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Acquisition of Non-Controlling Interests in Mexican Subsidiary (Details) - Opus Foods Mexico [Member] $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Minority Interest, Description | On July 28, 2017, the Company acquired all the capital stock of Opus Foods Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (“Opus”) held by non-controlling interests for $1.7 million. This acquisition increased the Company’s equity ownership in Opus from 75% to 100%. The Company acquired its initial 75% interest in Opus through the acquisition of Sunrise Holdings (Delaware), Inc. (“Sunrise”) in October 2015.
Payments To Acquire Additional Interest In Subsidiaries | $ 1.7

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