A major expansion will double the size of Hilmar Cheese Co.'s plant in Dalhart, Texas, but officials said Wednesday that the move doesn't signify any shift in the company's commitment to California.
"Our facility in Hilmar is our headquarters," said John Jeter, chief executive officer and president of Hilmar Cheese. "Here, we are investing in new technology along with research and development."
Those investments include $250,000 to the University of California at Davis, announced last month. The money will go toward construction of the new August A. Busch III Brewing and Food Science Laboratory. The lab, which includes milk processing facilities for research and student training, is set to open this fall.
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