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Debt and Financing Arrangements 1 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 28, 2013
Apr. 29, 2012
Apr. 28, 2013
Japanese Yen Credit Agreement due October 2012 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
Japanese Yen Credit Agreement due October 2012 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
Other U.S. Dollar due May 2013 — November 2034 (0.94—7.96%) [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
Other U.S. Dollar due May 2013 — November 2034 (0.94—7.96%) [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
Other Non-U.S. Dollar due May 2013 — May 2023 (3.50—11.00%) [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
Other Non-U.S. Dollar due May 2013 — May 2023 (3.50—11.00%) [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
5.35% U.S. Dollar Notes due July 2013 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
5.35% U.S. Dollar Notes due July 2013 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
8.0% Heinz Finance Preferred Stock due July 2013 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
8.0% Heinz Finance Preferred Stock due July 2013 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
Japanese Yen Credit Agreement due December 2013 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
Japanese Yen Credit Agreement due December 2013 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
U.S. Dollar Private Placement Notes due May 2014 — May 2021 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
U.S. Dollar Private Placement Notes due May 2014 — May 2021 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
Japanese Yen Credit Agreement Due October 2015 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
Japanese Yen Credit Agreement Due October 2015 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
US Dollar Private Placement Notes Due July 2016 To July 2018 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
US Dollar Private Placement Notes Due July 2016 To July 2018 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
2.00% U.S. Dollar Notes due September 2016 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
2.00% U.S. Dollar Notes due September 2016 [Member]
Oct. 26, 2011
2.00% U.S. Dollar Notes due September 2016 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
1.50% U.S. Dollar Notes due March 2017 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
1.50% U.S. Dollar Notes due March 2017 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
U.S. Dollar Remarketable Securities due December 2020 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
U.S. Dollar Remarketable Securities due December 2020 [Member]
Jan. 25, 2012
U.S. Dollar Remarketable Securities due December 2020 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
3.125% U.S. Dollar Notes due September 2021 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
3.125% U.S. Dollar Notes due September 2021 [Member]
Oct. 26, 2011
3.125% U.S. Dollar Notes due September 2021 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
2.85% U.S. Dollar Notes Due March 2022 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
2.85% U.S. Dollar Notes Due March 2022 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
6.375% U.S. Dollar Debentures due July 2028 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
6.375% U.S. Dollar Debentures due July 2028 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
6.25% British Pound Notes due February 2030 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
6.25% British Pound Notes due February 2030 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
6.75% U.S. Dollar Notes due March 2032 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
6.75% U.S. Dollar Notes due March 2032 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
7.125% U.S. Dollar Notes due August 2039 [Member]
Apr. 29, 2012
7.125% U.S. Dollar Notes due August 2039 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
Minimum [Member]
Other U.S. Dollar due May 2013 — November 2034 (0.94—7.96%) [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
Minimum [Member]
Other Non-U.S. Dollar due May 2013 — May 2023 (3.50—11.00%) [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
Minimum [Member]
U.S. Dollar Private Placement Notes due May 2014 — May 2021 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
Minimum [Member]
US Dollar Private Placement Notes Due July 2016 To July 2018 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
Maximum [Member]
Other U.S. Dollar due May 2013 — November 2034 (0.94—7.96%) [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
Maximum [Member]
Other Non-U.S. Dollar due May 2013 — May 2023 (3.50—11.00%) [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
Maximum [Member]
U.S. Dollar Private Placement Notes due May 2014 — May 2021 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2013
Maximum [Member]
US Dollar Private Placement Notes Due July 2016 To July 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                                                                                  
Long-term Debt $ 4,749,096 $ 4,851,785 $ 0 $ 186,869 $ 25,688 $ 43,164 $ 56,293 $ 64,060 $ 499,993 $ 499,958 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 $ 163,182 $ 199,327 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 152,983 $ 0 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 299,933 $ 299,913   $ 299,648 $ 299,556 $ 119,000 $ 119,000   $ 395,772 $ 395,268   $ 299,565 $ 299,516 $ 231,396 $ 231,137 $ 192,376 $ 202,158 $ 435,185 $ 435,112 $ 628,082 $ 626,747                
Interest rate on notes issued                 5.35%                       2.00%   2.00% 1.50% 1.50%     6.049% 3.125%   3.125% 2.85% 2.85% 6.375%   6.25%   6.75%   7.125%   0.94% 3.50% 2.11% 2.86% 7.96% 11.00% 4.23% 3.55%
Preferred stock, dividend rate, percentage                     8.00%                                                                            
Hedge Accounting Adjustments 122,455 128,444                                                                                              
Less portion due within one year (1,023,212) (200,248)                                                                                              
Total long-term debt $ 3,848,339 $ 4,779,981                                                                                              
Weighted-average interest rate on long-term debt, including the impact of applicable interest rate swaps 4.07% 4.28%