Tillamook (the dairy brand behind Tillamook cheese and ice cream) is owned by a farmer cooperative called the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), made up of dairy farmers, primarily in Oregon.

Who owns Tillamook?

  • Tillamook is not owned by a big outside corporation; it is owned by the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) , a cooperative founded in 1909 by local dairy farmers.
  • That means the company is collectively owned and governed by participating dairy farm families rather than public shareholders.
  • TCCA describes itself as farmer‑owned and farmer‑led , and this co‑op structure is a core part of its brand story.

Quick contrast: Tillamook vs. Tillamook Country Smoker

There’s sometimes confusion because there’s also a snacks company called Tillamook Country Smoker (jerky and meat sticks).

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Brand Products Who owns it? Notes
Tillamook (cheese & dairy) Cheese, ice cream, butter, other dairy.Tillamook County Creamery Association (farmer-owned co‑op).Founded 1909; farmer‑owned since the beginning.
Tillamook Country Smoker Jerky, meat sticks, meat snacks.Insignia Capital Group, a private equity firm, acquired it in 2020.Separate company from the dairy co‑op, though both are based in Oregon.
So, if you’re asking “who owns Tillamook cheese/ice cream?” the answer is the **Tillamook County Creamery Association** , a farmer cooperative; if you meant the jerky brand “Tillamook Country Smoker,” that one is owned by **Insignia Capital Group**.

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