Our Story

It all began in 1882…

Breakstone’s originated in Manhattan’s Lower East Side when two brothers from Lithuania opened a store with the goal of bringing quality dairy to their neighborhood.

Breakstone's Journey

Craft Takes Time.

Since our beginning, we’ve been dedicated to bringing the highest quality dairy right to your table.

Reel

Becoming a Household Name

By the early 1900’s

The Breakstone’s brothers had become pioneers in high quality dairy, making their fresh, expertly-crafted products easily accessible and convenient.

Using new innovations, we transformed household dairy in NYC and beyond.

Early 1900s

Expanding our Expertise

Moving Upstate

To meet growing demands for their dairy expertise, the family moved production upstate to Walton, NY, where the Breakstone’s tradition lives on today.

NY State

Entering a New Era

Snack Time Innovation

Lifestyles and eating occasions have changed but we always stayed true to the Breakstone brother's original mission to make high quality dairy accessible to all.

Which is why in the 1990s we revolutionized the dairy scene yet again, introducing cottage cheese in single-serve snack formats.

Snack Time

True Innovators

Transforming Dairy

Our pioneering excellence continued as we innovated with flavorful additions to fit new tastes and lifestyles - creating Cottage Doubles to introduce cottage cheese to a whole new cohort of consumers looking for a delicious & fruity snack.

Transforming

Breakstone's Journey

Reel

Craft Takes Time.

Since our beginning, we’ve been dedicated to bringing the highest quality dairy right to your table.

Becoming a Household Name

Early 1900s

By the early 1900’s

The Breakstone’s brothers had become pioneers in high quality dairy, making their fresh, expertly-crafted products easily accessible and convenient.

Using new innovations, we transformed household dairy in NYC and beyond.

Expanding our Expertise

NY State

Moving
Upstate

To meet growing demands for their dairy expertise, the family moved production upstate to Walton, NY, where the Breakstone’s tradition lives on today.

Entering a New Era

Snack Time

Snack Time Innovation

Lifestyles and eating occasions have changed but we always stayed true to the Breakstone brother's original mission to make high quality dairy accessible to all.

Which is why in the 1990s we revolutionized the dairy scene yet again, introducing cottage cheese in single-serve snack formats.

True Innovators

Transforming

Transforming Dairy

Our pioneering excellence continued as we innovated with flavorful additions to fit new tastes and lifestyles - creating Cottage Doubles to introduce cottage cheese to a whole new cohort of consumers looking for a delicious & fruity snack.

Over 140 years later,

Breakstone’s remains a symbol of high-quality dairy.

Today, we keep the tradition alive

Providing many ways to enjoy their classic curds. Whether it’s a snack, an ingredient, or a topper…

Today, we keep the tradition alive

Providing many ways to enjoy their classic curds. Whether it’s a snack, an ingredient, or a topper…

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