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

A can of Carnation Evaporated Milk with evaporated milk pouring, pooling, and splashing around the can.
60's/70's
A can of Carnation sits behind a slice of of frosted pound cake topped with berries on a plate with a fork and mixed berries.
80's
Carnation Jalapeño Evaporated Milk
2025
A hand stirs batter in a pot beside a box of Carnation Famous Fudge, a can of Carnation and bowls of chocolate and nuts.
Today
Sweetened Condensed Milk was introduced and was immediately incorporated into America’s baking and confectionery recipes.

60's/70's

 

CARNATION® introduces Fat Free Evaporated Milk and Low Fat 2% Evaporated Milk.

cheesecake topped with strawberry preserve, fresh strawberry slices, and mint and two strawberries falling.

80's

 

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

Carnation Jalapeño Evaporated Milk

2025

 

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

Three squares of nut filled chocolate fudge on a blue plate against a matching blue surface.

Today

 

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