A RICH HISTORY
In 1899, grocer E.A. Stuart co-founded the Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Company in Kent, WA. At that time farm-fresh milk was hard to come by. So, Stuart’s “new-fangled” evaporated milk was a way to get milk goodness to everyone.
BECOMING A TRADITION

60's/70's

80's

2025

Today

60's/70's
CARNATION® introduces Fat Free Evaporated Milk and Low Fat 2% Evaporated Milk.

80's
Carnation introduced its Sweetened Condensed Milk and was immediately incorporated into America’s baking and confectionery recipes.

2025
Carnation launches its first original flavor in the United States with Kickin’ Jalapeño Flavored Evaporated Milk.

Today
Our Evaporated Milk and Sweetened Condensed Milk have become an American staple enjoyed by generations. We think E. A. Stuart would be proud.