World Dairy Diary

Dean Foods to Close Meadow Gold Dairy

Dean Foods announced that it will be closing its Meadow Gold dairy plant in Lincoln, Neb., causing about 100 people to lose their jobs. The plant produces milk and other dairy goods, bottled water and juices.

Another 70 people working in sales and distribution will continue to work in Lincoln. Dean Foods spokeswoman Marguerite Copel said the plant would close in September, but she could not name a date. It was unclear where the Lincoln plant’s production would move, but she indicated it would remain within the region.