Investments And Joint Ventures (Equity Method Investments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Carrying value of investments	$ 45,100	$ 50,557
Proceeds from Collection of Advance to Affiliate	6,934
Hain Pure Protein Joint Venture [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	48.70%
Carrying value of investments	25,553
Advances to affiliate	10,152
Hutchison Hain Organic Holdings Limited [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Advances to affiliate	$ 2,670