Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates	INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES Organic Valley Fresh Joint Venture — In the third quarter of 2017, we commenced the operations of our previously announced 50/50 strategic joint venture with Cooperative Regions of Organic Producer Pools (“CROPP”), an independent farmer cooperative that distributes organic milk and other organic dairy products under the Organic Valley ^® brand. The joint venture, called Organic Valley Fresh, combines our processing plants and refrigerated DSD system with CROPP's portfolio of recognized brands and products, marketing expertise, and access to an organic milk supply from America's largest cooperative of organic dairy farmers to bring the Organic Valley ^® brand to retailers. We and CROPP each made a capital contribution of $2.0 million to the joint venture during the third quarter of 2017. We have concluded that the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the Organic Valley Fresh joint venture; therefore, the financial results of the joint venture have not been consolidated in our consolidated financial statements. We are accounting for this investment under the equity method of accounting. The earnings of the joint venture for the year ended December 31, 2017 were not material to our consolidated financial statements. Good Karma — On May 4, 2017, we acquired a non-controlling interest in, and entered into a distribution agreement with, Good Karma Foods, Inc. (“Good Karma”), the leading producer of flax-based milk and yogurt products. This investment allows us to diversify our portfolio to include plant-based dairy alternatives and provides Good Karma the ability to more rapidly expand distribution across the U.S., as well as increase investments in brand building and product innovation. We are accounting for this investment under the equity method of accounting based upon our ability to exercise significant influence over the investee through our ownership interest and representation on Good Karma's board of directors. We expect to increase our ownership interest in Good Karma in 2018, subject to the achievement of specified performance criteria. Our equity in the earnings of this investment were not material to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017.

INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

Organic Valley Fresh Joint Venture — In the third quarter of 2017, we commenced the operations of our previously announced 50/50 strategic joint venture with Cooperative Regions of Organic Producer Pools (“CROPP”), an independent farmer cooperative that distributes organic milk and other organic dairy products under the Organic Valley ^® brand. The joint venture, called Organic Valley Fresh, combines our processing plants and refrigerated DSD system with CROPP's portfolio of recognized brands and products, marketing expertise, and access to an organic milk supply from America's largest cooperative of organic dairy farmers to bring the Organic Valley ^® brand to retailers. We and CROPP each made a capital contribution of $2.0 million to the joint venture during the third quarter of 2017.

We have concluded that the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the Organic Valley Fresh joint venture; therefore, the financial results of the joint venture have not been consolidated in our consolidated financial statements. We are accounting for this investment under the equity method of accounting. The earnings of the joint venture for the year ended December 31, 2017 were not material to our consolidated financial statements.

Good Karma — On May 4, 2017, we acquired a non-controlling interest in, and entered into a distribution agreement with, Good Karma Foods, Inc. (“Good Karma”), the leading producer of flax-based milk and yogurt products. This investment allows us to diversify our portfolio to include plant-based dairy alternatives and provides Good Karma the ability to more rapidly expand distribution across the U.S., as well as increase investments in brand building and product innovation. We are accounting for this investment under the equity method of accounting based upon our ability to exercise significant influence over the investee through our ownership interest and representation on Good Karma's board of directors. We expect to increase our ownership interest in Good Karma in 2018, subject to the achievement of specified performance criteria. Our equity in the earnings of this investment were not material to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017.