TRADE ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
TRADE ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable	$ 369,715	$ 381,747
Receivables from officers and employees	14	48
Other receivables	11,005	6,892
Receivables, gross	380,734	388,687
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(4,056)	(3,757)
Receivables, net	376,678	384,930
Account receivable from JBS USA, LLC	$ 2,388	$ 1,514