XML 38 R50.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v2.4.0.8

Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
--- | --- | ---
Sep. 27, 2014 | Sep. 28, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Outstanding derivative instruments | $ 0 | $ 0
Derivative instruments expiration dates | 2013-02 |

X
- Definition Derivative Maturity + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | cent_DerivativeMaturity
Namespace Prefix: | cent_
Data Type: | xbrli:gYearMonthItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Fair values as of the balance sheet date of the net amount of all assets and liabilities resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 5 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6945355&loc=d3e41228-113958 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsLiabilitiesAtFairValueNet
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgingActivitiesDisclosureAbstract
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration