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Impairment, Restructuring and Severance Charges (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
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12 Months Ended |
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Apr. 26, 2013
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Apr. 27, 2012
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Apr. 29, 2011
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Apr. 30, 2010
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
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| Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges |
$ 4,926 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
| Severance Costs |
14,077 |
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| Restructuring Charges |
14,077 |
287 |
4,418 |
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| Restructuring Payments |
(9,151) |
(287) |
(4,418) |
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Mimi's Cafe Restaurants [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
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|
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| Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges |
1,106 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Restructuring Charges |
4,821 |
287 |
569 |
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| Restructuring Payments |
(3,715) |
(287) |
(569) |
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BEF Foods [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
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| Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges |
2,560 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Restructuring Charges |
6,482 |
0 |
2,995 |
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| Restructuring Payments |
(3,922) |
0 |
(2,995) |
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Bob Evans Restaurants [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
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| Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges |
1,260 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Restructuring Charges |
2,774 |
0 |
854 |
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| Restructuring Payments |
$ (1,514) |
$ 0 |
$ (854) |
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