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Dean Foods, America’s Largest Milk Producer, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection: What You Need to Know

Written by Goosmann Law Team | Nov 12, 2019 5:15:23 PM

On November 12, 2019, Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods Company and 43 of its affiliates filed a petition for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of Texas in the Houston Division.

Dean Foods is a dairy producer with over 50 local and regional brand names involved in the production and sale of milk, ice cream, juices, teas, water and other products, with suppliers and other creditors located throughout the United States.

Chapter 11 bankruptcies move very quickly and deadlines are often shortened on request of the debtor. If you are a supplier, landlord or other creditor of Southern Foods Group, LLC, Dean Foods Company or any of the other 43 affiliates (of which can be found in the Petition located here) and need assistance filing a claim in the Southern Foods Group, LLC’s bankruptcy estate, contact the experienced bankruptcy attorneys at Goosmann Law in our Sioux City, Sioux Falls, and Omaha offices.