Dairy plant closing

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A Texas-based company will be closing its Meadow Gold dairy plant in Lincoln, costing about 60 people their jobs.

On Tuesday, Dean Foods spokeswoman Marguerite Copel in Dallas confirmed the closing to the Lincoln Journal Star but did not give a firm date or provide other information. She did not immediately return a call Wednesday from The Associated Press.

The plant produces milk and other dairy goods, bottled water and juices.

Dean Foods' milk and dairy products are sold under several brand names, including Alta Dena, Berkeley Farms, Creamland, Gandy's, Garelick, Land O' Lakes, Mayfield and Purity.

Dean reported net sales of $12.5 billion in 2008.