INVESTMENTS Schedule of Equity Method Investments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011	May 02, 2010
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments	$ 522.6	$ 582.5	$ 625.0
Campofrio Food Group [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments	385.2	445.1
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	37.00%
Mexican Joint Ventures [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments	111.2	110.2
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Other Equity Method Investments [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments	$ 26.2	$ 27.2