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DERIVATIVES FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 29, 2012 | May 01, 2011 | May 02, 2010
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash | $ 4.6 |  |
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash | 14.1 |  |
Credit Exposure on Non-Exchange Traded Derivative Contracts, Excluding the Effects of Netting Arrangements | 10.6 |  |
Gain on Discontinuation of Cash Flow Hedge Due to Forecasted Transaction Probable of Not Occurring | 12.0 |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Hedge accounting | 51.2 | 48.1 |
Tax On Deferred Gains (Losses) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | (32.0) |  |
Gains (Losses) on Derivative Contracts Representing the Differences Between Spot and Futures Prices Which are Excluded from the Assessment of Effectiveness and Recorded Directly Into Earnings | 5.1 | 0.2 | (4.4)
Gains (Losses) Recognized on Closed Commodity Derivative Contracts As the Underlying Cash Transactions Affected Earnings | 6.0 | (24.9) | (3.1)
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months | 37.6 |  |
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months, Net of Tax | $ 23.0 |  |

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