History
1995
Billy Joe Williams and his wife, Debbie, purchase a dairy factory in Glasgow, KY. Located in the heart of Bluegrass country, they name the new company Bluegrass Dairy. With the right investors, including some long standing employees, the company begins experimenting and innovating with new powder formulations through its spray drying processes.
1999
Bluegrass purchases a second factory in Springfield, KY. With this new location, Bluegrass significantly expands its capabilities and products to include high-end powders and more diverse ingredients.
2010
Bluegrass is acquired by the capital investment firm Dubilier & Company. The company continues to grow and expand into new markets and develop new products.
2012
Bluegrass expands product offerings to include fruit, citrus and plant-based powders.
2016
Bluegrass develops and begins selling organic dairy powders.
2019
Bluegrass responds to growing consumer demands by expanding its offering of plant-based products.
2020
Bluegrass Dairy changes name to Bluegrass Ingredients.
TODAY
Bluegrass Ingredients serves as an industry-leading powder producer and flavor innovator through its Agile Ingredient Innovation™ Model. Throughout its growth and success, it’s stayed true to its values as a family-owned company with stellar customer service and positive company culture.