REPORTABLE SEGMENT Goodwill by reportable segment (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 26, 2013 Successor [Member]	Sep. 26, 2013 Successor [Member] Packaged Meats Segment [Member]	Sep. 26, 2013 Successor [Member] Fresh Pork Segment [Member]	Sep. 26, 2013 Successor [Member] International Segment [Member]	Sep. 26, 2013 Successor [Member] Hog Production Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,667.0	$ 1,622.5	$ 1,666.8	$ 1,533.5	$ 34.6	$ 94.5	$ 4.2

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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