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Proceeds from Sale of Acquired Hostess Bread Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Acquired Hostess Bread Assets Plants
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of Acquired Hostess Bread Assets	$ 667	$ 6,848	$ 9,079

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The cash inflow from the sale of property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets.

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