is an American company specializing in cheeses, chip dips, sour cream and condiments.

was founded by Sodus resident Perry Messinger in 1925, when he started making washed curd cheese as a hobby in the basement of A.B.

[2][6] Regarding the name origin, a traveling salesman stopped by Messinger's store one day and sampled a wedge of cheese.

His executive officers for the company were listed: Father Time as President; Death and Taxes as Treasurer; Geo.

[9] In 2006, Father Time was retired in favor of more colorful and lively packaging but has since made a return.

[10] The company has sponsored NASCAR racing events in recent years, including the Heluva Good!

[11][12] On April 19, 2015, HP Hood confirmed that both the cheese packaging plant in Sodus and the Heluva Good!

chip dips and condiments will still be manufactured and packaged at a facility in Arkport, New York which is owned and operated by HP Hood.

[13] According to the Wayne County Economic Development Department, HP Hood stated that market conditions were the primary reason for the closure.