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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
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The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
North America ConfectioneryNorth America Salty SnacksInternationalTotal
Goodwill$2,023,403 $571,770 $374,131 $2,969,304 
Accumulated impairment loss(4,973)— (357,375)(362,348)
Balance at January 1, 2023
2,018,430 571,770 16,756 2,606,956 
Acquired during the period— 85,231 — 85,231 
Foreign currency translation2,401 — 1,462 3,863 
Balance at December 31, 2023
2,020,831 657,001 18,218 2,696,050 
Acquired during the period (see Note 2)
20,723 — — 20,723 
Foreign currency translation(8,697)— (2,323)(11,020)
Balance at December 31, 2024
$2,032,857 $657,001 $15,895 $2,705,753 

We had no goodwill impairment charges in 2024, 2023 or 2022.
The following table provides the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible asset:
December 31,20242023
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationGross Carrying AmountAccumulated Amortization
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Trademarks
$1,721,159 $(282,819)$1,703,029 $(249,947)
Customer-related
552,594 (151,409)513,910 (123,282)
Patents
7,579 (7,579)8,233 (8,233)
Total
2,281,332 (441,807)2,225,172 (381,462)
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Trademarks
34,341 35,519 
Total other intangible assets
$1,873,866 $1,879,229 

Total amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $84,640, $88,771 and $79,690, respectively.
Amortization expense for the next five years, based on current intangible asset balances, is estimated to be as follows:
Year ending December 31,20252026202720282029
Amortization expense$82,221 $82,174 $81,081 $81,081 $79,553