CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income (loss)	$ (8,956)	$ 495,797
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Cumulative translation adjustments	555	(15,050)
Net change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax	(16)	20,460
Net pension and other postretirement liability adjustment, net of tax	705	2,851
Reclassification to income statement related to de-designation of cash flow hedges	(220)	0
Other comprehensive income	1,024	8,261
Comprehensive income (loss)	(7,932)	504,058
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	0	1,146
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Dean Foods Company	$ (7,932)	$ 502,912