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Segment and Geographic Information, Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Product Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue | $ 1,375,964 | $ 1,447,821 | $ 1,462,126
Traditional Flavors & Fragrances [Member] |  |  |
Product Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue | 667,941 | 715,789 | 727,659
Natural Ingredients [Member] |  |  |
Product Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue | 240,793 | 227,538 | 244,155
Food & Beverage Colors [Member] |  |  |
Product Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue | 328,200 | 335,771 | 308,371
Non-Food Colors [Member] |  |  |
Product Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue | 183,569 | 215,096 | 229,355
Interdivision Revenue [Member] |  |  |
Product Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue | $ (44,539) | $ (46,373) | $ (47,414)

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