LEASE OBLIGATIONS, COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES Schedule of Hog Procurement and Contract Growers Commitments (Details) (Hog Procurement and Contract Grower Payments [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 29, 2012
Hog Procurement and Contract Grower Payments [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months	$ 1,814.7
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years	1,194.0
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years	1,126.2
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years	892.6
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years	$ 878.8