ACON Investments completed an equity recapitalization of Borden Dairy Co., an iconic American dairy brand  with 13 facilities across the United States.

HP Hood bought an idle yogurt plant from Dairy Farmers of America, and announces plans to make ESL beverages there. In addition, it will invest more than $200 million and create 230 jobs.

Danone is selling its Stonyfield division to Lactalis for $875 million to fulfill a U.S. Department of Justice condition regarding Danone's acquisition of WhiteWave. 

Schuman Cheese buys plant from its co-packer. Agropur acquires assets of Scotsburn Co-op. Nestle moves its USA headquarters to Virginia.

Hochland SE bought U.S. cream cheese maker Franklin Foods Holdings, which operates dairy processing plants in Arizona and Vermont.

Prairie Farms Dairy and Swiss Valley Farms announced today that they have entered into a merger agreement.

The Bel Group (maker of Laughing Cow and Mini Babybel snack cheeses) said it is in negotiations to acquire the MOM Group, maker of GoGosqueeZ yogurt and fruit snacks.

Danone is buying WhiteWave, a manufacturer of organic foods, plant-based milks and related products for $10.4 billion. The deal doubles the size of Danone’s U.S. business.

Grupo Lala said among the reasons it bought Laguna Dairy is that drinkable yogurts have been successful with major U.S. retailers and there are “firm commitments” to buy the products.