Investments in Unconsolidated Companies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2018

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investments in unconsolidated companies accounted for under the equity or measurement alternative (at cost) amounted to $5.7 million for December 28, 2018 and $1.6 million for December 29, 2017, these amounts are included in other non-current assets, and consisted of the following:



Company	Business	Ownership Interest	Accounting Method
Melones De Costa Rica, S.A.	Land lessor	50%	Equity
Hacienda Filadelfia, S.A.	Land lessor	50%	Equity
Del Monte Chilled Fruit Snacks LLC	Fruit Snacks	49%	Equity
Del Monte Avo LLC	Guacamole	49%	Equity
Purple Carrot	Plant-based meal kits	10%	Measurement alternative (at cost)

We had sales to Purple Carrot of $0.5 million for the period ended December 28, 2018 and there were no purchases from unconsolidated companies in 2018, 2017 and 2016. Our portion of income (losses) in unconsolidated companies were not significant and are included in other expense, net. There were no dividends received from unconsolidated subsidiaries in 2018, 2017 and 2016.