CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 514,975	$ 508,206
Investment in available-for-sale securities	37,005	96,902
Trade accounts and other receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts	373,609	376,678
Account receivable from JBS USA, LLC	3,220	2,388
Inventories	793,516	808,832
Income taxes receivable	20,635	64,868
Current deferred tax assets	2,227	2,227
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	72,914	61,848
Assets held for sale	5,849	7,033
Total current assets	1,823,950	1,928,982
Deferred tax assets	16,049	18,921
Other long-lived assets	33,895	40,163
Identified intangible assets, net	31,089	32,525
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,165,434	1,151,811
Total assets	3,070,417	3,172,402
Current maturities of long-term debt	205,357	410,234
Accounts payable	381,745	370,360
Account payable to JBS USA, LLC	6,144	3,934
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	275,730	283,355
Current deferred tax liabilities	15,495	15,515
Total current liabilities	884,471	1,083,398
Long-term debt, less current maturities	502,077	501,999
Deferred tax liabilities	10,452	13,944
Other long-term liabilities	87,428	80,459
Total liabilities	1,484,428	1,679,800
Common stock	2,590	2,590
Additional paid-in capital	1,654,141	1,653,119
Accumulated deficit	(22,039)	(120,156)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(51,557)	(45,735)
Total Pilgrims Pride Corporation stockholders' equity	1,583,135	1,489,818
Noncontrolling interest	2,854	2,784
Total stockholders' equity	1,585,989	1,492,602
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 3,070,417	$ 3,172,402

For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the net amount of deferred tax assets (after reduction for valuation allowance) and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, which result from applying the applicable enacted tax rate to net temporary differences and carry forwards pertaining to assets or liabilities that are classified as current in the financial statements, or that are expected to reverse in the next twelve months (or normal operating cycle, if longer). A temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its carrying amount in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will reverse in ensuing periods. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carry forwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference.

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