Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Stork Food Dairy Systems BV [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Expected to Occur this Year	$ 0.5

The expected increase (decrease) during the remainder of the year in intangible assets amortization expense.

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