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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011
Other	$ 48.0	$ 52.1
Manufacturing supplies	59.1	60.0
Grains	90.4	89.8
Fresh and packaged meats	912.1	854.1
Livestock	962.8	963.9
Inventory, Net	$ 2,072.4	$ 2,019.9

Gross amount of products used directly or indirectly in the manufacturing or production process, which may or may not become part of the final product. May also include items used in the storage, presentation or transportation of physical goods.

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