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Company's Municipal bond mature in 2019 Other Investment Municipal Bond Matured in One Year Other investment municipal bond matured in one year. Company's Municipal bond mature in 2020 Other Investment Municipal Bond Matured in Second Year Other investment municipal bond matured in two year. Company's Municipal bond mature in 2021 Other Investment Municipal Bond Matured in Third Year Other investment municipal bond matured in third year. Company's Municipal bond mature in 2022 Other Investment Municipal Bond Matured in Fourth Year Other investment municipal bond matured in fourth year. Company's Municipal bond mature in 2023 and beyond Other Investment Municipal Bond Matured in Fifth Year and Beyond Other investment municipal bond matured in fifth year and beyond. Money market funds maturity period Money Market Funds Maturity Period The maturity period for money market funds. 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Dog food [Member] Dog Food [Member] Dog Food Cat food [Member] Cat Food [Member] Cat Food [Member] Pet snacks [Member] Pet snacks [Member] Pet snacks [Member] Peanut butter [Member] Peanut Butter [Member] Peanut butter. Fruit spreads [Member] Fruit Spreads [Member] Fruit spreads. Frozen handheld [Member] Handheld Frozen Sandwiches [Member] Handheld frozen sandwiches. Baking mixes and ingredients [Member] Baking Mixes and Ingredients [Member] Baking mixes and ingredients Shortening and oils [Member] Shortening and Oils [Member] Shortening and oils. Portion control [Member] Portion Control [Member] Portion control. Juices and beverages [Member] Juices and Beverages [Member] Juices and beverages. Other [Member] Other Product [Member] Other product. 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