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Note 15 - Commitments and Contigencies
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


The Company leases certain production, distribution and marketing facilities and equipment. At December 29, 2013, aggregate minimum rent commitments under operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more consisted of the following:


FISCAL YEAR

 

AMOUNT

 
   

(in thousands)

 

2014

  $ 20,635  

2015

    14,742  

2016

    10,645  

2017

    7,772  

2018

    5,493  

Thereafter

    15,430  

Rental expense amounted to approximately $24.5 million, $22.8 million and $21.7 million, for the years 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. This excludes rental expenses of approximately $2.6 million and $3.2 million for the years 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to discontinued operations.


The Company is from time to time a party to routine litigation incidental to its business. Management does not believe that the resolution of any or all of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.