Dean Foods’ 4Q Profit Falls 24%, Earnings Forecast Weak
Dean Foods Co.’s fourth-quarter earnings fell 24% as the largest U.S. dairy processor and distributor by revenue was hurt by higher commodities costs. …
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Butter Produces Lower Blood Fats Than Olive Oil
A new study at Lund University has shown that butter produces a significantly
lower increase in blood fats after a meal compared with olive oil and a new type
of rape- and linseed oil, particularly in men. …
Stater Bros. Dairy Sale To Dean Foods Affects Q1 Results
Stater Bros. Holdings Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 ended December 27, 2009. The sale of dairy assets affected the comparison of sales between the first quarter of fiscal 2010 and the first quarter of fiscal 2009. The dairy accounted for $25.0 million of the sales decline. …
Yakult Now In Colorado And New Mexico Grocery Stores
Grocery chains Wal-Mart, Safeway, Albertsons, King Soopers, City Market and Smith’s (The Kroger Co.) in Colorado and New Mexico are now selling Yakult, a citrusy shot-sized probiotic drink aimed to help maintain a healthy digestive system. …
‘Dairy Department of the Future’ Launches At NGA Convention
Tomorrow’s dairy department will be on display Feb. 9 through 12 at the National Grocers Association 2010 Annual Convention and Supermarket Synergy Showcase in Las Vegas. …
