A proud heritage and a long history Beginning as a sole proprietorship in the 1890s, Elgin Dairy Foods has been management owned ever since its incorporation in 1922. Over 75 years experience has provided Elgin Dairy with a unique partnership foundation, bringing the customer-supplier relationship to a new level. 1922   Elgin Milk Products incorporates in the state of Illinois 1948   Elgin Milk Products buys Honey-Hill Creamery 1959   Honey-Hill Creamery relocates to Elgin Milk Products location 1966   Elgin Honey-Hill Corporation formed 1992   Adapts the name Elgin Dairy Foods, Inc.