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December 3, 2012
Dean Foods to sell Morningstar Foods division to Saputo

Dean Foods has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Morningstar Foods division to Saputo for $1.45 billion.

DALLAS — Dean Foods has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Morningstar Foods division to Saputo for $1.45 billion.

Morningstar Foods is a manufacturer of dairy and nondairy extended-shelf-life and cultured products, including creams and creamers, ice cream mixes, whipping cream, aerosol whipped toppings, iced coffee, half and half, value-added milks, sour cream and cottage cheese.

October 3, 2012
Jimmy Dean debuts new look for packaging

Jimmy Dean has introduced a new packaging look for its line of convenience breakfast products.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Jimmy Dean has introduced a new packaging look for its line of convenience breakfast products.

The packaging refresh, which features new graphics, product images and a contemporary brand logo, gives the brand's breakfast products a consistent look and feel across the entire product portfolio, including Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches, breakfast bowls, skillets, omelets, pancakes and sausage, quesadillas and all Jimmy Dean Delights product offerings.

September 27, 2012
Dean Foods explores sale of Morningstar business

In an effort to maximize shareholder value, Dean Foods announced its decision to explore a transaction that may result in the sale of the company's Morningstar business.

DALLAS — In an effort to maximize shareholder value, Dean Foods announced its decision to explore a transaction that may result in the sale of the company's Morningstar business.

September 5, 2012
Supervalu's Cub Foods kicks off Hunger Action Month food drive

Supervalu banner Cub Foods, KSTP-TV, MOM Brands, Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Dean Foods on Tuesday announced a partnership to sponsor the Hunger Action Month food drive under the banner “Give a Little, Feed a Lot” during September at all Cub Foods stores in Minnesota.

STILLWATER, Minn. — Supervalu banner Cub Foods, KSTP-TV, MOM Brands, Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Dean Foods on Tuesday announced a partnership to sponsor the Hunger Action Month food drive under the banner "Give a Little, Feed a Lot" during September at all Cub Foods stores in Minnesota.

August 27, 2012
Ruiz Foods names new leader

Ruiz Foods has named Rachel Cullen as president and CEO.

DINUBA, Calif. — Ruiz Foods has named Rachel Cullen as president and CEO.

Cullen, who most recently worked at Dean Foods Ice Cream, has more than 25 years of experience with leading food and consumer businesses such as Unilever, Kraft and Orange Glo International.

August 31, 2011
TruMoo launches nationwide

Dean Foods has introduced a "better-for-you" chocolate milk to retailers nationwide.

DALLAS — Dean Foods has introduced a "better-for-you" chocolate milk to retailers nationwide.

New TruMoo milk contains just 40 more calories than plain white milk per serving and touts 15% to 20% less sugar than other flavored milk products and does not contain high-fructose corn syrup.

Prior to the national launch, TruMoo was sold in schools. 

June 9, 2011
Friendship modernizes product packaging

Friendship is updating its look and taking it to supermarket aisles.

FRIENDSHIP, N.Y. — Friendship is updating its look and taking it to supermarket aisles.

The brand, which is part of Dean Foods, said it has adorned its family of products with new colorful packages. What's more, Friendship's iconic dove is much more prominent on the package, giving the brand an unmistakable presence on shelf, Friendship said.

Friendship is a maker of all-natural dairy products, including cottage cheese, sour cream, farmer cheese and buttermilk.