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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 28, 2012	Apr. 29, 2012
Inventory [Line Items]
Livestock	$ 1,119.7	$ 962.8
Fresh and packaged meats	1,028.7	912.1
Grains	241.3	90.4
Manufacturing supplies	61.3	59.1
Other	53.3	48.0
Total inventories	$ 2,504.3	$ 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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