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Derivatives Derivative Effect of Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] ¥ in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($) | Jan. 03, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 28, 2013 USD ($) | Jan. 02, 2016 JPY (¥)
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | $ (21,750) | $ (15,599) | $ (28,217) |
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | (27,321) | (21,162) | (27,517) |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | 7,508 | 4,652 | 0 |
Sales [Member] | Corn options and futures [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | (2) | 0 | 0 |
Cost of Sales [Member] | Corn options and futures [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | (2,067) | (71) | (678) |
Cost of Sales [Member] | Natural Gas Swaps and Options [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | 0 | 0 | 41 |
Cost of Sales [Member] | Heating Oil Swaps And Options [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | $ 132 | $ 982 | $ (63) |
Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | JPN/USD [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | ¥ |  |  |  | ¥ 53,039

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