Dean Foods actively seeking bidders for Wisconsin dairy

Dean Foods announced yesterday it is seeking a buyer for the Wisconsin dairy it put up for sale last month as part of a settlement it made with the US...

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S&P’s revises Dean Foods outlook on input cost concerns

Standard & Poor’s has revised its rating outlook for Dean Foods warning that rising input costs are likely affect profitability at the company and other dairy processors.

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Dean Foods sees signs of dairy retail stability

Dean Foods said it is beginning to see signs of stability after a tough 2010 saw the US dairy giant suffer from tough private label competition and retailer promotions.

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Dean Foods’ shares jump as billionaire investor buys stock

Dean Food’s shares jumped up by over 11 per cent on Friday as hedge fund firm Appaloosa Management acquired a 7.35 per cent stake in Dean Foods.

Dean Foods antitrust case to proceed, despite ‘structural issues’

A federal judge in Milwaukee has denied Dean Foods’ motion to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit that was filed against it by the United States Department of Justice in January.

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Dean Foods misses Q4 expectations

US dairy giant Dean Foods has blamed increased competitive pressure and commodity inflation for disappointing fourth quarter results.

Senator calls for investigation into Dean Foods

US Senator Bernie Sanders has called for a Justice Department investigation into Dean Foods for potential antitrust violations, accusing the dairy company of profiting as dairy farmers suffer.

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Dean Foods targets Santee Dairies buy - report

US-based processor Dean Foods is expected to purchase the Santee Dairies milk processing operations from retail group Stater Bros., according to press reports.

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Dairy aids Dean Foods profit push

US-based Dean Foods has posted a 10 per cent increase in operating profit over the 2008 fiscal year, amounting to $608m on the back of what it claims has been...

News briefs: Danisco and Dean Foods

This week, organic producer Stoneyfield Farms prepares to step up its functional focus and Dean Foods looks beyond a challenging fiscal half.

New briefs: Dean Foods, Arla and kosher cheese

This week, Dean Foods fails to profit form full year sales improvements, Arla moves to expand cheese production in the US, and Willi Foods finalises an agreement to produce kosher...

Briefs: Parmalat, Dairy Crest and Dean Foods

In this week's news roundup, Parmalat denies another out of court settlement is on the cards, while dairy groups Dairy Crest and Dean Foods report mix fortunes in dealing with...

Dairy difficulties hamper Dean Foods' profits

US group Dean Foods yesterday announced plans for an immediate cut in its workforce, after higher costs for ingredients like milk forced it to lower its full year earnings expectations.

Dean Foods donates to further organic research

The growing organic business is gaining more attention from food manufacturers. In an effort to understand better the benefits of such products, Dean Foods and its WhiteWave Foods division have...

Dean Foods considers Spanish expansion

Dean Foods, the US dairy giant, may be planning a Spanish dairy acquisition. It has been reported that the company is looking to begin production in southern Europe.

Dean Foods seeks new horizons

US dairy processor Dean Foods is set to acquire the 87 per cent share of Horizon Organic that it does not already own for $216...

Dean Foods gets approval for aseptic filler technology

In the US, Dean Foods has announced that its Morningstar Foods division has received approval from the Federal Drug Administration for a new aseptic filling...

Soy food venture just the start of Dean Foods expansion programme

Gregg Engles, chairman and chief executive officer of Dean Foods, the biggest US dairy processor, has said he is confident that the recent acquisition of...