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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 29, 2012	Apr. 29, 2012
Inventory [Line Items]
Livestock	$ 1,015.4	$ 962.8
Fresh and packaged meats	924.2	912.1
Grains	107.9	90.4
Manufacturing supplies	53.3	59.1
Other	51.9	48.0
Total inventories	$ 2,152.7	$ 2,072.4

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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