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Gross Profit (Loss) Selling, general and administrative expense Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense Other expense Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense Net (loss) income from discontinued operations before income taxes Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Provision (benefit) for income taxes Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation Net (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Accounting Policies [Abstract] Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block] Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Amortization of acquired intangibles Amortization of All 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Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Non-vested restricted stock, restricted share units, and performance units, ending balance (shares) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Non-vested restricted stock, restricted share units, and performance units beginning balance (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested restricted stock, restricted share units, and performance units ending balance (USD per share) Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Trademarks and Tradenames [Member] Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Trademarks and tradenames Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Other intangibles Other Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Less: accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net carrying amount Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Accumulated impairment charge Accumulated Impairment, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Accumulated Impairment, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax [Table] Income Tax [Table] Income Tax [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Forecast [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] Income Tax [Line Items] Income Tax [Line Items] [Line Items] for Income Tax [Table] Effective income tax rate reconciliation Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Federal rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Reduction in deferred tax liabilities Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 Incomplete Accounting Change In Tax Rate Deferred Tax Liability Provisional Income Tax Benefit Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 Incomplete Accounting Change In Tax Rate Deferred Tax Liability Provisional Income Tax Benefit Repatriation of foreign earnings Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Expiration of statute of limitations Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Expiration of Statute of Limitations Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Expiration of Statute of Limitations Impact of reduction in UK statutory tax rate Impact of Reduction in UK Statutory Tax Rate Impact of Reduction in UK Statutory Tax Rate Deferred tax liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] 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] Level 3 Activity Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Number of countries in which entity operates (more than) Number of Countries in which Entity Operates Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information[Abstract] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Clarks [Member] Clarks UK Ltd [Member] Clarks UK Ltd [Member] Better Bean [Member] The Better Bean Company [Member] The Better Bean Company [Member] Yorkshire Provender [Member] The Yorkshire Provender Limited [Member] The Yorkshire Provender Limited [Member] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Sales Sales Revenue, Net [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Acquisition related costs Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Cash paid, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Contingent consideration, high range Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High Contingent consideration arrangements, period for achievement operating results Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Period for Achievement Operating Results Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Period for Achievement Operating Results Concentration risk, percentage, less than Concentration Risk, Percentage Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Equity ownership interest percentage, less than Cost-Method Investment, Percentage Of Ownership Cost-method investment, percentage of ownership Shares held (in shares) Available For Sale Shares Held Available For Sale Shares Held Available for sale securities Available-for-sale Securities Amortized cost basis Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Net income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Denominator: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract] Basic weighted average shares outstanding (shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive stock options, unvested restricted stock and unvested restricted share units (shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic net income (loss) per common share: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic net income per common share from continuing operations (USD per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Basic net income (loss) per common share from discontinued operations (USD per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic net income per common share (USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted net income (loss) per common share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Diluted net income per common share from continuing operations (USD per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Diluted net income (loss) per common share from discontinued operations (USD per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted net income per common share (USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments And Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Raw materials, work-in-progress and packaging Inventory, Work in Process and Raw Materials Total inventories Inventory, Net Inventory write-down Inventory Write-down Equity [Abstract] Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net Inventories Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Prepaid and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Noncurrent Goodwill Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill, Noncurrent Trademarks and other intangible assets, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent Total noncurrent assets of discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent Total assets of discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets Liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities [Abstract] Accounts payable Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Deferred tax liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities of discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current Deferred tax liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent Other noncurrent liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities of discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] United States [Member] United States Segment [Member] United States Segment [Member] United Kingdom [Member] United Kingdom Segment [Member] United Kingdom Segment [Member] Rest of World [Member] Rest of World [Member] Rest of World [Member] Europe [Member] Europe Segment [Member] Europe Segment [Member] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill Goodwill Acquisition activity Goodwill, Acquired During Period Reallocation of goodwill between reporting units Goodwill, Transfers Translation and other adjustments, net Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Goodwill Accumulated impairment losses Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Long-lived asset impairment Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) 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 of acquired intangibles Amortization of Intangible Assets Acquisition related expenses, restructuring and integration 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. Accounting review and remediation costs, net of insurance proceeds Professional Fees, Net Of Insurance Proceeds Professional Fees, Net Of Insurance Proceeds Long-lived asset impairment Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Interest and other financing expense, net Interest and Other Expenses, Net Interest and Other Expenses, Net Other (income)/expense, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of equity-method investees Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Provision (benefit) for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Equity in net loss (income) of equity-method investees Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Net income from continuing operations Net income (loss) per common share: Shares used in the calculation of net income per common share: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (shares) Diluted (shares) Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income Other comprehensive income (loss): Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Pre-tax amount Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Change in deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedging instruments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale investment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Tax (expense) benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Change in deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedging instruments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale investment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax After-tax amount Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Change in deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedging instruments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale investment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] CEO [Member] Chief Executive Officer [Member] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Tranche One [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] Tranche Two [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] Tranche Three [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member] Tranche Four [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] CEO Grant July 2012 Total Shares (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Number of share price targets Number of Share Price Targets Number of Share Price Targets Consecutive trading days Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Consecutive Trading Days Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Consecutive Trading Days CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target (USD per share) Restricted Stock Agreement, Market Price Target Restricted Stock Agreement, Market Price Target Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period 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 Number of market conditions Number of Market Conditions Number of Market Conditions Number of tranches Number of Tranches Number of Tranches Nonvested awards compensation expense not yet recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Hutchison Hain Organic Holdings Limited [Member] Hutchison Hain Organic Holdings Limited [Member] Hutchison Hain Organic Holdings Limited [Member] Chop't [Member] Chop't [Member] Chop't [Member] Tilda Hain India Private Ltd [Member] Tilda Hain India Private Ltd [Member] Tilda Hain India Private Ltd [Member] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Ownership percentage Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Advances to affiliate Advances to Affiliate Equity method investments Equity Method Investments Ownership percentage diluted basis Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Diluted Basis Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Diluted Basis Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Number of plans Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Plans Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Plans Unrecognized compensation expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Stock-Based Compensation And Incentive Performance Plans Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block] Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Line of credit Less: Unamortized issuance costs Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net Long-term debt Long-term Debt Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount Long-term debt, less current portion Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income from continuing operations Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations: 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 Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits Equity in net income of equity-method investees Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Impairment of long-lived assets Bad debt expense Provision for Doubtful Accounts 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 and liabilities 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 - continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of business Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Other Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities - continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Borrowings under bank revolving credit facility Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Repayments under bank revolving credit facility Proceeds from (Repayments of) Other Long-term Debt Borrowings under term loan Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Borrowings (repayments) of other debt, net Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt Funding of discontinued operations entities Payments For Funding Of Discontinued Operations Payments For Funding Of Discontinued Operations Acquisition related contingent consideration 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 used in financing activities - continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations [Abstract] Cash used in operating activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash used in investing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash provided by financing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations Net cash flows used in discontinued operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations Net (decrease) increase 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, Including Discontinued Operations Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Less: cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at end of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Estimated useful lives Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Investments And Joint Ventures Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Fair Value Hedging [Member] Fair Value Hedging [Member] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] Number of foreign exchange hedges discontinued Number Of Foreign Exchange Hedges Discontinued Number of foreign exchange hedges discontinued Notional amount Derivative, Notional Amount Fair value amounts of derivative contracts, net assets (liabilities) Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Common stock, par value (USD per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] 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] Assets: Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Forward foreign currency contracts Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Assets, at Fair Value Assets total Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities: Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Forward foreign currency contracts Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Liabilities, at Fair Value Contingent consideration, non-current Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Liabilities total Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Land [Member] Land [Member] Buildings and improvements [Member] Building and Building Improvements [Member] Machinery and equipment [Member] Machinery and Equipment [Member] Computer hardware and software [Member] Computer Equipment [Member] Furniture and fixtures [Member] Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Leasehold improvements [Member] Leasehold Improvements [Member] Construction in progress [Member] Construction in Progress [Member] Manufacturing facility [Member] Manufacturing Facility [Member] Balance Sheet Location 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stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares, outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Components Of Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Securities Complaints [Member] Securities Complaints [Member] Securities Complaints [Member] Derivative Complaints [Member] Derivative Complaints [Member] Derivative Complaints [Member] Barnes Complaint [Member] Barnes Complaint [Member] Barnes Complaint [Member] Center for Environmental Health [Member] Center for Environmental Health [Member] Center for Environmental Health [Member] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Number of complaints Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number Number of retailers Loss Contingency, Number Of Retailers Loss Contingency, Number Of Retailers Number of distributors Loss Contingency, Number of Distributors Loss Contingency, Number of Distributors Damages sought, per day Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Per Day Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Per Day Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Stock Based Awards [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Authorized amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Remaining authorized repurchase amount Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Number of Options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Options outstanding and exercisable, beginning balance (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Exercised (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Options outstanding and exercisable, ending balance (shares) Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Options outstanding and exercisable, beginning balance (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options outstanding and exercisable, ending balance (USD per share) Weighted Average Contractual Life Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Intrinsic value of options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Tax benefit recognized from stock option exercises Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options 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 Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Long Term Incentive Plan 2016-2018 and 2017-2019 [Member] Long Term Incentive Plan 2016-2018 And 2017-2019 [Member] Long Term Incentive Plan 2016-2018 And 2017-2019 [Member] Award requisite service period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period Conversion of common stock (in shares) Conversion of Common Stock Conversion of Common Stock Other labor-related expenses Other Labor-related Expenses Business Nature of Operations [Text Block] Property, Plant And Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Balance as of June 30, 2017 Fair value of initial contingent consideration Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Issuances Contingent consideration adjustment Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Translation adjustment Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance as of March 31, 2018 Basis Of Presentation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Schedule of Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance, shares Net income Other comprehensive income (loss) Issuance of common stock pursuant to stock-based compensation plans Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of common stock pursuant to stock-based compensation plans, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Shares withheld for payment of employee payroll taxes due on shares issued under stock-based compensation plans Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Shares withheld for payment of employee payroll taxes due on shares issued under stock based compensation plans, shares Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation Stock-based compensation expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Balance Balance, shares ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,953 and $404, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense, Current Current assets of discontinued operations Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Goodwill Trademarks and other intangible assets, net Investments and joint ventures Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations 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 Current liabilities of discontinued operations Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Other noncurrent liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 15) Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock - $.01 par value, authorized 5,000 shares; issued and outstanding: none Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock - $.01 par value, authorized 150,000 shares; issued: 108,383 and 107,989 shares, respectively; outstanding: 103,925 and 103,702 shares, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss 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: Treasury stock, at cost, 4,458 and 4,287 shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Foreign currency translation adjustments [Member] Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging instruments [Member] Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] Unrealized gain/(loss) on available for sale investment [Member] Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] Intra-entity foreign currency transactions [Member] Intra-entity foreign currency transactions [Member] Intra-entity foreign currency transactions [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Amounts reclassified into income Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Amounts reclassified into income for deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging instruments Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax Debt And Borrowings Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] 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 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 Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [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]. Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]