"Our 17,000 employees take pride in selling wholesome, nutritious products and serving the needs of families and communities nationwide. My time at the Company has been very fulfilling, and I am excited to lead a great team as we position the Company for the next phase of growth," said Scozzafava. "I am confident we can do so by executing on our strategy to build and buy brands, strengthen our private label business and further optimize our network and capabilities." About Dean Foods Dean Foods® is a leading food and beverage company and the largest processor and direct-to-store distributor of fresh fluid milk and other dairy and dairy case products in the United States.