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Pension Plans - Summary of Amounts in Accumulated OCI to Be Amortized Over Next Fiscal Year (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service credit	$ (0.8)
Amortization of unrecognized loss	21.8
Total to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost	$ 21.0

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Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost for the fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position, including gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition asset (obligation).

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Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) related to prior service cost (credit) expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost for the fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position.

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