Borden Dairy

Borden Dairy is an American dairy producer and distributor headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1857, the company traces its origins to founder Gail Borden, Jr.'s invention of condensed milk, a preservation method that made safe, nutritious milk available to families across America and supplied the Union Army during the Civil War. The firm's operations span dairy processing, condensed milk production, food manufacturing and cold-chain distribution, supporting a portfolio of more than 35 dairy products.

The company's physical footprint comprises five production plants and 30 distribution centers serving the Midwest, South and Southeast of the United States. This network depends on reliable refrigerated transport and plant equipment, with cold-chain distribution a core part of the business. Products move from farm to table through facilities maintained to support continuous food manufacturing and preservation operations.

Borden Dairy has traded under the Elsie the Cow mascot since 1936; the character was later named among AdAge's Top 10 Advertising Icons of the 20th Century. The company describes its working culture around a "Glass Half Full" mindset and states that it offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities, alongside a stated commitment to quality, tradition and community.