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The cash outflow for payment to true-up working capital associated with the acquisition of a business.

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The cash outflow for payment to former shareholders associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase.

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SIGNIFICANT ACQUISITIONS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 01, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 447,995	$ 441,361	$ 439,811
Innovative Food Processors, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of outstanding common shares acquired	100.00%
Payment made on acquisition date	$ 22,975
Payments made to true-up working capital		$ 635
Amount paid to former shareholders	16,161
Working capital acquired	5,065
IFP bank debt paid on purchase date	2,384
Goodwill	$ 1,340
Innovative Food Processors, Inc. \| General and Administrative Expenses
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Transaction and integration related costs			$ 1,786	$ 2,163
Innovative Food Processors, Inc. \| Customer Relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life of intangible assets acquired			10 years
Innovative Food Processors, Inc. \| Trademark
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life of intangible assets acquired			10 years
Innovative Food Processors, Inc. \| Trade Names
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life of intangible assets acquired			5 years
Innovative Food Processors, Inc. \| Covenant Not to Compete
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life of intangible assets acquired			3 years
Innovative Food Processors, Inc. \| Developed technology
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life of intangible assets acquired			5 years