Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is the earnings release of Dean Foods Company (the "Company") for the first quarter of 2009, issued May 1, 2009. This release shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise incorporated by reference into any filing pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events

On May 1, 2009, the Company announced that it has commenced a public offering of 22,500,000 shares of its common stock. A copy of the Company's press release containing this announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Earnings Release issued May 1, 2009.
99.2 Press Release issued May 1, 2009.

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