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RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES - Costs Incurred and Cash Outlays (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 29, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Expenses (Income) | $ (20) | $ 257 | $ (90) | $ 2,181
Cash Outlays (Receipts) | 23 |  | 62 |
Employee termination benefits | GNP |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Expenses (Income) | 0 |  | 0 |
Cash Outlays (Receipts) | 15 |  | 68 |
Other, net | 40 North Foods |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Expenses (Income) | (20) |  | (90) |
Cash Outlays (Receipts) | $ 8 |  | $ (6) |

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