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Alleged amount owed by Cherry Blossom to Crossroads when it filed for bankruptcy.

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Book value of brined cherries held by Cherry Blossom when it filed bankruptcy.

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Number of years the Company had an agreement with Daito and worked together.

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The number of acres in the vineyard near the dehydration facility formerly operated by Sensient Dehydrated Flavors, LLC.

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The amount of time that SCT thinks the notification of termination of the contract should have been awarded.

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The amount of revenue generated by Daito by sales of SCT's products.

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The amount of revenue generated by sales of Daito products by SCT.

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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