The Tax Identification Number (TIN), also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is a unique 9-digit value assigned by the IRS.

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Three digit plan number for a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers.

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Employee Retirement and Profit Sharing Plans - Schedule of Information Regarding Contribution in Multiemployer Pension Plans (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total contribution	$ 28,933	$ 29,148	$ 27,016
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer Identification Number	916145047
Pension Plan Number	001
Central States Southeast And Southwest Areas Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer Identification Number	366044243
Pension Plan Number	001
Retail Wholesale Department Store International Union And Industry Pension Fund
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer Identification Number	630708442
Pension Plan Number	001
Dairy Industry Union Pension Plan For Philadelphia Vicinity
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer Identification Number	236283288
Pension Plan Number	001
Dean Foods Company
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total contribution	28,900	29,100	27,000
Dean Foods Company \| Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer Identification Number	916145047
Pension Plan Number	100
Total contribution	12,900	13,500	12,700
Surcharge Imposed	No
Dean Foods Company \| Central States Southeast And Southwest Areas Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer Identification Number	366044243
Pension Plan Number	100
Total contribution	11,900	11,100	9,500
Surcharge Imposed	No
Dean Foods Company \| Retail Wholesale Department Store International Union And Industry Pension Fund
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer Identification Number	630708442
Pension Plan Number	100
Total contribution	1,300	1,300	1,300
Surcharge Imposed	No
Dean Foods Company \| Dairy Industry Union Pension Plan For Philadelphia Vicinity
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer Identification Number	236283288
Pension Plan Number	100
Total contribution	2,000	1,800	1,800
Surcharge Imposed	No
Dean Foods Company \| All Other Multiemployer Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total contribution	$ 800	$ 1,400	$ 1,700