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Acquisitions (Sara Lee California and Earthgrains acquisition of trademark licenses) - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 23, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Oct. 05, 2013	Jul. 13, 2013	Apr. 19, 2014	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Aug. 17, 2014	Feb. 23, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets amortization period	21 years
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Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Co-pack arrangement period	18 months
Sara Lee and Earthgrains acquisition of trademark licenses
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Final delivery date						Feb. 14, 2014
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Sara Lee and Earthgrains acquisition of trademark licenses | Distribution Rights
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
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