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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) |  |  | 4 Months Ended |  |
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Oct. 04, 2014 | Dec. 28, 2013 | Apr. 19, 2014 DSD segment | Oct. 04, 2014 Trademarks | Dec. 28, 2013 Trademarks
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Change in Goodwill |  |  | $ 2,600,000 |  |
Additional indefinite lived intangible assets separately identified from goodwill | $ 455,000,000 | $ 455,000,000 |  | $ 455,000,000 | $ 455,000,000

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