CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income (loss)	$ (15,972)	$ 415,120	$ (25,573)	$ 857,034
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Cumulative translation adjustments	(430)	(40)	291	(10,557)
Net change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax	(16)	338	(101)	58,494
Net pension and other postretirement liability adjustment, net of tax	930	2,039	2,467	6,978
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	0	30,231	0	415,783
Reclassification to income statement related to de-designation of cash flow hedges	0	(415,783)	(220)	(415,783)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	484	(383,215)	2,437	54,915
Comprehensive income (loss)	(15,488)	31,905	(23,136)	911,949
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	0	0	0	4,795
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Dean Foods Company	$ (15,488)	$ 31,905	$ (23,136)	$ 907,154