WHITEWAVE FOODS (WWAV) 10-K 24 Feb 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	WHITEWAVE FOODS Co
Entity Central Index Key	1,555,365
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	WWAV
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		177,370,743
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 8.1

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 45,828	$ 38,610
Trade receivables, net of allowance of $2,639 and $2,127	283,698	257,548
Inventories	296,360	270,737
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	78,055	39,782
Total current assets	703,941	606,677
Equity method investments	19,277	30,772
Property, plant, and equipment, net	1,294,710	1,137,521
Identifiable intangible and other assets, net	1,034,893	1,038,577
Goodwill	1,416,067	1,415,322
Total Assets	4,468,888	4,228,869
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	539,083	549,713
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	58,585	51,449
Income taxes payable	2,973	3,043
Total current liabilities	600,641	604,205
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of debt issuance costs	2,081,756	2,078,940
Deferred income taxes	304,347	293,326
Other long-term liabilities	51,448	41,490
Total liabilities	3,038,192	3,017,961
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 170,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,700,000,000 shares authorized, 177,251,251 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016; 176,246,199 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015	1,773	1,762
Additional paid-in capital	950,273	914,975
Retained earnings	640,259	425,705
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(161,609)	(131,534)
Total shareholders’ equity	1,430,696	1,210,908
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$ 4,468,888	$ 4,228,869

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Trade receivables, allowance	$ 2,639	$ 2,127
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	170,000,000	170,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,700,000,000	1,700,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	177,251,251	176,246,199
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	177,251,251	176,246,199

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales									$ 4,198,099	$ 3,866,295	$ 3,436,605
Cost of sales									2,745,203	2,543,030	2,283,441
Gross profit	$ 347,602	$ 381,119	$ 370,408	$ 353,767	$ 337,401	$ 351,131	$ 326,158	$ 308,575	1,452,896	1,323,265	1,153,164
Operating expenses:
Selling, distribution and marketing									729,520	705,924	621,866
General and administrative									321,627	285,135	265,678
Asset disposal and exit costs									0	0	(1,066)
Total operating expenses									1,051,147	991,059	886,478
Operating (loss) income									401,749	332,206	266,686
Other expense:
Interest expense									69,183	58,127	36,972
Other expense, net									5,381	6,343	5,266
Total other expense									74,564	64,470	42,238
Income before income taxes									327,185	267,736	224,448
Income tax expense									102,410	87,908	78,279
Loss in equity method investments									10,221	11,435	5,984
Net income									$ 214,554	$ 168,393	$ 140,185
Weighted average common shares:
Basic (in shares)									176,984,906	175,511,811	174,013,700
Diluted (in shares)									181,174,379	180,084,949	177,949,916
Net income per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35	$ 0.33	$ 0.29	$ 0.24	$ 0.28	$ 0.28	$ 0.21	$ 0.19	$ 1.21	$ 0.96	$ 0.81
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.34	$ 0.32	$ 0.29	$ 0.24	$ 0.26	$ 0.28	$ 0.21	$ 0.19	$ 1.18	$ 0.94	$ 0.79

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 214,554	$ 168,393	$ 140,185
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Change in defined benefit pension plan, net of tax benefit (expense) of $856, ($659), and $640	(1,679)	1,289	(1,257)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(28,745)	(71,436)	(51,990)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax benefit (expense) of $(280), $338, and ($234)	349	(269)	569
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(30,075)	(70,416)	(52,678)
Comprehensive income	$ 184,479	$ 97,977	$ 87,507

Consolidated Statements of Com6

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax effect on Change in minimum pension liability - (expense) / benefit	$ 856	$ (659)	$ 640
Tax effect due to Change in fair value of derivative instruments - (expense) / benefit	$ (280)	$ 338	$ (234)

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 961,439	$ 1,735	$ 851,017	$ 117,127	$ (8,440)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		173,452,896
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	140,185			140,185
Share-based compensation	26,648		26,648
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	4,282		4,282
Shares issued in connection with share-based compensation (in shares)		935,236
Shares issued in connection with share-based compensation	6,749	$ 9	6,740
Minimum tax withholdings related to net share settlements of share-based compensation (Note 11)	(11,094)		(11,094)
Conversion of phantom shares into restricted stock units	956		956
Other comprehensive loss	(52,678)				(52,678)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		174,388,132
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2014	1,076,487	$ 1,744	878,549	257,312	(61,118)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	168,393			168,393
Share-based compensation	32,489		32,489
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	21,567		21,567
Shares issued in connection with share-based compensation (in shares)		1,858,067
Shares issued in connection with share-based compensation	14,944	$ 18	14,926
Minimum tax withholdings related to net share settlements of share-based compensation (Note 11)	(32,556)		(32,556)
Other comprehensive loss	$ (70,416)				(70,416)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015	176,246,199	176,246,199
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 1,210,908	$ 1,762	914,975	425,705	(131,534)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	214,554			214,554
Share-based compensation	30,411		30,411
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	7,794		7,794
Shares issued in connection with share-based compensation (in shares)		1,005,052
Shares issued in connection with share-based compensation	10,096	$ 11	10,085
Minimum tax withholdings related to net share settlements of share-based compensation (Note 11)	(12,992)		(12,992)
Other comprehensive loss	$ (30,075)				(30,075)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016	177,251,251	177,251,251
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 1,430,696	$ 1,773	$ 950,273	$ 640,259	$ (161,609)

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 214,554	$ 168,393	$ 140,185
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	138,814	120,019	110,567
Share-based compensation expense	30,411	32,489	26,648
Amortization of debt issuance costs	4,242	4,192	3,173
Loss (gain) on disposals and other, net	6,626	(1,348)	2,914
Deferred income taxes	9,196	(10,355)	6,184
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instruments	(9,422)	8,277	15,159
Loss in equity method investments	10,221	11,435	5,984
Gain on Earthbound settlement	0	(4,200)	0
Other	(1,314)	(1,253)	(1,282)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
Trade receivables	(28,936)	(53,496)	(4,310)
Inventories	(23,673)	(36,044)	(17,866)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(23,153)	9,803	(4,037)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other long-term liabilities	(10,984)	60,479	29,783
Income taxes payable	(101)	6,915	(28,489)
Net cash provided by operating activities	316,481	315,306	284,613
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment in equity method investments	0	(701)	(50,285)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $833, $8,521 and $7,190	(17,263)	(707,605)	(798,446)
Payments for property, plant, and equipment	(290,808)	(258,488)	(292,357)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	310	8,962	464
Proceeds from acquisition adjustments	0	346	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(307,761)	(957,486)	(1,140,624)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the issuance of debt	0	520,000	1,025,000
Repayment of debt	(45,000)	(15,000)	(15,000)
Payments on capital lease obligations	(1,293)	(1,104)	(1,044)
Proceeds from revolver line of credit	952,062	1,299,107	625,400
Payments on revolver line of credit	(899,704)	(1,166,761)	(803,050)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	10,085	14,716	6,740
Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for share-based compensation	(12,992)	(32,556)	(11,094)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	8,058	21,572	4,466
Payment of deferred financing costs	(557)	(4,063)	(18,200)
Net cash provided by financing activities	10,659	635,911	813,218
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(12,161)	(5,361)	(8,072)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	7,218	(11,630)	(50,865)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	38,610	50,240	101,105
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	45,828	38,610	50,240
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest	69,879	58,893	25,864
Cash paid for taxes	97,247	64,576	94,089
Non-cash activity — Unpaid purchases of plant and equipment	39,665	34,759	33,500
Non-cash activity — Conversion of phantom shares to restricted stock units	$ 0	$ 0	$ 956

Consolidated Statements of Cas9

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash acquired	$ 833	$ 8,521	$ 7,190

Business and Basis of Presentat

Business and Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Business and Basis of Presentation	Business and Basis of Presentation Business We are a leading consumer packaged food and beverage company focused on high-growth product categories that are aligned with emerging consumer trends. We manufacture, market, and sell branded plant-based foods and beverages, coffee creamers and beverages, premium dairy products and organic produce. We sell products primarily in North America, Europe and through a joint venture in China. We focus on providing consumers with innovative, great-tasting food and beverage choices that meet their increasing desires for nutritious, flavorful, convenient, and responsibly-produced products. Our widely-recognized, leading brands distributed in North America include Silk , So Delicious and Vega plant-based foods and beverages, International Delight and LAND O LAKES coffee creamers and beverages, Horizon Organic and Wallaby Organic premium dairy products and Earthbound Farm organic salads, fruits and vegetables. Our popular plant-based foods and beverages brands in Europe include Alpro and Provamel . Effective January 1, 2016, we report results of operations through two reportable segments: Americas Foods & Beverages and Europe Foods & Beverages. This reporting structure aligns with the way our Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), our CEO, monitors operating performance, allocates resources, and deploys capital. In 2015 and 2014, we reported results of operations through three reportable segments: Americas Foods & Beverages, Americas Fresh Foods and Europe Foods & Beverages. In connection with our management restructure that was effective in early 2016, we combined the historical Americas Foods & Beverages and Americas Fresh Foods segments into a single Americas Foods & Beverages segment. Accordingly, segment data from prior years has been recast to reflect this new segment structure. Spin-off from Dean Foods WhiteWave initially was formed by Dean Foods Company (“Dean Foods”) and spun-off into an independent company through a series of transactions. First, in October 2012, we completed an initial public offering of shares of our Class A common stock. Second, on May 23, 2013, Dean Foods distributed to its stockholders shares of our Class A common stock, and shares of our Class B common stock, as a pro rata dividend to Dean Foods' stockholders (the "Distribution"). Finally, on July 25, 2013, Dean Foods disposed of all of its remaining shares of WhiteWave capital stock in a registered public offering. Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting principally of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. As discussed in Note 19 "The Proposed Merger with Danone", on July 6, 2016 the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Danone S.A. and July Merger Sub Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Danone, pursuant to which the Company will be acquired by Danone S.A., a leading global food company headquartered in Paris, France. Since the merger has not yet been completed, none of the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in this Form 10-K consider the potential impact of the pending merger. Certain reclassifications of previously reported amounts have been made to conform to the current year presentation in Note 6 "Goodwill and Intangible Assets" and Note 15 “Segment and Customer Information”. These reclassifications did not impact previously reported amounts in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of income, consolidated statements of cash flows, or consolidated statements of shareholders' equity.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Consolidation Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and our wholly-owned subsidiaries and reflect the elimination of all intercompany accounts and transactions. Use of Estimates The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to use our judgment to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying footnotes. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Cash and Cash Equivalents As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , cash is comprised of cash held in bank accounts. We consider temporary investments that are highly liquid with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Our products are valued using the first-in, first-out method. The costs of finished goods inventories include raw materials, direct labor, indirect production, and overhead costs. Reserves for obsolete or excess inventory are not material. Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost, plus capitalized interest on borrowings during the actual construction period of major capital projects. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance that do not improve or extend the life of the assets are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows: Asset Useful life Buildings 15 to 40 years Machinery and equipment 3 to 20 years Computer software 3 to 8 years Leasehold improvements Over the shorter of the term of the applicable lease agreement or useful life Goodwill and Intangible Assets Our goodwill and identifiable intangible assets have resulted from acquisitions. Upon acquisition, the purchase price is first allocated to identifiable assets and liabilities, including customer-related intangible assets and trademarks, with any remaining purchase price recorded as goodwill. Goodwill and trademarks with indefinite lives are not amortized. A trademark is determined to have an indefinite life if it has a history of strong sales that we expect to continue for the foreseeable future. If these perpetual trademark criteria are not met, the trademarks are amortized over their expected useful lives. Determining the expected life of a trademark is based on a number of factors including the competitive environment, trademark history, and anticipated future trademark support. Identifiable intangible assets, other than indefinite-lived trademarks, are typically amortized over the following range of estimated useful lives: Asset Useful life Customer lists and relationships 3 to 15 years Finite-lived trademarks 5 to 15 years Impairment In accordance with accounting standards related to goodwill and other intangibles assets, we do not amortize goodwill and other intangible assets determined to have indefinite useful lives. Instead, we conduct impairment tests on our goodwill and indefinite-lived trademarks annually in the fourth quarter and on an interim basis when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Goodwill is allocated and tested at the reporting unit level, which is an operating segment or one level below (known as a component). Our identified reporting units are based on how segment management views performance and the similarity of those businesses. A quantitative assessment of goodwill was performed in 2014 and a qualitative assessment of goodwill was performed in 2015 and 2016. As part of the qualitative assessment performed in 2016 we assessed economic conditions and industry and market considerations, in addition to the overall historical and forecasted financial performance of each of our reporting units. We consider all evidence in our qualitative assessment, both positive and negative, and the weight of such evidence as well as mitigating factors, when determining whether it is more likely than not the fair value of our reporting units is less than the carrying amounts. Based on the results of our assessment, we determined that it was not more likely than not that any of our reporting units had a carrying value in excess of its fair value. Accordingly, no further goodwill impairment testing was completed. We did not recognize any impairment charges related to goodwill during 2016 , 2015 , or 2014 . A quantitative assessment of indefinite-lived intangibles was performed in 2015 and a qualitative assessment of indefinite-lived intangibles was performed in 2014 and 2016. As part of the qualitative assessment performed in 2016 we assessed economic conditions and industry and market considerations, in addition to the overall historical and forecasted financial performance of each trade name. Based on the results of our assessment, we determined that it was not more likely than not that any of our trade names had a carrying value in excess of its fair value. Accordingly, no further indefinite-lived intangibles impairment testing was completed. We did not recognize any impairment charges related to indefinite-lived intangibles during 2016 , 2015 , or 2014 . Long-lived assets, including property, plant, and equipment, definite-lived intangible assets and equity method investments, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable and prior to any goodwill impairment test. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. No material impairments were recorded in 2016 , 2015 , or 2014 . Equity Method Investments Consolidated net income includes the Company's proportionate share of the net income or loss of the companies in which we have invested. In addition, the carry values of our equity method investments are increased or decreased by our proportionate share of the net income or loss and other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI") of these companies. Employee Benefit Plans We have three separate, stand-alone defined benefit pension plans for certain of our European employees and we contribute to one multiemployer pension plan on behalf of certain of our North America employees. We recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of defined benefit pension plans as an asset or liability on our consolidated balance sheets and recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which changes occur, through accumulated other comprehensive loss. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and benefit obligation (the projected benefit obligation for pension plans). Actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs and credits that have not been recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost previously are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Plan assets and obligations are measured as of December 31 of each year. See Note 13 “Employee Retirement Plans.” Derivative Financial Instruments We use derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging commercial risk exposures to fluctuations in interest rates, currency exchange rates and certain commodity inputs. Our derivative instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. For a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the derivative’s mark to fair value is initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged item is settled. The ineffective portion of the mark to fair value associated with all hedges is reported in earnings immediately. Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are marked to fair value with gains and losses immediately recorded in earnings. In the consolidated statements of income, derivative activities are classified based on the nature of the items being hedged. Share-Based Compensation Under the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2012 SIP"), a total of 26,850,000 shares of our common stock were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of stock options or the vesting of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance stock units ("PSUs") or restricted stock awards that may be issued to our employees, non-employee directors and consultants. The 2012 SIP also permits awards of stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) and phantom shares as part of our long-term incentive compensation program. In general, awards granted to our employees under the 2012 SIP vest one-third on the first anniversary of the grant date, one-third on the second anniversary of the grant date, and one-third on the third anniversary of the grant date. Unvested awards vest immediately in the following circumstances: (i) an employee retires after reaching the age of 65 , (ii) in certain cases upon an employee’s death or qualified disability, and (iii) an employee with 10 years of service retires after reaching the age of 55 , or (iv) upon a change of control, except for PSUs and all equity awards granted after 2014 to the Company's executive officers. Share-based compensation plans, related expenses and assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model are more fully described in Note 11 "Share-Based Compensation." Revenue Recognition, Sales Incentives and Trade Accounts Receivable Sales are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, the product has been delivered to the customer, and there is a reasonable assurance of collection of the sales proceeds. Sales are recorded net of allowances for returns, trade promotions, and other discounts. We routinely offer sales incentives and discounts through various regional and national programs to our customers and to consumers. These programs include rebates, shelf-price reductions, in-store display incentives, coupons, and other trade promotional activities. These programs, as well as amounts paid to customers for shelf-space in retail stores, are considered reductions in the price of our products and thus are recorded as reductions to gross sales. Some of these incentives are recorded by estimating incentive costs based on our historical experience and expected levels of performance of the trade promotion. We maintain allowances at the end of each period for the estimated incentive costs incurred but unpaid for these programs, which are recorded as a reduction in our trade accounts receivable balance. Differences between estimated and actual incentive costs are normally not material and are recognized in earnings in the period such differences are determined. We generally provide credit terms to customers between 10 and 30 days from invoice date in the U.S. In Canada and Europe, however, terms vary by country. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and maintain allowances for potential credit losses based on our historical experience. Bad debt expense associated with uncollectible accounts for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 were not material. Estimated product returns historically have not been material. Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold represents the costs directly related to the manufacturing, farming and distribution of the Company’s products and primarily includes raw materials, packaging, co-packer fees, shipping and handling, warehousing, package design, depreciation, amortization, royalties, direct and indirect labor and operating costs for the Company’s manufacturing and farming. Advertising Expense We market our products through advertising and other promotional activities, including media and agency. Advertising expense is charged to earnings during the period incurred, except for expenses related to the development of a major commercial or media campaign which are charged to earnings during the period in which the advertisement or campaign is first presented to the public. Advertising expense totaled $227.7 million , $216.7 million , and $194.4 million in 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively, and is included in selling, distribution and marketing expense in our consolidated statements of income. Prepaid advertising was $2.5 million and $0.9 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Shipping and Handling Fees Our shipping and handling costs are included in both cost of sales and selling, distribution and marketing expense, depending on the nature of such costs. In cost of sales, we include inventory warehouse costs and product loading and handling costs at Company-owned facilities. Costs associated with shipping products to customers through third-party carriers and third-party inventory warehouse costs are included in selling, distribution and marketing expense and totaled $307.4 million , $321.5 million , and $279.6 million in 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. Costs related to temporary use of third parties due to temporary displacement in warehousing during construction of new company facilities are included in cost of goods sold. Insurance Accruals We retain selected levels of property and casualty risks, employee health care and other casualty losses. Many of these potential losses are covered under conventional insurance programs with third-party carriers with high deductible limits. In other areas, we are self-insured with stop-loss coverage. Accrued liabilities for incurred but not reported losses related to these retained risks are calculated based upon loss development factors which contemplate a number of factors including claims history and expected trends. These loss development factors are developed in consultation with external actuaries. At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we recorded accrued liabilities related to these retained risks in the amounts of $9.0 million and $8.4 million , respectively, including both current and long-term liabilities. Research and Development Our research and development activities primarily consist of generating and testing new product concepts, new flavors, and packaging and are primarily internal. We expense research and development costs as incurred and they primarily relate to compensation, facility costs and purchased research and development services, materials and supplies. Our total research and development expense was $21.2 million , $ 19.0 million and $15.6 million for 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. Research and development costs are included in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of income. Foreign Currency Translation The financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries are translated to U.S. Dollars. The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is generally the local currency of the country. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of the foreign subsidiaries are translated to U.S. Dollars at period-end exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at the average rates prevailing during the period. Changes in exchange rates that affect cash flows and the related receivables or payables are recognized as transaction gains and losses. Our transaction gains and losses are reflected in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of income. The cumulative translation adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive loss reflects the unrealized adjustments resulting from translating the financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries. Income Taxes We account for deferred income taxes based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. We also recognize deferred tax assets for operating loss and other tax carryforwards. Valuation allowances are recognized to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that will more likely than not be realized. We record a liability for uncertain tax positions to the extent a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return does not meet certain recognition or measurement criteria. We apply a more likely than not threshold to the recognition and derecognition of uncertain tax positions. Accordingly, we recognize the amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being ultimately realized upon settlement. Future changes in judgment related to the expected ultimate resolution of uncertain tax positions will affect earnings in the quarter of such change. For those income tax positions where it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the financial statements. We recognize interest related to uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. Penalties, if incurred, are recorded in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of income. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment , which eliminated Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Previously under Step 2, to determine the implied fair value for goodwill, first an entity had to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation of the reporting unit. Under the new ASU, an entity should perform its goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The guidance should be applied on a prospective basis, and is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. We are currently evaluating the standard, but we do not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have any impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments , which provides clarification on the treatment of certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. The pronouncement provides clarification guidance on eight specific cash flow presentation issues that have developed due to diversity in practice. The issues include, but are not limited to, debt prepayment or extinguishment costs, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, and distributions received from equity method investees. The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. Adoption will require a retrospective transition method in which all amendments must be reflected in all periods presented, unless impracticable to do so. We are currently evaluating transition date, but we do not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have any impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which provides changes on how companies measure and recognize credit losses on financial instruments. The new guidance will require companies to immediately recognize an estimate of credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of financial assets that are in the scope of the standard. The new standard is effective for public companies in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2019. We expect that the adoption of this guidance will not have any impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions for both public and nonpublic entities, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance will require companies to include excess tax benefits (deficiencies) as a component of income tax expense rather than additional paid-in capital. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods. The impact ASU No. 2016-09 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption will mainly depend on the occurrence of future events, including the timing and value realized for future share-based transactions upon exercise/vesting versus the fair value at grant date, and will create additional benefit or expense to our consolidated statements of income. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . This ASU requires lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases on the balance sheet. A lessee should recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The new guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments should be applied at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. We are currently evaluating the effects adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and financial statement disclosures. We expect this adoption will result in a material increase in the assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and will likely have an insignificant impact on our consolidated statements of earnings. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory. This ASU discusses amendments to existing accounting guidance to modify the subsequent measurement of inventory. Under existing guidance, an entity measures inventory at the lower of cost or market, with market defined as replacement cost, net realizable value ("NRV"), or NRV less a normal profit margin. An entity uses current replacement cost provided that it is not above NRV (ceiling) or below NRV less a normal profit margin (floor). Amendments in the new guidance require an entity to subsequently measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value and eliminates the need to determine replacement cost and evaluate whether it is above the ceiling or below the floor. NRV is defined as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. For public business entities, the ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is permitted for all entities and should be applied prospectively. We expect that the adoption of this guidance will not have any impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606 , to clarify the principles used to recognize revenue for all entities. In July 2015, the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date of ASU 2014-09. In 2016, the FASB has issued the following additional guidance: i) ASU No. 2016-08, Principal Versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross Versus Net), which provides clarification when assessing whether an entity is a principal or agent in a revenue transaction, and impacts whether an entity reports revenue on a gross or net basis, ii) ASU No. 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing , which amends the guidance in ASU 2014-09 regarding the identification of performance obligations and accounting for licenses of intellectual property, iii) ASU No. 2016-11, Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 Emerging Issues Task Force Meeting, which rescinds specific SEC guidance related to revenue recognition currently codified in US GAAP as a result of the new revenue standard, iv) ASU No. 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which amends the guidance in ASU 2014-09 by providing practical expedients to simplify the transition to the new revenue standard and clarify certain aspects of the standard, and ASU No 2016-19 & 20, Technical Corrections and Improvements . The new guidance will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017 and will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The standard includes a five step model to determine when revenue should be recognized, which is when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard allows several methods of adoption including either a full retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or modified retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements. As the Company does not have significant varying revenue streams, in general, we expect to identify a single performance obligation for product shipments to our customers at a point in time. We are still evaluating the transition method and impact the adoption of the new standard may have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, including any private label revenue streams where there is no alternative use of the product and an enforceable right of payment. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern , to provide guidance on management's responsibility to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related disclosure requirements. Adoption requires establishing a going concern assessment process to meet the standard. We have adopted this guidance as of December 31, 2016 and the adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions and Joint Venture

Acquisitions and Joint Venture	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Joint Venture	Acquisitions and Joint Venture 2016 Acquisitions IPP On June 2, 2016, the Company acquired Innovation Packaging and Process, S.A. de C.V. ("IPP"). Founded in 2007, IPP is an aseptic beverage co-packer based in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The Company purchased IPP for total cash consideration of $18.1 million . We funded this acquisition through cash provided from operations. IPP produces products for WhiteWave and third parties. The acquisition of IPP provides the ability to grow in Latin American markets by providing in-house manufacturing. Our preliminary purchase price allocation includes goodwill of $9.3 million , property, plant, and equipment of $9.1 million , intangible assets subject to amortization of $0.6 million related to customer relationships, and liabilities assumed net of working capital items of $0.9 million . Customer relationships are being amortized over a 3 year term. We have included IPP's results of operations in our consolidated statements of income in our Americas Foods & Beverages segment from the date of acquisition. The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition have been recorded at their preliminary fair values. Certain estimated values for the acquisition are not yet finalized pending the final purchase price allocations, and as a result, the Company's estimates and assumptions are subject to change within the measurement period as valuations are finalized. We expect to finalize the allocation of the purchase price within one year of the acquisition. During 2016, we recorded $3.5 million of purchase accounting adjustments to goodwill primarily related to potential tax risks, for which we are partially indemnified, and the recording of deferred income taxes. See Note 6 "Goodwill and Intangible Assets." 2015 Acquisitions Wallaby On August 30, 2015, we completed our acquisition of Wallaby Yogurt Company, Inc. ("Wallaby") for approximately $122.4 million in cash. We funded this acquisition with borrowings under our credit facility. Founded in 1994 and based in American Canyon, California, Wallaby is a leading manufacturer and distributor of organic dairy yogurt products including Greek and Australian style yogurts and Kefir beverages. The addition of Wallaby strengthened and expanded our growing yogurt portfolio and provided entry into several fast-growing yogurt categories. The acquisition also provided us with additional West Coast manufacturing capabilities and further expansion and growth opportunities. In connection with the acquisition of Wallaby, we incurred $2.1 million in expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015 related to due diligence, investment advisors and regulatory matters. None of these acquisition related costs were incurred in 2016. The expenses directly associated with the acquisition were recorded in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of income and were not allocated to our segments and are reflected entirely within corporate and other. We have included Wallaby's results of operations in our statements of income in our Americas Foods & Beverages segment since the date of acquisition. Net sales were $20.3 million from the acquisition date to December 31, 2015. The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition have been recorded at their fair values. The fair values were determined by management based in part on an independent valuation of assets acquired, which includes intangible assets of approximately $57.1 million and relate primarily to tradenames. Estimated intangible assets subject to amortization of approximately $9.1 million are being amortized over a 15 year term and relate primarily to customer relationships. During 2016, we recorded $6.3 million of purchase accounting adjustments to goodwill primarily related to the finalization of the fair value of certain intangible assets. See Note 6 "Goodwill and Intangible Assets." During the third quarter of 2016, the Company finalized its purchase price allocations related to the acquisition of Wallaby. Vega On August 1, 2015, we completed our acquisition of Sequel Naturals Ltd, the company that owns the Vega brand ("Vega") and is a pioneer and leader in plant-based nutrition products, for approximately $553.6 million in cash funded by borrowings under our credit facility. Vega offers a broad range of plant-based nutrition products - primarily powdered shakes and snack bars. This acquisition extended the Company's Plant-based Foods and Beverages platform into nutritional powders and bars, and provided additional innovation opportunities. In connection with the acquisition of Sequel Naturals Ltd, we incurred $7.4 million and $0.3 million in expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively, related to due diligence, investment advisors and regulatory matters. The expenses directly associated with the acquisition were recorded in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of income and were not allocated to our segments and are reflected entirely within corporate and other. We have included Vega's results of operations in our statements of income in our Americas Foods & Beverages segment from the date of acquisition. Net sales were $51.4 million from the acquisition date to December 31, 2015. The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition have been recorded at their fair values. The fair values were determined by management based in part on an independent valuation of assets acquired, which includes intangible assets of approximately $296.9 million and relate primarily to tradenames and customer relationships. Intangible assets subject to amortization of approximately $106.9 million are being amortized over a 15 year term and relate primarily to customer relationships. During 2016, we recorded $4.4 million of purchase accounting adjustments to goodwill primarily related to the finalization of certain income tax matters. See Note 6 "Goodwill and Intangible Assets." As of June 30, 2016, the Company has finalized its purchase price allocations related to the acquisition of Sequel Naturals Ltd. EIEIO On May 29, 2015, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of EIEIO, Inc. ("EIEIO") the company that owns the Magicow brand and other brands, for $40.2 million in cash. We funded this acquisition with borrowings under our credit facility. EIEIO, which is based outside Austin, Texas, manufactures, markets and distributes bulk, bag-in-box and shelf stable creamers, coffee beverages and whip toppings. The acquisition of EIEIO expanded our portfolio of bulk coffee creamer and flavor dispensing products and provided new product capabilities to support growth in our away-from-home channel. In connection with the acquisition of EIEIO, we incurred $0.3 million in expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015, related to due diligence, investment advisors and regulatory matters. No acquisition related costs were incurred in 2016. The expenses directly associated with the acquisition were recorded in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of income and were not allocated to our segments and are reflected entirely within corporate and other. EIEIO's results of operations have been included in our consolidated statements of income of our Americas Foods & Beverages segment from the date of acquisition. Net sales were $13.7 million from the acquisition date to December 31, 2015. The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition have been recorded at their fair values. The fair values were determined by management based in part on an independent valuation of assets acquired, which includes intangible assets of approximately $21.8 million and relate primarily to tradenames and customer relationships. Intangible assets subject to amortization of approximately $10.2 million are being amortized over a 15 year term and relate primarily to customer relationships. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company finalized its purchase price allocations related to the acquisition of EIEIO. The following table summarizes allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the fiscal 2015 acquisitions. EIEIO Vega Wallaby May 29, 2015 August 1, 2015 August 30, 2015 (In thousands) Assets acquired: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,546 $ 5,235 $ 1,740 Inventories 3,050 18,379 2,252 Other current assets 1,951 18,886 5,245 Property, plant and equipment 554 650 11,492 Trademarks 11,600 189,963 48,036 Intangible assets with finite lives 10,160 106,920 9,058 Other long-term assets — 1,779 50 Liabilities assumed: Accounts payable and other accruals 2,296 12,802 1,542 Deferred taxes — 76,739 — Other long-term liabilities 173 7,581 1,031 Total identifiable net assets 26,392 244,690 75,300 Goodwill 13,810 308,942 47,052 Total purchase price $ 40,202 $ 553,632 $ 122,352 Goodwill is calculated as the excess of consideration paid over the net assets acquired and represents synergies, organic growth and other benefits that are expected to arise from integrating the acquired businesses into our operations. Goodwill related to the 2016 and 2015 acquisitions is recorded in the Americas Foods & Beverages segment. Goodwill related to EIEIO and Wallaby is tax deductible. None of the goodwill recorded in the Vega or IPP acquisitions is tax deductible. 2014 Acquisitions So Delicious Dairy Free On October 31, 2014, we completed our acquisition of the company that owns So Delicious Dairy Free ("So Delicious") for total consideration of approximately $196.6 million in cash. So Delicious manufactures, markets and distributes plant-based beverages, creamers, cultured products and frozen desserts and is based in Springfield, Oregon. The acquisition of So Delicious expanded our portfolio of plant-based food and beverage products and provided the Company with an entry into the growing, plant-based frozen desert category. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the acquisition of So Delicious increased our net sales by $22.7 million . So Delicious’ results of operations have been included in our statements of income and the results of operations of our Americas Foods & Beverages segment from the date of acquisition. The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition have been recorded at their fair values. The fair values were determined by management based in part on an independent valuation of assets acquired, which includes intangible assets of $83.0 million . Intangible assets subject to amortization of $29.8 million are being amortized over a weighted average period of 15 years and relate primarily to customer and supplier relationships. Prior to the third quarter of 2015, we recorded $2.0 million of purchase accounting adjustments to goodwill. Purchase accounting was completed in the third quarter of 2015. In connection with the acquisition of So Delicious, we incurred $5.3 million in expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014, related to due diligence, investment advisors and regulatory matters. These costs are included in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of income in the periods in which they were incurred. These expenses have not been allocated to our segments and are reflected entirely within corporate and other. Earthbound Farm On January 2, 2014, the Company acquired Earthbound Farm, one of the largest organic produce brands in North America. The acquisition added to our focus on high-growth product categories that are aligned with emerging customer trends. The total consideration for the acquisition was approximately $608.7 million in cash. The acquisition was funded by approximately $615 million in borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities. See Note 9 “Debt and Capital Lease Obligations.” The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition have been recorded at their fair values. The fair values were determined by management based in part on an independent valuation of assets acquired, which includes intangible assets of $255.6 million . Intangible assets subject to amortization of $104.9 million are being amortized over a weighted average period of 15 years and relate primarily to customer and supplier relationships. In the third quarter of 2015, negotiations regarding final purchase price adjustments were completed. As purchase accounting was completed in 2014, the gain of $7.9 million from the final negotiation was recorded in the third quarter of 2015 in our consolidated statements of income within general and administrative expenses within the segment caption "Corporate and other." Earthbound Farm’s results of operations have been included in our statements of income and the results of operations of our Americas Foods & Beverages segment from the date of acquisition. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the acquisition of Earthbound Farm increased our net sales by $575.3 million . In connection with the acquisition of Earthbound Farm, we incurred $6.8 million in expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014, related to due diligence, investment advisors and regulatory matters. These costs are included in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of income in the periods in which they were incurred. These expenses have not been allocated to our segments and are reflected entirely within corporate and other. The following table summarizes unaudited supplemental pro forma consolidated results of operations as if we acquired So Delicious, EIEIO, Vega and Wallaby on January 1, 2014. No pro forma unaudited consolidated results of operations is presented for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 or the corresponding prior period related to the IPP acquisition as their results are not material to the consolidated results of the Company. Year ended December 31, 2015 2014 (In thousands, except share data) Net sales $ 3,983,327 $ 3,689,478 Income before income taxes 286,028 221,026 Diluted earnings per common share $ 1.03 $ 0.79 The historical financial information has been adjusted to give effect to the pro forma adjustments. These adjustments are based upon currently available information and certain assumptions. Therefore, the pro forma consolidated results are not necessarily indicative of what the Company’s consolidated results of operations actually would have been had it completed the acquisitions on January 1, 2014. The historical results included in the pro forma consolidated results do not purport to project future results of operations of the combined company nor do they reflect the expected realization of any cost savings or revenue synergies associated with the acquisition. The pro forma consolidated results reflect purchase accounting adjustments primarily related to depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense, tax expense and acquisition related costs. Joint Venture On January 5, 2014, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited (“Mengniu”), a leading Chinese dairy company. The joint venture manufactures, markets and sells a range of premium plant-based beverage products in China. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company owns a 49% stake in the venture while Mengniu owns a 51% stake. Based on the joint venture agreement, the Company has the ability to exert significant influence over the operations and financial policies of the joint venture and has in-substance common stock in the joint venture. Thus, the joint venture is accounted for as an equity-method investment. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we contributed $47.3 million of cash to the joint venture. No contributions were made during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 . The joint venture has a credit facility with Mengniu of CNY 120 million ( $17.3 million USD) and, in 2016, entered into a new credit facility with Mengniu for up to an additional CNY of 90 million ( $13.0 million USD), for total capacity of CNY 210 million ( $30.3 million USD). The current facility is expected to support its liquidity requirements into first quarter 2017. We guarantee up to 49% on the total commitment amount of this credit facility or CNY 102.9 million ( $14.8 million USD). As of December 31, 2016 , the joint venture had borrowed Chinese CNY 200 million ( $28.8 million USD) under the facility. In connection with the formation of the joint venture, we incurred $0.3 million in expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014, related to due diligence, investment advisors and regulatory matters. The expenses have been recorded in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of income and have not been allocated to our segments and are reflected entirely within corporate and other. In 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 we incurred $3.9 million , $3.7 million , and $5.7 million , respectively of corporate expenses related to management of our joint venture investment. The expenses have been recorded in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of income and have not been allocated to our segments and are reflected entirely within corporate and other. For the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 we recorded a loss in investment in equity method investments of $10.2 million , $11.4 million , and $6.0 million respectively. Losses incurred by the joint venture with Mengniu are in line with the growth and operating targets set by the joint venture.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories Inventories consisted of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Raw materials and supplies $ 139,796 $ 120,922 Finished goods 156,564 149,815 Total $ 296,360 $ 270,737

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant, and Equipment	Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Land $ 60,304 $ 51,686 Buildings 463,907 433,652 Machinery and equipment 1,218,675 1,109,004 Leasehold improvements 45,645 44,474 Construction in progress 197,402 102,899 1,985,933 1,741,715 Less accumulated depreciation (691,223 ) (604,194 ) Total $ 1,294,710 $ 1,137,521 Depreciation expense was $118.4 million , $104.8 million , and $99.8 million in 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. For 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , we capitalized $1.1 million , $1.4 million , and $1.5 million , respectively, in interest related to borrowings during the actual construction period of major capital projects, which is included as part of the cost of the related asset. Included in property, plant, and equipment, net, on the consolidated balance sheets is $21.0 million of capital leases.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows: Americas Foods & Beverages Europe Foods & Beverages Total (In thousands) Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 916,482 $ 151,794 $ 1,068,276 Acquisitions 380,297 — 380,297 Purchase price adjustments (1) (2,019 ) — (2,019 ) Foreign currency translation (16,007 ) (15,225 ) (31,232 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 1,278,753 $ 136,569 $ 1,415,322 Acquisitions 9,259 — 9,259 Purchase price adjustments (1) (10,493 ) — (10,493 ) Foreign currency translation 7,099 (5,120 ) 1,979 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 1,284,618 $ 131,449 $ 1,416,067 ____________________________________ (1) Purchase price adjustments are the result of adjustments made for the finalization of the fair value of certain intangible assets and, in 2016, also includes the finalization of certain income tax matters. There were no impairment charges related to goodwill since inception of the Company. The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of our intangible assets, other than goodwill, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Net carrying amount Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Net carrying amount (In thousands) Intangible assets with indefinite lives: Trademarks (1) $ 780,790 $ — $ 780,790 $ 777,718 $ — $ 777,718 Intangible assets with finite lives: Customer-related and other (1) 279,572 (58,236 ) 221,336 270,801 (39,828 ) 230,973 Supplier relationships 12,000 (2,880 ) 9,120 12,000 (1,920 ) 10,080 Non-compete agreements (1) 1,326 (941 ) 385 1,267 (592 ) 675 Trademarks 968 (966 ) 2 968 (965 ) 3 Total $ 1,074,656 $ (63,023 ) $ 1,011,633 $ 1,062,754 $ (43,305 ) $ 1,019,449 _____________________ (1) The change in the carrying amount is also the result of foreign currency translation, acquisitions, and purchase accounting adjustments. Amortization expense on finite-lived intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 was $20.4 million , $15.2 million , and $10.7 million , respectively. Estimated aggregate finite-lived intangible asset amortization expense for the next five years is as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 19,960 2018 19,831 2019 18,687 2020 18,351 2021 18,338 Thereafter 135,676 Total $ 230,843

Accounts Payable and Accrued Ex

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Accounts payable and accrued expenses consisted of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Accounts payable $ 381,186 $ 365,223 Payroll and benefits 72,085 79,267 Derivative liability (Note 10) 8,309 25,900 Other accrued liabilities 77,503 79,323 Total $ 539,083 $ 549,713

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Income before income taxes is comprised of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Domestic $ 276,371 $ 213,873 $ 174,594 Foreign 50,814 53,863 49,854 Income before income taxes $ 327,185 $ 267,736 $ 224,448 Income tax expense consists of the following components: Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Current income taxes: Federal $ 67,834 $ 69,745 $ 53,843 State 8,460 14,713 9,750 Foreign 16,920 13,805 8,502 Total current income tax expense 93,214 98,263 72,095 Deferred income taxes: Federal 8,722 (9,638 ) 3,629 State (369 ) (230 ) 10 Foreign 843 (487 ) 2,545 Total deferred income tax expense (benefit) 9,196 (10,355 ) 6,184 Total income tax expense $ 102,410 $ 87,908 $ 78,279 A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Tax expense at statutory rate of 35% 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Foreign taxes versus U.S. statutory rate (3.8 )% (3.1 )% (3.1 )% State income taxes, net of federal benefit 2.5 % 3.1 % 2.7 % U.S. manufacturing deduction (1.9 )% (1.5 )% (2.1 )% Uncertain tax positions 1.0 % 0.8 % 1.7 % Research & development tax credits (0.6 )% (0.9 )% (0.3 )% Deferred tax rate adjustments (0.6 )% 0.0 % (0.4 )% Non-deductible transaction costs 0.1 % 0.4 % 0.5 % Other (0.4 )% (1.0 )% 0.9 % Effective tax rate 31.3 % 32.8 % 34.9 % In the table above, the amounts for uncertain tax positions and deferred tax rate adjustments include amounts related to state and foreign income taxes. The tax effects of temporary differences giving rise to deferred income tax assets (liabilities) were: December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Deferred income tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 28,766 $ 29,179 Capital loss carryforwards 3,481 4,613 Share-based compensation 24,551 23,418 Accrued liabilities 19,776 24,075 Inventories 4,806 4,988 Receivables 4,110 2,333 Derivative instruments 217 11,524 Other 6,070 4,008 Valuation allowances (30,694 ) (31,228 ) Total deferred income tax assets 61,083 72,910 Deferred income tax liabilities: Intangible assets (237,411 ) (238,740 ) Property, plant and equipment (83,437 ) (88,717 ) Partnership basis difference (43,780 ) (38,648 ) Total deferred income tax liabilities (364,628 ) (366,105 ) Net deferred income tax liability (1) $ (303,545 ) $ (293,195 ) __________________________ (1) Net deferred income tax liability also includes deferred tax assets of $802 and $131 recorded in Identifiable intangible and other assets, net in our consolidated balance sheets for the periods ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we had $110.7 million and $99.7 million , respectively, of foreign net operating loss carryforwards that never expire, against which we have recorded a full valuation allowance because we do not believe it is more likely than not that these losses will be realized in the future. We assess the available positive and negative evidence to estimate whether sufficient future taxable income will be generated to permit use of the foreign net operating loss carryforwards. The amount of the related deferred tax asset considered realizable could be adjusted if future taxable income increases. At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we had GBP 16.6 million ( $20.5 million ) and GBP 17.4 million ( $25.6 million ) respectively, of capital loss carryforwards generated in the United Kingdom. We have recorded a full valuation allowance against this loss because we do not believe it is more likely than not that this loss will be realized in the future. At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we had $8.2 million and $10.9 million , respectively of post-apportioned, state net operating loss carryforwards, which begin to expire in 2017, and some of which were generated by certain subsidiaries prior to their acquisition. The use of our subsidiaries' state net operating losses is generally limited to future taxable income from the same subsidiary. We do not anticipate that these limitations will affect utilization of the carryforwards prior to their expiration. However, a valuation allowance of $0.2 million and $0.2 million has been recorded against the state net operating loss carryforwards at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, because we do not believe it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets related to the state net operating loss carryforwards will be realized prior to expiration. Our foreign subsidiaries are required to file local jurisdiction income tax returns with respect to their operations, the earnings from which are expected to be reinvested indefinitely. At December 31, 2016 , no provision had been made for U.S. federal or state income tax on approximately $201.0 million of accumulated foreign earnings as they are considered to be permanently reinvested outside the U.S. Computation of the potential deferred tax liability associated with these undistributed earnings and other basis differences is not practicable. The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest, recorded in our consolidated balance sheets: December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Balance at January 1 $ 16,503 $ 7,535 $ 3,875 Increases in tax positions for current year 3,499 9,185 2,524 Increases in tax positions for prior years 3,776 881 2,332 Decreases in tax positions for prior years (519 ) (780 ) — Settlement of tax matters (15 ) (102 ) (640 ) Lapse of applicable statutes of limitations (247 ) (216 ) (556 ) Balance at December 31 $ 22,997 $ 16,503 $ 7,535 The additions to unrecognized tax benefits are primarily attributable to foreign tax matters and, to a lesser extent, U.S. federal and state tax matters. Of the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2016 , the entire amount would impact our effective tax rate when released. Any changes to our liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months is not expected to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Income tax expense for 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 included interest expense of $1.6 million , $0.3 million and $0.4 million , respectively. Our liability for uncertain tax positions included accrued interest of $2.5 million and $0.9 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Accounts payable and accrued expenses include accrued penalties of $0.5 million and nil at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Dean Foods’ U.S. federal income tax returns, in which we were included through the spin-off date in May 2013, have been audited through 2011. State income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of three to five years after filing. Our foreign income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of one to five years after filing. We have various income tax returns in the process of examination, appeals or settlement. Under the tax matters agreement, the Company has agreed to reimburse Dean Foods and Dean Foods has agreed to reimburse the Company, as applicable, for any income tax liabilities resulting from before the spin-off date to the extent a redetermination relates to the other company’s business.

Debt and Capital Lease Obligati

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	Debt and Capital Lease Obligations December 31, 2016 2015 Amount outstanding Interest rate Amount outstanding Interest rate (In thousands, except percentages) Senior secured credit facilities $ 1,627,600 2.63 % * $ 1,627,000 2.54 % * Senior unsecured notes 500,000 5.38 % 500,000 5.38 % Capital lease obligations 20,244 21,635 Other borrowings 12,191 1.68 % * 5,133 3.70 % Less current portion (58,585 ) (51,449 ) Less debt issuance costs (19,694 ) (23,379 ) Total long-term debt $ 2,081,756 $ 2,078,940 ___________________________ * Represents a weighted average rate, including applicable interest rate margins. Senior Secured Credit Facilities On October 12, 2012, we entered into a credit agreement, among us, the subsidiary guarantors listed therein, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as syndication agent, and the other lenders party thereto (the "Credit Agreement"). The Credit Agreement governed our senior secured credit facilities, consisting of a five -year revolving credit facility in a principal amount of $850.0 million , an original five -year $250.0 million term loan A-1, and an original seven -year $250.0 million term loan A-2. On November 28, 2012 we entered in an amendment (the “First Amendment’) whereby the required principal payment dates and various covenant level requirement dates were established. In conjunction with the January 2, 2014 acquisition of Earthbound Farm, under the terms of the Credit Agreement, we entered into an Incremental Term Loan Agreement to establish a new incremental seven -year term loan A-3 facility in an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million (the “Incremental Term Loan Agreement”). On January 2, 2014, we also amended the Credit Agreement (the “Second Amendment”) that, among other things, reset an accordion feature that allows for our senior secured credit facilities to be increased by up to $500.0 million , subject to lenders commitments, and increased the limit of swing line loans to $85.0 million . On August 29, 2014, we entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”). The Third Amendment extended maturity dates, reset amortization requirements, increased liquidity and added additional operating flexibility under the Credit Agreement. The applicable interest rates and commitment fees under the Credit Agreement were not modified. The Third Amendment, among other things: • consolidated the term loan A-3 into the term loan A-2 • increased the revolving commitment to $1.0 billion , increased the limits under our revolving commitment of swing line loans to $100 million and issued letters of credit to $100 million • established a maximum consolidated net leverage ratio covenant of 5.00 to 1.00 and an initial maximum consolidated senior secured net leverage ratio covenant of 4.00 to 1.00 On November 6, 2015 we entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”). The Fourth Amendment extended maturity dates, reset amortization requirements, increased liquidity and added additional operating flexibility under the Credit Agreement. As a result, approximately $1.5 million of costs were expensed and $3.5 million of new deferred financing fees were capitalized related to the Fourth Amendment, resulting in $23.4 million of capitalized fees being subject to amortization over the remaining respective debt maturity dates as of December 31, 2015. The Fourth Amendment, among other things: • added a wholly-owned subsidiary as a borrower • extended the maturity dates of the revolving credit facility and the term loan A-1 credit facility to November 6, 2020 and the term loan A-2 credit facility to November 6, 2022 • increased the term loan A-1 credit facility to $750 million , constituting an increase of $512.5 million • increased the term loan A-2 credit facility to $750 million , constituting an increase of $7.5 million • established principal payment requirements for the term loan A-1 to 5% per annum, with the balance due at maturity • established principal payments requirements for the term loan A-2 to 1% per annum, with the balance due at maturity • reduced the applicable interest rate levels • modified the maximum consolidated senior secured net leverage ratio covenant to be 4.00 to 1.0 at all times We utilized the incremental $520 million of aggregate term loan proceeds from the Fourth Amendment, net of transaction related expenses, to reduce outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility, thereby increasing availability under the revolving credit facility by the same amount. As of December 31, 2016 , we had outstanding borrowings of $1.6 billion under our current $2.5 billion senior secured credit facilities consisting of $172.6 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility, a $712.5 million principal balance under term loan A-1, and a $742.5 million principal balance under term loan A-2. We had $9.0 million in outstanding letters of credit issued under our revolving credit facilities and $818.4 million of additional availability under our $1 billion revolving credit facility commitment. The senior secured credit facilities are collateralized by interests and liens on substantially all of our domestic assets, and are guaranteed by our material domestic subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2016 , borrowings under the revolving credit facility and term loan A-1 bore interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.75% per annum and the term loan A-2 at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.00% per annum. Senior Unsecured Notes On September 17, 2014, we issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes guaranteed by certain of our 100% owned subsidiaries, see Note 17 "Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information." The notes mature on October 1, 2022 and bear interest at a rate of 5.375% per annum payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on April 1, 2015. The net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the notes, after deducting underwriting discounts and commission and offering expenses, was approximately $490.7 million . We utilized the proceeds of the issuance to pay down all outstanding borrowings under our senior secured revolving commitment, with the remaining proceeds increasing our cash balances. The scheduled maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2016 , were as follows (in thousands): Total Term Loan A-1 Term Loan A-2 Revolver Senior Unsecured Notes Capital Lease Obligations Other Borrowings 2017 $ 58,585 $ 37,500 $ 7,500 $ — $ — $ 1,394 $ 12,191 2018 46,485 37,500 7,500 — — 1,485 — 2019 46,581 37,500 7,500 — — 1,581 — 2020 781,073 600,000 7,500 172,600 — 973 — 2021 8,283 — 7,500 — — 783 — Thereafter 1,219,028 — 705,000 — 500,000 14,028 — Total outstanding debt $ 2,160,035 $ 712,500 $ 742,500 $ 172,600 $ 500,000 $ 20,244 $ 12,191 Alpro Revolving Credit Facility On June 29, 2015, Alpro entered into a new revolving credit facility not to exceed €30.0 million or its currency equivalent. The facility is unsecured and guaranteed by The WhiteWave Foods Company. The facility is available for working capital and other general corporate purposes of Alpro and for the issuance of letters of credit up to €30.0 million or its currency equivalent. At December 31, 2016 Alpro had €11.0 million ( $11.6 million USD) of borrowings outstanding at an interest rate of 1.38% due upon maturity on June 29, 2017. There were no outstanding borrowings as of December 31, 2015 . Vega Revolving Credit Facility On August 27, 2015, Vega entered into an uncommitted revolving credit facility not to exceed $10.0 million CAD or its currency equivalent and in April 2016, Vega increased the limit on its uncommitted revolving credit facility to not exceed $15.0 million CAD or its currency equivalent. The facility is unsecured and guaranteed by The WhiteWave Foods Company. The facility is available for working capital and other general corporate purposes of Vega and currently bears interest at a rate of 3.70% . At December 31, 2016 , there were no outstanding borrowings under this facility. At December 31, 2015 , there was $7.1 million CAD ( $5.1 million USD) outstanding in borrowings under the facility. Capital Lease Obligations We are party to leases of certain operating facilities and equipment under capital lease arrangements which bear interest at rates from 3.1% to 8.0% and have expiration dates through 2033 .

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement	Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risks managed by derivative instruments include interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and commodity price risk. Derivative contracts are entered into for periods consistent with the related underlying exposure and do not constitute positions independent of those exposures. The Company does not enter into derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Credit risk under these arrangements is believed to be remote as the counterparties to the derivatives are major financial institutions; however, if any of the counterparties to the derivative agreements become unable to fulfill their obligation, we may lose the financial benefits of these arrangements. Interest Rates In connection with our initial public offering, on October 31, 2012, Dean Foods novated to us certain of its interest rate swaps (the “2017 swaps”) with a notional value of $650 million and a maturity date of March 31, 2017 . The 2017 swaps effectively change the interest payments on a portion of our debt from variable-rate, based on short term LIBOR, to fixed-rate payments. We are the sole counterparty to the financial institutions under these swap agreements and are directly responsible for any required settlements, and the sole beneficiary of any future receipts of funds, pursuant to their terms. We are subject to market risk with respect to changes in the underlying benchmark interest rate that impact the fair value of the 2017 swaps. The following table summarizes the terms of the 2017 swaps as of December 31, 2016 : Fixed Interest Rates Expiration Date Notional Amount (In thousands) 2.75% to 3.19% March 31, 2017 $650,000 We have not designated such contracts as hedging instruments; therefore, the 2017 swaps are marked to market at the end of each reporting period and a derivative asset or liability is recorded in our consolidated balance sheets. We recorded losses on these contracts of $2.0 million , $5.5 million , and $5.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. Gains and losses are recorded in other expense, net in our consolidated statements of income. A summary of these open swap agreements recorded at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 is included in the fair value table below. Commodities We are exposed to commodity price fluctuations, including organic and conventional milk, butterfat, almonds, organic and non-genetically modified (“non-GMO”) soybeans, sweeteners, and other commodity costs used in the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of our products, including utilities, natural gas, resin, and diesel fuel. To secure adequate supplies of materials and bring greater stability to the cost of ingredients and their related manufacturing, packaging, and distribution, we routinely enter into forward purchase contracts and other purchase arrangements with suppliers. Under the forward purchase contracts, we commit to purchasing agreed-upon quantities of ingredients and commodities at agreed-upon prices at specified future dates. The outstanding purchase commitment for these commodities at any point in time typically ranges from one month ’s to eighteen month's anticipated requirements, depending on the ingredient or commodity, but can be longer in limited cases. These contracts are considered normal purchases. In addition to entering into forward purchase contracts, from time to time we may purchase over-the-counter hedge contracts from qualified financial institutions for commodities associated with the production and distribution of our products. Certain of these contracts offset the risk of increases in our commodity costs and are designated as cash flow hedges when appropriate. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , there were no commodity cash flow hedges into which we entered. Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and are used to manage the Company’s exposure to commodity price risk but do not meet the authoritative guidance for hedge accounting. From time to time, the Company enters into commodity forward contracts to fix the price of natural gas and diesel fuel purchases and other commodities at a future delivery date. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded to cost of sales and selling, distribution and marketing expenses in our consolidated statements of income depending on commodity type. We recorded gains/(losses) on these contracts of $3.3 million , $(17.6) million , and $(10.9) million for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. As of December 31, 2016 , the Company had outstanding contracts for the purchase of 15.0 million gallons of diesel expiring throughout 2017. A summary of our open commodities contracts recorded at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 is included in the fair value table below. Although we may utilize forward purchase contracts and other instruments to mitigate the risks related to commodity price fluctuation, such strategies do not fully mitigate commodity price risk. Adverse movements in commodity prices over the terms of the contracts or instruments could decrease or eliminate the economic benefits we derive from these strategies. Foreign Currency Our international operations represented approximately 19% , 18% , and 19% of our net sales for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. Sales in foreign countries, as well as certain expenses related to those sales, are transacted in currencies other than our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. Our foreign currency exchange rate risk primarily consists of the Euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, Mexican peso, and Chinese yuan related to net sales and expenses in currencies other than the functional currency of the business. We may, from time to time, employ derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency rates or enter into forward currency exchange contracts to hedge our net investment and intercompany payable or receivable balances in foreign operations. These contracts are designated as cash flow hedges and are recorded as an asset or liability in our consolidated balance sheets at fair value with an offset to accumulated other comprehensive loss to the extent the hedge is effective. Derivative gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss are reclassified into earnings as the underlying transaction occurs. As of December 31, 2016 , the Company had an aggregate notional U.S. dollar equivalent of $241.1 million of U.S. dollar foreign currency contracts outstanding, expiring throughout 2017 for an intercompany note receivable and commodity purchases denominated in a currency other than the functional currency. Any ineffectiveness in our foreign currency exchange hedges is recorded as an adjustment to cost of goods sold or other expense, net, depending on nature, in our consolidated statements of income. There was no material hedge ineffectiveness related to our foreign currency exchange contracts designated as hedging instruments during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 . As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , derivatives recorded at fair value, on a gross basis before considering any impacts of offsetting or master netting arrangements, in our consolidated balance sheets were as follows: December 31, Derivative assets Derivative liabilities 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Derivatives designated as Hedging Instruments Foreign currency contracts — current (1)(3) $ 1,007 $ 483 $ 4,088 $ — Total 1,007 483 4,088 — Derivatives not designated as Hedging Instruments Interest rate swap contracts — current (1) — — 3,650 15,228 Commodities contracts — current (1) 2,738 — 571 11,093 Commodities contracts — noncurrent (2) — — — 1,551 Interest rate swap contracts — noncurrent (2) — — — 3,142 Total 2,738 — 4,221 31,014 Total derivatives $ 3,745 $ 483 $ 8,309 $ 31,014 ___________________________ (1) Derivative assets and liabilities that have settlement dates equal to or less than 12 months from the respective balance sheet date were included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and accounts payable and accrued expenses, respectively, in our consolidated balance sheets. (2) Derivative assets and liabilities that have settlement dates greater than 12 months from the respective balance sheet date were included in identifiable intangible and other assets, net and other long-term liabilities, respectively, in our consolidated balance sheets. (3) $(4.1) million and $0.4 million of the derivative asset/(liability) balance as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively relates to a foreign currency hedge on an intercompany note for which the change in fair value offsets the impact of the note being re-measured into the functional currency. Gains and losses on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 were as follows: Year ended December 31 , 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Realized (gains)/losses on foreign currency contracts (1) $ (51 ) $ (1,522 ) $ 547 Realized (gains)/losses on commodities contracts (2) — — (1,299 ) ___________________________ (1) Recorded in cost of sales in our consolidated statements of income. See Note 12 "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss." (2) Recorded in selling, distribution and marketing expense or cost of sales, depending on commodity type, in our consolidated statements of income. Based on current exchange rates, we estimate that $3.1 million in net losses of hedging activity related to our foreign currency contracts will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to operating results within the next 12 months. Fair Value Measurements Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering assumptions, we follow a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: • Level 1 — Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. • Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations, in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets. • Level 3 — Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. A summary of our financial assets and liabilities subject to recurring fair value measurements and the basis for that measurement according to the levels in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Fair value as of December 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (In thousands) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 82 $ 82 $ — $ — Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan investments 3,747 3,747 — — Qualifying insurance policies 11,554 — — 11,554 Foreign currency contracts 1,007 — 1,007 — Commodities contracts 2,738 — 2,738 — Deferred compensation investments 5,513 — 5,513 — Total assets $ 24,641 $ 3,829 $ 9,258 $ 11,554 Liabilities: Foreign currency contracts $ 4,088 $ — $ 4,088 $ — Commodities contracts 571 — 571 — Interest rate swap contracts 3,650 — 3,650 — Total liabilities $ 8,309 $ — $ 8,309 $ — There were no transfers between the three levels of the fair value hierarchy during the year ended December 31, 2016. Fair value as of December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (In thousands) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 107 $ 107 $ — $ — Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan investments 3,164 3,164 — — Qualifying insurance policies 10,631 — — 10,631 Foreign currency contracts 483 — 483 — Deferred compensation investments 4,359 — 4,359 — Total assets $ 18,744 $ 3,271 $ 4,842 $ 10,631 Liabilities: Commodities contracts $ 12,644 $ — $ 12,644 $ — Interest rate swap contracts 18,370 — 18,370 — Total liabilities $ 31,014 $ — $ 31,014 $ — We sponsor two deferred compensation plans, Pre-2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan and Post-2004 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, under which certain employees with a base compensation of at least $150,000 may elect to defer receiving payment for a portion of their salary and bonus until periods after their respective retirements or upon separation from service. See Note 13 “Employee Retirement Plans.” The investments are classified as trading securities and the assets related to these plans are primarily invested in mutual funds and are held at fair value. We classify these assets as Level 2 as fair value can be corroborated based on quoted market prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active. Changes in the fair value are recorded in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of income. Additionally, we maintain a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”), which is a nonqualified deferred compensation arrangement for our executive officers and other employees earning compensation in excess of the maximum compensation that can be taken into account with respect to our 401(k) plan. The SERP is designed to provide these employees with retirement benefits from us that are equivalent, as a percentage of total compensation, to the benefits provided to other employees. The investments are classified as trading securities and are primarily invested in money market funds and held at fair value. We classify these assets as Level 1 as fair value can be corroborated based on quoted market prices for identical instruments in active markets. Changes in the fair value are recorded in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of income. Our assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis include cash equivalent money market funds. Due to their near-term maturities, the carrying amounts of trade accounts receivable and accounts payable are considered equivalent to fair value. In addition, because the interest rates on our senior secured credit facilities are variable, their fair values approximate their carrying values. We estimate the fair value of our senior unsecured notes primarily using quoted market prices in markets that are not active. As of December 31, 2016 , the carrying value and fair value of the Company's borrowings was $500.0 million and $549.4 million , respectively. See Note 9 "Debt and Capital Lease Obligations." As of December 31, 2015 , the carrying value and fair value of the Company's borrowings was $500.0 million and $521.3 million , respectively. If measured at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets, our senior unsecured notes would be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of our interest rate swaps is determined based on the notional amounts of the swaps and the forward LIBOR curve relative to the fixed interest rates under the swap agreements. The fair value of our commodities contracts is based on the quantities and fixed prices under the agreements and quoted forward commodity prices. The fair value of our foreign currency contracts is based on the notional amounts and rates under the contracts and observable market forward exchange rates. We classify these instruments in Level 2 because quoted market prices can be corroborated utilizing observable benchmark market rates at commonly quoted intervals and observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward currency prices. We did not significantly change our valuation techniques from prior periods. Our qualified pension plan investments are comprised of qualifying insurance policies and the guaranteed premiums are invested in the general assets of the insurance company. We classify these assets as Level 3 as there is little or no market data to support the fair value. The qualifying insurance policies are valued at the amount guaranteed by the insurer to pay out the insured benefits. The funding policy is to contribute assets at least equal in amount to regulatory minimum requirements. Funding is based on legal requirements, tax considerations, and investment opportunities. See Note 13 “Employee Retirement Plans.”

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation Under the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2012 SIP"), a total of 26,850,000 shares of our common stock were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of stock options or the vesting of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance stock units ("PSUs") or restricted stock awards that may be issued to our employees, non-employee directors and consultants. The 2012 SIP also permits awards of stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) and phantom shares as part of our long-term incentive compensation program. Awards granted to our employees under the 2012 SIP vest one-third on the first anniversary of the grant date, one-third on the second anniversary of the grant date, and one-third on the third anniversary of the grant date. Awards granted to non-employee directors vest one year from the grant date, for awards granted in 2016, and ratably over three years , for awards granted before 2016. Unvested awards vest immediately in the following circumstances: (i) an employee retires after reaching the age of 65 , (ii) in certain cases upon an employee’s death or qualified disability, and (iii) an employee with 10 years of service retires after reaching the age of 55 , or (iv) upon a change of control, except for PSUs and all equity awards granted after 2014 to the Company's executive officers. Upon the completion of the acquisition of the Company by Danone S.A., all of the Company's outstanding share-based compensation awards will automatically be canceled for no consideration, and converted into the right to receive $56.25 per share in cash, without interest. See Note 19 "The Proposed Merger with Danone" for further discussion. Share-Based Compensation Expense The following table summarizes the share-based compensation expense recognized for the Company’s equity and liability classified plans in the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 : Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Equity awards: Stock options $ 8,797 $ 11,038 $ 10,741 RSUs 13,871 16,069 15,907 PSUs 7,743 5,382 — Equity awards share-based compensation expense 30,411 32,489 26,648 Liability awards: Phantom shares 13 908 2,658 SARs 1,182 4,929 1,134 Liability awards share-based compensation expense $ 1,195 $ 5,837 $ 3,792 Total share-based compensation expense $ 31,606 $ 38,326 $ 30,440 Share-based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expense. Except for PSUs, this expense is recognized one-third on the first anniversary of the grant date, one-third on the second anniversary of the grant date, and one-third on the third anniversary of the grant date, unless the employee has reached the retirement age of 65 or is 55 years of age and has 10 years of service, in which case all share-based compensation expense is recognized at the time of grant. Stock Options Under the terms of the 2012 SIP, certain senior employees may be granted options to purchase our common stock at a price equal to the market price on the date the option is granted, which options have a 10 year contractual term. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Expected volatility 28% - 29% 28% - 29% 28% - 29% Expected dividend yield 0% 0% 0% Expected option term 6 years 6 years 6 years Risk-free rate of return 1.14% to 1.70% 1.45% to 1.91% 1.82% to 2.10% Forfeiture rate 0% 0% 0% Since the Company’s common stock did not have a long history of being publicly traded at grant date, the expected term was determined under the simplified method, using an average of the contractual term and vesting period of the stock options. For stock options granted in 2015 and thereafter, the expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a blend of compensation peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a six -year look back period ending on the grant date, and the Company's current implied stock price volatility. For stock options granted prior to 2015, the expected volatility assumption was calculated based solely on a compensation peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a six -year look back period ending at the grant date. The risk-free rates were based on the average implied yield available on five-year and seven-year U.S. Treasury issues. The forfeiture rates are based on historical rates and the Company elected to use a 0% forfeiture rate due to historically immaterial forfeiture rates. We have not paid, and do not anticipate paying, a cash dividend on our common stock. The following table summarizes stock option activity during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Number of options Weighted average exercise price Weighted average contractual life in years Aggregate intrinsic value Options outstanding at January 1, 2016 9,440,803 $ 19.14 Granted 813,267 36.59 Forfeited, canceled and expired (1) (53,119 ) 40.59 Exercised (including tax withholding) (1) (1,146,704 ) 20.07 Options outstanding at December 31, 2016 9,054,247 $ 20.47 5.27 $ 318,110,209 Options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 9,054,247 $ 20.47 5.27 $ 318,110,209 Options exercisable at December 31, 2016 7,475,892 $ 17.40 4.60 $ 285,613,983 ___________________________ (1) Pursuant to the terms of the 2012 SIP, options that are forfeited, canceled or expired may be available for future grants; however shares delivered to or withheld by the Company for the payment of the exercise price of an option and/or tax withholding related to an exercise, and shares subject to an option that are not issued upon the net exercise of such option, are not added back to the pool of shares available for future awards. The following table summarizes information about options outstanding at December 31, 2016 : Options outstanding Options exercisable Range of exercise prices Number outstanding Weighted average remaining contractual life in years Weighted average exercise price Number exercisable Weighted average exercise price $9.38 to 9.52 813,081 4.04 $ 9.50 813,081 $ 9.50 11.10 1,248,884 5.13 11.10 1,248,884 11.10 13.39 to 15.16 1,211,599 5.28 14.65 1,211,599 14.65 15.17 to 16.91 64,365 5.59 15.86 64,365 15.86 17.00 1,748,341 5.82 17.00 1,748,341 17.00 18.05 to 23.33 1,265,004 1.81 20.82 1,217,819 20.75 26.91 to 27.69 1,167,073 5.01 27.14 873,877 27.22 28.18 to 38.96 1,426,656 8.36 36.81 284,596 36.19 39.63 to 47.29 93,717 9.20 41.49 8,153 40.41 51.62 to 51.62 15,527 8.58 51.62 5,177 51.62 Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Weighted average grant date fair value per share of options granted $ 11.32 $ 12.32 $ 8.62 Intrinsic value of options exercised 25,501 66,036 12,158 Fair value of shares vested 7,875 11,666 6,281 Tax benefit related to stock option expense 2,857 3,816 3,864 During the year ended December 31, 2016 , we received $10.1 million of cash from stock option exercises. At December 31, 2016 , there was $6.9 million of total unrecognized stock option expense, all of which is related to non-vested awards. This compensation expense is expected to be recognized over the weighted average remaining vesting period of 1.41 years. Restricted Stock Units RSUs are issued to certain senior employees under the 2012 SIP as part of the long-term incentive program. An RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock in the future. RSUs have no exercise price. RSUs granted to employees vest ratably over three years . The following table summarizes RSU activity during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Number of shares Weighted average grant date fair value RSUs outstanding at January 1, 2016 (1) 839,252 30.02 RSUs granted 410,058 36.52 Shares issued upon vesting of RSUs (including tax withholding) (2) (446,141 ) 26.78 RSUs canceled (2) (34,886 ) 38.60 RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2016 (1) 768,283 34.99 ___________________________ (1) Non-vested RSUs outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 2016 were 819,296 and 749,460 , respectively, with an ending 2016 weighted average grant date fair value per share of $35.29 . (2) Pursuant to the terms of the 2012 SIP, RSUs that are canceled or forfeited before they vest may be available for future grants; however shares delivered to or withheld by the Company for the payment of the employee's tax withholding related to an RSU vesting are not added back to the pool of shares available for future awards. The following table summarizes information about our RSU grants and related tax benefit during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Weighted average grant date fair value per RSU granted $ 36.52 $ 39.41 $ 26.79 Fair value of shares vested 11,947 17,287 11,999 Tax benefit related to RSU expense 4,658 5,033 5,109 At December 31, 2016 , there was $11.5 million of total unrecognized RSU expense, all of which is related to unvested awards. This compensation expense is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average remaining vesting period of 1.43 years. Performance Stock Units In February 2015 and 2016, we granted PSUs to our executive officers under the 2012 SIP as part of our long-term incentive compensation program. PSUs vest based on a comparison of the Company’s diluted adjusted EPS growth over the three -year performance period to the diluted adjusted EPS growth of companies in the S&P 500 over the same period. In the first year, one third of the PSUs will vest based on our diluted adjusted EPS growth in that year compared to the one -year diluted adjusted EPS growth of S&P 500 companies. In the second year, one third of the PSUs will vest based on our cumulative diluted adjusted EPS growth over the past two years compared to the cumulative two -year diluted adjusted EPS growth of S&P 500 companies. In the third year, one third of the PSUs will vest based on our cumulative diluted adjusted EPS growth over the past three years compared to the cumulative three-year diluted adjusted EPS growth of S&P 500 companies. PSUs will be converted to common stock upon vesting and the payout range is 0 to 200% . We recognize share-based compensation expense in the consolidated statements of income over the three year performance period based on the Company’s estimated relative performance for each vesting tranche. Accordingly, for the grant made each year we recognize 100% of the estimated first year expense, 50% of the estimated second year expense and 33.3% of the estimated third year expense. As of December 31, 2016 , based upon our assessment of our relative performance versus the S&P 500, the 2015 PSU awards have been expensed based upon a target payout assumption of 200% for the two year tranche (2015-2016) and 167% for the three year tranche (2015-2017). As of December 31, 2016 , the 2016 PSU awards have been expensed based upon a target payout assumption of 200% for the one year tranche (2016), 150% for the two year tranche (2016-2017) and 133% for three year tranche (2016-2018). The following table summarizes PSU activity for vested and non-vested shares during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Number of shares Weighted average grant date fair value PSUs outstanding at January 1, 2016 107,358 38.96 PSUs granted 155,846 36.75 Shares issued upon vesting of PSUs (1) (71,580 ) 38.96 PSUs canceled (1) — — PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2016 (1) 191,624 37.16 ___________________ (1) Pursuant to the terms of the 2012 SIP, PSUs that are canceled or forfeited before they vest may be available for future grants; however shares delivered to or withheld by the Company for the payment of the employee's tax withholding related to a PSU vesting are not added back to the pool of shares available for future awards. Shares issued upon vesting of PSUs on April 18, 2016 were 71,580 , which represented 200% payout. The following table summarizes information about our PSU grants and related tax benefit during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Weighted average grant date fair value per PSU granted $ 36.75 $ 38.96 Fair value of shares vested 2,789 — Tax benefit related to PSU expense 2,661 1,880 At December 31, 2016 there was $1.8 million of total unrecognized PSU expense, all of which is related to unvested awards. This compensation expense is expected to be recognized over the weighted average remaining vesting period of 1.15 years. Phantom Shares We previously granted phantom shares under the 2012 SIP as part of our long-term incentive compensation program, which are similar to RSUs in that they are based on the price of WhiteWave stock and vest ratably over a three -year period, but are cash-settled based upon the value of WhiteWave stock at each vesting period. The fair value of the awards was re-measured at each reporting period. As of March 31, 2016 all phantom shares had been cash settled. Stock Appreciation Rights We previously granted SARs under the 2012 SIP as part of our long-term incentive compensation program, which are similar to stock options in that they are based on the price of WhiteWave stock and vest ratably over a three -year period, but are cash-settled based upon the value of WhiteWave stock at the exercise date. We have not granted any SARs since 2013 and all outstanding SARs are fully vested. The fair value of the awards is re-measured at each reporting period. A liability has been recorded in current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets totaling $1.9 million and $2.7 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The following table summarizes SAR activity during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Number of SARs Weighted average exercise price Weighted average contractual life in years Aggregate intrinsic value SARs outstanding at January 1, 2016 (1) 122,031 $ 16.45 Granted — — Forfeited and canceled (2) — — Exercised (74,397 ) 16.44 SARs outstanding at December 31, 2016 (1) 47,634 $ 16.45 5.91 $ 1,864,760 SARs vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 47,634 $ 16.45 5.91 $ 1,864,760 SARs exercisable at December 31, 2016 47,634 $ 16.45 5.91 $ 1,864,760 ___________________________ (1) Non-vested SARs as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 were 0 and 23,796 , respectively. (2) Pursuant to the terms of the 2012 SIP, SARs that are canceled or forfeited may be available for future grants.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 were as follows (net of taxes): Derivative instruments (1) Defined benefit pension plan (2) Foreign currency translation adjustment Total (In thousands) Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 505 $ (761 ) $ (131,278 ) $ (131,534 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 400 (1,683 ) (28,745 ) (30,028 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (51 ) 4 — (47 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes of $576 349 (1,679 ) (28,745 ) (30,075 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 854 $ (2,440 ) $ (160,023 ) $ (161,609 ) Derivative instruments (1) Defined benefit pension plan (2) Foreign currency translation adjustment Total (In thousands) Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 774 $ (2,050 ) $ (59,842 ) $ (61,118 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1,791 ) 1,374 (71,436 ) (71,853 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 1,522 (85 ) — 1,437 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes of ($321) (269 ) 1,289 (71,436 ) (70,416 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 505 $ (761 ) $ (131,278 ) $ (131,534 ) Derivative instruments (1) Defined benefit pension plan (2) Foreign currency translation adjustment Total (In thousands) Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 205 $ (793 ) $ (7,852 ) $ (8,440 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (183 ) (2,080 ) (51,990 ) (54,253 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 752 823 — 1,575 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes of $406 569 (1,257 ) (51,990 ) (52,678 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 774 $ (2,050 ) $ (59,842 ) $ (61,118 ) ___________________________ (1) The accumulated other comprehensive loss reclassification components affect cost of sales and selling, distribution and marketing. See Note 10 “Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement.” (2) The accumulated other comprehensive loss reclassification components are primarily related to amortization of unrecognized actuarial losses which is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 13 “Employee Retirement Plans.”

Employee Retirement Plans

Employee Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Retirement Plans	Employee Retirement Plans Substantially all full-time union and non-union employees who have completed one or more years of service and have met other requirements pursuant to the plans were eligible to participate in one or more of our plans. In addition, we contribute to one multiemployer pension plan on behalf of our employees. During 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , our retirement plans expenses were as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Defined contribution plans $ 6,588 $ 4,877 $ 3,397 Defined benefit plans 1,755 1,776 951 Multiemployer pension and certain union plans 1,834 1,820 1,758 Total $ 10,177 $ 8,473 $ 6,106 Defined Contribution Plans The WhiteWave Foods Company 401(k) Plan allows certain of our non-union personnel to participate in a savings plan sponsored by the Company. This plan provides for contributions by the participants of between 1% and 20% from January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014 and between 1% and 50% from April 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016 and provides for matching contributions by the employer up to 4% of a participant’s annual compensation. In addition, certain union hourly employees are participants in the plan, which provide for employer matching contributions in various amounts ranging from 3% to 5% per pay period per participant. In 2014, our Earthbound Farm subsidiary maintained a separate 401(k) plan that provided for contributions by the participants between 1% and 60% and safe harbor matching contributions by the employer of up to 4% of participant’s annual compensation. Earthbound's 401(k) plan was merged into WhiteWave’s 401(k) plan as of January 1, 2015. As of December 31, 2016, we had no other material defined contribution plans. Alpro Defined Benefit Plans We have separate, stand-alone defined benefit pension plans. The benefits under our Alpro defined benefit plans are based on years of service and employee compensation. Our funding policy is to contribute annually the minimum amount required under local regulations plus additional amounts as management deems appropriate. Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 are the following amounts that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension cost: December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Unrecognized actuarial losses and other, net of tax of $1,239, $383 and $1,041 2,427 748 2,039 The prior service costs and actuarial losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and expected to be recognized in net periodic pension cost during the year ended December 31, 2017 are not material. The reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the projected benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , and the funded status of the plans at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , is as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Change in Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of the year $ 15,311 $ 16,735 Service cost 1,650 1,630 Interest cost 388 310 Actuarial (gain)/loss 2,946 (1,571 ) Benefits paid (291 ) (58 ) Expenses paid (17 ) (17 ) Exchange rate changes (723 ) (1,718 ) Benefit obligation, end of year 19,264 15,311 Change in Plan Assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 10,631 10,401 Actual return on plan assets 522 263 Employer contributions to plan 1,115 1,134 Benefits paid (291 ) (58 ) Expenses paid (17 ) (17 ) Exchange rate changes (406 ) (1,092 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year 11,554 10,631 Funded status at end of year $ (7,710 ) $ (4,680 ) The underfunded status of the plans of $7.7 million at December 31, 2016 is recognized in our consolidated balance sheet in other long-term liabilities. We do not expect any plan assets to be returned to us during the year ended December 31, 2017. We expect to contribute $1.3 million to the pension plans in 2017. A summary of our key actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 Weighted average discount rate 1.75% 2.50% Rate of compensation increase 3.92% 3.92% A summary of our key actuarial assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 is as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Weighted average discount rate 2.50% 2.03% 3.79% Expected return on assets 2.52% 2.50% 3.79% Rate of compensation increase 3.92% 3.92% 3.87% Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Components of net periodic benefit cost: Service cost $ 1,650 $ 1,630 $ 1,636 Interest cost 388 310 545 Expected return on plan assets (287 ) (251 ) (407 ) Amortization: Unrecognized net loss and other 4 87 5 Curtailment gain — — (690 ) Settlement gain — — (138 ) Net periodic benefit cost $ 1,755 $ 1,776 $ 951 The overall expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is a weighted-average expectation based on the targeted and expected portfolio composition. We consider historical performance and current benchmarks to arrive at expected long-term rates of return in each asset category. Pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets are as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Projected benefit obligation $ 19,264 $ 15,311 Accumulated benefit obligation 13,866 11,585 Fair value of plan assets 11,554 10,631 The weighted average discount rate reflects the rate at which our defined benefit plan obligations could be effectively settled. The rate uses a model that reflects a bond yield curve constructed from high-quality corporate or foreign government bonds, for which the timing of cash outflows approximate the estimated payments. The weighted average discount rate was decreased from 2.5% at December 31, 2015 to 1.75% at December 31, 2016, which will increase the net periodic benefit cost in 2017. At December 31, 2016 , our qualified pension plan investments are comprised of qualifying insurance policies and the guaranteed premiums are invested in the general assets of the insurance company. The funding policy is to contribute assets at least equal in amount to regulatory minimum requirements. Funding is based on legal requirements, tax considerations, and investment opportunities. The mortality tables utilized within the 2016 valuation included the following: Belgium - Standard official tables used MR/FR, Germany - Richttafeln 2005 G of Dr. Klaus Heubeck, Netherlands - Prognosetafel AG 2016 based on income class high-middle. Estimated pension plan benefit payments to our participants for the next ten years are as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 99 2018 224 2019 1,922 2020 179 2021 465 Next five years 3,145 Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering assumptions, we follow a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value of our defined benefit plans’ consolidated assets. We classify the qualifying insurance policies as Level 3 as there is little or no market data for the unobservable inputs, which requires development of assumptions. The qualifying insurance policies are valued at the amount guaranteed by the insurer to pay out the insured benefits. The funding policy is to contribute assets at least equal in amount to regulatory minimum requirements. Funding is based on legal requirements, tax considerations, and investment opportunities. See Note 10 “Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement.” A reconciliation of the change in the fair value measurement of the defined benefit plans’ consolidated assets using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Consolidated Assets (In thousands) Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 10,401 Actual return on plan assets relating to instruments still held at reporting date 263 Purchases, sales and settlements (net) 1,059 Exchange rate changes (1,092 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 10,631 Actual return on plan assets relating to instruments still held at reporting date 522 Purchases, sales and settlements (net) 807 Exchange rate changes (406 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 11,554 Multiemployer Pension Plan We contribute to a multiemployer pension plan that covers approximately 250 of our union employees. This plan is administered by a board of trustees composed of labor representatives and the management of the participating companies. The risks of participating in a multiemployer plan are different from a single-employer plan in the following aspects: • assets contributed to a multiemployer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers; • if a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers; and • if we choose to stop participating in our multiemployer plan, we may be required to pay the plan an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan, referred to as a withdrawal liability. At this time, we have not established any significant liabilities because withdrawal from this plan is not probable or reasonably possible. Our participation in the multiemployer plan for the year ended December 31, 2016 is outlined in the table below. Unless otherwise noted, the most recent Pension Protection Act (“PPA”) Zone Status available in 2016 and 2015 is for the plan’s year-end at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The zone status is based on information that we obtained from the plan’s Form 5500, which is available in the public domain and is certified by the plan’s actuary. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65% funded, plans in the yellow zone are less than 80% funded, and plans in the green zone are at least 80% funded. The “FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented” column indicates plans for which a funding improvement plan (“FIP”) or a rehabilitation plan (“RP”) is either pending or has been implemented. Federal law requires that plans classified in the yellow zone or red zone adopt a funding improvement plan or rehabilitation plan, respectively, in order to improve the financial health of the plan. The “Extended Amortization Provisions” column indicates plans which have elected to utilize the special 30 -year amortization rules provided by the Pension Relief Act of 2010 to amortize its losses from 2008 as a result of turmoil in the financial markets. The last column in the table lists the expiration date of the collective-bargaining agreement to which the plan is subject. Pension fund Employer identification number Pension plan number PPA Zone status FIP/RP status pending/ implemented Extended amortization provisions Expiration date of associated collective-bargaining agreement 2016 2015 Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan (1) 91-6145047 001 Green Green N/A No February 2020 ___________________________ (1) We are party to one collective bargaining agreement in this multiemployer Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan which requires contributions. We are also party to two other collective bargaining agreements whose defined contribution plans are 401(k) plans that require matching contributions. These agreements cover a large number of employee participants and expire in August 2019 & January 2022. Information regarding our contributions to our multiemployer pension plan is shown in the table below. There are no changes that materially affected the comparability of our contributions to the plan during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 (in thousands). Employer identification number Pension plan number The WhiteWave Foods Company Surcharge imposed Pension fund 2016 2015 2014 Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan 91-6145047 001 $ 1,834 $ 1,820 $ 1,758 No During the 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 plan years, our contributions did not exceed 5% of total plan contributions. Deferred Compensation Plans We sponsor two deferred compensation plans, Pre-2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan and Post-2004 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, under which certain employees with a base compensation of at least $150,000 historically may elect to defer receiving payment for a portion of their salary and bonus until periods after their respective retirements or upon separation from service. The amounts deferred are partially funded and are unsecured obligations of the Company, receiving no preferential standing. The participants in these plans may choose from a number of externally managed mutual fund investments, money market funds and stocks and their investment balances track the rates of return for these accounts. Amounts payable, including accrued deemed interest, totaled $5.8 million and $4.8 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, which were included in other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The assets related to these plans are primarily invested in money market mutual funds and are recorded at fair value. We classify these assets as Level 2 as fair value can be corroborated based on quoted market prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active. See Note 10 “Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement.”

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Lease and Purchase Obligations We lease certain property, plant, and equipment used in our operations under both capital and operating lease agreements. Such operating leases, which are primarily for operating facilities, office space, and equipment, have lease terms ranging from one to 14 years . Rent expense was $37.9 million , $ 34.2 million , and $16.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. The Company leases certain operating facilities and equipment under capital lease arrangements. A schedule of future minimum payments due under our capital lease arrangements is included at Note 9 "Debt and Capital Lease Obligations". These assets are included in property, plant, and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets. Future minimum payments at December 31, 2016 , under non-cancelable operating leases with terms in excess of one year are summarized below: Operating leases (In thousands) 2017 $ 32,139 2018 25,137 2019 14,255 2020 8,219 2021 7,069 Thereafter 12,036 Total minimum lease payments $ 98,855 We have entered into various contracts, in the normal course of business, obligating us to purchase minimum quantities of raw materials used in our production and distribution processes, including soybeans, almonds, and organic raw milk. We enter into these contracts from time to time to ensure a sufficient supply of raw materials. In addition, we have contractual obligations to purchase various services that are part of our production and distribution processes. Litigation, Investigations, and Audits The Company is involved in various litigation, investigations, and audit proceedings in the normal course of business. It is management’s opinion, after consultation with counsel and a review of the facts, that a material adverse effect on the financial position, liquidity, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company is not probable or reasonably possible.

Segment and Customer Informatio

Segment and Customer Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment and Customer Information	Segment and Customer Information Effective January 1, 2016, we report results of operations through two reportable segments, Americas Foods & Beverages, and Europe Foods & Beverages. This reporting structure aligns with the way our Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), our CEO, monitors operating performance, allocates resources, and deploys capital. In 2015, we reported results of operations through three reportable segments: Americas Foods & Beverages, Americas Fresh Foods and Europe Foods & Beverages. In connection with our management restructure that was effective in early 2016, we combined the historical Americas Foods & Beverages and Americas Fresh Foods segments into a single Americas Foods & Beverages segment. Accordingly, prior year segment data has been recast to reflect this new segment structure. The Americas Foods & Beverages segment offers products in the plant-based foods and beverages, coffee creamers and beverages, premium dairy products and organic produce categories throughout North America. Our Europe Foods & Beverages segment offers plant-based food and beverage products throughout Europe. We sell our products to a variety of customers, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, health food stores and convenience stores, as well as various away-from-home channels, including foodservice outlets, across North America and Europe. We sell our products in North America and Europe primarily through our direct sales force, independent brokers, regional brokers and distributors. We utilize twelve manufacturing plants, multiple distribution centers, and three strategic co-packers across North America. Additionally, we have three plants across Europe in the United Kingdom, Belgium and France, each supported by an integrated supply chain. We also utilize third-party co-packers across Europe for certain products. We evaluate the performance of our segments based on net sales, gross profit and operating income. The amounts in the following tables are obtained from reports used by our chief operating decision maker. There are no significant non-cash items reported in segment profit or loss other than depreciation and amortization. Expense related to share-based compensation has not been allocated to our segments and is reflected entirely within the caption “Corporate and other.” The following table presents the summarized income statement amounts by segment: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Total net sales: Americas Foods & Beverages $ 3,619,753 $ 3,333,732 $ 2,926,108 Europe Foods & Beverages 578,346 532,563 510,497 Total net sales $ 4,198,099 $ 3,866,295 $ 3,436,605 Total gross profit: Americas Foods & Beverages 1,209,306 1,089,459 934,360 Europe Foods & Beverages 243,590 233,806 218,804 Total gross profit 1,452,896 1,323,265 1,153,164 Operating income: Americas Foods & Beverages $ 438,496 $ 359,311 $ 311,920 Europe Foods & Beverages 69,153 67,506 52,673 Total reportable segment operating income 507,649 426,817 364,593 Corporate and other (105,900 ) (94,611 ) (97,907 ) Total operating income $ 401,749 $ 332,206 $ 266,686 Other expense: Interest expense $ 69,183 $ 58,127 $ 36,972 Other expense, net 5,381 6,343 5,266 Income before income taxes $ 327,185 $ 267,736 $ 224,448 Depreciation and amortization: Americas Foods & Beverages $ 111,416 $ 98,093 $ 88,061 Europe Foods & Beverages 25,080 19,734 21,143 Corporate and other 2,318 2,192 1,363 Total depreciation and amortization $ 138,814 $ 120,019 $ 110,567 The following tables present sales amounts by product categories: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Total net sales: Americas Foods & Beverages Plant-based food and beverages $ 1,065,581 $ 919,793 $ 715,667 Coffee creamers and beverages 1,199,015 1,090,018 990,998 Premium dairy 812,529 758,046 644,160 Fresh foods 542,628 565,875 575,283 Americas Foods & Beverages net sales 3,619,753 3,333,732 2,926,108 Europe Foods & Beverages Plant-based food and beverages 578,346 532,563 510,497 Europe Foods & Beverages net sales 578,346 532,563 510,497 Total net sales $ 4,198,099 $ 3,866,295 $ 3,436,605 The following tables present assets, long-lived assets, and capital expenditures by segment: As of December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Assets: Americas Foods & Beverages $ 3,727,685 $ 3,555,988 $ 2,648,735 Europe Foods & Beverages 665,190 605,843 561,852 Corporate 76,013 67,038 108,480 Total $ 4,468,888 $ 4,228,869 $ 3,319,067 Long-lived Assets: Americas Foods & Beverages $ 977,491 $ 894,232 $ 795,697 Europe Foods & Beverages 310,475 236,918 184,506 Corporate 6,744 6,371 13,004 Total $ 1,294,710 $ 1,137,521 $ 993,207 Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Capital expenditures: Americas Foods & Beverages $ 179,795 $ 172,296 $ 237,120 Europe Foods & Beverages 108,685 89,000 62,147 Corporate 2,328 378 3,007 Total $ 290,808 $ 261,674 $ 302,274 Significant Customers The Company had a single customer that represented 13.3% , 13.7% , and 14.6% of our consolidated net sales in 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. Sales to this customer were primarily included in our Americas Foods & Beverages segment.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the effect of all dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during each period. The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the computations of both basic and diluted earnings per share: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands, except share and per share data) Basic earnings per share computation: Numerator: Net income $ 214,554 $ 168,393 $ 140,185 Denominator: Weighted average common shares 176,984,906 175,511,811 174,013,700 Basic earnings per share $ 1.21 $ 0.96 $ 0.81 Diluted earnings per share computation: Numerator: Net income $ 214,554 $ 168,393 $ 140,185 Denominator: Weighted average common shares — basic 176,984,906 175,511,811 174,013,700 Stock option conversion (1) 3,544,508 3,905,133 3,268,052 Stock units (2) 644,965 668,005 668,164 Weighted average common shares — diluted 181,174,379 180,084,949 177,949,916 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.18 $ 0.94 $ 0.79 (1) Anti-dilutive options excluded 91,137 387,325 3,599 (2) Anti-dilutive RSUs excluded 350 4,872 1,344

Supplemental Guarantor Financia

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information	Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information In September 2014, we issued debt securities that are guaranteed by certain of our 100% owned subsidiaries. In accordance with Rule 3−10 of Regulation S−X promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, the following condensed consolidating financial statements present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of The WhiteWave Foods Company (referred to as “Parent” for the purpose of this note only), the combined guarantor subsidiaries, the combined non-guarantor subsidiaries and elimination adjustments necessary to arrive at the information for the Parent, guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for using the equity method for this presentation. All guarantors of our debt securities are also guarantors for our senior secured credit facilities. The guarantee is full and unconditional and joint and several. Our senior secured credit facilities are secured by security interest and liens on substantially all of our assets and the assets of our domestic subsidiaries and is presented in the Parent column of the accompanying condensed consolidating balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The following condensed consolidating financial information presents the balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , and the statements of comprehensive income and cash flows for each of the three years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 for the Parent, guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor subsidiaries and elimination adjustments. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets December 31, 2016 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3 $ 2,555 $ 43,270 $ — $ 45,828 Trade receivables, net of allowance 1,189 204,503 78,006 — 283,698 Inventories — 251,405 51,265 (6,310 ) 296,360 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 34,148 22,317 21,590 — 78,055 Intercompany receivables 1,969,714 885,233 — (2,854,947 ) — Total current assets 2,005,054 1,366,013 194,131 (2,861,257 ) 703,941 Equity method investments 1,265 — 18,012 — 19,277 Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 2,435,711 966,825 — (3,402,536 ) — Property, plant, and equipment, net 6,596 965,706 322,408 — 1,294,710 Identifiable intangible and other assets, net 43,309 656,355 365,275 (30,046 ) 1,034,893 Goodwill — 982,922 433,145 — 1,416,067 Total Assets $ 4,491,935 $ 4,937,821 $ 1,332,971 $ (6,293,839 ) $ 4,468,888 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 44,454 $ 336,027 $ 158,602 $ — $ 539,083 Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations 45,000 1,394 12,191 — 58,585 Income taxes payable — — 2,973 — 2,973 Intercompany payables 885,233 1,929,060 40,654 (2,854,947 ) — Total current liabilities 974,687 2,266,481 214,420 (2,854,947 ) 600,641 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of debt issuance costs 2,062,907 18,849 — — 2,081,756 Deferred income taxes — 214,497 119,896 (30,046 ) 304,347 Other long-term liabilities 23,645 2,283 25,520 — 51,448 Total liabilities 3,061,239 2,502,110 359,836 (2,884,993 ) 3,038,192 Total shareholders' equity 1,430,696 2,435,711 973,135 (3,408,846 ) 1,430,696 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 4,491,935 $ 4,937,821 $ 1,332,971 $ (6,293,839 ) $ 4,468,888 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets December 31, 2015 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 2,282 $ 36,328 $ — $ 38,610 Trade receivables, net of allowance 2,649 200,808 54,091 — 257,548 Inventories — 232,757 46,755 (8,775 ) 270,737 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 15,442 11,070 13,270 — 39,782 Intercompany receivables 1,878,299 686,469 37,962 (2,602,730 ) — Total current assets 1,896,390 1,133,386 188,406 (2,611,505 ) 606,677 Equity method investments 2,983 — 27,789 — 30,772 Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 2,156,856 943,501 — (3,100,357 ) — Property, plant, and equipment, net 6,169 893,594 237,758 — 1,137,521 Identifiable intangible and other assets, net 34,441 663,101 365,316 (24,281 ) 1,038,577 Goodwill — 991,085 424,237 — 1,415,322 Total Assets $ 4,096,839 $ 4,624,667 $ 1,243,506 $ (5,736,143 ) $ 4,228,869 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 47,713 $ 374,483 $ 127,517 $ — $ 549,713 Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations 45,000 1,415 5,034 — 51,449 Income taxes payable — — 3,043 — 3,043 Intercompany payables 710,984 1,866,496 25,250 (2,602,730 ) — Total current liabilities 803,697 2,242,394 160,844 (2,602,730 ) 604,205 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of debt issuance costs 2,058,621 20,219 100 — 2,078,940 Deferred income taxes — 200,642 116,965 (24,281 ) 293,326 Other long-term liabilities 23,613 4,556 13,321 — 41,490 Total liabilities 2,885,931 2,467,811 291,230 (2,627,011 ) 3,017,961 Total shareholders' equity 1,210,908 2,156,856 952,276 (3,109,132 ) 1,210,908 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 4,096,839 $ 4,624,667 $ 1,243,506 $ (5,736,143 ) $ 4,228,869 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income Year ended December 31, 2016 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) Net sales $ — $ 3,546,361 $ 780,849 $ (129,111 ) $ 4,198,099 Cost of sales — 2,411,778 463,405 (129,980 ) 2,745,203 Gross profit — 1,134,583 317,444 869 1,452,896 Operating expenses: Selling, distribution, and marketing — 571,533 157,987 — 729,520 General and administrative 95,243 147,040 79,344 — 321,627 Total operating expenses 95,243 718,573 237,331 — 1,051,147 Operating (loss) income (95,243 ) 416,010 80,113 869 401,749 Other (income) expense: Interest expense 67,835 981 367 — 69,183 Other (income) expense, net (150,924 ) 155,305 1,000 — 5,381 Total other (income) expense (83,089 ) 156,286 1,367 — 74,564 Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries (12,154 ) 259,724 78,746 869 327,185 Income tax expense 2,451 84,965 14,994 — 102,410 (Loss) income before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries (14,605 ) 174,759 63,752 869 224,775 Loss in equity method investments 1,720 — 8,501 — 10,221 Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries 230,879 56,120 — (286,999 ) — Net income 214,554 230,879 55,251 (286,130 ) 214,554 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (30,075 ) (30,075 ) (30,075 ) 60,150 (30,075 ) Comprehensive income $ 184,479 $ 200,804 $ 25,176 $ (225,980 ) $ 184,479 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income Year ended December 31, 2015 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) Net sales $ — $ 3,318,001 $ 584,486 $ (36,192 ) $ 3,866,295 Cost of sales — 2,241,359 334,437 (32,766 ) 2,543,030 Gross profit — 1,076,642 250,049 (3,426 ) 1,323,265 Operating expenses: Selling, distribution, and marketing — 582,859 123,065 — 705,924 General and administrative 84,263 137,215 63,657 — 285,135 Total operating expenses 84,263 720,074 186,722 — 991,059 Operating (loss) income (84,263 ) 356,568 63,327 (3,426 ) 332,206 Other (income) expense: Interest expense 56,779 989 359 — 58,127 Other (income) expense, net (138,816 ) 141,279 3,880 — 6,343 Total other (income) expense (82,037 ) 142,268 4,239 — 64,470 Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries (2,226 ) 214,300 59,088 (3,426 ) 267,736 Income tax (benefit) expense (4,822 ) 81,152 11,578 — 87,908 Income before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries 2,596 133,148 47,510 (3,426 ) 179,828 Loss in equity method investments 718 — 10,717 — 11,435 Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries 166,515 33,367 — (199,882 ) — Net income 168,393 166,515 36,793 (203,308 ) 168,393 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (70,416 ) (70,416 ) (70,416 ) 140,832 (70,416 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 97,977 $ 96,099 $ (33,623 ) $ (62,476 ) $ 97,977 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income Year ended December 31, 2014 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) Net sales $ — $ 2,926,108 $ 510,497 $ — $ 3,436,605 Cost of sales — 1,991,748 291,693 — 2,283,441 Gross profit — 934,360 218,804 — 1,153,164 Operating expenses: Selling, distribution, and marketing — 505,567 116,299 — 621,866 General and administrative 92,122 117,938 55,618 — 265,678 Asset disposal and exit costs — (1,066 ) — — (1,066 ) Total operating expenses 92,122 622,439 171,917 — 886,478 Operating (loss) income (92,122 ) 311,921 46,887 — 266,686 Other (income) expense: Interest expense 35,555 1,219 198 — 36,972 Other (income) expense, net (131,251 ) 134,037 2,480 — 5,266 Total other (income) expense (95,696 ) 135,256 2,678 — 42,238 Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries 3,574 176,665 44,209 — 224,448 Income tax expense 9,378 60,010 8,891 — 78,279 Income (loss) before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries (5,804 ) 116,655 35,318 — 146,169 Loss in equity method investments — — 5,984 — 5,984 Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries 145,989 29,334 — (175,323 ) — Net income 140,185 145,989 29,334 (175,323 ) 140,185 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (52,678 ) (52,678 ) (53,247 ) 105,925 (52,678 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 87,507 $ 93,311 $ (23,913 ) $ (69,398 ) $ 87,507 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Year ended December 31, 2016 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (7,460 ) $ 192,270 $ 131,671 $ — $ 316,481 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $833 — (60 ) (17,203 ) — (17,263 ) Payments for property, plant, and equipment (2,268 ) (176,216 ) (112,324 ) — (290,808 ) Intercompany contributions 4,543 — — (4,543 ) — Proceeds from sale of fixed assets — 303 7 — 310 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 2,275 (175,973 ) (129,520 ) (4,543 ) (307,761 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Intercompany contributions — (14,731 ) 10,188 4,543 — Repayment of debt (45,000 ) — — — (45,000 ) Payments on capital lease obligations — (1,293 ) — — (1,293 ) Proceeds from revolver line of credit 831,350 — 120,712 — 952,062 Payments on revolver line of credit (785,750 ) — (113,954 ) — (899,704 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 10,085 — — — 10,085 Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for share-based compensation (12,992 ) — — — (12,992 ) Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation 8,052 — 6 — 8,058 Payment of deferred financing costs (557 ) — — — (557 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 5,188 (16,024 ) 16,952 4,543 10,659 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (12,161 ) — (12,161 ) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 3 273 6,942 — 7,218 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year — 2,282 36,328 — 38,610 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 3 $ 2,555 $ 43,270 $ — $ 45,828 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Year ended December 31, 2015 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 44,087 $ 210,307 $ 60,912 $ — $ 315,306 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment in equity method investments (701 ) — — — (701 ) Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $8,521 — (159,208 ) (548,397 ) — (707,605 ) Payments for property, plant, and equipment (178 ) (177,074 ) (81,236 ) — (258,488 ) Intercompany contributions (674,864 ) — — 674,864 — Proceeds from sale of fixed assets — 2,183 6,779 — 8,962 Other — 346 — — 346 Net cash used in investing activities (675,743 ) (333,753 ) (622,854 ) 674,864 (957,486 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Intercompany contributions — 126,308 548,556 (674,864 ) — Proceeds from the issuance of debt 520,000 — — — 520,000 Repayment of debt (15,000 ) — — — (15,000 ) Payments on capital lease obligations — (1,104 ) — — (1,104 ) Proceeds from revolver line of credit 1,232,695 — 66,412 — 1,299,107 Payments on revolver line of credit (1,105,695 ) — (61,066 ) — (1,166,761 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 14,716 — — — 14,716 Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for share-based compensation (32,556 ) — — — (32,556 ) Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation 21,559 — 13 — 21,572 Payment of deferred financing costs (4,063 ) — — — (4,063 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 631,656 125,204 553,915 (674,864 ) 635,911 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (5,361 ) — (5,361 ) INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — 1,758 (13,388 ) — (11,630 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year — 524 49,716 — 50,240 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ — $ 2,282 $ 36,328 $ — $ 38,610 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows December 31, 2014 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (6,140 ) $ 230,511 $ 60,242 $ — $ 284,613 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment in equity method investments — (3,000 ) (47,285 ) — (50,285 ) Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $7,190 — (798,446 ) — — (798,446 ) Payments for property, plant, and equipment (42,106 ) (191,160 ) (59,091 ) — (292,357 ) Intercompany contributions (766,016 ) — — 766,016 — Proceeds from sale of fixed assets — 464 — — 464 Net cash used in investing activities (808,122 ) (992,142 ) (106,376 ) 766,016 (1,140,624 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Intercompany contributions — 762,526 3,490 (766,016 ) — Proceeds from the issuance of debt 1,025,000 — — — 1,025,000 Repayment of debt (15,000 ) — — — (15,000 ) Payments on capital lease obligations — (1,044 ) — — (1,044 ) Proceeds from revolver line of credit 625,400 — — — 625,400 Payments on revolver line of credit (803,050 ) — — — (803,050 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 6,740 — — — 6,740 Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for share-based compensation (11,094 ) — — — (11,094 ) Excess tax benefit from shared-based compensation 4,466 — — — 4,466 Payment of deferred financing costs (18,200 ) — — — (18,200 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 814,262 761,482 3,490 (766,016 ) 813,218 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (8,072 ) — (8,072 ) DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — (149 ) (50,716 ) — (50,865 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year — 673 100,432 — 101,105 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ — $ 524 $ 49,716 $ — $ 50,240

Quarterly Results of Operations

Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited)	Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited) The following is a summary of our unaudited quarterly results of operations for 2016 and 2015 : Quarter First Second Third Fourth (In thousands, except share and per share data) 2016 Net sales $ 1,039,695 $ 1,049,648 $ 1,053,598 $ 1,055,158 Gross profit 353,767 370,408 381,119 347,602 Net income (2) (3) 42,600 51,769 58,037 62,148 Earnings per common share (1) : Basic $ 0.24 $ 0.29 $ 0.33 $ 0.35 Diluted $ 0.24 $ 0.29 $ 0.32 $ 0.34 2015 Net sales $ 911,142 $ 923,632 $ 1,003,888 $ 1,027,633 Gross profit 308,575 326,158 351,131 337,401 Net income (2) 33,347 37,444 50,022 47,580 Earnings per common share (1) : Basic $ 0.19 $ 0.21 $ 0.28 $ 0.28 Diluted $ 0.19 $ 0.21 $ 0.28 $ 0.26 ___________________________ (1) Earnings per common share calculations for each of the quarters were based on the basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding for each quarter. The sum of the quarters may not necessarily be equal to the full year earnings per common share amount. (2) Net income was negatively impacted by the SAP implementation costs and the related operational issues within the Fresh Foods platform by $8.2 million , $4.3 million and $3.2 million , for the fourth quarter of 2015, and the first and second quarter of 2016, respectively. (3) Net income was negatively impacted by transaction costs related to the planned Merger with Danone by $1.8 million , $4.6 million and $4.4 million , for the second, third and fourth quarter of 2016, respectively. See Note 19 "The Proposed Merger with Danone" for further discussion.

The Proposed Merger with Danone

The Proposed Merger with Danone	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
The Proposed Merger with Danone	The Proposed Merger with Danone On July 6, 2016, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Danone S.A. and July Merger Sub Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Danone (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which the Company will be acquired by Danone S.A., a leading global food company headquartered in Paris, France. The Merger Agreement provides that, among other things, Merger Sub will be merged with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation (the "Merger"). As a result of the Merger, the Company will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Danone. At the effective time of the Merger, each share of common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share, issued and outstanding (other than shares owned by the Company or any of its subsidiaries or Danone or any of its subsidiaries (including Merger Sub), will automatically be canceled for no consideration, and converted into the right to receive $56.25 per share in cash, without interest. If the Merger Agreement were to be terminated in specified circumstances, the Company would be required to pay Danone a termination fee of $310.0 million . The closing of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the adoption of the Merger Agreement by the Company’s stockholders; the expiration or termination of all applicable waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (“HSR Act”) and the Competition Act of Canada; and the approval of the Merger by the European Commission pursuant to the EU Merger Regulation. On October 4, 2016, our stockholders adopted the Merger Agreement. On September 13, 2016, the Canadian Commissioner of Competition issued an advance ruling certificate, which included a waiver of the parties’ notification requirement in Canada. On December 16, 2016, the parties obtained regulatory clearance of the Merger from the European Commission. The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) continues to review the Merger under the HSR Act. As we previously announced, each of the Company and Danone elected on January 6, 2017 to extend the Long Stop Date under the Merger Agreement by 90 days to facilitate the completion of the DOJ’s review. The Company currently expects the Merger to occur in first quarter 2017, although there can be no assurance regarding timing of completion of regulatory processes. During the year ended December 31, 2016 , the Company incurred $17.4 million of transaction costs and $1.0 million of integration planning costs related to the planned Merger, which were recorded in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of income.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting principally of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. As discussed in Note 19 "The Proposed Merger with Danone", on July 6, 2016 the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Danone S.A. and July Merger Sub Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Danone, pursuant to which the Company will be acquired by Danone S.A., a leading global food company headquartered in Paris, France. Since the merger has not yet been completed, none of the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in this Form 10-K consider the potential impact of the pending merger. Certain reclassifications of previously reported amounts have been made to conform to the current year presentation in Note 6 "Goodwill and Intangible Assets" and Note 15 “Segment and Customer Information”. These reclassifications did not impact previously reported amounts in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of income, consolidated statements of cash flows, or consolidated statements of shareholders' equity.
Consolidation	Consolidation Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and our wholly-owned subsidiaries and reflect the elimination of all intercompany accounts and transactions.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to use our judgment to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying footnotes. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , cash is comprised of cash held in bank accounts. We consider temporary investments that are highly liquid with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Inventories	Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Our products are valued using the first-in, first-out method. The costs of finished goods inventories include raw materials, direct labor, indirect production, and overhead costs. Reserves for obsolete or excess inventory are not material.
Property, Plant, and Equipment	Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost, plus capitalized interest on borrowings during the actual construction period of major capital projects. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance that do not improve or extend the life of the assets are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows: Asset Useful life Buildings 15 to 40 years Machinery and equipment 3 to 20 years Computer software 3 to 8 years Leasehold improvements Over the shorter of the term of the applicable lease agreement or useful life
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets Our goodwill and identifiable intangible assets have resulted from acquisitions. Upon acquisition, the purchase price is first allocated to identifiable assets and liabilities, including customer-related intangible assets and trademarks, with any remaining purchase price recorded as goodwill. Goodwill and trademarks with indefinite lives are not amortized. A trademark is determined to have an indefinite life if it has a history of strong sales that we expect to continue for the foreseeable future. If these perpetual trademark criteria are not met, the trademarks are amortized over their expected useful lives. Determining the expected life of a trademark is based on a number of factors including the competitive environment, trademark history, and anticipated future trademark support. Identifiable intangible assets, other than indefinite-lived trademarks, are typically amortized over the following range of estimated useful lives: Asset Useful life Customer lists and relationships 3 to 15 years Finite-lived trademarks 5 to 15 years
Impairment	Impairment In accordance with accounting standards related to goodwill and other intangibles assets, we do not amortize goodwill and other intangible assets determined to have indefinite useful lives. Instead, we conduct impairment tests on our goodwill and indefinite-lived trademarks annually in the fourth quarter and on an interim basis when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Goodwill is allocated and tested at the reporting unit level, which is an operating segment or one level below (known as a component). Our identified reporting units are based on how segment management views performance and the similarity of those businesses. A quantitative assessment of goodwill was performed in 2014 and a qualitative assessment of goodwill was performed in 2015 and 2016. As part of the qualitative assessment performed in 2016 we assessed economic conditions and industry and market considerations, in addition to the overall historical and forecasted financial performance of each of our reporting units. We consider all evidence in our qualitative assessment, both positive and negative, and the weight of such evidence as well as mitigating factors, when determining whether it is more likely than not the fair value of our reporting units is less than the carrying amounts. Based on the results of our assessment, we determined that it was not more likely than not that any of our reporting units had a carrying value in excess of its fair value. Accordingly, no further goodwill impairment testing was completed. We did not recognize any impairment charges related to goodwill during 2016 , 2015 , or 2014 . A quantitative assessment of indefinite-lived intangibles was performed in 2015 and a qualitative assessment of indefinite-lived intangibles was performed in 2014 and 2016. As part of the qualitative assessment performed in 2016 we assessed economic conditions and industry and market considerations, in addition to the overall historical and forecasted financial performance of each trade name. Based on the results of our assessment, we determined that it was not more likely than not that any of our trade names had a carrying value in excess of its fair value. Accordingly, no further indefinite-lived intangibles impairment testing was completed. We did not recognize any impairment charges related to indefinite-lived intangibles during 2016 , 2015 , or 2014 . Long-lived assets, including property, plant, and equipment, definite-lived intangible assets and equity method investments, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable and prior to any goodwill impairment test. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. No material impairments were recorded in 2016 , 2015 , or 2014 .
Equity Method Investments	Equity Method Investments Consolidated net income includes the Company's proportionate share of the net income or loss of the companies in which we have invested. In addition, the carry values of our equity method investments are increased or decreased by our proportionate share of the net income or loss and other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI") of these companies.
Employee Benefit Plans	Employee Benefit Plans We have three separate, stand-alone defined benefit pension plans for certain of our European employees and we contribute to one multiemployer pension plan on behalf of certain of our North America employees. We recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of defined benefit pension plans as an asset or liability on our consolidated balance sheets and recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which changes occur, through accumulated other comprehensive loss. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and benefit obligation (the projected benefit obligation for pension plans). Actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs and credits that have not been recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost previously are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Plan assets and obligations are measured as of December 31 of each year. See Note 13 “Employee Retirement Plans.”
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments We use derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging commercial risk exposures to fluctuations in interest rates, currency exchange rates and certain commodity inputs. Our derivative instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. For a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the derivative’s mark to fair value is initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged item is settled. The ineffective portion of the mark to fair value associated with all hedges is reported in earnings immediately. Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are marked to fair value with gains and losses immediately recorded in earnings. In the consolidated statements of income, derivative activities are classified based on the nature of the items being hedged.
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation Under the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2012 SIP"), a total of 26,850,000 shares of our common stock were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of stock options or the vesting of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance stock units ("PSUs") or restricted stock awards that may be issued to our employees, non-employee directors and consultants. The 2012 SIP also permits awards of stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) and phantom shares as part of our long-term incentive compensation program. In general, awards granted to our employees under the 2012 SIP vest one-third on the first anniversary of the grant date, one-third on the second anniversary of the grant date, and one-third on the third anniversary of the grant date. Unvested awards vest immediately in the following circumstances: (i) an employee retires after reaching the age of 65 , (ii) in certain cases upon an employee’s death or qualified disability, and (iii) an employee with 10 years of service retires after reaching the age of 55 , or (iv) upon a change of control, except for PSUs and all equity awards granted after 2014 to the Company's executive officers. Share-based compensation plans, related expenses and assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model are more fully described in Note 11 "Share-Based Compensation."
Revenue Recognition, Sales Incentives and Trade Accounts Receivable	Revenue Recognition, Sales Incentives and Trade Accounts Receivable Sales are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, the product has been delivered to the customer, and there is a reasonable assurance of collection of the sales proceeds. Sales are recorded net of allowances for returns, trade promotions, and other discounts. We routinely offer sales incentives and discounts through various regional and national programs to our customers and to consumers. These programs include rebates, shelf-price reductions, in-store display incentives, coupons, and other trade promotional activities. These programs, as well as amounts paid to customers for shelf-space in retail stores, are considered reductions in the price of our products and thus are recorded as reductions to gross sales. Some of these incentives are recorded by estimating incentive costs based on our historical experience and expected levels of performance of the trade promotion. We maintain allowances at the end of each period for the estimated incentive costs incurred but unpaid for these programs, which are recorded as a reduction in our trade accounts receivable balance. Differences between estimated and actual incentive costs are normally not material and are recognized in earnings in the period such differences are determined. We generally provide credit terms to customers between 10 and 30 days from invoice date in the U.S. In Canada and Europe, however, terms vary by country. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and maintain allowances for potential credit losses based on our historical experience.
Cost of Goods Sold	Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold represents the costs directly related to the manufacturing, farming and distribution of the Company’s products and primarily includes raw materials, packaging, co-packer fees, shipping and handling, warehousing, package design, depreciation, amortization, royalties, direct and indirect labor and operating costs for the Company’s manufacturing and farming.
Advertising Expense	Advertising Expense We market our products through advertising and other promotional activities, including media and agency. Advertising expense is charged to earnings during the period incurred, except for expenses related to the development of a major commercial or media campaign which are charged to earnings during the period in which the advertisement or campaign is first presented to the public.
Shipping and Handling Fees	Shipping and Handling Fees Our shipping and handling costs are included in both cost of sales and selling, distribution and marketing expense, depending on the nature of such costs. In cost of sales, we include inventory warehouse costs and product loading and handling costs at Company-owned facilities.
Insurance Accruals	Insurance Accruals We retain selected levels of property and casualty risks, employee health care and other casualty losses. Many of these potential losses are covered under conventional insurance programs with third-party carriers with high deductible limits. In other areas, we are self-insured with stop-loss coverage. Accrued liabilities for incurred but not reported losses related to these retained risks are calculated based upon loss development factors which contemplate a number of factors including claims history and expected trends. These loss development factors are developed in consultation with external actuaries.
Research and Development	Research and Development Our research and development activities primarily consist of generating and testing new product concepts, new flavors, and packaging and are primarily internal. We expense research and development costs as incurred and they primarily relate to compensation, facility costs and purchased research and development services, materials and supplies.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation The financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries are translated to U.S. Dollars. The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is generally the local currency of the country. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of the foreign subsidiaries are translated to U.S. Dollars at period-end exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at the average rates prevailing during the period. Changes in exchange rates that affect cash flows and the related receivables or payables are recognized as transaction gains and losses. Our transaction gains and losses are reflected in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of income. The cumulative translation adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive loss reflects the unrealized adjustments resulting from translating the financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We account for deferred income taxes based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. We also recognize deferred tax assets for operating loss and other tax carryforwards. Valuation allowances are recognized to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that will more likely than not be realized. We record a liability for uncertain tax positions to the extent a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return does not meet certain recognition or measurement criteria. We apply a more likely than not threshold to the recognition and derecognition of uncertain tax positions. Accordingly, we recognize the amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being ultimately realized upon settlement. Future changes in judgment related to the expected ultimate resolution of uncertain tax positions will affect earnings in the quarter of such change. For those income tax positions where it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the financial statements. We recognize interest related to uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. Penalties, if incurred, are recorded in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of income.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment , which eliminated Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Previously under Step 2, to determine the implied fair value for goodwill, first an entity had to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation of the reporting unit. Under the new ASU, an entity should perform its goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The guidance should be applied on a prospective basis, and is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. We are currently evaluating the standard, but we do not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have any impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments , which provides clarification on the treatment of certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. The pronouncement provides clarification guidance on eight specific cash flow presentation issues that have developed due to diversity in practice. The issues include, but are not limited to, debt prepayment or extinguishment costs, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, and distributions received from equity method investees. The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. Adoption will require a retrospective transition method in which all amendments must be reflected in all periods presented, unless impracticable to do so. We are currently evaluating transition date, but we do not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have any impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which provides changes on how companies measure and recognize credit losses on financial instruments. The new guidance will require companies to immediately recognize an estimate of credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of financial assets that are in the scope of the standard. The new standard is effective for public companies in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2019. We expect that the adoption of this guidance will not have any impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions for both public and nonpublic entities, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance will require companies to include excess tax benefits (deficiencies) as a component of income tax expense rather than additional paid-in capital. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods. The impact ASU No. 2016-09 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption will mainly depend on the occurrence of future events, including the timing and value realized for future share-based transactions upon exercise/vesting versus the fair value at grant date, and will create additional benefit or expense to our consolidated statements of income. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . This ASU requires lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases on the balance sheet. A lessee should recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The new guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments should be applied at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. We are currently evaluating the effects adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and financial statement disclosures. We expect this adoption will result in a material increase in the assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and will likely have an insignificant impact on our consolidated statements of earnings. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory. This ASU discusses amendments to existing accounting guidance to modify the subsequent measurement of inventory. Under existing guidance, an entity measures inventory at the lower of cost or market, with market defined as replacement cost, net realizable value ("NRV"), or NRV less a normal profit margin. An entity uses current replacement cost provided that it is not above NRV (ceiling) or below NRV less a normal profit margin (floor). Amendments in the new guidance require an entity to subsequently measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value and eliminates the need to determine replacement cost and evaluate whether it is above the ceiling or below the floor. NRV is defined as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. For public business entities, the ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is permitted for all entities and should be applied prospectively. We expect that the adoption of this guidance will not have any impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606 , to clarify the principles used to recognize revenue for all entities. In July 2015, the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date of ASU 2014-09. In 2016, the FASB has issued the following additional guidance: i) ASU No. 2016-08, Principal Versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross Versus Net), which provides clarification when assessing whether an entity is a principal or agent in a revenue transaction, and impacts whether an entity reports revenue on a gross or net basis, ii) ASU No. 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing , which amends the guidance in ASU 2014-09 regarding the identification of performance obligations and accounting for licenses of intellectual property, iii) ASU No. 2016-11, Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 Emerging Issues Task Force Meeting, which rescinds specific SEC guidance related to revenue recognition currently codified in US GAAP as a result of the new revenue standard, iv) ASU No. 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which amends the guidance in ASU 2014-09 by providing practical expedients to simplify the transition to the new revenue standard and clarify certain aspects of the standard, and ASU No 2016-19 & 20, Technical Corrections and Improvements . The new guidance will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017 and will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The standard includes a five step model to determine when revenue should be recognized, which is when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard allows several methods of adoption including either a full retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or modified retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements. As the Company does not have significant varying revenue streams, in general, we expect to identify a single performance obligation for product shipments to our customers at a point in time. We are still evaluating the transition method and impact the adoption of the new standard may have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, including any private label revenue streams where there is no alternative use of the product and an enforceable right of payment. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern , to provide guidance on management's responsibility to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related disclosure requirements. Adoption requires establishing a going concern assessment process to meet the standard. We have adopted this guidance as of December 31, 2016 and the adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Segment, Geographic and Customer Information	We evaluate the performance of our segments based on net sales, gross profit and operating income. The amounts in the following tables are obtained from reports used by our chief operating decision maker. There are no significant non-cash items reported in segment profit or loss other than depreciation and amortization. Expense related to share-based compensation has not been allocated to our segments and is reflected entirely within the caption “Corporate and other.”

Summary of Significant Accoun30

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant, and Equipment	Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows: Asset Useful life Buildings 15 to 40 years Machinery and equipment 3 to 20 years Computer software 3 to 8 years Leasehold improvements Over the shorter of the term of the applicable lease agreement or useful life Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Land $ 60,304 $ 51,686 Buildings 463,907 433,652 Machinery and equipment 1,218,675 1,109,004 Leasehold improvements 45,645 44,474 Construction in progress 197,402 102,899 1,985,933 1,741,715 Less accumulated depreciation (691,223 ) (604,194 ) Total $ 1,294,710 $ 1,137,521
Estimated Useful Lives of Intangible Assets	Identifiable intangible assets, other than indefinite-lived trademarks, are typically amortized over the following range of estimated useful lives: Asset Useful life Customer lists and relationships 3 to 15 years Finite-lived trademarks 5 to 15 years

Acquisitions and Joint Venture

Acquisitions and Joint Venture (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Allocation of Purchase Price	The following table summarizes allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the fiscal 2015 acquisitions. EIEIO Vega Wallaby May 29, 2015 August 1, 2015 August 30, 2015 (In thousands) Assets acquired: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,546 $ 5,235 $ 1,740 Inventories 3,050 18,379 2,252 Other current assets 1,951 18,886 5,245 Property, plant and equipment 554 650 11,492 Trademarks 11,600 189,963 48,036 Intangible assets with finite lives 10,160 106,920 9,058 Other long-term assets — 1,779 50 Liabilities assumed: Accounts payable and other accruals 2,296 12,802 1,542 Deferred taxes — 76,739 — Other long-term liabilities 173 7,581 1,031 Total identifiable net assets 26,392 244,690 75,300 Goodwill 13,810 308,942 47,052 Total purchase price $ 40,202 $ 553,632 $ 122,352
Schedule of Unaudited Supplemental Pro Forma	The following table summarizes unaudited supplemental pro forma consolidated results of operations as if we acquired So Delicious, EIEIO, Vega and Wallaby on January 1, 2014. No pro forma unaudited consolidated results of operations is presented for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 or the corresponding prior period related to the IPP acquisition as their results are not material to the consolidated results of the Company. Year ended December 31, 2015 2014 (In thousands, except share data) Net sales $ 3,983,327 $ 3,689,478 Income before income taxes 286,028 221,026 Diluted earnings per common share $ 1.03 $ 0.79

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories	Inventories consisted of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Raw materials and supplies $ 139,796 $ 120,922 Finished goods 156,564 149,815 Total $ 296,360 $ 270,737

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant, and Equipment	Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows: Asset Useful life Buildings 15 to 40 years Machinery and equipment 3 to 20 years Computer software 3 to 8 years Leasehold improvements Over the shorter of the term of the applicable lease agreement or useful life Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Land $ 60,304 $ 51,686 Buildings 463,907 433,652 Machinery and equipment 1,218,675 1,109,004 Leasehold improvements 45,645 44,474 Construction in progress 197,402 102,899 1,985,933 1,741,715 Less accumulated depreciation (691,223 ) (604,194 ) Total $ 1,294,710 $ 1,137,521

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows: Americas Foods & Beverages Europe Foods & Beverages Total (In thousands) Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 916,482 $ 151,794 $ 1,068,276 Acquisitions 380,297 — 380,297 Purchase price adjustments (1) (2,019 ) — (2,019 ) Foreign currency translation (16,007 ) (15,225 ) (31,232 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 1,278,753 $ 136,569 $ 1,415,322 Acquisitions 9,259 — 9,259 Purchase price adjustments (1) (10,493 ) — (10,493 ) Foreign currency translation 7,099 (5,120 ) 1,979 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 1,284,618 $ 131,449 $ 1,416,067 ____________________________________ (1) Purchase price adjustments are the result of adjustments made for the finalization of the fair value of certain intangible assets and, in 2016, also includes the finalization of certain income tax matters.
Gross Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill	The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of our intangible assets, other than goodwill, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Net carrying amount Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Net carrying amount (In thousands) Intangible assets with indefinite lives: Trademarks (1) $ 780,790 $ — $ 780,790 $ 777,718 $ — $ 777,718 Intangible assets with finite lives: Customer-related and other (1) 279,572 (58,236 ) 221,336 270,801 (39,828 ) 230,973 Supplier relationships 12,000 (2,880 ) 9,120 12,000 (1,920 ) 10,080 Non-compete agreements (1) 1,326 (941 ) 385 1,267 (592 ) 675 Trademarks 968 (966 ) 2 968 (965 ) 3 Total $ 1,074,656 $ (63,023 ) $ 1,011,633 $ 1,062,754 $ (43,305 ) $ 1,019,449 _____________________ (1) The change in the carrying amount is also the result of foreign currency translation, acquisitions, and purchase accounting adjustments.
Estimated Aggregate Finite-Lived Intangible Asset Amortization Expense	Estimated aggregate finite-lived intangible asset amortization expense for the next five years is as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 19,960 2018 19,831 2019 18,687 2020 18,351 2021 18,338 Thereafter 135,676 Total $ 230,843

Accounts Payable and Accrued 35

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Components of Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	Accounts payable and accrued expenses consisted of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Accounts payable $ 381,186 $ 365,223 Payroll and benefits 72,085 79,267 Derivative liability (Note 10) 8,309 25,900 Other accrued liabilities 77,503 79,323 Total $ 539,083 $ 549,713

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	Income before income taxes is comprised of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Domestic $ 276,371 $ 213,873 $ 174,594 Foreign 50,814 53,863 49,854 Income before income taxes $ 327,185 $ 267,736 $ 224,448
Component of Income Tax Expense	Income tax expense consists of the following components: Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Current income taxes: Federal $ 67,834 $ 69,745 $ 53,843 State 8,460 14,713 9,750 Foreign 16,920 13,805 8,502 Total current income tax expense 93,214 98,263 72,095 Deferred income taxes: Federal 8,722 (9,638 ) 3,629 State (369 ) (230 ) 10 Foreign 843 (487 ) 2,545 Total deferred income tax expense (benefit) 9,196 (10,355 ) 6,184 Total income tax expense $ 102,410 $ 87,908 $ 78,279
Reconciliation of Income Taxes	A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Tax expense at statutory rate of 35% 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Foreign taxes versus U.S. statutory rate (3.8 )% (3.1 )% (3.1 )% State income taxes, net of federal benefit 2.5 % 3.1 % 2.7 % U.S. manufacturing deduction (1.9 )% (1.5 )% (2.1 )% Uncertain tax positions 1.0 % 0.8 % 1.7 % Research & development tax credits (0.6 )% (0.9 )% (0.3 )% Deferred tax rate adjustments (0.6 )% 0.0 % (0.4 )% Non-deductible transaction costs 0.1 % 0.4 % 0.5 % Other (0.4 )% (1.0 )% 0.9 % Effective tax rate 31.3 % 32.8 % 34.9 %
Deferred Income Tax Assets (Liabilities)	The tax effects of temporary differences giving rise to deferred income tax assets (liabilities) were: December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Deferred income tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 28,766 $ 29,179 Capital loss carryforwards 3,481 4,613 Share-based compensation 24,551 23,418 Accrued liabilities 19,776 24,075 Inventories 4,806 4,988 Receivables 4,110 2,333 Derivative instruments 217 11,524 Other 6,070 4,008 Valuation allowances (30,694 ) (31,228 ) Total deferred income tax assets 61,083 72,910 Deferred income tax liabilities: Intangible assets (237,411 ) (238,740 ) Property, plant and equipment (83,437 ) (88,717 ) Partnership basis difference (43,780 ) (38,648 ) Total deferred income tax liabilities (364,628 ) (366,105 ) Net deferred income tax liability (1) $ (303,545 ) $ (293,195 ) __________________________ (1) Net deferred income tax liability also includes deferred tax assets of $802 and $131 recorded in Identifiable intangible and other assets, net in our consolidated balance sheets for the periods ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.
Reconciliation of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits	The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest, recorded in our consolidated balance sheets: December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Balance at January 1 $ 16,503 $ 7,535 $ 3,875 Increases in tax positions for current year 3,499 9,185 2,524 Increases in tax positions for prior years 3,776 881 2,332 Decreases in tax positions for prior years (519 ) (780 ) — Settlement of tax matters (15 ) (102 ) (640 ) Lapse of applicable statutes of limitations (247 ) (216 ) (556 ) Balance at December 31 $ 22,997 $ 16,503 $ 7,535

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga37

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Outstanding Debt	December 31, 2016 2015 Amount outstanding Interest rate Amount outstanding Interest rate (In thousands, except percentages) Senior secured credit facilities $ 1,627,600 2.63 % * $ 1,627,000 2.54 % * Senior unsecured notes 500,000 5.38 % 500,000 5.38 % Capital lease obligations 20,244 21,635 Other borrowings 12,191 1.68 % * 5,133 3.70 % Less current portion (58,585 ) (51,449 ) Less debt issuance costs (19,694 ) (23,379 ) Total long-term debt $ 2,081,756 $ 2,078,940 ___________________________ * Represents a weighted average rate, including applicable interest rate margins.
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt	The scheduled maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2016 , were as follows (in thousands): Total Term Loan A-1 Term Loan A-2 Revolver Senior Unsecured Notes Capital Lease Obligations Other Borrowings 2017 $ 58,585 $ 37,500 $ 7,500 $ — $ — $ 1,394 $ 12,191 2018 46,485 37,500 7,500 — — 1,485 — 2019 46,581 37,500 7,500 — — 1,581 — 2020 781,073 600,000 7,500 172,600 — 973 — 2021 8,283 — 7,500 — — 783 — Thereafter 1,219,028 — 705,000 — 500,000 14,028 — Total outstanding debt $ 2,160,035 $ 712,500 $ 742,500 $ 172,600 $ 500,000 $ 20,244 $ 12,191

Derivative Financial Instrume38

Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements	The following table summarizes the terms of the 2017 swaps as of December 31, 2016 : Fixed Interest Rates Expiration Date Notional Amount (In thousands) 2.75% to 3.19% March 31, 2017 $650,000
Schedule of Derivatives Recorded at Fair Value in Consolidated Balance Sheets	As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , derivatives recorded at fair value, on a gross basis before considering any impacts of offsetting or master netting arrangements, in our consolidated balance sheets were as follows: December 31, Derivative assets Derivative liabilities 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Derivatives designated as Hedging Instruments Foreign currency contracts — current (1)(3) $ 1,007 $ 483 $ 4,088 $ — Total 1,007 483 4,088 — Derivatives not designated as Hedging Instruments Interest rate swap contracts — current (1) — — 3,650 15,228 Commodities contracts — current (1) 2,738 — 571 11,093 Commodities contracts — noncurrent (2) — — — 1,551 Interest rate swap contracts — noncurrent (2) — — — 3,142 Total 2,738 — 4,221 31,014 Total derivatives $ 3,745 $ 483 $ 8,309 $ 31,014 ___________________________ (1) Derivative assets and liabilities that have settlement dates equal to or less than 12 months from the respective balance sheet date were included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and accounts payable and accrued expenses, respectively, in our consolidated balance sheets. (2) Derivative assets and liabilities that have settlement dates greater than 12 months from the respective balance sheet date were included in identifiable intangible and other assets, net and other long-term liabilities, respectively, in our consolidated balance sheets. (3) $(4.1) million and $0.4 million of the derivative asset/(liability) balance as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively relates to a foreign currency hedge on an intercompany note for which the change in fair value offsets the impact of the note being re-measured into the functional currency.
Schedule of Gains and Losses on Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges	Gains and losses on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 were as follows: Year ended December 31 , 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Realized (gains)/losses on foreign currency contracts (1) $ (51 ) $ (1,522 ) $ 547 Realized (gains)/losses on commodities contracts (2) — — (1,299 ) ___________________________ (1) Recorded in cost of sales in our consolidated statements of income. See Note 12 "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss." (2) Recorded in selling, distribution and marketing expense or cost of sales, depending on commodity type, in our consolidated statements of income.
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	A summary of our financial assets and liabilities subject to recurring fair value measurements and the basis for that measurement according to the levels in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Fair value as of December 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (In thousands) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 82 $ 82 $ — $ — Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan investments 3,747 3,747 — — Qualifying insurance policies 11,554 — — 11,554 Foreign currency contracts 1,007 — 1,007 — Commodities contracts 2,738 — 2,738 — Deferred compensation investments 5,513 — 5,513 — Total assets $ 24,641 $ 3,829 $ 9,258 $ 11,554 Liabilities: Foreign currency contracts $ 4,088 $ — $ 4,088 $ — Commodities contracts 571 — 571 — Interest rate swap contracts 3,650 — 3,650 — Total liabilities $ 8,309 $ — $ 8,309 $ — There were no transfers between the three levels of the fair value hierarchy during the year ended December 31, 2016. Fair value as of December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (In thousands) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 107 $ 107 $ — $ — Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan investments 3,164 3,164 — — Qualifying insurance policies 10,631 — — 10,631 Foreign currency contracts 483 — 483 — Deferred compensation investments 4,359 — 4,359 — Total assets $ 18,744 $ 3,271 $ 4,842 $ 10,631 Liabilities: Commodities contracts $ 12,644 $ — $ 12,644 $ — Interest rate swap contracts 18,370 — 18,370 — Total liabilities $ 31,014 $ — $ 31,014 $ —

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expense	The following table summarizes the share-based compensation expense recognized for the Company’s equity and liability classified plans in the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 : Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Equity awards: Stock options $ 8,797 $ 11,038 $ 10,741 RSUs 13,871 16,069 15,907 PSUs 7,743 5,382 — Equity awards share-based compensation expense 30,411 32,489 26,648 Liability awards: Phantom shares 13 908 2,658 SARs 1,182 4,929 1,134 Liability awards share-based compensation expense $ 1,195 $ 5,837 $ 3,792 Total share-based compensation expense $ 31,606 $ 38,326 $ 30,440
Schedule of Valuation Assumptions	The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Expected volatility 28% - 29% 28% - 29% 28% - 29% Expected dividend yield 0% 0% 0% Expected option term 6 years 6 years 6 years Risk-free rate of return 1.14% to 1.70% 1.45% to 1.91% 1.82% to 2.10% Forfeiture rate 0% 0% 0%
Schedule of Stock Option Activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Number of options Weighted average exercise price Weighted average contractual life in years Aggregate intrinsic value Options outstanding at January 1, 2016 9,440,803 $ 19.14 Granted 813,267 36.59 Forfeited, canceled and expired (1) (53,119 ) 40.59 Exercised (including tax withholding) (1) (1,146,704 ) 20.07 Options outstanding at December 31, 2016 9,054,247 $ 20.47 5.27 $ 318,110,209 Options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 9,054,247 $ 20.47 5.27 $ 318,110,209 Options exercisable at December 31, 2016 7,475,892 $ 17.40 4.60 $ 285,613,983 ___________________________ (1) Pursuant to the terms of the 2012 SIP, options that are forfeited, canceled or expired may be available for future grants; however shares delivered to or withheld by the Company for the payment of the exercise price of an option and/or tax withholding related to an exercise, and shares subject to an option that are not issued upon the net exercise of such option, are not added back to the pool of shares available for future awards.
Schedule of Options Outstanding and Exercisable	The following table summarizes information about options outstanding at December 31, 2016 : Options outstanding Options exercisable Range of exercise prices Number outstanding Weighted average remaining contractual life in years Weighted average exercise price Number exercisable Weighted average exercise price $9.38 to 9.52 813,081 4.04 $ 9.50 813,081 $ 9.50 11.10 1,248,884 5.13 11.10 1,248,884 11.10 13.39 to 15.16 1,211,599 5.28 14.65 1,211,599 14.65 15.17 to 16.91 64,365 5.59 15.86 64,365 15.86 17.00 1,748,341 5.82 17.00 1,748,341 17.00 18.05 to 23.33 1,265,004 1.81 20.82 1,217,819 20.75 26.91 to 27.69 1,167,073 5.01 27.14 873,877 27.22 28.18 to 38.96 1,426,656 8.36 36.81 284,596 36.19 39.63 to 47.29 93,717 9.20 41.49 8,153 40.41 51.62 to 51.62 15,527 8.58 51.62 5,177 51.62
Schedule of Additional Information on Stock Option Activity	Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Weighted average grant date fair value per share of options granted $ 11.32 $ 12.32 $ 8.62 Intrinsic value of options exercised 25,501 66,036 12,158 Fair value of shares vested 7,875 11,666 6,281 Tax benefit related to stock option expense 2,857 3,816 3,864
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity	The following table summarizes RSU activity during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Number of shares Weighted average grant date fair value RSUs outstanding at January 1, 2016 (1) 839,252 30.02 RSUs granted 410,058 36.52 Shares issued upon vesting of RSUs (including tax withholding) (2) (446,141 ) 26.78 RSUs canceled (2) (34,886 ) 38.60 RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2016 (1) 768,283 34.99 ___________________________ (1) Non-vested RSUs outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 2016 were 819,296 and 749,460 , respectively, with an ending 2016 weighted average grant date fair value per share of $35.29 . (2) Pursuant to the terms of the 2012 SIP, RSUs that are canceled or forfeited before they vest may be available for future grants; however shares delivered to or withheld by the Company for the payment of the employee's tax withholding related to an RSU vesting are not added back to the pool of shares available for future awards.
Schedule of Additional Information on Restricted Stock Unit Activity	The following table summarizes information about our RSU grants and related tax benefit during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Weighted average grant date fair value per RSU granted $ 36.52 $ 39.41 $ 26.79 Fair value of shares vested 11,947 17,287 11,999 Tax benefit related to RSU expense 4,658 5,033 5,109
Schedule of Performance Shares Award Outstanding Activity	The following table summarizes information about our PSU grants and related tax benefit during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Weighted average grant date fair value per PSU granted $ 36.75 $ 38.96 Fair value of shares vested 2,789 — Tax benefit related to PSU expense 2,661 1,880 The following table summarizes PSU activity for vested and non-vested shares during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Number of shares Weighted average grant date fair value PSUs outstanding at January 1, 2016 107,358 38.96 PSUs granted 155,846 36.75 Shares issued upon vesting of PSUs (1) (71,580 ) 38.96 PSUs canceled (1) — — PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2016 (1) 191,624 37.16 ___________________ (1) Pursuant to the terms of the 2012 SIP, PSUs that are canceled or forfeited before they vest may be available for future grants; however shares delivered to or withheld by the Company for the payment of the employee's tax withholding related to a PSU vesting are not added back to the pool of shares available for future awards. Shares issued upon vesting of PSUs on April 18, 2016 were 71,580 , which represented 200% payout.
Schedule of Stock Appreciation Rights Activity	The following table summarizes SAR activity during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Number of SARs Weighted average exercise price Weighted average contractual life in years Aggregate intrinsic value SARs outstanding at January 1, 2016 (1) 122,031 $ 16.45 Granted — — Forfeited and canceled (2) — — Exercised (74,397 ) 16.44 SARs outstanding at December 31, 2016 (1) 47,634 $ 16.45 5.91 $ 1,864,760 SARs vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 47,634 $ 16.45 5.91 $ 1,864,760 SARs exercisable at December 31, 2016 47,634 $ 16.45 5.91 $ 1,864,760 ___________________________ (1) Non-vested SARs as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 were 0 and 23,796 , respectively. (2) Pursuant to the terms of the 2012 SIP, SARs that are canceled or forfeited may be available for future grants.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi40

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 were as follows (net of taxes): Derivative instruments (1) Defined benefit pension plan (2) Foreign currency translation adjustment Total (In thousands) Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 505 $ (761 ) $ (131,278 ) $ (131,534 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 400 (1,683 ) (28,745 ) (30,028 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (51 ) 4 — (47 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes of $576 349 (1,679 ) (28,745 ) (30,075 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 854 $ (2,440 ) $ (160,023 ) $ (161,609 ) Derivative instruments (1) Defined benefit pension plan (2) Foreign currency translation adjustment Total (In thousands) Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 774 $ (2,050 ) $ (59,842 ) $ (61,118 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1,791 ) 1,374 (71,436 ) (71,853 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 1,522 (85 ) — 1,437 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes of ($321) (269 ) 1,289 (71,436 ) (70,416 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 505 $ (761 ) $ (131,278 ) $ (131,534 ) Derivative instruments (1) Defined benefit pension plan (2) Foreign currency translation adjustment Total (In thousands) Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 205 $ (793 ) $ (7,852 ) $ (8,440 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (183 ) (2,080 ) (51,990 ) (54,253 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 752 823 — 1,575 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes of $406 569 (1,257 ) (51,990 ) (52,678 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 774 $ (2,050 ) $ (59,842 ) $ (61,118 ) ___________________________ (1) The accumulated other comprehensive loss reclassification components affect cost of sales and selling, distribution and marketing. See Note 10 “Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement.” (2) The accumulated other comprehensive loss reclassification components are primarily related to amortization of unrecognized actuarial losses which is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 13 “Employee Retirement Plans.”

Employee Retirement Plans (Tabl

Employee Retirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Retirement Plans Expenses	During 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , our retirement plans expenses were as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Defined contribution plans $ 6,588 $ 4,877 $ 3,397 Defined benefit plans 1,755 1,776 951 Multiemployer pension and certain union plans 1,834 1,820 1,758 Total $ 10,177 $ 8,473 $ 6,106
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized	Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 are the following amounts that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension cost: December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Unrecognized actuarial losses and other, net of tax of $1,239, $383 and $1,041 2,427 748 2,039
Schedule of Reconciliation of Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets	The reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the projected benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , and the funded status of the plans at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , is as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Change in Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of the year $ 15,311 $ 16,735 Service cost 1,650 1,630 Interest cost 388 310 Actuarial (gain)/loss 2,946 (1,571 ) Benefits paid (291 ) (58 ) Expenses paid (17 ) (17 ) Exchange rate changes (723 ) (1,718 ) Benefit obligation, end of year 19,264 15,311 Change in Plan Assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 10,631 10,401 Actual return on plan assets 522 263 Employer contributions to plan 1,115 1,134 Benefits paid (291 ) (58 ) Expenses paid (17 ) (17 ) Exchange rate changes (406 ) (1,092 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year 11,554 10,631 Funded status at end of year $ (7,710 ) $ (4,680 )
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations	A summary of our key actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 Weighted average discount rate 1.75% 2.50% Rate of compensation increase 3.92% 3.92%
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic Benefit Cost	A summary of our key actuarial assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 is as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Weighted average discount rate 2.50% 2.03% 3.79% Expected return on assets 2.52% 2.50% 3.79% Rate of compensation increase 3.92% 3.92% 3.87%
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Components of net periodic benefit cost: Service cost $ 1,650 $ 1,630 $ 1,636 Interest cost 388 310 545 Expected return on plan assets (287 ) (251 ) (407 ) Amortization: Unrecognized net loss and other 4 87 5 Curtailment gain — — (690 ) Settlement gain — — (138 ) Net periodic benefit cost $ 1,755 $ 1,776 $ 951
Schedule of Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets	Pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets are as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Projected benefit obligation $ 19,264 $ 15,311 Accumulated benefit obligation 13,866 11,585 Fair value of plan assets 11,554 10,631
Schedule of Estimated Pension Plan Benefit Payments	Estimated pension plan benefit payments to our participants for the next ten years are as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 99 2018 224 2019 1,922 2020 179 2021 465 Next five years 3,145
Schedule of Change in Fair Value Measurement of Defined Benefit Plans	A reconciliation of the change in the fair value measurement of the defined benefit plans’ consolidated assets using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Consolidated Assets (In thousands) Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 10,401 Actual return on plan assets relating to instruments still held at reporting date 263 Purchases, sales and settlements (net) 1,059 Exchange rate changes (1,092 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 10,631 Actual return on plan assets relating to instruments still held at reporting date 522 Purchases, sales and settlements (net) 807 Exchange rate changes (406 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 11,554
Schedule of Information Regarding Participation in Multiemployer Pension Plans	The last column in the table lists the expiration date of the collective-bargaining agreement to which the plan is subject. Pension fund Employer identification number Pension plan number PPA Zone status FIP/RP status pending/ implemented Extended amortization provisions Expiration date of associated collective-bargaining agreement 2016 2015 Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan (1) 91-6145047 001 Green Green N/A No February 2020 ___________________________ (1) We are party to one collective bargaining agreement in this multiemployer Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan which requires contributions. We are also party to two other collective bargaining agreements whose defined contribution plans are 401(k) plans that require matching contributions. These agreements cover a large number of employee participants and expire in August 2019 & January 2022.
Schedule of Information Regarding Contribution in Multiemployer Pension Plans	Information regarding our contributions to our multiemployer pension plan is shown in the table below. There are no changes that materially affected the comparability of our contributions to the plan during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 (in thousands). Employer identification number Pension plan number The WhiteWave Foods Company Surcharge imposed Pension fund 2016 2015 2014 Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan 91-6145047 001 $ 1,834 $ 1,820 $ 1,758 No

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Minimum Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases	Future minimum payments at December 31, 2016 , under non-cancelable operating leases with terms in excess of one year are summarized below: Operating leases (In thousands) 2017 $ 32,139 2018 25,137 2019 14,255 2020 8,219 2021 7,069 Thereafter 12,036 Total minimum lease payments $ 98,855

Segment and Customer Informat43

Segment and Customer Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summarized Income Statement Amounts by Segment	The following table presents the summarized income statement amounts by segment: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Total net sales: Americas Foods & Beverages $ 3,619,753 $ 3,333,732 $ 2,926,108 Europe Foods & Beverages 578,346 532,563 510,497 Total net sales $ 4,198,099 $ 3,866,295 $ 3,436,605 Total gross profit: Americas Foods & Beverages 1,209,306 1,089,459 934,360 Europe Foods & Beverages 243,590 233,806 218,804 Total gross profit 1,452,896 1,323,265 1,153,164 Operating income: Americas Foods & Beverages $ 438,496 $ 359,311 $ 311,920 Europe Foods & Beverages 69,153 67,506 52,673 Total reportable segment operating income 507,649 426,817 364,593 Corporate and other (105,900 ) (94,611 ) (97,907 ) Total operating income $ 401,749 $ 332,206 $ 266,686 Other expense: Interest expense $ 69,183 $ 58,127 $ 36,972 Other expense, net 5,381 6,343 5,266 Income before income taxes $ 327,185 $ 267,736 $ 224,448 Depreciation and amortization: Americas Foods & Beverages $ 111,416 $ 98,093 $ 88,061 Europe Foods & Beverages 25,080 19,734 21,143 Corporate and other 2,318 2,192 1,363 Total depreciation and amortization $ 138,814 $ 120,019 $ 110,567
Sales Amounts by Product Categories	The following tables present sales amounts by product categories: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Total net sales: Americas Foods & Beverages Plant-based food and beverages $ 1,065,581 $ 919,793 $ 715,667 Coffee creamers and beverages 1,199,015 1,090,018 990,998 Premium dairy 812,529 758,046 644,160 Fresh foods 542,628 565,875 575,283 Americas Foods & Beverages net sales 3,619,753 3,333,732 2,926,108 Europe Foods & Beverages Plant-based food and beverages 578,346 532,563 510,497 Europe Foods & Beverages net sales 578,346 532,563 510,497 Total net sales $ 4,198,099 $ 3,866,295 $ 3,436,605
Summarized Balance Sheet Amounts by Segment	The following tables present assets, long-lived assets, and capital expenditures by segment: As of December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Assets: Americas Foods & Beverages $ 3,727,685 $ 3,555,988 $ 2,648,735 Europe Foods & Beverages 665,190 605,843 561,852 Corporate 76,013 67,038 108,480 Total $ 4,468,888 $ 4,228,869 $ 3,319,067 Long-lived Assets: Americas Foods & Beverages $ 977,491 $ 894,232 $ 795,697 Europe Foods & Beverages 310,475 236,918 184,506 Corporate 6,744 6,371 13,004 Total $ 1,294,710 $ 1,137,521 $ 993,207

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Calculation of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the computations of both basic and diluted earnings per share: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands, except share and per share data) Basic earnings per share computation: Numerator: Net income $ 214,554 $ 168,393 $ 140,185 Denominator: Weighted average common shares 176,984,906 175,511,811 174,013,700 Basic earnings per share $ 1.21 $ 0.96 $ 0.81 Diluted earnings per share computation: Numerator: Net income $ 214,554 $ 168,393 $ 140,185 Denominator: Weighted average common shares — basic 176,984,906 175,511,811 174,013,700 Stock option conversion (1) 3,544,508 3,905,133 3,268,052 Stock units (2) 644,965 668,005 668,164 Weighted average common shares — diluted 181,174,379 180,084,949 177,949,916 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.18 $ 0.94 $ 0.79 (1) Anti-dilutive options excluded 91,137 387,325 3,599 (2) Anti-dilutive RSUs excluded 350 4,872 1,344

Supplemental Guarantor Financ45

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets December 31, 2016 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3 $ 2,555 $ 43,270 $ — $ 45,828 Trade receivables, net of allowance 1,189 204,503 78,006 — 283,698 Inventories — 251,405 51,265 (6,310 ) 296,360 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 34,148 22,317 21,590 — 78,055 Intercompany receivables 1,969,714 885,233 — (2,854,947 ) — Total current assets 2,005,054 1,366,013 194,131 (2,861,257 ) 703,941 Equity method investments 1,265 — 18,012 — 19,277 Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 2,435,711 966,825 — (3,402,536 ) — Property, plant, and equipment, net 6,596 965,706 322,408 — 1,294,710 Identifiable intangible and other assets, net 43,309 656,355 365,275 (30,046 ) 1,034,893 Goodwill — 982,922 433,145 — 1,416,067 Total Assets $ 4,491,935 $ 4,937,821 $ 1,332,971 $ (6,293,839 ) $ 4,468,888 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 44,454 $ 336,027 $ 158,602 $ — $ 539,083 Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations 45,000 1,394 12,191 — 58,585 Income taxes payable — — 2,973 — 2,973 Intercompany payables 885,233 1,929,060 40,654 (2,854,947 ) — Total current liabilities 974,687 2,266,481 214,420 (2,854,947 ) 600,641 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of debt issuance costs 2,062,907 18,849 — — 2,081,756 Deferred income taxes — 214,497 119,896 (30,046 ) 304,347 Other long-term liabilities 23,645 2,283 25,520 — 51,448 Total liabilities 3,061,239 2,502,110 359,836 (2,884,993 ) 3,038,192 Total shareholders' equity 1,430,696 2,435,711 973,135 (3,408,846 ) 1,430,696 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 4,491,935 $ 4,937,821 $ 1,332,971 $ (6,293,839 ) $ 4,468,888 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets December 31, 2015 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 2,282 $ 36,328 $ — $ 38,610 Trade receivables, net of allowance 2,649 200,808 54,091 — 257,548 Inventories — 232,757 46,755 (8,775 ) 270,737 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 15,442 11,070 13,270 — 39,782 Intercompany receivables 1,878,299 686,469 37,962 (2,602,730 ) — Total current assets 1,896,390 1,133,386 188,406 (2,611,505 ) 606,677 Equity method investments 2,983 — 27,789 — 30,772 Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 2,156,856 943,501 — (3,100,357 ) — Property, plant, and equipment, net 6,169 893,594 237,758 — 1,137,521 Identifiable intangible and other assets, net 34,441 663,101 365,316 (24,281 ) 1,038,577 Goodwill — 991,085 424,237 — 1,415,322 Total Assets $ 4,096,839 $ 4,624,667 $ 1,243,506 $ (5,736,143 ) $ 4,228,869 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 47,713 $ 374,483 $ 127,517 $ — $ 549,713 Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations 45,000 1,415 5,034 — 51,449 Income taxes payable — — 3,043 — 3,043 Intercompany payables 710,984 1,866,496 25,250 (2,602,730 ) — Total current liabilities 803,697 2,242,394 160,844 (2,602,730 ) 604,205 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of debt issuance costs 2,058,621 20,219 100 — 2,078,940 Deferred income taxes — 200,642 116,965 (24,281 ) 293,326 Other long-term liabilities 23,613 4,556 13,321 — 41,490 Total liabilities 2,885,931 2,467,811 291,230 (2,627,011 ) 3,017,961 Total shareholders' equity 1,210,908 2,156,856 952,276 (3,109,132 ) 1,210,908 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 4,096,839 $ 4,624,667 $ 1,243,506 $ (5,736,143 ) $ 4,228,869
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income Year ended December 31, 2016 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) Net sales $ — $ 3,546,361 $ 780,849 $ (129,111 ) $ 4,198,099 Cost of sales — 2,411,778 463,405 (129,980 ) 2,745,203 Gross profit — 1,134,583 317,444 869 1,452,896 Operating expenses: Selling, distribution, and marketing — 571,533 157,987 — 729,520 General and administrative 95,243 147,040 79,344 — 321,627 Total operating expenses 95,243 718,573 237,331 — 1,051,147 Operating (loss) income (95,243 ) 416,010 80,113 869 401,749 Other (income) expense: Interest expense 67,835 981 367 — 69,183 Other (income) expense, net (150,924 ) 155,305 1,000 — 5,381 Total other (income) expense (83,089 ) 156,286 1,367 — 74,564 Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries (12,154 ) 259,724 78,746 869 327,185 Income tax expense 2,451 84,965 14,994 — 102,410 (Loss) income before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries (14,605 ) 174,759 63,752 869 224,775 Loss in equity method investments 1,720 — 8,501 — 10,221 Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries 230,879 56,120 — (286,999 ) — Net income 214,554 230,879 55,251 (286,130 ) 214,554 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (30,075 ) (30,075 ) (30,075 ) 60,150 (30,075 ) Comprehensive income $ 184,479 $ 200,804 $ 25,176 $ (225,980 ) $ 184,479 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income Year ended December 31, 2015 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) Net sales $ — $ 3,318,001 $ 584,486 $ (36,192 ) $ 3,866,295 Cost of sales — 2,241,359 334,437 (32,766 ) 2,543,030 Gross profit — 1,076,642 250,049 (3,426 ) 1,323,265 Operating expenses: Selling, distribution, and marketing — 582,859 123,065 — 705,924 General and administrative 84,263 137,215 63,657 — 285,135 Total operating expenses 84,263 720,074 186,722 — 991,059 Operating (loss) income (84,263 ) 356,568 63,327 (3,426 ) 332,206 Other (income) expense: Interest expense 56,779 989 359 — 58,127 Other (income) expense, net (138,816 ) 141,279 3,880 — 6,343 Total other (income) expense (82,037 ) 142,268 4,239 — 64,470 Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries (2,226 ) 214,300 59,088 (3,426 ) 267,736 Income tax (benefit) expense (4,822 ) 81,152 11,578 — 87,908 Income before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries 2,596 133,148 47,510 (3,426 ) 179,828 Loss in equity method investments 718 — 10,717 — 11,435 Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries 166,515 33,367 — (199,882 ) — Net income 168,393 166,515 36,793 (203,308 ) 168,393 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (70,416 ) (70,416 ) (70,416 ) 140,832 (70,416 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 97,977 $ 96,099 $ (33,623 ) $ (62,476 ) $ 97,977 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income Year ended December 31, 2014 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) Net sales $ — $ 2,926,108 $ 510,497 $ — $ 3,436,605 Cost of sales — 1,991,748 291,693 — 2,283,441 Gross profit — 934,360 218,804 — 1,153,164 Operating expenses: Selling, distribution, and marketing — 505,567 116,299 — 621,866 General and administrative 92,122 117,938 55,618 — 265,678 Asset disposal and exit costs — (1,066 ) — — (1,066 ) Total operating expenses 92,122 622,439 171,917 — 886,478 Operating (loss) income (92,122 ) 311,921 46,887 — 266,686 Other (income) expense: Interest expense 35,555 1,219 198 — 36,972 Other (income) expense, net (131,251 ) 134,037 2,480 — 5,266 Total other (income) expense (95,696 ) 135,256 2,678 — 42,238 Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries 3,574 176,665 44,209 — 224,448 Income tax expense 9,378 60,010 8,891 — 78,279 Income (loss) before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries (5,804 ) 116,655 35,318 — 146,169 Loss in equity method investments — — 5,984 — 5,984 Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries 145,989 29,334 — (175,323 ) — Net income 140,185 145,989 29,334 (175,323 ) 140,185 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (52,678 ) (52,678 ) (53,247 ) 105,925 (52,678 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 87,507 $ 93,311 $ (23,913 ) $ (69,398 ) $ 87,507
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Year ended December 31, 2016 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (7,460 ) $ 192,270 $ 131,671 $ — $ 316,481 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $833 — (60 ) (17,203 ) — (17,263 ) Payments for property, plant, and equipment (2,268 ) (176,216 ) (112,324 ) — (290,808 ) Intercompany contributions 4,543 — — (4,543 ) — Proceeds from sale of fixed assets — 303 7 — 310 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 2,275 (175,973 ) (129,520 ) (4,543 ) (307,761 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Intercompany contributions — (14,731 ) 10,188 4,543 — Repayment of debt (45,000 ) — — — (45,000 ) Payments on capital lease obligations — (1,293 ) — — (1,293 ) Proceeds from revolver line of credit 831,350 — 120,712 — 952,062 Payments on revolver line of credit (785,750 ) — (113,954 ) — (899,704 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 10,085 — — — 10,085 Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for share-based compensation (12,992 ) — — — (12,992 ) Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation 8,052 — 6 — 8,058 Payment of deferred financing costs (557 ) — — — (557 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 5,188 (16,024 ) 16,952 4,543 10,659 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (12,161 ) — (12,161 ) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 3 273 6,942 — 7,218 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year — 2,282 36,328 — 38,610 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 3 $ 2,555 $ 43,270 $ — $ 45,828 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Year ended December 31, 2015 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 44,087 $ 210,307 $ 60,912 $ — $ 315,306 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment in equity method investments (701 ) — — — (701 ) Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $8,521 — (159,208 ) (548,397 ) — (707,605 ) Payments for property, plant, and equipment (178 ) (177,074 ) (81,236 ) — (258,488 ) Intercompany contributions (674,864 ) — — 674,864 — Proceeds from sale of fixed assets — 2,183 6,779 — 8,962 Other — 346 — — 346 Net cash used in investing activities (675,743 ) (333,753 ) (622,854 ) 674,864 (957,486 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Intercompany contributions — 126,308 548,556 (674,864 ) — Proceeds from the issuance of debt 520,000 — — — 520,000 Repayment of debt (15,000 ) — — — (15,000 ) Payments on capital lease obligations — (1,104 ) — — (1,104 ) Proceeds from revolver line of credit 1,232,695 — 66,412 — 1,299,107 Payments on revolver line of credit (1,105,695 ) — (61,066 ) — (1,166,761 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 14,716 — — — 14,716 Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for share-based compensation (32,556 ) — — — (32,556 ) Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation 21,559 — 13 — 21,572 Payment of deferred financing costs (4,063 ) — — — (4,063 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 631,656 125,204 553,915 (674,864 ) 635,911 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (5,361 ) — (5,361 ) INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — 1,758 (13,388 ) — (11,630 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year — 524 49,716 — 50,240 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ — $ 2,282 $ 36,328 $ — $ 38,610 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows December 31, 2014 Parent Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (6,140 ) $ 230,511 $ 60,242 $ — $ 284,613 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment in equity method investments — (3,000 ) (47,285 ) — (50,285 ) Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $7,190 — (798,446 ) — — (798,446 ) Payments for property, plant, and equipment (42,106 ) (191,160 ) (59,091 ) — (292,357 ) Intercompany contributions (766,016 ) — — 766,016 — Proceeds from sale of fixed assets — 464 — — 464 Net cash used in investing activities (808,122 ) (992,142 ) (106,376 ) 766,016 (1,140,624 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Intercompany contributions — 762,526 3,490 (766,016 ) — Proceeds from the issuance of debt 1,025,000 — — — 1,025,000 Repayment of debt (15,000 ) — — — (15,000 ) Payments on capital lease obligations — (1,044 ) — — (1,044 ) Proceeds from revolver line of credit 625,400 — — — 625,400 Payments on revolver line of credit (803,050 ) — — — (803,050 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 6,740 — — — 6,740 Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for share-based compensation (11,094 ) — — — (11,094 ) Excess tax benefit from shared-based compensation 4,466 — — — 4,466 Payment of deferred financing costs (18,200 ) — — — (18,200 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 814,262 761,482 3,490 (766,016 ) 813,218 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (8,072 ) — (8,072 ) DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — (149 ) (50,716 ) — (50,865 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year — 673 100,432 — 101,105 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ — $ 524 $ 49,716 $ — $ 50,240

Quarterly Results of Operatio46

Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations	The following is a summary of our unaudited quarterly results of operations for 2016 and 2015 : Quarter First Second Third Fourth (In thousands, except share and per share data) 2016 Net sales $ 1,039,695 $ 1,049,648 $ 1,053,598 $ 1,055,158 Gross profit 353,767 370,408 381,119 347,602 Net income (2) (3) 42,600 51,769 58,037 62,148 Earnings per common share (1) : Basic $ 0.24 $ 0.29 $ 0.33 $ 0.35 Diluted $ 0.24 $ 0.29 $ 0.32 $ 0.34 2015 Net sales $ 911,142 $ 923,632 $ 1,003,888 $ 1,027,633 Gross profit 308,575 326,158 351,131 337,401 Net income (2) 33,347 37,444 50,022 47,580 Earnings per common share (1) : Basic $ 0.19 $ 0.21 $ 0.28 $ 0.28 Diluted $ 0.19 $ 0.21 $ 0.28 $ 0.26 ___________________________ (1) Earnings per common share calculations for each of the quarters were based on the basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding for each quarter. The sum of the quarters may not necessarily be equal to the full year earnings per common share amount. (2) Net income was negatively impacted by the SAP implementation costs and the related operational issues within the Fresh Foods platform by $8.2 million , $4.3 million and $3.2 million , for the fourth quarter of 2015, and the first and second quarter of 2016, respectively. (3) Net income was negatively impacted by transaction costs related to the planned Merger with Danone by $1.8 million , $4.6 million and $4.4 million , for the second, third and fourth quarter of 2016, respectively. See Note 19 "The Proposed Merger with Danone" for further discussion.

Business and Basis of Present47

Business and Basis of Presentation (Additional Information) (Detail) - Segment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2	3	3

Summary of Significant Accoun48

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant, and Equipment) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Buildings [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful life	15 years
Buildings [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful life	40 years
Machinery and equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful life	3 years
Machinery and equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful life	20 years
Computer software [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful life	3 years
Computer software [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful life	8 years

Summary of Significant Accoun49

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Estimated Useful Lives of Intangible Assets) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Customer Lists and Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful life	3 years
Customer Lists and Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful life	15 years
Trademarks [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful life	5 years
Trademarks [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful life	15 years

Summary of Significant Accoun50

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Additional Information) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)yrshares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 07, 2012shares
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment charges	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Indefinite lived asset impairment charges	$ 0	0	0
Award service period	10 years
Advertising expense	$ 227,700,000	216,700,000	194,400,000
Prepaid advertising	2,500,000	900,000
Shipping and handling cost	307,400,000	321,500,000	279,600,000
Accrued liabilities related to retained risk based on claims	9,000,000	8,400,000
Research and development expense	$ 21,200,000	$ 19,000,000	$ 15,600,000
2012 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of award vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date	33.33%
Percentage of award vesting on the second anniversary of the grant date	33.33%
Percentage of award vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date	33.33%
Minimum age requirement for retirement | yr	65
Award service period	10 years
Minimum age requirement after service period | yr	55
2012 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Common Stock - Class A [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock reserved for future issuance (in shares) | shares	26,850,000			26,850,000
Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Credit terms duration	10 days
Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Credit terms duration	30 days

Acquisitions and Joint Ventur51

Acquisitions and Joint Venture (2016 Acquisitions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 1,416,067	$ 1,415,322	$ 1,068,276
Purchase price adjustments		10,493	$ 2,019
Innovation Packaging and Process, S.A. DE C.V. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price of business	$ 18,100
Goodwill	9,300
Property, plant and equipment	9,100
Working capital	$ 900
Duration of allocation of purchase price to be finalized (in years)	1 year
Purchase price adjustments		$ 3,500
Customer Relationships [Member] | Innovation Packaging and Process, S.A. DE C.V. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired	$ 600
Amortization period of intangible assets (in years)	3 years

Acquisitions and Joint Ventur52

Acquisitions and Joint Venture (2015 Acquisitions) (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 30, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May 29, 2015	May 29, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets									$ 20,400,000	$ 15,200,000	$ 10,700,000
Purchase price adjustments									10,493,000	2,019,000
Wallaby Yogurt Company, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price of business		$ 122,400,000
Due diligence, investment advisors and regulatory matters expenses									0	2,100,000
Net sales						$ 20,300,000
Intangible assets acquired	$ 57,100,000
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 9,100,000
Amortization period of intangible assets (in years)	15 years
Purchase price adjustments									6,300,000
Vega [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price of business			$ 553,600,000
Due diligence, investment advisors and regulatory matters expenses							$ 51,400,000		300,000	$ 7,400,000
Intangible assets acquired			296,900,000
Amortization of intangible assets			$ 106,900,000
Sequel Naturals Ltd [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price adjustments									$ 4,400,000
EIEIO, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price of business					$ 40,200,000
Due diligence, investment advisors and regulatory matters expenses					$ 300,000
Net sales								$ 13,700,000
Intangible assets acquired				$ 21,800,000
Amortization of intangible assets				$ 10,200,000

Acquisitions and Joint Ventur53

Acquisitions and Joint Venture (Schedule of Allocation of Purchase Price) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Aug. 30, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May 29, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Liabilities assumed:
Goodwill	$ 1,416,067	$ 1,415,322				$ 1,068,276
EIEIO, Inc [Member]
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents					$ 1,546
Inventories					3,050
Other current assets					1,951
Property, plant and equipment					554
Trademarks					11,600
Intangible assets with finite lives					10,160
Other long-term assets					0
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable and other accruals					2,296
Deferred taxes					0
Other long-term liabilities					173
Total identifiable net assets					26,392
Goodwill					13,810
Total purchase price					$ 40,202
Vega [Member]
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents				$ 5,235
Inventories				18,379
Other current assets				18,886
Property, plant and equipment				650
Trademarks				189,963
Intangible assets with finite lives				106,920
Other long-term assets				1,779
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable and other accruals				12,802
Deferred taxes				76,739
Other long-term liabilities				7,581
Total identifiable net assets				244,690
Goodwill				308,942
Total purchase price				$ 553,632
Wallaby Yogurt Company, Inc [Member]
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents			$ 1,740
Inventories			2,252
Other current assets			5,245
Property, plant and equipment			11,492
Trademarks			48,036
Intangible assets with finite lives			9,058
Other long-term assets			50
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable and other accruals			1,542
Deferred taxes			0
Other long-term liabilities			1,031
Total identifiable net assets			75,300
Goodwill			47,052
Total purchase price			$ 122,352

Acquisitions and Joint Ventur54

Acquisitions and Joint Venture (2014 Acquisitions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 06, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Jan. 02, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets						$ 20,400	$ 15,200	$ 10,700
Purchase price adjustments						$ 10,493	$ 2,019
Borrowing of senior secured credit facilities	$ 520,000
So Delicious Dairy Free [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price		$ 196,600
Net sales				$ 22,700
Intangible assets acquired		83,000
Amortization of intangible assets		$ 29,800
Amortization period of intangible assets (in years)		15 years
Purchase price adjustments		$ 2,000
Due diligence, investment advisors and regulatory matters expenses								5,300
Earthbound Farm [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales								575,300
Intangible assets acquired			$ 255,600
Amortization of intangible assets			$ 104,900
Amortization period of intangible assets (in years)			15 years
Purchase price adjustments					$ 7,900
Due diligence, investment advisors and regulatory matters expenses								$ 6,800
Purchase price of business			$ 608,700
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Earthbound Farm [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Borrowing of senior secured credit facilities			$ 615,000

Acquisitions and Joint Ventur55

Acquisitions and Joint Venture (Schedule of Unaudited Supplemental Pro Forma) (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 3,983,327	$ 3,689,478
Income before income taxes	$ 286,028	$ 221,026
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.03	$ 0.79

Acquisitions and Joint Ventur56

Acquisitions and Joint Venture (Joint Venture) (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 05, 2014
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Loss in equity method investments	$ 10,221,000	$ 11,435,000	$ 5,984,000
Collaborative Arrangement, Product [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Due diligence, investment advisors and regulatory matters expenses		300,000
Service management costs	3,900,000	3,700,000	5,700,000
Loss in equity method investments	10,200,000	$ 11,400,000	6,000,000
Zhengzhou [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Ownership percentage						49.00%
Joint venture ownership percentage by owner						51.00%
Payments to acquire interest in joint venture	$ 0		$ 47,300,000
Other borrowings				¥ 200,000,000	$ 28,800,000
Foreign Line of Credit [Member] | Zhengzhou [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity | ¥				¥ 120,000,000
Percentage guaranteed				49.00%	49.00%
Amount guaranteed | ¥				¥ 102,900,000
United States of America, Dollars [Member] | Foreign Line of Credit [Member] | Zhengzhou [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity					$ 17,283,594.9877574518
Amount guaranteed					14,800,000
New Credit Facility [Member] | Foreign Line of Credit [Member] | Zhengzhou [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				210,000,000	30,300,000
Additional borrowing capacity				¥ 90,000,000	$ 13,000,000

Inventories (Schedule of Invent

Inventories (Schedule of Inventories) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials and supplies	$ 139,796	$ 120,922
Finished goods	156,564	149,815
Total	$ 296,360	$ 270,737

Property, Plant, and Equipmen58

Property, Plant, and Equipment (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, Gross	$ 1,985,933	$ 1,741,715
Less accumulated depreciation	(691,223)	(604,194)
Total	1,294,710	1,137,521
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, Gross	60,304	51,686
Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, Gross	463,907	433,652
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, Gross	1,218,675	1,109,004
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, Gross	45,645	44,474
Construction in progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, Gross	$ 197,402	$ 102,899

Property, Plant, and Equipmen59

Property, Plant, and Equipment (Additional Information) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 118.4	$ 104.8	$ 99.8
Interest related to borrowings	1.1	$ 1.4	$ 1.5
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital leases	$ 21

Goodwill and Intangible Asset60

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 1,415,322	$ 1,068,276
Acquisitions	9,259	380,297
Purchase price adjustments	(10,493)	(2,019)
Foreign currency translation	1,979	(31,232)
Goodwill, ending balance	1,416,067	1,415,322
Americas Foods and Beverages [Member] | North America [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,278,753	916,482
Acquisitions	9,259	380,297
Purchase price adjustments	(10,493)	(2,019)
Foreign currency translation	7,099	(16,007)
Goodwill, ending balance	1,284,618	1,278,753
Europe Foods and Beverages [Member] | Europe [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	136,569	151,794
Acquisitions	0	0
Purchase price adjustments	0	0
Foreign currency translation	(5,120)	(15,225)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 131,449	$ 136,569

Goodwill and Intangible Asset61

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Additional Information) (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Accumulated goodwill impairment charges	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 20,400,000	$ 15,200,000	$ 10,700,000

Goodwill and Intangible Asset62

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Gross Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, Intangible assets with finite lives	$ 1,074,656	$ 1,062,754
Accumulated amortization, Intangible assets with finite lives	(63,023)	(43,305)
Net carrying amount, Intangible assets with finite lives	1,011,633	1,019,449
Customer-related and other [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, Intangible assets with finite lives	279,572	270,801
Accumulated amortization, Intangible assets with finite lives	(58,236)	(39,828)
Net carrying amount, Intangible assets with finite lives	221,336	230,973
Supplier Relationships [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, Intangible assets with finite lives	12,000	12,000
Accumulated amortization, Intangible assets with finite lives	(2,880)	(1,920)
Net carrying amount, Intangible assets with finite lives	9,120	10,080
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, Intangible assets with finite lives	1,326	1,267
Accumulated amortization, Intangible assets with finite lives	(941)	(592)
Net carrying amount, Intangible assets with finite lives	385	675
Trademarks [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, Intangible assets with finite lives	968	968
Accumulated amortization, Intangible assets with finite lives	(966)	(965)
Net carrying amount, Intangible assets with finite lives	2	3
Trademarks [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, Intangible assets with indefinite lives	$ 780,790	$ 777,718

Goodwill and Intangible Asset63

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Estimated Aggregate Finite-Lived Intangible Asset Amortization Expense) (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,017	$ 19,960
2,018	19,831
2,019	18,687
2,020	18,351
2,021	18,338
Thereafter	135,676
Total	$ 230,843

Accounts Payable and Accrued 64

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Components of Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable	$ 381,186	$ 365,223
Payroll and benefits	72,085	79,267
Derivative liability (Note 10)	8,309	25,900
Other accrued liabilities	77,503	79,323
Total	$ 539,083	$ 549,713

Income Taxes (Income from Conti

Income Taxes (Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Domestic	$ 276,371	$ 213,873	$ 174,594
Foreign	50,814	53,863	49,854
Income before income taxes	$ 327,185	$ 267,736	$ 224,448

Income Taxes (Component of Inco

Income Taxes (Component of Income Tax Expense) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current income taxes:
Federal	$ 67,834	$ 69,745	$ 53,843
State	8,460	14,713	9,750
Foreign	16,920	13,805	8,502
Total current income tax expense	93,214	98,263	72,095
Deferred income taxes:
Federal	8,722	(9,638)	3,629
State	(369)	(230)	10
Foreign	843	(487)	2,545
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)	9,196	(10,355)	6,184
Total income tax expense	$ 102,410	$ 87,908	$ 78,279

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Income Taxes) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax expense at statutory rate of 35%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Foreign taxes versus U.S. statutory rate	(3.80%)	(3.10%)	(3.10%)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	2.50%	3.10%	2.70%
U.S. manufacturing deduction	(1.90%)	(1.50%)	(2.10%)
Uncertain tax positions	1.00%	0.80%	1.70%
Research & development tax credits	(0.60%)	(0.90%)	(0.30%)
Deferred tax rate adjustments	(0.60%)	(0.00%)	(0.40%)
Non-deductible transaction costs	0.10%	0.40%	0.50%
Other	(0.40%)	(1.00%)	0.90%
Effective tax rate	31.30%	32.80%	34.90%

Income Taxes (Deferred Income T

Income Taxes (Deferred Income Tax Assets (Liabilities)) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred income tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 28,766	$ 29,179
Capital loss carryforwards	3,481	4,613
Share-based compensation	24,551	23,418
Accrued liabilities	19,776	24,075
Inventories	4,806	4,988
Receivables	4,110	2,333
Accrued liabilities	217	11,524
Other	6,070	4,008
Valuation allowances	(30,694)	(31,228)
Total deferred income tax assets	61,083	72,910
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Intangible assets	(237,411)	(238,740)
Property, plant and equipment	(83,437)	(88,717)
Partnership basis difference	(43,780)	(38,648)
Total deferred income tax liabilities	(364,628)	(366,105)
Net deferred income tax liability	(303,545)	(293,195)
Net deferred income tax liability not off set	$ 802	$ 131

Income Taxes (Additional Inform

Income Taxes (Additional Information) (Detail) £ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards					$ 110,700,000		$ 99,700,000
Capital loss carryforwards					3,481,000		4,613,000
State and foreign net operating loss carryforwards					28,766,000		29,179,000
Valuation allowance					30,694,000		31,228,000
Accumulated foreign earnings							201,000,000
Income tax expense	$ 1,600,000	$ 300,000	$ 400,000
Accrued interest					2,500,000		900,000
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
State and foreign net operating loss carryforwards					8,200,000		10,900,000
Valuation allowance					200,000		200,000
United Kingdom [Member] | United Kingdom, Pounds [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Capital loss carryforwards				£ 16.6		£ 17.4	25,600,000
United Kingdom [Member] | United States of America, Dollars [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Capital loss carryforwards					20,500,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Accrued penalties					$ 500,000		$ 0

Income Taxes (Reconciliation 70

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1	$ 16,503	$ 7,535	$ 3,875
Increases in tax positions for current year	3,499	9,185	2,524
Increases in tax positions for prior years	3,776	881	2,332
Decreases in tax positions for prior years	(519)	(780)	0
Settlement of tax matters	(15)	(102)	(640)
Lapse of applicable statutes of limitations	(247)	(216)	(556)
Balance at December 31	$ 22,997	$ 16,503	$ 7,535

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga71

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Schedule of Outstanding Debt) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,160,035
Capital lease obligations	20,244	$ 21,635
Other borrowings	12,191	5,133
Less current portion	(58,585)	(51,449)
Less debt issuance costs	(19,694)	(23,379)
Total long-term debt	2,081,756	2,078,940
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Interest rate	5.38%	5.38%
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	1.68%	3.70%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,627,600	$ 1,627,000
Interest rate	2.63%	2.54%

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga72

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Senior Secured Credit Facilities) (Narrative) (Details)	Nov. 06, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2014USD ($)	Oct. 12, 2012USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Aug. 29, 2014USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated net leverage ratio, maximum						5
Refinance fees	$ 1,500,000
Unamortized deferred financing fees				$ 23,400,000
Proceeds from the issuance of debt	$ 520,000,000
Amended Senior Credit Facility Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior secured consolidated net leverage ratio						4
4th Amendment Senior Credit Facility Agreement [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior secured consolidated net leverage ratio	4
Deferred financing fees	$ 3,500,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term of debt facility			5 years
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 850,000,000
Additional borrowing capacity				818,400,000
Fair value of amount outstanding				172,600,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Amended Senior Credit Facility Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity						$ 1,000,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | 4th Amendment Senior Credit Facility Agreement Term A-1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity	750,000,000
Increase in borrowing capacity	$ 512,500,000
Percentage of principal payment requirements	5.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | 4th Amendment Senior Credit Facility Agreement Term A-2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity	$ 750,000,000
Increase in borrowing capacity	$ 7,500,000
Percentage of principal payment requirements	1.00%
Term Loan A-1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term of debt facility			5 years
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 250,000,000
Outstanding borrowings				712,500,000
Term Loan A-2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term of debt facility			7 years
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 250,000,000
Outstanding borrowings				$ 742,500,000
Interest rate				2.00%
Term Loan A-3 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term of debt facility		7 years
Aggregate principal amount		$ 500,000,000
Accordion Feature [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Additional borrowing capacity		500,000,000
Swing Line Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 85,000,000
Swing Line Loan Facility [Member] | Amended Senior Credit Facility Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity						100,000,000
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of amount outstanding				$ 9,000,000
Letter of Credit [Member] | Amended Senior Credit Facility Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of amount outstanding						$ 100,000,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				2,500,000,000
Fair value of amount outstanding				$ 1,600,000,000
Interest rate				2.63%	2.54%
Revolving Credit Facility and Term A-1 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate				1.75%

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga73

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Senior Unsecured Notes) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 06, 2015	Sep. 17, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from the issuance of debt	$ 520,000,000
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount		$ 500,000,000
Interest rate		5.375%
Proceeds from the issuance of debt		$ 490,700,000

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga74

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	$ 58,585
2,018	46,485
2,019	46,581
2,020	781,073
2,021	8,283
Thereafter	1,219,028
Total outstanding debt	2,160,035
Term Loan A-1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	37,500
2,018	37,500
2,019	37,500
2,020	600,000
2,021	0
Thereafter	0
Total outstanding debt	712,500
Term Loan A-2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	7,500
2,018	7,500
2,019	7,500
2,020	7,500
2,021	7,500
Thereafter	705,000
Total outstanding debt	742,500
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	0
2,018	0
2,019	0
2,020	0
2,021	0
Thereafter	500,000
Total outstanding debt	500,000
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	1,394
2,018	1,485
2,019	1,581
2,020	973
2,021	783
Thereafter	14,028
Total outstanding debt	20,244
Other Borrowings [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	12,191
2,018	0
2,019	0
2,020	0
2,021	0
Thereafter	0
Total outstanding debt	12,191
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	0
2,018	0
2,019	0
2,020	172,600
2,021	0
Thereafter	0
Total outstanding debt	172,600
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total outstanding debt	$ 500,000	$ 500,000

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga75

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Alpro Resolving Credit Facility) (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2015CAD	Jun. 29, 2015EUR (€)	Oct. 12, 2012USD ($)
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity | $					$ 850,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Alpro [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				€ 30,000,000
Outstanding borrowings	$ 11,600,000	€ 11,000,000	CAD 0
Interest rate	1.38%	1.38%
Letter of Credit [Member] | Alpro [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				€ 30,000,000

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga76

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Vega Revolving Credit Facility) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2016CAD	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015CAD	Aug. 27, 2015CAD	Oct. 12, 2012USD ($)
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity | $						$ 850,000,000
Vega [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity | CAD		CAD 15,000,000			CAD 10,000,000
Outstanding borrowings	$ 0		$ 5,100,000	CAD 7,100,000
Other Borrowings [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	3.70%

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga77

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Capital Lease Obligations) (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capital lease interest rate	3.10%
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capital lease interest rate	8.00%

Derivative Financial Instrume78

Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Additional Information) (Detail) gal in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)plangal	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2012USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives Assets, gross	$ 3,745,000	$ 483,000
Number Of deferred compensation plans | plan	2
Minimum employee compensation required under deferred compensation plans	$ 150,000
Long-term debt	2,160,035,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	650,000,000
Losses on derivative contracts	2,000,000	$ 5,500,000	$ 5,300,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Dean Foods Net Investment [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount				$ 650,000,000
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 241,100,000
Sales [Member] | International [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Percentage of international operations representing net sales	19.00%	18.00%	19.00%
Fuel [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$ 3,300,000	$ (17,600,000)	$ (10,900,000)
Notional volume (in gallons) | gal	15
Minimum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining maturity (in months)	1 month
Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining maturity (in months)	18 months
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives Assets, gross	$ 1,007,000	483,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Current [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives Assets, gross	1,007,000	483,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Current [Member] | Foreign Currency Hedge on Intercompany Note [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, gross	(4,100,000)
Derivatives Assets, gross		400,000
Net losses on hedging activity	3,100,000
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-term debt	500,000,000	500,000,000
Long-term debt, fair value	$ 549,400,000	$ 521,300,000

Derivative Financial Instrume79

Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements) (Detail) - Interest Rate Swap [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Expiration Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Notional Amount	$ 650,000,000
Minimum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	2.75%
Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	3.19%

Derivative Financial Instrume80

Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Schedule of Derivatives Recorded at Fair Value in Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Assets	$ 3,745	$ 483
Derivatives Liabilities	8,309	31,014
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Assets	1,007	483
Derivatives Liabilities	4,088	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Assets	2,738	0
Derivatives Liabilities	4,221	31,014
Current [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Assets	1,007	483
Derivatives Liabilities	4,088	0
Current [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Assets	0	0
Derivatives Liabilities	3,650	15,228
Current [Member] | Commodities Contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Assets	2,738	0
Derivatives Liabilities	571	11,093
Non Current [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Assets	0	0
Derivatives Liabilities	0	3,142
Non Current [Member] | Commodities Contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Assets	0	0
Derivatives Liabilities	$ 0	$ 1,551

Derivative Financial Instrume81

Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Derivative Offsetting) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives Assets, gross	$ 3,745	$ 483
Derivatives Liabilities, gross	$ 8,309	$ 31,014

Derivative Financial Instrume82

Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Schedule of Gains and Losses on Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Realized (gains)/losses on foreign currency contracts	$ (51)	$ (1,522)	$ 547
Realized (gains)/losses on commodities contracts	$ 0	$ 0	$ (1,299)

Derivative Financial Instrume83

Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Cash equivalents	$ 82	$ 107
Total assets	24,641	18,744
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	8,309	31,014
Qualifying Insurance Policies [Member]
ASSETS
Derivative asset	11,554	10,631
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
ASSETS
Derivative asset	1,007	483
Liabilities:
Contracts	4,088
Commodities Contracts [Member]
ASSETS
Derivative asset	2,738
Liabilities:
Contracts	571	12,644
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Liabilities:
Contracts	3,650	18,370
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan investments [Member]
ASSETS
Investments	3,747	3,164
Deferred compensation investments [Member]
ASSETS
Investments	5,513	4,359
Level 1 [Member]
ASSETS
Cash equivalents	82	107
Total assets	3,829	3,271
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Qualifying Insurance Policies [Member]
ASSETS
Derivative asset	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
ASSETS
Derivative asset	0	0
Liabilities:
Contracts	0
Level 1 [Member] | Commodities Contracts [Member]
ASSETS
Derivative asset	0
Liabilities:
Contracts	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Liabilities:
Contracts	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan investments [Member]
ASSETS
Investments	3,747	3,164
Level 1 [Member] | Deferred compensation investments [Member]
ASSETS
Investments	0	0
Level 2 [Member]
ASSETS
Cash equivalents	0	0
Total assets	9,258	4,842
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	8,309	31,014
Level 2 [Member] | Qualifying Insurance Policies [Member]
ASSETS
Derivative asset	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
ASSETS
Derivative asset	1,007	483
Liabilities:
Contracts	4,088
Level 2 [Member] | Commodities Contracts [Member]
ASSETS
Derivative asset	2,738
Liabilities:
Contracts	571	12,644
Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Liabilities:
Contracts	3,650	18,370
Level 2 [Member] | Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan investments [Member]
ASSETS
Investments	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Deferred compensation investments [Member]
ASSETS
Investments	5,513	4,359
Level 3 [Member]
ASSETS
Cash equivalents	0	0
Total assets	11,554	10,631
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Qualifying Insurance Policies [Member]
ASSETS
Derivative asset	11,554	10,631
Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
ASSETS
Derivative asset	0	0
Liabilities:
Contracts	0
Level 3 [Member] | Commodities Contracts [Member]
ASSETS
Derivative asset	0
Liabilities:
Contracts	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Liabilities:
Contracts	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan investments [Member]
ASSETS
Investments	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Deferred compensation investments [Member]
ASSETS
Investments	$ 0	$ 0

Share-Based Compensation (Addit

Share-Based Compensation (Additional Information) (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)yr$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 06, 2016$ / shares	Aug. 07, 2012shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award service period		10 years
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Look back period of stock price volatility			6 years	6 years
Forfeiture rate		0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Cash received from stock option exercises		$ 10.1
Total unrecognized stock option expense		$ 6.9
Unrecognized compensation expense expected to be recognized period		1 year 4 months 28 days
RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock units vesting period		3 years
Total unrecognized stock option expense		$ 11.5
Unrecognized compensation expense expected to be recognized period		1 year 5 months 5 days
Nonvested shares outstanding (in shares) | shares		819,296	749,460
Weighted average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 35.29
PSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock units vesting period		3 years
Total unrecognized stock option expense		$ 1.8
Unrecognized compensation expense expected to be recognized period		1 year 1 month 24 days
Award performance period		3 years
Shares issued upon vesting (in shares) | shares		71,580
Percentage of payout from shares issued upon vesting		200.00%
Phantom Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock units vesting period		3 years
SARs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock units vesting period		3 years
Nonvested shares outstanding (in shares) | shares		0	23,796
Share based compensation liability, current		$ 1.9	$ 2.7
Dean Foods Net Investment [Member] | PSUs [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Payout range percentage	0.00%
Dean Foods Net Investment [Member] | PSUs [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Payout range percentage		200.00%
2012 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Minimum age requirement for retirement | yr		65
Award service period		10 years
Minimum age requirement after service period | yr		55
Percentage of award vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date		33.33%
Percentage of award vesting on the second anniversary of the grant date		33.33%
Percentage of award vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date		33.33%
2012 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Contractual term		10 years
2012 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Common Stock - Class A [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock reserved for future issuance (in shares) | shares		26,850,000				26,850,000
Stock units vesting period		1 year	3 years
Tranche One [Member] | PSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock units vesting period		1 year
Expected percentage of award recognized		100.00%
Tranche One [Member] | 2016 Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected payout percentage		200.00%
Tranche Two [Member] | PSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock units vesting period		2 years
Expected percentage of award recognized		50.00%
Tranche Two [Member] | 2015 Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected payout percentage		200.00%
Tranche Two [Member] | 2016 Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected payout percentage		150.00%
Tranche Three [Member] | PSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected percentage of award recognized		33.30%
Tranche Three [Member] | 2015 Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected payout percentage		167.00%
Tranche Three [Member] | 2016 Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected payout percentage		133.00%
White Wave Foods [Member] | Danone [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Right to receive common stock in cash (in dollars per share) | $ / shares					$ 56.25

Share-Based Compensation (Sched

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 31,606	$ 38,326	$ 30,440
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	8,797	11,038	10,741
RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	13,871	16,069	15,907
PSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	7,743	5,382	0
Equity Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	30,411	32,489	26,648
Phantom Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	13	908	2,658
SARs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	1,182	4,929	1,134
Liability Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 1,195	$ 5,837	$ 3,792

Share-Based Compensation (Sch86

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Valuation Assumptions) (Detail) - Stock Options [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected option term	6 years	6 years	6 years
Forfeiture rate	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility	28.00%	28.00%	28.00%
Risk-free rate of return	1.14%	1.45%	1.82%
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility	29.00%	29.00%	29.00%
Risk-free rate of return	1.70%	1.91%	2.10%

Share-Based Compensation (Sch87

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Stock Option Activity) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Number of options
Options outstanding, beginning balance (in shares) | shares	9,440,803
Granted (in shares) | shares	813,267
Forfeited, canceled and expired (in shares) | shares	(53,119)
Exercised (including tax withholding) (in shares) | shares	(1,146,704)
Options outstanding, ending balance (in shares) | shares	9,054,247
Options vested and expected to vest (in shares) | shares	9,054,247
Options exercisable, ending balance (in shares) | shares	7,475,892
Weighted average exercise price
Options outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 19.14
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	36.59
Forfeited, canceled and expired (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	40.59
Exercised (including tax withholding) (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	20.07
Options outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	20.47
Options vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	20.47
Options exercisable, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 17.40
Weighted average contractual life, Options outstanding (in years)	5 years 3 months 7 days
Weighted average contractual life, Options vested and expected to vest (in years)	5 years 3 months 7 days
Weighted average contractual life, Options exercisable (in years)	4 years 7 months 6 days
Aggregate intrinsic value, Options outstanding | $	$ 318,110,209
Aggregate intrinsic value, Options vested and expected to vest | $	318,110,209
Aggregate intrinsic value, Options exercisable | $	$ 285,613,983

Share-Based Compensation (Sch88

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Options Outstanding and Exercisable) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
$9.38 to 9.52 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower limit (in dollars per share)	$ 9.38
Exercise price range, Upper limit (in dollars per share)	$ 9.52
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding (in shares) | shares	813,081
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Options Outstanding (in years)	4 years 15 days
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 9.50
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable (in shares) | shares	813,081
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 9.50
11.10 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower limit (in dollars per share)	$ 11.10
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,248,884
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Options Outstanding (in years)	5 years 1 month 17 days
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 11.10
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable (in shares) | shares	1,248,884
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 11.10
13.39 to 15.16 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower limit (in dollars per share)	13.39
Exercise price range, Upper limit (in dollars per share)	$ 15.16
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,211,599
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Options Outstanding (in years)	5 years 3 months 11 days
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 14.65
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable (in shares) | shares	1,211,599
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 14.65
15.17 to 16.91 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower limit (in dollars per share)	15.17
Exercise price range, Upper limit (in dollars per share)	$ 16.91
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding (in shares) | shares	64,365
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Options Outstanding (in years)	5 years 7 months 2 days
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 15.86
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable (in shares) | shares	64,365
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 15.86
17.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower limit (in dollars per share)	$ 17
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,748,341
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Options Outstanding (in years)	5 years 9 months 26 days
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 17
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable (in shares) | shares	1,748,341
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 17
18.05 to 23.33 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower limit (in dollars per share)	18.05
Exercise price range, Upper limit (in dollars per share)	$ 23.33
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,265,004
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Options Outstanding (in years)	1 year 9 months 22 days
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 20.82
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable (in shares) | shares	1,217,819
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 20.75
26.91 to 27.69 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower limit (in dollars per share)	26.91
Exercise price range, Upper limit (in dollars per share)	$ 27.69
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,167,073
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Options Outstanding (in years)	5 years 4 days
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 27.14
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable (in shares) | shares	873,877
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 27.22
28.18 to 38.96 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower limit (in dollars per share)	28.18
Exercise price range, Upper limit (in dollars per share)	$ 38.96
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,426,656
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Options Outstanding (in years)	8 years 4 months 10 days
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 36.81
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable (in shares) | shares	284,596
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 36.19
39.63 to 47.29 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower limit (in dollars per share)	39.63
Exercise price range, Upper limit (in dollars per share)	$ 47.29
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding (in shares) | shares	93,717
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Options Outstanding (in years)	9 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 41.49
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable (in shares) | shares	8,153
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 40.41
51.62 to 51.62 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower limit (in dollars per share)	51.62
Exercise price range, Upper limit (in dollars per share)	$ 51.62
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding (in shares) | shares	15,527
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Options Outstanding (in years)	8 years 6 months 29 days
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 51.62
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable (in shares) | shares	5,177
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 51.62

Share-Based Compensation (Sch89

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Additional Information on Stock Option Activity) (Detail) - Stock Options [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share of options granted (in dollars per share)	$ 11.32	$ 12.32	$ 8.62
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 25,501	$ 66,036	$ 12,158
Fair value of shares vested	7,875	11,666	6,281
Tax benefit related to stock option expense	$ 2,857	$ 3,816	$ 3,864

Share-Based Compensation (Sch90

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Detail) - RSUs [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, Beginning Balance (in shares)	839,252
Granted (in shares)	410,058
Shares issued upon vesting of RSUs (including tax withholding) (in shares)	(446,141)
Canceled (in shares)	(34,886)
Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares)	768,283	839,252
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 30.02
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted (in dollars per share)	36.52	$ 39.41	$ 26.79
Weighted average grant date fair value, Shares issued upon vesting (including tax withholding) (in dollars per share)	26.78
Weighted average grant date fair value, Canceled (in dollars per share)	38.60
Weighted average grant date fair value, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 34.99	$ 30.02

Share-Based Compensation (Sch91

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Additional Information on Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Detail) - RSUs [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share, granted (in dollars per share)	$ 36.52	$ 39.41	$ 26.79
Fair value of shares vested	$ 11,947	$ 17,287	$ 11,999
Tax benefit related to RSU expense	$ 4,658	$ 5,033	$ 5,109

Share-Based Compensation (Sch92

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Performance Share Unit Activity) (Detail) - PSUs [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, Beginning Balance (in shares)	107,358
Granted (in shares)	155,846
Shares issued upon vesting (in shares)	(71,580)
Canceled (in shares)	0
Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares)	191,624	107,358
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 38.96
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted (in dollars per share)	36.75	$ 38.96
Weighted average grant date fair value, Shares issued upon vesting (in dollars per share)	38.96
Weighted average grant date fair value, Canceled (in dollars per share)	0
Weighted average grant date fair value, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 37.16	$ 38.96

Share-Based Compensation (Sch93

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of additional information Performance Stock Unit) (Detail) - PSUs [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 36.75	$ 38.96
Fair value of shares vested	$ 2,789	$ 0
Tax benefit related to PSU expense	$ 2,661	$ 1,880

Share-Based Compensation (Sch94

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Stock Appreciation Rights Activity) (Detail) - SARs [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, Beginning Balance (in shares) | shares	122,031
Granted (in shares) | shares	0
Forfeited and canceled (in shares) | shares	0
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(74,397)
Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) | shares	47,634
Vested and expected to vest (in shares) | shares	47,634
Exercisable, ending balance (in shares) | shares	47,634
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted average exercise price, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 16.45
Weighted average exercise price, Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Weighted average exercise price, Canceled and Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	16.44
Weighted average exercise price, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	16.45
Weighted average exercise price, vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	16.45
Weighted average exercise price, exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 16.45
Weighted average contractual life, outstanding (in years)	5 years 10 months 28 days
Weighted average contractual life, vested and expected to vest (in years)	5 years 10 months 28 days
Weighted average contractual life, exercisable (in years)	5 years 10 months 28 days
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding | $	$ 1,864,760
Aggregate intrinsic value, vested and expected to vest | $	1,864,760
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable | $	$ 1,864,760

Accumulated Other Comprehensi95

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning	$ (131,534)	$ (61,118)	$ (8,440)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(30,028)	(71,853)	(54,253)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	(47)	1,437	1,575
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(30,075)	(70,416)	(52,678)
Balance, Ending	(161,609)	(131,534)	(61,118)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), tax expense (benefit)	406	(321)	576
Derivative instruments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning	505	774	205
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	400	(1,791)	(183)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	(51)	1,522	752
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	349	(269)	569
Balance, Ending	854	505	774
Defined benefit pension plan [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning	(761)	(2,050)	(793)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(1,683)	1,374	(2,080)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	4	(85)	823
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(1,679)	1,289	(1,257)
Balance, Ending	(2,440)	(761)	(2,050)
Foreign currency translation adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning	(131,278)	(59,842)	(7,852)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(28,745)	(71,436)	(51,990)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(28,745)	(71,436)	(51,990)
Balance, Ending	$ (160,023)	$ (131,278)	$ (59,842)

Employee Retirement Plans (Addi

Employee Retirement Plans (Additional Information) (Detail)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			33 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)planEmployees	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)plan
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Minimum requisite service period		1 year
Percent of employer match					4.00%
Underfunded status of the plans		$ 7,710,000	$ 4,680,000		$ 7,710,000
Employer contribution in 2017		$ 1,300,000
Weighted average discount rate		1.75%	2.50%		1.75%
Multiemployer pension plan, number of employees covered | Employees		250
Number of deferred compensation plans sponsored | plan		2			2
Minimum employee compensation required under deferred compensation plan		$ 150,000
Amounts payable, including accrued deemed interest		$ 5,800,000	$ 4,800,000		$ 5,800,000
Earthbound Farm [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Percent of employer match				4.00%
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Contribution percentage by participants	1.00%				1.00%
Percent of employer match					3.00%
Plans in green zone		80.00%
Minimum [Member] | Earthbound Farm [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Contribution percentage by participants				1.00%
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Contribution percentage by participants	20.00%				50.00%
Percent of employer match					5.00%
Plans in red zone (less than)		65.00%
Plans in yellow zone (less than)		80.00%
Contribution to plans			5.00%	5.00%
Maximum [Member] | Earthbound Farm [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Contribution percentage by participants				60.00%

Employee Retirement Plans (Sche

Employee Retirement Plans (Schedule of Retirement Plans Expenses) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined contribution plans	$ 6,588	$ 4,877	$ 3,397
Defined benefit plans	1,755	1,776	951
Multiemployer pension and certain union plans	1,834	1,820	1,758
Total	$ 10,177	$ 8,473	$ 6,106

Employee Retirement Plans (Sc98

Employee Retirement Plans (Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized actuarial losses and other, net of tax of $1,239, $383 and $1,041	$ 2,427	$ 748	$ 2,039
Actuarial losses, tax	$ 1,239	$ 383	$ 1,041

Employee Retirement Plans (Sc99

Employee Retirement Plans (Schedule of Reconciliation of Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Change in Benefit Obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of the year	$ 15,311	$ 16,735
Service cost	1,650	1,630
Interest cost	388	310
Actuarial (gain)/loss	2,946	(1,571)
Benefits paid	(291)	(58)
Expenses paid	(17)	(17)
Exchange rate changes	(723)	(1,718)
Benefit obligation, end of year	19,264	15,311
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	10,631	10,401
Actual return on plan assets		263
Employer contributions to plan	1,115	1,134
Benefits paid	(291)	(58)
Expenses paid	(17)	(17)
Exchange rate changes	(406)	(1,092)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	11,554	10,631
Funded status at end of year	$ (7,710)	$ (4,680)

Employee Retirement Plans (S100

Employee Retirement Plans (Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations) (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate	1.75%	2.50%
Rate of compensation increase	3.92%	3.92%

Employee Retirement Plans (S101

Employee Retirement Plans (Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate	2.50%	2.03%	3.79%
Expected return on assets	2.52%	2.50%	3.79%
Rate of compensation increase	3.92%	3.92%	3.87%

Employee Retirement Plans (S102

Employee Retirement Plans (Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 1,650	$ 1,630
Interest cost	388	310
Net periodic benefit cost	1,755	1,776	$ 951
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	1,650	1,630	1,636
Interest cost	388	310	545
Expected return on plan assets	(287)	(251)	(407)
Unrecognized net loss and other	4	87	5
Curtailment gain	0	0	(690)
Settlement gain	$ 0	0	(138)
Net periodic benefit cost		$ 1,776	$ 951

Employee Retirement Plans (S103

Employee Retirement Plans (Schedule of Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 19,264	$ 15,311
Accumulated benefit obligation	13,866	11,585
Fair value of plan assets	$ 11,554	$ 10,631

Employee Retirement Plans (S104

Employee Retirement Plans (Schedule of Estimated Pension Plan Benefit Payments) (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
2,017	$ 99
2,018	224
2,019	1,922
2,020	179
2,021	465
Next five years	$ 3,145

Employee Retirement Plans (S105

Employee Retirement Plans (Schedule of Change in Fair Value Measurement of Defined Benefit Plans) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$ 10,631	$ 10,401
Actual return on plan assets relating to instruments still held at reporting date		263
Exchange rate changes	(406)	(1,092)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	11,554	10,631
Level 3 [Member]
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	10,631	10,401
Actual return on plan assets relating to instruments still held at reporting date	522	263
Purchases, sales and settlements (net)	807	1,059
Exchange rate changes		(1,092)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 11,554	$ 10,631

Employee Retirement Plans (S106

Employee Retirement Plans (Schedule of Information Regarding Participation in Multiemployer Pension Plans) (Detail) - agreement	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
PPA Zone status	Green	Green
Number of additional collective bargaining agreements	2

Employee Retirement Plans (S107

Employee Retirement Plans (Schedule of Information Regarding Contribution in Multiemployer Pension Plans) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Total contribution	$ 1,834	$ 1,820	$ 1,758
Surcharge imposed	No

Commitments and Contingencie108

Commitments and Contingencies (Additional Information) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Contingencies And Commitments [Line Items]
Rent expense	$ 37.9	$ 34.2	$ 16.7
Minimum [Member]
Contingencies And Commitments [Line Items]
Lease term	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Contingencies And Commitments [Line Items]
Lease term	14 years

Commitments and Contingencie109

Commitments and Contingencies (Future Minimum Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases) (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2,017	$ 32,139
2,018	25,137
2,019	14,255
2,020	8,219
2,021	7,069
Thereafter	12,036
Total minimum lease payments	$ 98,855

Segment and Customer Informa110

Segment and Customer Information (Additional Information) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016SegmentPlantFacility	Dec. 31, 2015Segment	Dec. 31, 2014Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | Segment	2	3	3
Net Sales [Member] | North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Major customer, percentage of sales	13.30%	13.70%	14.60%
North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of manufacturing facilities	12
Number of co-packers | Facility	3
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of manufacturing facilities	3

Segment and Customer Informa111

Segment and Customer Information (Summarized Income Statement Amounts by Segment) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Total net sales:
Net sales									$ 4,198,099	$ 3,866,295	$ 3,436,605
Total gross profit:
Gross profit	$ 347,602	$ 381,119	$ 370,408	$ 353,767	$ 337,401	$ 351,131	$ 326,158	$ 308,575	1,452,896	1,323,265	1,153,164
Operating income:
Operating income (loss)									401,749	332,206	266,686
Other expense:
Interest expense									69,183	58,127	36,972
Other expense, net									5,381	6,343	5,266
Income before income taxes									327,185	267,736	224,448
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and amortization									138,814	120,019	110,567
Americas Foods and Beverages [Member]
Total net sales:
Net sales									3,619,753	3,333,732	2,926,108
Europe Foods and Beverages [Member]
Total net sales:
Net sales									578,346	532,563	510,497
Operating Segments [Member]
Total net sales:
Net sales									4,198,099	3,866,295	3,436,605
Total gross profit:
Gross profit									1,452,896	1,323,265	1,153,164
Operating income:
Total reportable segment operating income									507,649	426,817	364,593
Operating income (loss)									401,749	332,206	266,686
Other expense:
Interest expense									69,183	58,127	36,972
Income before income taxes									327,185	267,736	224,448
Operating Segments [Member] | Americas Foods and Beverages [Member]
Total net sales:
Net sales									3,619,753	3,333,732	2,926,108
Total gross profit:
Gross profit									1,209,306	1,089,459	934,360
Operating income:
Operating income (loss)									438,496	359,311	311,920
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and amortization									111,416	98,093	88,061
Operating Segments [Member] | Europe Foods and Beverages [Member]
Total net sales:
Net sales									578,346	532,563	510,497
Total gross profit:
Gross profit									243,590	233,806	218,804
Operating income:
Operating income (loss)									69,153	67,506	52,673
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and amortization									25,080	19,734	21,143
Corporate and Other [Member]
Operating income:
Operating income (loss)									(105,900)	(94,611)	(97,907)
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and amortization									$ 2,318	$ 2,192	$ 1,363

Segment and Customer Informa112

Segment and Customer Information (Sales Amounts by Product Categories) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Total net sales:
Net sales	$ 4,198,099	$ 3,866,295	$ 3,436,605
Americas Foods and Beverages [Member]
Total net sales:
Net sales	3,619,753	3,333,732	2,926,108
Americas Foods and Beverages [Member] | Plantbased Food And Beverages [Member]
Total net sales:
Net sales	1,065,581	919,793	715,667
Americas Foods and Beverages [Member] | Coffee Creamers And Beverages [Member]
Total net sales:
Net sales	1,199,015	1,090,018	990,998
Americas Foods and Beverages [Member] | Premium Dairy [Member]
Total net sales:
Net sales	812,529	758,046	644,160
Americas Foods and Beverages [Member] | Fresh Foods [Member]
Total net sales:
Net sales	542,628	565,875	575,283
Europe Foods and Beverages [Member]
Total net sales:
Net sales	578,346	532,563	510,497
Europe Foods and Beverages [Member] | Plantbased Food And Beverages [Member]
Total net sales:
Net sales	$ 578,346	$ 532,563	$ 510,497

Segment and Customer Informa113

Segment and Customer Information (Summarized Balance Sheet Amounts by Segment) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets:
Assets	$ 4,468,888	$ 4,228,869	$ 3,319,067
Long-lived Assets:
Long-lived Assets	1,294,710	1,137,521	993,207
Capital expenditures:
Capital expenditures	290,808	261,674	302,274
Operating Segments [Member]
Assets:
Assets	4,468,888	4,228,869
Operating Segments [Member] | Americas Foods and Beverages [Member]
Assets:
Assets	3,727,685	3,555,988	2,648,735
Long-lived Assets:
Long-lived Assets	977,491	894,232	795,697
Capital expenditures:
Capital expenditures	179,795	172,296	237,120
Operating Segments [Member] | Europe Foods and Beverages [Member]
Assets:
Assets	665,190	605,843	561,852
Long-lived Assets:
Long-lived Assets	310,475	236,918	184,506
Capital expenditures:
Capital expenditures	108,685	89,000	62,147
Corporate [Member]
Assets:
Assets	76,013	67,038	108,480
Long-lived Assets:
Long-lived Assets	6,744	6,371	13,004
Capital expenditures:
Capital expenditures	$ 2,328	$ 378	$ 3,007

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of Calculation of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted) (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Numerator:
Net income	$ 214,554	$ 168,393	$ 140,185
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares (in shares)	176,984,906	175,511,811	174,013,700
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.21	$ 0.96	$ 0.81
Numerator:
Net income	$ 214,554	$ 168,393	$ 140,185
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares — basic (in shares)	176,984,906	175,511,811	174,013,700
Weighted average common shares — diluted (in shares)	181,174,379	180,084,949	177,949,916
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.18	$ 0.94	$ 0.79
Stock Options [Member]
Denominator:
Stock option conversion and Stock units (in shares)	3,544,508	3,905,133	3,268,052
RSUs [Member]
Denominator:
Stock option conversion and Stock units (in shares)	644,965	668,005	668,164
Stock Options [Member]
Denominator:
Anti-dilutive shares excluded (in shares)	91,137	387,325	3,599
RSUs [Member]
Denominator:
Anti-dilutive shares excluded (in shares)	350	4,872	1,344

Supplemental Guarantor Finan115

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 45,828	$ 38,610	$ 50,240	$ 101,105
Trade receivables, net of allowance	283,698	257,548
Inventories	296,360	270,737
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	78,055	39,782
Total current assets	703,941	606,677
Equity method investments	19,277	30,772
Property, plant, and equipment, net	1,294,710	1,137,521
Identifiable intangible and other assets, net	1,034,893	1,038,577
Goodwill	1,416,067	1,415,322	1,068,276
Total Assets	4,468,888	4,228,869	3,319,067
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	539,083	549,713
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	58,585	51,449
Income taxes payable	2,973	3,043
Total current liabilities	600,641	604,205
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of debt issuance costs	2,081,756	2,078,940
Deferred income taxes	304,347	293,326
Other long-term liabilities	51,448	41,490
Total liabilities	3,038,192	3,017,961
Total shareholders’ equity	1,430,696	1,210,908	1,076,487	961,439
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	4,468,888	4,228,869
Operating Segments [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	45,828	38,610	50,240	101,105
Trade receivables, net of allowance	283,698	257,548
Inventories	296,360	270,737
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	78,055	39,782
Intercompany notes receivable	0	0
Total current assets	703,941	606,677
Equity method investments	19,277	30,772
Property, plant, and equipment, net	0	0
Property, plant, and equipment, net	1,294,710	1,137,521
Identifiable intangible and other assets, net	1,034,893	1,038,577
Goodwill	1,416,067	1,415,322
Total Assets	4,468,888	4,228,869
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	539,083	549,713
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	58,585	51,449
Income taxes payable	2,973	3,043
Intercompany payables	0	0
Total current liabilities	600,641	604,205
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of debt issuance costs	2,081,756	2,078,940
Deferred income taxes	304,347	293,326
Other long-term liabilities	51,448	41,490
Total liabilities	3,038,192	3,017,961
Total shareholders’ equity	1,430,696	1,210,908
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	4,468,888	4,228,869
Operating Segments [Member] | Whitewave Foods Co [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	3	0	0	0
Trade receivables, net of allowance	1,189	2,649
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	34,148	15,442
Intercompany notes receivable	1,969,714	1,878,299
Total current assets	2,005,054	1,896,390
Equity method investments	1,265	2,983
Property, plant, and equipment, net	2,435,711	2,156,856
Property, plant, and equipment, net	6,596	6,169
Identifiable intangible and other assets, net	43,309	34,441
Goodwill	0	0
Total Assets	4,491,935	4,096,839
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	44,454	47,713
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	45,000	45,000
Income taxes payable	0	0
Intercompany payables	885,233	710,984
Total current liabilities	974,687	803,697
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of debt issuance costs	2,062,907	2,058,621
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	23,645	23,613
Total liabilities	3,061,239	2,885,931
Total shareholders’ equity	1,430,696	1,210,908
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	4,491,935	4,096,839
Operating Segments [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	2,555	2,282	524	673
Trade receivables, net of allowance	204,503	200,808
Inventories	251,405	232,757
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	22,317	11,070
Intercompany notes receivable	885,233	686,469
Total current assets	1,366,013	1,133,386
Equity method investments	0	0
Property, plant, and equipment, net	966,825	943,501
Property, plant, and equipment, net	965,706	893,594
Identifiable intangible and other assets, net	656,355	663,101
Goodwill	982,922	991,085
Total Assets	4,937,821	4,624,667
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	336,027	374,483
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	1,394	1,415
Income taxes payable	0	0
Intercompany payables	1,929,060	1,866,496
Total current liabilities	2,266,481	2,242,394
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of debt issuance costs	18,849	20,219
Deferred income taxes	214,497	200,642
Other long-term liabilities	2,283	4,556
Total liabilities	2,502,110	2,467,811
Total shareholders’ equity	2,435,711	2,156,856
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	4,937,821	4,624,667
Operating Segments [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	43,270	36,328	49,716	100,432
Trade receivables, net of allowance	78,006	54,091
Inventories	51,265	46,755
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	21,590	13,270
Intercompany notes receivable	0	37,962
Total current assets	194,131	188,406
Equity method investments	18,012	27,789
Property, plant, and equipment, net	0	0
Property, plant, and equipment, net	322,408	237,758
Identifiable intangible and other assets, net	365,275	365,316
Goodwill	433,145	424,237
Total Assets	1,332,971	1,243,506
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	158,602	127,517
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	12,191	5,034
Income taxes payable	2,973	3,043
Intercompany payables	40,654	25,250
Total current liabilities	214,420	160,844
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of debt issuance costs	0	100
Deferred income taxes	119,896	116,965
Other long-term liabilities	25,520	13,321
Total liabilities	359,836	291,230
Total shareholders’ equity	973,135	952,276
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	1,332,971	1,243,506
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Trade receivables, net of allowance	0	0
Inventories	(6,310)	(8,775)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Intercompany notes receivable	(2,854,947)	(2,602,730)
Total current assets	(2,861,257)	(2,611,505)
Equity method investments	0	0
Property, plant, and equipment, net	(3,402,536)	(3,100,357)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	0	0
Identifiable intangible and other assets, net	(30,046)	(24,281)
Goodwill	0	0
Total Assets	(6,293,839)	(5,736,143)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	0	0
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	0	0
Income taxes payable	0	0
Intercompany payables	(2,854,947)	(2,602,730)
Total current liabilities	(2,854,947)	(2,602,730)
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of debt issuance costs	0	0
Deferred income taxes	(30,046)	(24,281)
Other long-term liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities	(2,884,993)	(2,627,011)
Total shareholders’ equity	(3,408,846)	(3,109,132)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$ (6,293,839)	$ (5,736,143)

Supplemental Guarantor Finan116

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 4,198,099	$ 3,866,295	$ 3,436,605
Cost of sales									2,745,203	2,543,030	2,283,441
Gross profit	$ 347,602	$ 381,119	$ 370,408	$ 353,767	$ 337,401	$ 351,131	$ 326,158	$ 308,575	1,452,896	1,323,265	1,153,164
Operating expenses:
Selling, distribution, and marketing									729,520	705,924	621,866
General and administrative									321,627	285,135	265,678
Asset disposal and exit costs									0	0	(1,066)
Total operating expenses									1,051,147	991,059	886,478
Operating (loss) income									401,749	332,206	266,686
Other expense:
Interest expense									69,183	58,127	36,972
Other expense, net									5,381	6,343	5,266
Total other expense									74,564	64,470	42,238
Income before income taxes									327,185	267,736	224,448
Income (loss) before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries									102,410	87,908	78,279
Income before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries									214,554	168,393	140,185
Loss in equity method investments									10,221	11,435	5,984
Net income									214,554	168,393	140,185
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax									(30,075)	(70,416)	(52,678)
Comprehensive income									184,479	97,977	87,507
Operating Segments [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									4,198,099	3,866,295	3,436,605
Cost of sales									2,745,203	2,543,030	2,283,441
Gross profit									1,452,896	1,323,265	1,153,164
Operating expenses:
Selling, distribution, and marketing									729,520	705,924	621,866
General and administrative									321,627	285,135	265,678
Asset disposal and exit costs											(1,066)
Total operating expenses									1,051,147	991,059	886,478
Operating (loss) income									401,749	332,206	266,686
Other expense:
Interest expense									69,183	58,127	36,972
Other expense, net									5,381	6,343	5,266
Total other expense									74,564	64,470	42,238
Income before income taxes									327,185	267,736	224,448
Income (loss) before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries									102,410	87,908	78,279
Income before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries									224,775	179,828	146,169
Loss in equity method investments									10,221	11,435	5,984
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									214,554	168,393	140,185
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax									(30,075)	(70,416)	(52,678)
Comprehensive income									184,479	97,977	87,507
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									(129,111)	(36,192)	0
Cost of sales									(129,980)	(32,766)	0
Gross profit									869	(3,426)	0
Operating expenses:
Selling, distribution, and marketing									0	0	0
General and administrative									0	0	0
Asset disposal and exit costs											0
Total operating expenses									0	0	0
Operating (loss) income									869	(3,426)	0
Other expense:
Interest expense									0	0	0
Other expense, net									0	0	0
Total other expense									0	0	0
Income before income taxes									869	(3,426)	0
Income (loss) before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Income before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries									869	(3,426)	0
Loss in equity method investments									0	0	0
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									(286,999)	(199,882)	(175,323)
Net income									(286,130)	(203,308)	(175,323)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax									60,150	140,832	105,925
Comprehensive income									(225,980)	(62,476)	(69,398)
Whitewave Foods Co [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Operating expenses:
Selling, distribution, and marketing									0	0	0
General and administrative									95,243	84,263	92,122
Asset disposal and exit costs											0
Total operating expenses									95,243	84,263	92,122
Operating (loss) income									(95,243)	(84,263)	(92,122)
Other expense:
Interest expense									67,835	56,779	35,555
Other expense, net									(150,924)	(138,816)	(131,251)
Total other expense									(83,089)	(82,037)	(95,696)
Income before income taxes									(12,154)	(2,226)	3,574
Income (loss) before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries									2,451	(4,822)	9,378
Income before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries									(14,605)	2,596	(5,804)
Loss in equity method investments									1,720	718	0
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									230,879	166,515	145,989
Net income									214,554	168,393	140,185
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax									(30,075)	(70,416)	(52,678)
Comprehensive income									184,479	97,977	87,507
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									3,546,361	3,318,001	2,926,108
Cost of sales									2,411,778	2,241,359	1,991,748
Gross profit									1,134,583	1,076,642	934,360
Operating expenses:
Selling, distribution, and marketing									571,533	582,859	505,567
General and administrative									147,040	137,215	117,938
Asset disposal and exit costs											(1,066)
Total operating expenses									718,573	720,074	622,439
Operating (loss) income									416,010	356,568	311,921
Other expense:
Interest expense									981	989	1,219
Other expense, net									155,305	141,279	134,037
Total other expense									156,286	142,268	135,256
Income before income taxes									259,724	214,300	176,665
Income (loss) before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries									84,965	81,152	60,010
Income before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries									174,759	133,148	116,655
Loss in equity method investments									0	0	0
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									56,120	33,367	29,334
Net income									230,879	166,515	145,989
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax									(30,075)	(70,416)	(52,678)
Comprehensive income									200,804	96,099	93,311
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									780,849	584,486	510,497
Cost of sales									463,405	334,437	291,693
Gross profit									317,444	250,049	218,804
Operating expenses:
Selling, distribution, and marketing									157,987	123,065	116,299
General and administrative									79,344	63,657	55,618
Asset disposal and exit costs											0
Total operating expenses									237,331	186,722	171,917
Operating (loss) income									80,113	63,327	46,887
Other expense:
Interest expense									367	359	198
Other expense, net									1,000	3,880	2,480
Total other expense									1,367	4,239	2,678
Income before income taxes									78,746	59,088	44,209
Income (loss) before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries									14,994	11,578	8,891
Income before loss in equity method investments and equity in earnings of subsidiaries									63,752	47,510	35,318
Loss in equity method investments									8,501	10,717	5,984
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									55,251	36,793	29,334
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax									(30,075)	(70,416)	(53,247)
Comprehensive income									$ 25,176	$ (33,623)	$ (23,913)

Supplemental Guarantor Finan117

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 06, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by operating activities		$ 316,481	$ 315,306	$ 284,613
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $833		(17,263)	(707,605)	(798,446)
Payments for property, plant, and equipment		(290,808)	(258,488)	(292,357)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets		310	8,962	464
Net cash used in investing activities		(307,761)	(957,486)	(1,140,624)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the issuance of debt	$ 520,000
Payments on capital lease obligations		(1,293)	(1,104)	(1,044)
Proceeds from revolver line of credit		952,062	1,299,107	625,400
Payments on revolver line of credit		(899,704)	(1,166,761)	(803,050)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		10,085	14,716	6,740
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		8,058	21,572	4,466
Payment of deferred financing costs		(557)	(4,063)	(18,200)
Net cash provided by financing activities		10,659	635,911	813,218
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(12,161)	(5,361)	(8,072)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		7,218	(11,630)	(50,865)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		38,610	50,240	101,105
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year		45,828	38,610	50,240
Operating Segments [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by operating activities		316,481	315,306	284,613
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment in equity method investments			(701)	(50,285)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $833		(17,263)	(707,605)	(798,446)
Payments for property, plant, and equipment		(290,808)	(258,488)	(292,357)
Intercompany contributions		0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets		310	8,962	464
Other			346
Net cash used in investing activities		(307,761)	(957,486)	(1,140,624)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Intercompany contributions		0	0	0
Proceeds from the issuance of debt			520,000	1,025,000
Repayment of debt		(45,000)	(15,000)	(15,000)
Payments on capital lease obligations		(1,293)	(1,104)	(1,044)
Proceeds from revolver line of credit		952,062	1,299,107	625,400
Payments on revolver line of credit		(899,704)	(1,166,761)	(803,050)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		10,085	14,716	6,740
Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for share-based compensation		(12,992)	(32,556)	(11,094)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		8,058	21,572	4,466
Payment of deferred financing costs		(557)	(4,063)	(18,200)
Net cash provided by financing activities		10,659	635,911	813,218
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(12,161)	(5,361)	(8,072)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		7,218	(11,630)	(50,865)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		38,610	50,240	101,105
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year		45,828	38,610	50,240
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by operating activities		0	0	0
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment in equity method investments			0	0
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $833		0	0	0
Payments for property, plant, and equipment		0	0	0
Intercompany contributions		(4,543)	674,864	766,016
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets		0	0	0
Other			0
Net cash used in investing activities		(4,543)	674,864	766,016
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Intercompany contributions		4,543	(674,864)	(766,016)
Proceeds from the issuance of debt			0	0
Repayment of debt		0	0	0
Payments on capital lease obligations		0	0	0
Proceeds from revolver line of credit		0	0	0
Payments on revolver line of credit		0	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0	0	0
Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for share-based compensation		0	0	0
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		0	0	0
Payment of deferred financing costs		0	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities		4,543	(674,864)	(766,016)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		0	0	0
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year		0	0	0
Whitewave Foods Co [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by operating activities		(7,460)	44,087	(6,140)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment in equity method investments			(701)	0
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $833		0	0	0
Payments for property, plant, and equipment		(2,268)	(178)	(42,106)
Intercompany contributions		4,543	(674,864)	(766,016)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets		0	0	0
Other			0
Net cash used in investing activities		2,275	(675,743)	(808,122)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Intercompany contributions		0	0	0
Proceeds from the issuance of debt			520,000	1,025,000
Repayment of debt		(45,000)	(15,000)	(15,000)
Payments on capital lease obligations		0	0	0
Proceeds from revolver line of credit		831,350	1,232,695	625,400
Payments on revolver line of credit		(785,750)	(1,105,695)	(803,050)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		10,085	14,716	6,740
Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for share-based compensation		(12,992)	(32,556)	(11,094)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		8,052	21,559	4,466
Payment of deferred financing costs		(557)	(4,063)	(18,200)
Net cash provided by financing activities		5,188	631,656	814,262
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		0	0	0
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		3	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year		3	0	0
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by operating activities		192,270	210,307	230,511
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment in equity method investments			0	(3,000)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $833		(60)	(159,208)	(798,446)
Payments for property, plant, and equipment		(176,216)	(177,074)	(191,160)
Intercompany contributions		0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets		303	2,183	464
Other			346
Net cash used in investing activities		(175,973)	(333,753)	(992,142)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Intercompany contributions		(14,731)	126,308	762,526
Proceeds from the issuance of debt			0	0
Repayment of debt		0	0	0
Payments on capital lease obligations		(1,293)	(1,104)	(1,044)
Proceeds from revolver line of credit		0	0	0
Payments on revolver line of credit		0	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0	0	0
Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for share-based compensation		0	0	0
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		0	0	0
Payment of deferred financing costs		0	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities		(16,024)	125,204	761,482
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		0	0	0
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		273	1,758	(149)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		2,282	524	673
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year		2,555	2,282	524
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by operating activities		131,671	60,912	60,242
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment in equity method investments			0	(47,285)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $833		(17,203)	(548,397)	0
Payments for property, plant, and equipment		(112,324)	(81,236)	(59,091)
Intercompany contributions		0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets		7	6,779	0
Other			0
Net cash used in investing activities		(129,520)	(622,854)	(106,376)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Intercompany contributions		10,188	548,556	3,490
Proceeds from the issuance of debt			0	0
Repayment of debt		0	0	0
Payments on capital lease obligations		0	0	0
Proceeds from revolver line of credit		120,712	66,412	0
Payments on revolver line of credit		(113,954)	(61,066)	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0	0	0
Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for share-based compensation		0	0	0
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		6	13	0
Payment of deferred financing costs		0	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities		16,952	553,915	3,490
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(12,161)	(5,361)	(8,072)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		6,942	(13,388)	(50,716)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		36,328	49,716	100,432
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year		$ 43,270	$ 36,328	$ 49,716

Supplemental Guarantor Finan118

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Cash Flows Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash acquired	$ 833	$ 8,521	$ 7,190

Quarterly Results of Operati119

Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited) (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 1,055,158	$ 1,053,598	$ 1,049,648	$ 1,039,695	$ 1,027,633	$ 1,003,888	$ 923,632	$ 911,142
Gross profit	347,602	381,119	370,408	353,767	337,401	351,131	326,158	308,575	$ 1,452,896	$ 1,323,265	$ 1,153,164
Net income	$ 62,148	$ 58,037	$ 51,769	$ 42,600	$ 47,580	$ 50,022	$ 37,444	$ 33,347	$ 214,554	$ 168,393	$ 140,185
Earnings per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35	$ 0.33	$ 0.29	$ 0.24	$ 0.28	$ 0.28	$ 0.21	$ 0.19	$ 1.21	$ 0.96	$ 0.81
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.34	$ 0.32	$ 0.29	$ 0.24	$ 0.26	$ 0.28	$ 0.21	$ 0.19	$ 1.18	$ 0.94	$ 0.79
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Transaction costs related to planned merger	$ 4,400	$ 4,600	$ 1,800
Earthbound Farm [Member]
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Net income impacted by SAP implementation			$ 3,200	$ 4,300	$ 8,200

The Proposed Merger with Dan120

The Proposed Merger with Danone - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Jul. 06, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)		$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Transactions costs associated with proposed merger		$ 17.4
Integration costs related to planned merger		$ 1
White Wave Foods [Member] | Danone [Member]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Right to receive common stock in cash (in dollars per share)	$ 56.25
Termination fees in event of contract termination	$ 310