Cover
Cover | Aug. 21, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Aug. 21, 2019 |
Entity File Number | 1-12755 |
Entity Registrant Name | Dean Foods Company |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000931336 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 75-2559681 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 2711 North Haskell Ave. |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 3400 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75204 |
City Area Code | 214 |
Local Phone Number | 303-3400 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $.01 par value |
Trading Symbol | DF |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |