COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Dec. 25, 2011	Dec. 26, 2010
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 9,600	$ 14,300	$ 26,200
Lease Purchase Option Maximum Value	2,600
Loss Contingency Accrued	4,500
Loss Contingency Paid	1,200	1,100	1,100	1,100
Purchase Obligation Payable Current [Member]
Purchase Obligation	150,600
Purchase Obligation Payable In Year Two [Member]
Purchase Obligation	4,800
Purchase Obligation Payable In Year Three [Member]
Purchase Obligation	4,700
Purchase Obligation Payable In Year Four [Member]
Purchase Obligation	800
Holding Company Jbs Usa [Member]
Reimbursement For Draws Upon Letter Of Credit Issued	56,500
IRS [Member] | Stipulations Account [Member]
Amended Proof of Claim	29,300
IRS [Member] | Proceeding Accounts [Member]
Amended Proof of Claim	45,400
ERISA Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingency Damages Sought Minimum Value	35,000
Breached Grower Contracts [Member] | Loss Contingencies Awarded Original Value [Member]
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value	25,800
Breached Grower Contracts [Member] | Loss Contingencies Awarded Revised Value [Member]
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value	25,600
Due To Internal Revenue Service [Member]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	$ 74,700