The first facility to organize modern milk production and processing processes and carry out mass production was established in the mid-19th century in the United States.

This factory emerged in 1856 in Winsted, Connecticut, as a result of Gail Borden’s idea of making milk durable for extended periods. Borden succeeded in condensing milk using a steam-based method to pasteurize it, making it suitable for long-term storage. This innovation was particularly significant in an era when preserving fresh milk was a major challenge.

Gail Borden’s work is also considered the beginning of condensed milk production and laid the foundation for the dairy processing industry. This factory is seen as one of the first steps in setting standards for the dairy industry.

Later, particularly towards the late 19th century, similar milk processing facilities began to be established in Europe, and with the widespread adoption of pasteurization techniques, the foundations of modern dairy factories were laid.