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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2026
Intangible Asset, Goodwill and Other [Abstract]  
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The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment for the nine months ended September 27, 2026 are as follows:
North America ConfectioneryNorth America Salty SnacksInternationalTotal
Balance at December 31, 2025
$2,039,098 $946,143 $10,764 $2,996,005 
Measurement period adjustments— (7,213)— (7,213)
Foreign currency translation(3,158)— 179 (2,979)
Balance at September 27, 2026
$2,035,940 $938,930 $10,943 $2,985,813 
The following table provides the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible asset:
September 27, 2026December 31, 2025
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationGross Carrying AmountAccumulated Amortization
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Trademarks$1,824,766 $(374,536)$1,803,973 $(335,974)
Customer-related854,606 (220,678)855,556 (185,995)
Patents7,707 (7,707)7,944 (7,944)
Total
2,687,079 (602,921)2,667,473 (529,913)
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Trademarks338,236 338,138 
Total other intangible assets
$2,422,394 $2,475,698 
Total amortization expense for the three months ended September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2025 was $24,953 and $21,202, respectively. Total amortization expense for the nine months ended September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2025 was $74,898 and $62,958, respectively.