Lawsuit accuses DFA leadership of ‘extortion’ and ‘cartel’ tactics after Dean Foods sale
The complaint argues the U.S. dairy industry was facing a collapse before the pandemic because of the co-op and is now unfairly expanding its reach. DFA called the suit “ridiculous and without merit.”
DFA sells Chestnut Labs to Mérieux NutriSciences
Mérieux NutriSciences has acquired Chestnut Labs, a value-added food safety solutions provider, from Dairy Farmers of America (DFA).
Dairy Farmers of America closes purchase of Greeley’s Meadow Gold plant
The Meadow Gold dairy in Greeley is under new ownership after the Dairy Farmers of America completed its purchase of the plant from the bankrupt Dean Foods Co. (NYSE: DF) this month.
DFA hit with antitrust lawsuit tied to Dean Foods acquisition
An antitrust lawsuit was filed against Dairy Farmers of America in federal court Tuesday challenging its $433 million acquisition of the majority of Dean Foods’ assets. Food Lion and the Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, filed the suit in North Carolina.
Dairy Farmers of America coordinates milk donation
A few weeks ago, a video of farmers dumping their milk was circling.
DOJ proposes DFA sell additional Dean Foods assets
The US Department of Justice has proposed Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) sell some fluid milk processing facilities in Illinois, Massachusetts and Wisconsin that it acquired following Dean Foods’ bankruptcy auction in order to settle a civil antitrust lawsuit brought by the DOJ and the attorneys general of Massachusetts and Wisconsin in opposition to the merger.
AG Kaul announces lawsuit against Dairy Farmers of America
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, has filed a lawsuit against Dairy Farmers of America. DFA recently acquired Dean Foods’ property out of bankruptcy.
Dairy Farmers of America sets up fund to support food banks
The co-op is also delivering dairy products to families in need during the Covid-19 crisis.
DFA/Dean Foods deal is off
After concerns were raised about competition and possible antitrust violations, Dairy Farmers of America and Dean Foods have agreed to drop a proposed bankruptcy purchase agreement.
As Sale Looms, Dean Drops DFA’s Preferred Bidding Status
The sale of Dean Foods’ assets will continue without Dairy Farmers of America as the preferred bidder.
