INVESTMENTS Schedule of Equity Method Investments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments	$ 532.4	$ 522.6	$ 582.5
Campofrio Food Group [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments	376.2	385.2
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	37.00%
Mexican Joint Ventures [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments	129.6	111.2
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Other Equity Method Investments [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments	$ 26.6	$ 26.2