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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) - Alpine Valley Bread Company - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 13, 2015 | Oct. 10, 2015
Business acquisition, description |  | On October 13, 2015, the company completed the acquisition of Alpine Valley Bread Company, a family-owned producer of certified organic and all natural breads in the U.S., from its existing shareholders for approximately $120.0 million in cash and stock. The acquisition is intended to expand our penetration into the organic market and provide additional organic production capacity. We funded the acquisition with $108.0 million from our existing credit facilities and the issuance of 481,540 shares of our common stock.
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Business acquisition, date of acquisition agreement | Oct. 13, 2015 |
Potential payments to acquire businesses gross | $ 120.0 |
Business acquisition | $ 108.0 |
Common shares issued for acquisition | 481,540 |

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