Investments in Unconsolidated Companies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2017

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investments in unconsolidated companies accounted for under the equity method amounted to $1.6 million for both years, December 29, 2017 and December 30, 2016, these amounts are included in other noncurrent assets, and consisted of the following:



Company	Business	Ownership Interest	Accounting Method
Melones De Costa Rica, S.A.	Land lessor	50%	Equity
Hacienda Filadelfia, S.A.	Land lessor	50%	Equity
Del Monte Chilled Fruit Snacks LLC	Fruit Snacks	49%	Equity
Del Monte Avo LLC	Guacamole	49%	Equity

There were no purchases from unconsolidated companies in 2017, 2016 and 2015. Our portion of income (losses) in unconsolidated companies were not significant and are included in other expense, net. There were no dividends received from unconsolidated subsidiaries in 2017, 2016 and 2015.