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Segments And Products (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Total sales | $ 137,244 | $ 130,216 | $ 108,966
ProBugs[Member] |  |  |
Total sales | 7,936 | 7,868 | 7,127
Drinkable Kefir Other Than ProBugs [Member] |  |  |
Total sales | 118,090 | 110,297 | 90,441
Lifeway Farmer Cheese [Member] |  |  |
Total sales | 9,725 | 10,266 | 9,388
Frozen Kefir [Member] |  |  |
Total sales | $ 1,493 | $ 1,785 | $ 2,010

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