United Dairy Farmers
RetailOhio, United States1001-5000 Employees
United Dairy Farmers (UDF) is a family-owned retail and manufacturing company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with operations spanning retail, manufacturing, wholesale, logistics, fuel transportation, third-party refrigerated storage, and corporate services. The company is headquartered at 3955 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, and employs over 3,000 associates within a total employee range of 1,001 to 5,000. UDF was founded in 1940 and initially offered milk at substantially lower prices than competitors, while its ice cream made with quality ingredients helped establish a local reputation. More than 30 years ago, UDF launched the Homemade Brand line, including Cookies 'N Cream, one of its early flavors that gained popularity. Today, UDF operates 177 retail convenience stores that sell hand-dipped cones, shakes and malts, and it continues to produce ice cream in Cincinnati under the Homemade Brand; recent activity includes launching Homemade Brand ice cream in 2026 and pursuing related partnerships and investments.