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Derivatives And Hedging Activities Notional Amount of Forward Contracts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] | Forward contracts related to tobacco purchases [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional amount of derivative contracts | $ 19.8 | $ 53.8
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Forward contracts related to tobacco processing costs [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional amount of derivative contracts | 5.6 | 12.3
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contract [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional amount of derivative contracts | $ 25.4 | $ 66.1

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