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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 29, 2012 MMBTU
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
Annual consolidated natural gas purchase requirements (in MMBtu) | 1,000,000
Natural Gas Price Swap |
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
Quantities of natural gas (in MMBtu) | 70,000
Unrealized gain | $ 3

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