US/FRANCE: Dean Foods sells Rachel's to Lactalis

By: just-food.com | 28 July 2010

US dairy giant Dean Foods has this afternoon (28 July) confirmed the sale of UK organic business Rachel's to France's Lactalis.

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US dairy giant Dean Foods has this afternoon (28 July) confirmed the sale of UK organic business Rachel's to France's Lactalis.

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