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Note 15 - Commitments and Contigencies
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2014
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 28, 2014, 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)

 

2015

  $ 18,969  

2016

    13,394  

2017

    10,985  

2018

    7,068  

2019

    4,679  

Thereafter

    11,745  

Rental expense amounted to approximately $24.6 million, $24.5 million and $22.8 million, for the years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. This excludes rental expenses of approximately $2.6 million for 2012 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.