Winn-Dixie sells remaining dairy plants

Dairy Foods,  April, 2008  

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Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. said last month that it will sell its remaining two dairies--one in Plant City, Fla. the other in Hammond, La.--to Southeast Milk, Inc.

Both facilities will remain in full production and Winn-Dixie associates working in the plants will become employees of SMI.

"We have concluded that the sale of our dairies is in the company's best interest as we continue to sharpen our focus on the retail operation of our business," Winn-Dixie President, Peter Lynch said. "We are pleased that SMI recognizes the value of our dairies and the associates who work there, and we look forward to a successful partnership."

Upon completion of the sale Winn-Dixie will operate just one manufacturing plant--its private label Chek Cola plant located in Fitzgerald, Ga.

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