Distribution Channel and Product Type Sales Mix

3 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2011

Distribution Channel and Product Type Sales Mix [Abstract]

Distribution Channel and Product Type Sales Mix

Note 10 — Distribution Channel and Product Type Sales Mix

We operate in a single reportable segment through which we sell various nut and nut related products through multiple distribution channels.

The following summarizes net sales by distribution channel:

	Quarter Ended
Distribution Channel	September 29, 2011		September 23, 2010
Consumer	$	89,376	$	85,942
Commercial Ingredients		45,130		39,510
Contract Packaging		15,364		14,522
Export		6,930		6,814
Total	$	156,800	$	146,788

Effective the first quarter of fiscal 2012, we are reporting net sales for the “commercial ingredients” distribution channel. Previously, sales to this channel were reported separately in either the “industrial” or “food service” distribution channels. Due to substantial similarities in these two channels, we combined them and will report these net sales in one channel called “commercial ingredients.” The similarities between the two channels include, among other things, sales of bulk products that are used to produce ingredients with nut products. All prior years’ amounts are reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

The following summarizes sales by product type as a percentage of total gross sales. The information is based upon gross sales, rather than net sales, because certain adjustments, such as promotional discounts, are not allocable to product type.

	Quarter Ended
Product Type	September 29, 2011			September 23, 2010
Peanuts		17.2	%		18.0	%
Pecans		18.3			16.8
Cashews & Mixed Nuts		21.7			19.2
Walnuts		10.9			13.6
Almonds		14.7			13.3
Other		17.2			19.1
Total		100.0	%		100.0	%

For both periods presented, the largest component of the “Other” product type is trail and snack mixes which include nut products.