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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Other	$ 54.3	$ 48.0
Manufacturing supplies	57.7	59.1
Grains	162.0	90.4
Fresh and packaged meats	960.8	912.1
Livestock	1,113.5	962.8
Inventory, Net	$ 2,348.3	$ 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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