SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013 Successor	Apr. 28, 2013 Predecessor	Apr. 29, 2012 Predecessor
Livestock	$ 1,054.8	$ 1,113.5	$ 962.8
Fresh and packaged meats	956.7	960.8	912.1
Grains	134.5	162.0	90.4
Manufacturing supplies	69.3	57.7	59.1
Other	59.4	54.3	48.0
Inventory, Net	$ 2,274.7	$ 2,348.3	$ 2,072.4