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Goodwill Tradenames and Other Assets Schedule of Goodwill by Segment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 29, 2015
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Goodwill | $ 1,719,560 |
| Foreign currency adjustment | (2,186) |
| Purchase price adjustment (1) | (1,102) |
| Goodwill | 1,716,272 |
| Birds Eye Frozen [Member] | |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Goodwill | 608,984 |
| Foreign currency adjustment | (2,186) |
| Purchase price adjustment (1) | (1,102) |
| Goodwill | 605,696 |
| Duncan Hines Grocery [Member] | |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Goodwill | 936,615 |
| Foreign currency adjustment | 0 |
| Purchase price adjustment (1) | 0 |
| Goodwill | 936,615 |
| Specialty Foods [Member] | |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Goodwill | 173,961 |
| Foreign currency adjustment | 0 |
| Purchase price adjustment (1) | 0 |
| Goodwill | $ 173,961 |