Basis of Presentation (detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Sales Revenue [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 232,127,000	$ 231,051,000
General Mills Operations Llc [Member]
Sales Revenue [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 5,408,000	$ 2,599,000

Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts.

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