Dean Foods will close the Reiter Dairy milk and ice cream plant in Akron, Ohio, next month, eliminating 164 jobs. Dean will shift production of Reiter’s brand products to three plants-near Dayton, and in Erie, Ohio, and in Sharpsville, Pa.

Dean Foods will close the Reiter Dairy milk and ice cream plant in Akron, Ohio, next month, eliminating 164 jobs. Dean will shift production of Reiter’s brand products to three plants-near Dayton, and in Erie, Ohio, and in Sharpsville, Pa.

Dean may construct a distribution facility in the area, and Reiter’s will maintain a sales staff and managers.