At Cedar Crest, every member of the team believes that exceptional customer service is what sets us apart. We value our relationships with our customers, our suppliers, and with each other. Whether it’s putting together a free public ice cream day event or reversing a route to get a needed product to a customer, serving others is at the heart of all we do.
Our Story
Brothers Rob and Rick Becker purchased Cedar Crest Farms in 1978. At the time, the business included one small truck and a few customers. Over the years, the business has expanded to serve grocery and convenience stores, ice cream shops, and schools. Today, Rob's three children are part of the family business to help continue Rob's vision for Cedar Crest. For 40 years, Cedar Crest has continued to be a local, family run, West Michigan company.
1928
Cedar Crest Farms was founded by the Lowing family. The farm on Bauer Road in Jenison started as a small dairy producer.
1978
Brothers Rob and Rick Becker purchased Cedar Crest Farms.
1996
To support a growing product inventory, Cedar Crest had their first warehouse expansion.
2000
Cedar Crest expanded, again, with an 11,000 sq. ft. freezer to accommodate rapid growth.
2002
An exclusive distribution partnership was formed between Cedar Crest and Country Dairy—a family farm in New Era, MI that produces fresh, farm-to-store milk and ice cream products.
2011
The company expanded once again, taking over a vacant lumberyard to provide additional freezer and dry good storage space.
In The Years to Follow
With the expansion of their product line, Cedar Crest will continue to be a one-stop destination for ice cream parlors, foodservice operators, and much more. Cedar Crest continues to be committed to the local economy as a family-owned, West Michigan business.