Horizon milks its success naturally

LONGMONT — At its inception, the only product Horizon Organic Holding Corp. offered was organic, nonfat yogurt.

Today, the Longmont-based organic-food company produces almost 60 organic products. It is the only dairy in the country that offers nationwide distribution of fresh milk — organic or conventional.

Unique in its scope, Horizon is also enjoying remarkable growth. The company’s sales increased 67 percent from 1997 to 1998, hitting a record $49.4 million in 1998. Sales for 1997 totaled $29.6 million.

“This year marks a terrific turning point for the company,´ said Barney M. Feinblum, president and CEO of Horizon. “We continued to show…