EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES (Schedule of Components of Administrative Restructuring Charges) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 24, 2012
EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Asset impairment costs				$ 1,342
Loss on egg sales and flock depletion expensed as incurred		54		509
Other restructuring costs	480	335	964	1,423
Total administrative restructuring charges	$ 480	$ 389	$ 964	$ 3,274