Note 6 - Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 27, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]

	(In thousands)
	Fiscal 2013			Fiscal 2012			Fiscal 2011
Recognized in AOCI-
(Loss) gain before income taxes	$	(2,521	)	$	(4,484	)	$	3,650
Less income tax (benefit) provision		(935	)		(1,642	)		1,299
Net		(1,586	)		(2,842	)		2,351
Reclassified from AOCI to cost of sales-
(Loss) gain before income taxes		(2,060	)		290			(617	)
Less income tax (benefit) provision		(769	)		69			(220	)
Net		(1,291	)		221			(397	)
Net change to AOCI	$	(295	)	$	(3,063	)	$	2,748