STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Schedule of Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) (Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Amortization of defined benefit pension and other postretirement plan actuarial losses:
Total before tax	$ (751)
Tax benefit (expense)
Total reclassification for the period	(751)
Union Plan [Member]
Amortization of defined benefit pension and other postretirement plan actuarial losses:
Total before tax	(27)	[1]
Legacy Gold Kist Plans [Member]
Amortization of defined benefit pension and other postretirement plan actuarial losses:
Total before tax	$ (724)	[1]

[1] These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See "Note 10. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits" to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.