Dean Foods will continue producing dairy-free pints of ice cream under the Steve’s brand.
Dean Foods, Dallas, Texas, acquired The Fresh Ice Cream Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., for $1 million.
The Fresh Ice Cream Co., an artisan dairy provider, filed for Chapter 11 protection in February with the intention of finding a buyer. Dean Foods will continue producing dairy-free pints of ice cream under the Steve’s brand, and will retain co-founder David Stein in a to-be-determined role.