v2.4.0.8
CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 29, 2013
Dec. 30, 2012
Accounts payable:    
Trade accounts $ 294,131 $ 252,644
Book overdrafts 74,911 58,066
Other payables 992 1,655
Total accounts payable 370,034 312,365
Accounts payable to JBS USA, LLC 5,893 13,436
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:    
Compensation and benefits 83,107 77,376
Interest and debt-related fees 17,560 10,740
Insurance and self-insured claims 117,119 108,806
Commodity derivative liabilities:    
Other accrued expenses 80,764 85,088
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities 302,095 283,540
Total accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities 678,022 609,341
Commodity Futures Instruments [Member]
    
Commodity derivative liabilities:    
Commodity derivative liabilities $ 3,545 $ 1,530