DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Derivative Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2024	Sep. 24, 2023	Sep. 29, 2024	Sep. 24, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) by type of contract	$ 8,797	$ 260	$ (3,864)	$ (61,213)
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]	Net sales	Net sales	Net sales	Net sales
Foreign currency derivatives loss
Derivative [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) by type of contract	$ 0	$ (6,164)	$ 0	$ (53,818)
Commodity derivative gain (loss)
Derivative [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) by type of contract	12,612	3,324	(3,582)	(13,023)
Sales contract derivative gain (loss)
Derivative [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) by type of contract	$ (3,815)	$ 3,100	$ (282)	$ 5,628

Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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