Byrne Dairy history

1941- Motor trucks are introduced to several home delivery routes, and by the end of the decade, replace the wagons.

1946- Bottling operations are moved from W. Genesse St, a familiar downtown sight with its unique triangular shape, to a larger plant on Oneida St in Syracuse . Byrne Dairy still manufactures its fresh dairy products at the same location.

1952- “Molly,” a ten-year-old strawberry roan, retired as the very last horse to pull a milk wagon in the city.

In addition to producing an array of quality products, Byrne Dairy also operates 63 convenience stores throughout Upstate New York, the first of which opened in Central Square, NY in 1954.

1956- Central New Yorkers start humming a catchy new jingle- “Byrne Dairy Milk is Mighty Fine…” The slogan began appearing on milk bottles and other packages.

1957- The first Bulk Milk Tanker is purchased to pick milk up directly from the farms.

In 1977, this company expanded its product line and introduced ice cream and butter.

1988- The main processing plant undergoes extensive expansion and modernization to meet growing customer demand.

In 1990, they introduced their plastic milk bottle line.

1997- A new 32,000 sq. ft. high turnover cooler was added at the Oneida St Plant.

2004- Byrne Dairy opens its Ultra Dairy- a new 40,000 sq. ft.

2009- Byrne Dairy invests $28 million to expand its Ultra Dairy plant production as well as its technological capabilities.

2012- Byrne Dairy announces its plans to build a 75,000 sq. ft.

2014- Byrne Dairy celebrates the opening of its cultured manufacturing plant located in the Town of Cortlandville, N.Y. on a former dairy farm.

Byrne Dairy breaks ground for ‘Ultra Dairy’ expansion December 28, 2018