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INVESTMENTS Narrative (Details) (Campofrio Food Group, EUR €) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2013
Campofrio Food Group
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Shares Owned	37.8
Ownership Percentage	37.00%
Tender Offer Bid Price per Share	€ 6.80
Tender Offer Commitments to Purchase Percentage	44.50%

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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