STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Rights Offering Options To Purchase Number Of Shares At Subscription Price For Each Shares Owned	$ 0.2072
Rights Offering Subscription Price Per Share (In dollars per share)	$ 4.50
Rights Offering Shares Offered (in shares)	44,444,444
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Rights Issued Issuance Costs	$ 1.7
Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock Rights Gross	200
Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock Rights Net	198.3
Line of Credit Facility, Annual Principal Payment	$ 50.0
Holding Company Jbs Usa [Member] | Subordinated Loan [Member]
Number Of Shares Granted To Stockholders As Per Loan Agreement	44,444,444