Dairy Farmers of America is the subject of another antitrust investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, this time it involves dairies in Louisiana and Florida.
The Kansas City, Mo.-based cooperative's supply agreements in eastern Louisiana and Florida are reportedly being examined as part of the probe. Earlier this month, DOJ investigators and representatives from the Louisiana and Florida attorney general offices met with Louisiana producers. DFA says the DOJ has not yet contacted the co-op regarding this investigation, and that over the years each of its numerous acquisitions, mergers and business ventures have passed DOJ scrutiny.