich texture and 'Smoooth' mascot, the product is marketed as being free from artificial growth hormones (rbST) and is a staple in school cafeterias and grocery stores across its distribution area.

The brand is manufactured domestically in the U.S., leveraging a network of dairy processing plants located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Because the brand is owned by a cooperative, the milk is sourced directly from the hundreds of independent family farms that make up its membership, ensuring a localized supply chain from farm to carton.

Owned by the Northwest Dairy Association (NDA), Darigold represents one of the largest agricultural cooperatives in the United States. Founded over a century ago in Seattle, Washington, the organization remains producer-owned, meaning the ultimate ownership lies with the dairy farmers themselves rather than a traditional corporate conglomerate or private equity firm.