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EQUITY Share Repurchase Program (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 23 Months Ended
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Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 29, 2012 | May 01, 2011 | Jul. 31, 2012 Smithfield Foods Share Repurchase Program [Member] | Jun. 30, 2012 Smithfield Foods Share Repurchase Program [Member] | Apr. 28, 2013 Smithfield Foods Share Repurchase Program [Member] | Apr. 29, 2012 Smithfield Foods Share Repurchase Program [Member] | Apr. 28, 2013 Smithfield Foods Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount |  |  |  |  | $ 250.0 |  | $ 250.0 |
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force |  |  |  |  | 24 months |  |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase to Authorized Amount |  |  |  | 100.0 |  |  |  |
Common stock repurchased, shares |  |  |  |  |  | 19,068,079 |  | 28,244,783
Repurchase of common stock | $ (386.4) | $ (189.5) | $ 0 |  |  | $ (386.4) |  | $ (575.9)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Average Price Per Share |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 20.38

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