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weighted average shares outstanding during the period Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive stock options and unvested restricted stock Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Income from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Litigation Settlement, Amount Litigation Settlement, Amount FaceValueOfCouponsToBeIssuedForLegalSettlement FaceValueOfCouponsToBeIssuedForLegalSettlement FaceValueOfCouponsToBeIssuedForLegalSettlement Litigation Settlement, Expense Litigation Settlement, Expense Litigation Settlement, Prior Year Expense Amount Litigation Settlement, Prior Year Expense Amount Litigation Settlement, Prior Year Expense Amount Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Deferred income taxes Other Noncash Income Tax Expense Equity in net (income) loss of equity-method investees Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Stock based compensation Share-based Compensation Deferred Tax Expense from Stock Options Exercised Deferred Tax Expense from Stock Options Exercised Contingent consideration expense Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee Other non-cash items, net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Increase (decrease) in cash attributable to changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of amounts applicable to acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of investment Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from exercises of stock options, net of related expenses Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Borrowings under bank revolving credit facility Proceeds from (Repayments of) Other Long-term Debt Repayments of other long-term debt, net Repayments of Long-term Debt Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Cash Payment, Financing Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Cash Payment, Financing Business acquisition contingent consideration paid from financing activities. Shares withheld for payment of employee payroll taxes Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Options, Outstanding, Number (beginning of period) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (beginning of period) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options, Exercises in Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options, Outstanding, Number (end of period) Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (end of period) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Intrinsic value of options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Cash received from stock option exercises Tax 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Intangible Assets Acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax, Per Share, Diluted Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax, Per Share, Diluted Investments and joint ventures Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Fair Value Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Fair Value Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Achievement [Axis] Achievement [Axis] Achievement [Axis] Achievement [Domain] Achievement [Domain] Achievement [Domain] Amendment [Axis] Amendment [Axis] Amendment [Axis] Amendment [Domain] Amendment [Domain] Amendment [Domain] Other Labor-related Expenses Other Labor-related Expenses Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, 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Target Tranche 3 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 3 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 3 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 4 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 4 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 4 CEO Grant July 2012 Total Fair Value CEO Grant July 2012 Total Fair Value CEO Grant July 2012 Total Fair Value CEO Grant July 2012 Weighted Average Period to Recognize Expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition FY'16 Acquisitions [Member] FY'16 Acquisitions [Member] FY'16 Acquisitions [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Forward Foreign Currency Contracts [Member] Forward Contracts [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Derivatives designated as hedging instruments, assets Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Assets, at Fair Value Assets total Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Liabilities, at Fair Value Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Liabilities, at Fair Value Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Liabilities total Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration Noncurrent Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration Noncurrent Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Intra-entity foreign currency transactions [Member] Intra-entity foreign currency transactions [Member] Intra-entity foreign currency transactions [Member] Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Depreciation Depreciation Land Land Buildings and improvements Buildings and Improvements, Gross Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment, Gross Furniture and fixtures Furniture and Fixtures, Gross Leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvements, Gross Construction in progress Construction in Progress, Gross Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Components Of Trademarks And Other Intangible Assets Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Net sales Revenue, Net Cost of sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Amortization/impairment of Intangible Assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Acquisition related expenses and restructuring charges Business Combination Acquisition Related Costs And Restructuring Charges This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. This element also includes charges incurred due to restructuring initiatives implemented during the period. Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Interest and other expenses, net Interest and other expenses, net Interest and other expenses, net Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity-method investees Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Net income Net income per common share: Net Earnings Per Common Share Abstract Net earnings per common share: [Abstract] Shares used in the calculation of net income per common share: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic Inventory, Net [Abstract] Components Of Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Long-Term Debt And Credit Facility Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table] Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Domain] Products and Services [Domain] Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] Revenues Revenues Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Trademarks and other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt, less current portion Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Other noncurrent liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock - $.01 par value, authorized 5,000,000 shares, no shares issued Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock - $.01 par value, authorized 150,000,000 shares Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total stockholders' equity including treasury stock Total stockholders' equity including treasury stock Total stockholders' equity including treasury stock Less: shares of treasury stock, at cost Treasury Stock, Value Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Estimated amortization expense, FY2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Estimated amortization expense, FY2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Estimated amortization expense, FY2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Estimated amortization expense, FY2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Estimated amortization expense, FY2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] UNITED STATES UNITED STATES UNITED KINGDOM UNITED KINGDOM All Other Segments [Member] Other Segments [Member] Total Segment Operating Income [Member] Total Segment Operating Income [Member] Total Segment Operating Income [Member] Corporate and Other [Member] Corporate and Other [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Operating Income (Loss) Total Acquisition & Restructuring Charges included in Corporate Segment Total Acquisition & Restructuring Charges included in Corporate Segment Total Acquisition & Restructuring Charges included in Corporate Segment Contingent Consideration Discrete Adjustment Contingent Consideration Discrete Adjustment Contingent Consideration Discrete Adjustment Stock Based Compensation And Incentive Performance Plans Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block] Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Preferred stock, par value Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Compensation cost (included in selling, general and administrative expense) Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Related income tax benefit Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Orchard House [Member] Orchard House [Member] Orchard House [Member] Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate Derivative, Notional Amount Derivative, Notional Amount Fair value amounts of foreign exchange derivative contracts, net assets (liabilities) Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net Foreign exchange contracts, maturities Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net Discontinued foreign exchange hedges Number Of Foreign Exchange Hedges Discontinued Number of foreign exchange hedges discontinued Transfers Of Financial Instruments Between Levels Transfers Of Financial Instruments Between Levels Transfers of financial instruments between three levels of fair value Amortization of All Intangible Assets including those not acquired in business combinations Amortization of All Intangible Assets including those not acquired in business combinations Amortization of All Intangible Assets including those not acquired in business combinations Performance Based [Member] Performance Based [Member] Performance-Based [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition LTIP Value Settled After Deducting Initial Equity Grants LTIP Value Settled After Deducting Initial Equity Grants LTIP Value Settled After Deducting Initial Equity Grants Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options Other Labor-related Expenses Hain Pure Protein [Member] Mona [Member] Mona [Member] Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets Compensation Cost And Related Income Tax Benefits Recognized Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] Summary Of Stock Option Activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Cash Proceeds Received From Share-Based Payment Awards Schedule of Cash Proceeds Received from Share-based Payment Awards [Table Text Block] Non-Vested Restricted Stock And Restricted Share Unit Awards Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Restricted Stock Grant Information Restricted stock grant information [Table Text Block] Restricted stock grant information [Table Text Block]. 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