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INVESTMENTS Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Sep. 27, 2015 | Jun. 03, 2015 | Dec. 28, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments | $ 354.0 |  |
Equity Method Investments | 139.8 |  | $ 498.0
Campofrio Food Group |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage |  | 37.00% |
Equity Method Investments | $ 0.0 | $ 298.7 | $ 330.0
gross unrealized currency translation losses |  | $ 54.6 |

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