US: Dean Foods plays down threat of higher milk costs

By Dean Best | 10 August 2012

US dairy giant Dean Foods has moved to cool concerns about the potential impact a jump in milk prices could have on its profits.

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US dairy giant Dean Foods has moved to cool concerns about the potential impact a jump in milk prices could have on its profits.

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