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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Feb. 23, 2014 Subsequent event | Dec. 31, 2013 Standby letters of credit | Dec. 31, 2013 Benefit plan withdrawal obligations | Dec. 31, 2013 Self-insured workers' compensation and other insurance | Dec. 31, 2013 U.S. Custom bonds | Dec. 31, 2013 Transportation and other bonds
Commitments, Guarantees and Contingencies |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commitments and financial arrangements | $ 5.8 |  | $ 1.2 |  | $ 4.6 |  |
Commitments and financial arrangements | 20.6 |  |  |  |  | 19.2 | 1.4
Multiemployer Plan Withdrawal Obligation |  |  |  | 110.6 |  |  |
Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements with unions | 26.00% |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of employees covered by agreements that expire in 2014. | 24.00% |  |  |  |  |  |
Environmental Remediation Costs Recognized |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Response costs, legal expenses, and third party claims related to the release of molasses | 3.0 |  |  |  |  |  |
Settlement amount of all claims |  | 9.0 |  |  |  |  |
Legal expenses |  | $ 0.95 |  |  |  |  |

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