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Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
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On January 7, 2020, the Company announced that it acquired Yerbalatina Phytoactives, a natural plant-based extracts and ingredients manufacturer.

In January 2020, the second-level administrative appeal panel found in favor of ADM do Brasil and cancelled the assessments from the BFRS. While it is unclear if the BFRS will appeal, the Company intends to vigorously defend its position against any appeal which could be made to the administrative panel or to a superior tax chamber.  The Company expects to know if the ruling will be appealed during the first half of 2020. Based upon the view of external counsel, it is unlikely that the BFRS will be successful in appealing the matter (see Note 13 for more information).