Michael Foods 10-K 21 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Mar. 21, 2014
Document Document And Entity Information [Line Items]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'MICHAEL FOODS GROUP, INC.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001517224	'
Document Type	'10-K	'
Document Period End Date	28-Dec-13	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-28	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Public Float	$0	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	100

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets	'	'
Cash and equivalents	$60,677	$43,274
Accounts receivable, less allowances	170,935	164,025
Inventories	158,495	153,171
Prepaid expenses and other	13,948	18,445
Total Current Assets	404,055	378,915
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'
Land	10,410	9,589
Buildings and improvements	138,010	128,422
Machinery and equipment	335,723	285,848
Total Property, Plant and Equipment	484,143	423,859
Less accumulated depreciation	215,941	159,195
Property, Plant and Equipment, net	268,202	264,664
Goodwill	831,171	830,017
Intangible assets, net	523,608	554,408
Deferred financing costs	31,487	39,436
Other assets	8,786	7,908
Total Assets	2,067,309	2,075,348
Current Liabilities	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	4,758	19,833
Accounts payable	103,365	99,184
Accrued liabilities	'	'
Compensation	15,899	18,347
Customer programs	38,388	33,547
Interest	22,534	22,920
Other	28,999	32,277
Total Current Liabilities	213,943	226,108
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,166,304	1,189,570
Deferred income taxes	234,847	253,195
Other long-term liabilities	3,628	6,978
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Shareholder’s Equity	'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized and 100 shares issued and outstanding as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	405,276	394,201
Retained earnings	43,960	7,037
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-649	-1,741
Total Shareholder’s Equity	448,587	399,497
Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity	$2,067,309	$2,075,348

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	5,000	5,000
Common stock, shares issued	100	100
Common stock, shares outstanding	100	100

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ear

Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net sales	$512,736	$486,926	$464,350	$484,271	$503,620	$470,947	$436,661	$444,826	$1,948,283	$1,856,054	$1,766,588
Cost of sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,623,024	1,544,501	1,493,575
Gross profit	84,161	76,086	78,544	86,468	83,229	75,358	73,565	79,401	325,259	311,553	273,013
Selling, general and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	161,336	177,164	156,853
Operating profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	163,923	134,389	116,160
Interest expense, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	86,421	90,356	98,140
Unrealized (gain) loss on currency transactions	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,156	-440	390
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	3,527
Earnings before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	76,346	44,473	14,103
Income tax expense (benefit)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	25,208	12,524	-715
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	774	1,855	529
Net earnings	15,902	10,571	9,648	14,243	13,708	8,740	-1,706	9,352	50,364	30,094	14,289
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,077	-2,413	-544
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15	209	-513
Other comprehensive income (loss) (see Note K)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,092	-2,204	-1,057
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$51,456	$27,890	$13,232

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity (USD $)	Total	Shares Issued	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning Balance at Jan. 01, 2011	$473,615,000	$0	$468,818,000	$3,277,000	$1,520,000
Beginning Balance, Shares at Jan. 01, 2011	'	100	'	'	'
Stock option compensation	1,947,000	0	1,947,000	0	0
Non-cash capital invested by parent	265,000	0	265,000	0	0
Dividend to parent	-65,096,000	0	-59,868,000	-5,228,000	0
Net earnings	14,289,000	0	0	14,289,000	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-1,057,000	0	0	0	-1,057,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	423,963,000	0	411,162,000	12,338,000	463,000
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2011	'	100	'	'	'
Stock option compensation	2,121,000	0	2,121,000	0	0
Non-cash capital invested by parent	292,000	0	292,000	0	0
Dividend to parent	-54,769,000	0	-19,374,000	-35,395,000	0
Net earnings	30,094,000	0	0	30,094,000	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-2,204,000	0	0	0	-2,204,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 29, 2012	399,497,000	0	394,201,000	7,037,000	-1,741,000
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 29, 2012	100	100	'	'	'
Stock option compensation	2,163,000	0	2,163,000	0	0
Capital contributed by parent	87,000	0	87,000	0	0
Non-cash capital invested by parent	8,825,000	0	8,825,000	0	0
Dividend to parent	-13,441,000	0	0	-13,441,000	0
Net earnings	50,364,000	0	0	50,364,000	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	1,092,000	0	0	0	1,092,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 28, 2013	$448,587,000	$0	$405,276,000	$43,960,000	($649,000)
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 28, 2013	100	100	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net earnings	$50,364	$30,094	$14,289
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	60,735	66,846	66,446
Amortization of intangibles	30,800	30,800	30,800
Amortization of deferred financing costs	8,117	7,965	7,914
Write-off of deferred financing costs	0	0	1,845
Amortization of original issue discount on long-term debt	2,122	2,155	2,164
Write-off of original issue discount on long-term debt	0	0	1,123
Deferred income taxes	-15,571	-26,975	-9,342
Non-cash stock option compensation	2,163	2,121	1,947
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	8,395	-21,289	-12,949
Inventories	5,338	5,546	-16,534
Prepaid expenses, income taxes and other	1,822	-1,023	20,532
Accounts payable	220	8,149	20,760
Accrued liabilities	7,369	13,516	-5,826
Net cash provided by operating activities	161,874	117,905	123,169
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-50,671	-37,275	-45,230
Business acquisition (see Note B)	-38,910	0	0
Investments in and equity adjustments of joint ventures and other	-610	0	-850
Net cash used in investing activities	-90,191	-37,275	-46,080
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Payments on long-term debt	-40,806	-49,330	-821,366
Proceeds from long-term debt	0	0	840,000
Deferred financing costs	-168	-1,374	-7,241
Dividend to parent	-13,441	-54,769	-65,096
Additional capital invested by parent	87	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	-54,328	-105,473	-53,703
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	48	-1	-73
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	17,403	-24,844	23,313
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	43,274	68,118	44,805
Cash and equivalents at end of period	60,677	43,274	68,118
Cash paid (received) during the period for:	'	'	'
Interest	76,141	75,654	83,863
Income taxes	28,409	43,385	-13,248
Non-cash capital investment by parent (see Note H)	8,825	292	265
Non-cash property, plant and equipment under capital lease (see Note C)	$0	$5,145	$0

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	'
	MICHAEL FOODS GROUP, INC.
	VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	(In thousands)
	Column A	Column B		Column C		Column D			Column E
	Description	Balance at		Additions		Deductions			Balance at
		Beginning of							End of
		Period							Period
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	December 31, 2011	$	827	$	48	$	0		$	875
	December 29, 2012		875		264		0			1,139
	December 28, 2013		1,139		0		(586	)		553

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	NOTE A—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	The Company
	Michael Foods Group, Inc. (“Michael Foods,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”) is a diversified producer and distributor of food products in three areas—egg products, cheese and other dairy-case products, and refrigerated potato products.
	Michael Foods Group, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFI Midco Corporation (“Midco” or “Parent”). Midco is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Michael Foods Holding, Inc. Michael Foods Holding, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFI Holding Corporation (“MFI Holding”), whose security holders include affiliates of Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, affiliates and co-investors of Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P. and certain current and former members of management.
	Principles of Consolidation and Fiscal Year
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all wholly and majority owned subsidiaries in which it has control. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company’s investments in non-controlled entities in which it has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for by the equity method. The Company utilizes a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday nearest to December 31. Each of the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 contained 52 weeks.
	Use of Estimates
	Preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, related revenues and expenses and disclosure about contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from the estimates used by management.
	Cash and Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid temporary investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Significantly all of our cash is held with one financial institution.
	Accounts Receivable
	We grant credit to our customers in the normal course of business, but generally do not require collateral or any other security to support amounts due from customers. Management performs on-going credit evaluations of customers. We maintain an allowance for potential credit losses based on historical write-off experience which, when realized, have been within management’s expectations. The allowance was $553,000 and $1,139,000 at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.
	Inventories
	Inventories, other than flocks, are stated at the lower of cost (determined on a first-in, first-out basis) or market. Flock inventory represents the cost of purchasing and raising flocks to laying maturity. The costs included in our flock inventory include the costs of the chicks, the feed fed to the birds, and the labor and overhead costs incurred to operate the pullet facilities until the birds are transferred into the laying facilities, at which time their cost is amortized to operations, as cost of goods sold, over their expected useful lives of one to two years.
	Inventories consisted of the following as of the years ended, (in thousands):
		December 28,				December 29,
		2013				2012
	Raw materials and supplies	$	25,869			$	28,989
	Work in process and finished goods		101,895				88,353
	Flocks		30,731				35,829
		$	158,495			$	153,171
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	The Company’s property consists mainly of plants and equipment used in manufacturing activities. Capital asset additions are recorded at cost, which includes interest on significant projects. Depreciation is provided in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives, principally on the straight-line basis. Estimated service lives range from 10-30 years for buildings and improvements and 3-15 years for machinery and equipment. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the life of the lease including any extensions, the estimated service lives range from 5-15 years. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense in the year incurred and renewals and betterments are capitalized. The costs and accumulated depreciation of assets sold or disposed of are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in earnings. Plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment when conditions indicate an impairment or future impairment; the assets are either written down or the useful life is adjusted to the remaining period of usefulness.
	We capitalized interest of $274,000, $82,000 and $374,000 in the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 relating to the construction and installation of property, plant and equipment. Our policy is to capitalize interest on all major projects where construction and/or installation continue for an extended period of time.
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	We recognize as goodwill the excess cost of an acquired entity over the net amount assigned to assets acquired, including intangible assets with indefinite lives, and liabilities assumed. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives (e.g., trademarks) are tested for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter, and between annual tests whenever there is an impairment indicated. Fair values are estimated based on our best assessment of fair value compared to the corresponding carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill. Impairment losses will be recognized whenever the fair value is less than the carrying value of the related asset. None of our goodwill, customer relationships or other intangible assets was impaired as of December 28, 2013 and no impairment losses were recorded in the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 or December 31, 2011.
	Approximately $4.1 million of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The following table is a reconciliation of the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, (in thousands):
			Egg Products				Refrigerated		Cheese & Other		Total
							Potato		Dairy-Case
							Products		Products
	Balance as of December 31, 2011		$	688,339			$	92,882	$	48,625	$	829,846
	Translation adjustment			171				0		0		171
	Balance as of December 29, 2012			688,510				92,882		48,625		830,017
	Translation adjustment			(468	)			0		0		(468	)
	Acquisition			1,622				0		0		1,622
	Balance as of December 28, 2013		$	689,664			$	92,882	$	48,625	$	831,171
	We recognize an acquired intangible asset apart from goodwill whenever the asset arises from contractual or other legal rights, or whenever it is capable of being separated or divided from the acquired entity and sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged, either individually or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability. An intangible asset other than goodwill is amortized over its estimated useful life unless that life is determined to be indefinite. Straight-line amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefit obtained by the Company in each reporting period. The weighted average amortization period for our customer relationships is 17 years. Impairment losses are recognized if the carrying amount of an intangible asset subject to amortization is not recoverable from expected future cash flows, and its carrying amount exceeds its fair value.
	The following are our intangible assets, other than goodwill, as of the years ended, (in thousands):
		December 28,				December 29,
		2013				2012
	Amortized intangible assets, principally customer relationships	$	521,000			$	521,000
	Accumulated amortization		(108,392	)			(77,592	)
			412,608				443,408
	Indefinite lived intangible assets, trademarks		111,000				111,000
		$	523,608			$	554,408
	The intangible asset amortization expense was $30.8 million in each of the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The estimated amortization expense for years 2014 through 2018 is as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	31,392
	2015		30,800
	2016		30,800
	2017		30,800
	2018		30,800
	The above amortization expense forecast is an estimate. Actual amounts may change from such estimated amounts due to additional intangible asset acquisitions, potential impairment, accelerated amortization, or other events.
	Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs are being amortized using the effective interest rate method over the lives of the respective debt agreements. Our deferred financing costs are as follows for the years ended (in thousands):
		December 28,				December 29,
		2013				2012
	Beginning balance	$	39,436			$	46,027
	Additions to deferred financing costs		168				1,374
	Amortization		(8,117	)			(7,965	)
		$	31,487			$	39,436
	Our credit agreement was modified on December 11, 2012 in connection with the issuance of senior PIK notes by Michael Foods Holding, Inc. Included in the additions to deferred financing costs were direct costs related to the amendment, which were capitalized and will be amortized using the effective interest rate method over the remaining life of the credit agreement. In 2012, we also incurred third party fees that were expensed and included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
	Also, our credit agreement was previously amended and restated on February 25, 2011. We capitalized certain costs associated with the amendment and restatement. Costs not capitalized, related to lenders who chose not to participate in our amended and restated credit agreement, were included in early extinguishment of debt costs for the year ended December 31, 2011.
	Restricted Cash
We and our principal insurance carrier are parties to a pledge and security agreement and an escrow agreement for the guarantee of deductible and/or loss limit reimbursement on workers compensation, automobile and general liability claims. In August 2013, we were required to increase the guarantee by $610,000.  As of December 28, 2013 we had $6.3 million and as of December 29, 2012, we had approximately $5.7 million in the escrow collateral money market account at Bank of New York Mellon. The funds in this account are restricted cash and the carrying value is included in long-term other assets on our balance sheet.
Currency Translation
Our Egg Products Division includes a subsidiary in Canada (MFI Food Canada Ltd.). Its financial statements are included in our consolidated financial statements. The financial statements for the Canadian entity are measured in the local currency and then translated into U.S. dollars. The balance sheet accounts, with the exception of retained earnings accounts, are translated using the current exchange rate at the balance sheet date and the operating results are translated using the average rates prevailing throughout the reporting period. The retained earnings equity accounts are translated at historical average rates. Accumulated translation gains or losses are recorded in AOCI or AOCL and are included as a component of comprehensive income. Transactional gains and losses are reported in the consolidated statement of earnings and comprehensive income. Michael Foods, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, holds a Canadian dollar-denominated note receivable from the Canadian subsidiary. As a result, we record the exchange-rate impact on that note as a component of earnings in the period of change.
Joint Venture
As of December 28, 2013, we have invested $2 million, our 50% share of the capital funding of a joint venture, in MFOSI, LLC, a Delaware LLC (“MFOSI”). MFOSI owns 100% of its subsidiary, Lang Fang MK Food Company Ltd., a Chinese egg products company.    At December 28, 2013, Lang Fang MK Food Company Ltd. had $2.1 million outstanding under its credit facility, for which we have guaranteed our portion; see Note C for additional information.  We account for the joint venture under the equity method of accounting. Lang Fang MK Food Company Ltd. has ceased operations.
Revenue Recognition
Sales to our customers are recognized when proof of delivery is received from our carriers and are recorded net of estimated customer programs and returns. We recognize revenue when all of the following conditions have been met:
(1) Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists—A revenue transaction is initiated and evidenced by receipt of a purchase order from our customer.
(2) Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered—An invoice is created from the bill of lading at our shipping plant and revenue is recognized when proof of delivery of the receipt of goods is received from our carriers.
(3) The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable—Our sales invoice includes an agreed upon selling price.
(4) Collectability is reasonably assured—We have a documented credit and collection policy and procedure manual for determining collectability from our customers.
Our shipping policy is FOB destination; therefore, title to goods remains with us until delivered by the carrier to our customer.
Only a minor portion of our sales result in customer returns. An accrual is estimated based on historical trends and reviewed periodically for adequacy. Revenue is appropriately reduced to reflect estimated returns. We are able to make a reasonable estimate of customer returns based upon historical trends due to the fact that our sales are not susceptible to significant external factors, the return period is short, and our sales are high volume and homogeneous in nature.
Customer incentive programs include customer rebates, volume discounts and allowance programs. We have contractual arrangements with our customers and utilize agreed-upon discounts to determine the accrued promotion costs related to these customers. In addition, we have contractual arrangements with end-user customers and utilize historical experience to estimate this accrual.
Marketing and Advertising Costs
We promote our products with advertising, consumer incentives, and trade promotions. Such programs include, but are not limited to, discounts, coupons, and fixed and volume-based incentive programs. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included in selling expenses. At retail, we predominately use in-store promotional spending, discounts and coupons. Such spending is recorded as a reduction to sales based on amounts estimated as being due to customers and consumers at the end of a period. In foodservice, we predominately use fixed and volume-based programs. Fixed marketing programs are expensed over the period to which sales relate and are included in selling expenses. Volume–based programs are recorded as a reduction to sales based on amounts estimated as being due to customers at the end of a period. Our advertising expense was approximately $16.2 million, $18.5 million and $16.7 million for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
Shipping and Handling Costs
The Company’s shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2013, the FASB updated the guidance requiring companies to report, in one place, information about reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) and changes in AOCI balances. For significant items reclassified out of AOCI to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, reporting is required about the effect of the reclassifications on the respective line items in the statement where net income is presented. For items that are not reclassified to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, a cross reference to other disclosures currently required in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States is required. The above information must be presented in one place, either parenthetically on the face of the financial statements by income statement line item, or in a note. The adoption of this updated guidance was effective for us beginning with fiscal year 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows
There were no other accounting pronouncements adopted or issued during the year ended December 28, 2013 that had or are expected to have a material impact on our financial position, operating results or disclosures.

Business_Acquisition

Business Acquisition	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
BUSINESS ACQUISITION	'
	NOTE B—BUSINESS ACQUISITION
	On June 27, 2013, we purchased the net assets of Primera Foods Corporation (“Primera”), an egg products processing company with operations in the Midwest. The purchase price of $38.9 million was financed through cash from operations. The acquired net assets, recorded at fair value, include $26.9 million of current assets, primarily accounts receivable and inventory, $4.7 million of current liabilities, primarily accounts payable and $15.1 million for property, plant and equipment. We also recorded $1.6 million in goodwill as we expect to achieve significant synergies and cost reductions through the integration of Primera customers and operations into our egg products division. Between the closing date and December 28, 2013, we made $3.2 million of working capital true-up payments to Primera per the asset purchase agreement, which are included in the amounts above.

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
DEBT	'
	NOTE C—DEBT
	Long-term debt consisted of the following as of the years ended (in thousands):
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Credit facility—revolving line of credit	$	0		$	0
	Credit facility—term B loan		734,723			765,723
	Senior unsecured notes		430,000			430,000
	Secured notes		1,988			3,338
	Capital leases		4,224			10,685
	Guarantees		7,770			8,833
	Other indebtedness		515			1,104
	Less:
	Current maturities		4,758			19,833
	Unamortized original issue discount on term B loan		8,158			10,280
		$	1,166,304		$	1,189,570
	Our aggregate minimum principal maturities of long-term debt reflect the amount to be paid upon maturity of our debt instruments and capital lease agreements. Aggregate minimum principal maturities of long-term debt for the fiscal years following December 28, 2013, are as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	4,758
	2015		3,431
	2016		2,064
	2017		1,750
	2018		1,165,216
	Thereafter		2,001
	Credit Agreement Facilities
	At December 28, 2013, we had a $75 million multi-year revolving line of credit, of which approximately $17.5 million matures June 29, 2015 with the remaining $57.5 million maturing February 25, 2016. As of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving line of credit.
	The term B loan, maturing February 25, 2018, is currently under Eurodollar contracts and bears interest at 1.25%, plus a 3% margin.  The interest paid on these obligations will float with changes in LIBOR rates. On February 28, 2013, November 29, 2013 and December 27, 2013, we made $10 million, $11 million and $10 million voluntary prepayments on the term B loan. On December 27, 2012, we made a $40 million voluntary prepayment on the term B loan.
	The credit agreement, including the revolving line of credit and term B loan, is collateralized by substantially all of our assets. The credit agreement contains restrictive covenants, including restrictions on dividends and distributions to shareholders, a maximum leverage ratio, a minimum interest coverage ratio and limitations on additional indebtedness and liens. Covenants related to operating performance are primarily based on earnings before income taxes, interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense, and other adjustments as defined in the credit agreement. For the year ended December 28, 2013, the maximum leverage ratio requirement was 6.50 to 1.00 and the minimum interest coverage ratio requirement was 1.90 to 1.00. We were in compliance with all of the covenants under the credit agreement as of December 28, 2013.
	Senior Unsecured Notes
	At December 28, 2013, we had outstanding $430 million of 9.75% senior notes maturing on July 15, 2018, with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15. The notes contain restrictive covenants, including restrictions on dividends and distributions to shareholders. We were in compliance with all of the covenants under the notes as of December 28, 2013. The notes are general unsecured senior debt obligations that rank equally with all of our other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness, but are effectively junior to our secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing that indebtedness, including amounts due under the credit agreement.
	Secured Notes
	This note is a variable-rate note secured by equipment used in our potato products facility and matures on November 25, 2014. At December 28, 2013, the note had an effective interest rate of 3.6%.
	Capital Leases
	At December 28, 2013, capital leases consisted of a lease on our Winnipeg, Manitoba egg products processing facility with an outstanding balance of $4,224,000, which expires August 31, 2022. In December 2013, a variable rate lease secured by equipment used in our potato products facility matured.
	The following reflects property under capital leases (in thousands):
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Property, plant and equipment held under lease agreements	$	4,736		$	19,832
	Accumulated depreciation		(638	)		(5,492	)
		$	4,098		$	14,340
	Guarantees
	We have guaranteed, through our M.G. Waldbaum Company subsidiary, the repayment of certain industrial revenue bonds used for the expansion of the wastewater treatment facility in Wakefield, Nebraska. We are required to pay the principal and interest payments related to these bonds and therefore recorded this obligation as part of long-term debt. At December 28, 2013, we had approximately $6.7 million outstanding with respect to the 4.57% 2012 series bond maturing September 15, 2017.
	In July 2012, we and our China joint venture partner each issued a $2 million irrevocable standby letter of credit with Bank of America, N.A. as beneficiary. We have guaranteed, through this standby letter of credit, 50% of a $4 million credit facility entered into by Lang Fang MK Food Company Ltd. and the China branch of Bank of America. At December 28, 2013, Lang Fang MK Food Company Ltd. had $2.1 million outstanding under its credit facility and we have recorded our portion of the guarantee, $1.1 million, as part of long-term debt.
	The components of interest expense, net, for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):
		2013			2012			2011
	Interest expense	$	75,755		$	78,154		$	81,985
	Amortization of financing costs		8,117			7,965			7,914
	Amortization of original issue discount on long-term debt		2,122			2,155			2,164
	Mark-to-market on interest rate swap contracts		742			2,372			6,500
	Capitalized interest		(274	)		(82	)		(374	)
	Interest income		(41	)		(208	)		(49	)
	Interest expense, net	$	86,421		$	90,356		$	98,140
	We are currently a party to five futures contracts to fix the variable portion of the interest rate on $350 million of our term B loan. The average rate of the contracts is 2.73% and the last contract matures on June 16, 2015. Because we do not treat those futures contracts as hedging instruments, we record unrealized gains or losses as a component of earnings in the period of change (see Note J).

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
INCOME TAXES	'
	NOTE D—INCOME TAXES
	Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is as follows (in thousands):
		2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	36,872		$	35,920		$	6,180
	State		3,907			3,579			2,447
			40,779			39,499			8,627
	Deferred:
	Federal		(14,951	)		(24,157	)		1,715
	Foreign		28			37			(10	)
	State		(648	)		(2,855	)		(11,047	)
			(15,571	)		(26,975	)		(9,342	)
		$	25,208		$	12,524		$	(715	)
	The components of the deferred tax assets and (liabilities) associated with the cumulative temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes are as follows (in thousands):
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Current deferred income taxes:
	Flock inventories	$	(7,713	)	$	(7,417	)
	Hedging		1,412			1,957
	Other, primarily accrued expenses		10,011			13,265
	Total gross deferred income taxes, current		3,710			7,805
	Valuation allowance		(887	)		(1,761	)
	Total current deferred income taxes		2,823			6,044
	Non-current deferred income taxes:
	Depreciation		(36,871	)		(41,979	)
	Customer relationships		(151,345	)		(162,420	)
	Trademarks and licenses		(40,096	)		(39,969	)
	Goodwill		(1,411	)		(1,370	)
	Net operating loss carry-forwards		2,220			2,179
	Debt issuance costs		(6,954	)		(9,153	)
	Other		5,210			5,026
	Total gross deferred income taxes, non-current		(229,247	)		(247,686	)
	Valuation allowance		(5,600	)		(5,509	)
	Total non-current deferred income taxes		(234,847	)		(253,195	)
	Total deferred income taxes	$	(232,024	)	$	(247,151	)
	As of December 28, 2013, we have a valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets of $6.5 million and the net decrease during the year was $0.8 million. The valuation allowance was recorded against the deferred tax assets related to our foreign subsidiary and our investment in the entity that owns our foreign joint venture, based on management’s judgment that it is more-likely-than-not that the benefits of those deferred tax assets will not be realized in the future. The 2013 change in the valuation allowance relating to those deferred tax assets was due to a combination of currency rate fluctuations, the losses related to our foreign subsidiary and investment in our foreign joint venture, and the expiration of a capital loss carry-forward.  The current deferred tax asset is included in “Prepaid expenses and other” current assets.
	The following is a reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the consolidated effective tax rate based on earnings before equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
		2013			2012			2011
	Federal statutory rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State taxes, net of federal impact		2.3	%		3.1	%		8.8	%
	Change in state tax rate for deferred taxes		0.5	%		(2.0	)%		(48.4	)%
	Qualified production activities deduction		(4.9	)%		(8.4	)%		(4.3	)%
	Other permanent differences		0.1	%		0.3	%		2.4	%
	Valuation allowance		0.4	%		3.5	%		0.4	%
	Other		(0.4	)%		(3.3	)%		1	%
			33	%		28.2	%		(5.1	)%
	The effective tax rates for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were impacted by changes in the state tax rate used to determine our deferred income tax assets and liabilities. The rates changed due to changes in enacted state laws, changes in the composition of the groups that file in certain states and other changes to the apportionment of income to various states. These changes did not impact cash taxes paid.
	We have foreign net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately $8.4 million which expire from 2025 through 2033.
	Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
	Following is a roll-forward of our unrecognized tax benefits (in thousands):
		December 28,			December 29,			December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Total unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period	$	2,079		$	4,121		$	3,791
	Gross increase for tax positions taken in prior periods		0			3			712
	Gross decrease for tax positions taken in prior periods		(12	)		(17	)		0
	Gross increase for tax positions taken in current period		411			131			126
	Reductions relating to settlements with taxing authorities		0			(1,792	)		0
	Reductions as a result of a lapse of applicable statute of limitations		(348	)		(367	)		(508	)
	Total unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$	2,130		$	2,079		$	4,121
	The total liability associated with unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate was approximately $1.1 million at December 28, 2013.
	The Company accrues interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits as interest expense in the consolidated statement of earnings and comprehensive income, and the corresponding liability in accrued interest in the consolidated balance sheet. Expenses of approximately $0.1 million for interest and penalties were reflected in the consolidated statement of earnings for the year ended December 31, 2011. In the consolidated statement of earnings and comprehensive income for the years ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, we had a benefit of approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million reflecting the effect of the closing of statutes of limitations and settlements with taxing authorities. The corresponding liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet were approximately $0.7 million and $0.8 million at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.
	Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits for 2013 are tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts could significantly change during the next twelve months. We estimate that it is reasonably possible that $0.6 million to $0.8 million of unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change during the next twelve months. This amount represents a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits comprised of items related to expiring statutes.
	Our uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination. As of December 28, 2013, the United States jurisdiction remains subject to examination for tax years 2008 through 2013.  The Minnesota, New Jersey and Wisconsin jurisdictions remain subject to examination for tax years 2009 through 2013. The Iowa jurisdiction remains subject to examination for the tax years 2010 through 2013.

Employee_Retirement_Plan

Employee Retirement Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN	'
	NOTE E—EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN
	Employees who meet certain service requirements are eligible to participate in a defined contribution retirement plan. We match up to 4% of each participant’s eligible compensation. Our matching contributions were $3.5 million in the year ended December 28, 2013 and were $3.4 million in each of the years ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
	We also contribute to one union-defined contribution retirement plan which totaled $49,000, $40,000 and $31,000 for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	'
	NOTE F—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	Pursuant to a Management Agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. and THL Managers V, LLC, (together, the “managers”) we pay the managers an annual fee of the greater of $2.25 million or 1.0% of consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, whichever is greater. The management fees were approximately $2.6 million, $2.4 million and $2.3 million in the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and were included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
	We will pay to the managers a 1% transaction fee (based on the total value of the transaction) in connection with certain transactions during the term of the Management Agreement, including acquisitions, sales or dispositions of assets or equity interests or similar transactions involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	NOTE G—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Lease Commitments
	Our corporate offices and several of our manufacturing facilities are leased under operating leases expiring at various times through February 2024. The leases provide that real estate taxes, insurance, and maintenance expenses are our obligations. In addition, we lease some of our transportation equipment under operating leases.
	Rent expense, including real estate taxes and maintenance expenses, was approximately $8 million, $7.2 million and $8.8 million for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
	The following is a schedule of minimum rental commitments for base rent for the years ending (in thousands):
	2014	$	6,017
	2015		5,486
	2016		5,032
	2017		4,252
	2018		3,818
	Thereafter		13,939
	Other Guarantees
	In addition to the debt guarantees described in Note C, we have guaranteed the repayment of an industrial revenue bond used for the expansion of a wastewater treatment facility in an Iowa municipality where we have a manufacturing facility. The repayment of the bond is funded through the wastewater treatment charges paid by us. However, should those charges not be sufficient to pay the bond payments as they become due, we have agreed to pay any shortfall. At December 28, 2013, the principal balance of the guaranteed industrial revenue bond was approximately $0.8 million.
	Procurement Contracts
	We have entered into substantial purchase obligations to fulfill our egg and potato requirements. We maintain long-term egg procurement contracts with numerous cooperatives and egg producers throughout the Midwestern and Eastern United States and Canada, which supply approximately 59% of our annual external egg requirements. Most of these contracts vary in length from 18 to 120 months. The egg prices are primarily indexed to grain or Urner Barry market indices. Two egg suppliers provide more than 10% of our annual egg requirements. Based upon the best estimates available to us for grain and egg prices, we project our purchases from our top five contracted egg suppliers under existing contracts will approximate $296.8 million in 2014, $303.9 million in 2015, $274.2 million in 2016, $274.6 million in 2017, and $274.6 million in 2018. The 2014 amount represents approximately 39% of our anticipated total egg requirements for the year. In addition, we have contracts to purchase potatoes that expire in 2014. These contracts will supply approximately 59% of the Refrigerated Potato Products Division’s raw potato needs in 2014. One potato supplier is expected to provide approximately 24% of our 2014 potato requirements. We purchase our cheese from numerous vendors on the open market at prevailing market prices.
	Legal Matters
	Antitrust claims: In late 2008 and early 2009, some 22 class-action lawsuits were filed in various federal courts against Michael Foods, Inc. and approximately 20 other defendants (producers of shell eggs, manufacturers of processed egg products, and egg industry organizations), alleging violations of federal and state antitrust laws in connection with the production and sale of shell eggs and egg products, and seeking unspecified damages. Plaintiffs seek to represent nationwide classes of direct and indirect purchasers, and allege that defendants conspired to reduce the supply of eggs by participating in animal husbandry, egg-export and other programs of various egg-industry associations. In December 2008, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered the transfer of all cases to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for coordinated and/or consolidated pretrial proceedings. Between late 2010 and early 2012, a number of companies, each of which would be part of the purported class in the antitrust action, brought separate actions against defendants. These “tag-along” cases, brought primarily by various grocery chains and food companies, assert essentially the same allegations as in the main action. All but one of the tag-along cases were either filed in or transferred to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania where they are being treated as related to the main action; discovery is underway in these matters. The one tag-along case where pretrial proceedings are not under the jurisdiction of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania was brought by a retail grocery chain in Kansas state court under Kansas law. Claims against Michael Foods in that particular matter were resolved through a confidential settlement agreement on April 11, 2013.
	We received a Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”) issued by the Florida Attorney General on November 17, 2008, regarding an investigation of possible anticompetitive activities “relating to the production and sale of eggs or egg products.” The CID requested information and documents related to the pricing and supply of shell eggs and egg products, as well as our participation in various programs of United Egg Producers. We have fully cooperated with the Florida Attorney General’s Office to date. Further compliance is suspended pending discovery in the civil antitrust litigation referenced above.
	Patent infringement litigation: On October 27, 2010, National Pasteurized Eggs, Inc. and National Pasteurized Eggs, LLC (collectively “NPE”) commenced litigation against Michael Foods, Inc. and several of its subsidiaries in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. NPE alleged that our pasteurized shell eggs infringe on patents and trademarks that NPE owns or licenses. On April 15, 2011, Michael Foods, Inc. commenced litigation against National Pasteurized Eggs, Inc. in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, alleging that National Pasteurized Eggs, Inc.’s production and sale of pasteurized shell eggs infringed three patents exclusively licensed to Michael Foods, Inc. The cases were consolidated before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. A jury trial took place in June 2012; the jury returned a verdict of patent infringement against Michael Foods and awarded $5.8 million in damages which we accrued at that time. The verdict did not affect Michael Foods’ ability to continue producing pasteurized shell eggs, but in response to the jury verdict, we returned to process parameters that were in place prior to April 2010. On April 29, 2013, we filed an appeal of this matter with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The matter was fully resolved on July 1, 2013 through court-ordered mediation and the appeal was subsequently dismissed. In late July 2013, we paid the $4.5 million settlement amount and reduced legal expense by the reversal of the $1.3 million previously accrued.
	Lawsuit against the City of Elizabeth and Liberty Water Co.: On January 28, 2010, our subsidiary Papetti’s Hygrade Egg Products, Inc. commenced suit in New Jersey Superior Court against the City of Elizabeth, N.J. and Liberty Water Company. The suit alleges that City sewer charges, which are billed by Liberty Water, are arbitrary and inequitable. Papetti’s seeks a declaration that its sewer bills have been inaccurate at least since 2002, and seeks invalidation of certain sewer-related charges and surcharges. In responding to the suit, the City of Elizabeth counterclaimed on May 7, 2010 that Papetti’s “has not been charged the full and proper amount of sewage charges due to billing mistakes of Defendant Liberty Water Company,” but did not allege any undercharged amount. On June 1, 2011, Liberty Water gave notice of its belief that since 2004, it underbilled Papetti’s by some $6.5 million. In November of 2011, Liberty Water issued invoices totaling $6.2 million to Papetti’s in connection with the alleged underbilling. We did not record a liability for the alleged underbilling as we believe there is no merit in this claim. During mediation on January 13, 2014, the parties agreed in principle to the terms of a settlement agreement that resolves all claims alleged by all parties. The parties are currently in the process of documenting the settlement, which must be approved by the Elizabeth City Council before it can become effective. The amount accrued related to this matter is adequate to cover the settlement.  Due to the uncertainty of approval and certain provisions in the settlement agreement, we have not recorded the settlement at this time.
	We do not believe it is possible to estimate any further possible loss in connection with these litigated matters. Accordingly, we cannot predict what impact, if any, these matters and any results from such matters could have on our future results of operations.
	Other: In addition, we are from time to time party to litigation, administrative proceedings and union grievances that arise in the ordinary course of business, and occasionally pay non-material amounts to resolve claims and alleged violations of regulatory requirements. There are no pending “ordinary course” matters that, separately or in the aggregate, would, in the opinion of management, have a material adverse effect on our operations, financial condition or cash flow.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholder's Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY	'
	NOTE H—SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY
	Common Stock
	At December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, we had 5,000 shares of common stock authorized and 100 shares issued and outstanding with a $0.01 par value. All common shares were issued to Midco, a wholly owned subsidiary of Michael Foods Holding, Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of MFI Holding.
	Additional Paid In Capital
	We recorded non-cash capital investments from our parent, of $8,825,000, $292,000 and $265,000 in the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, related to the tax benefit the Company receives on our parent’s interest expense and tax amortization deductions due to filing a consolidated Federal tax return.
	Dividend
	We are responsible for servicing Michael Foods Holding, Inc. senior PIK notes. On July 15, 2013, we paid a $13,441,000 dividend to Michael Foods Holding, Inc. to make its semi-annual interest payment on the notes.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	'
	NOTE I—STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	MFI Holding Corporation Equity Incentive Plan
	MFI Holding adopted the MFI Holding Corporation Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) to (a) assist the Company and its affiliated companies in recruiting and retaining employees, directors and consultants; (b) provide employees, directors and consultants with an incentive for productivity; and (c) provide employees, directors and consultants with an opportunity to share in the growth and value of the company. The maximum number of shares that may be subject to the Plan is 71,065. Under the form of option agreement used under the Plan, the term of the options commences on the date of grant and expires on the tenth anniversary of the date of grant unless earlier terminated or cancelled. The exercise price per share purchasable under each option will be determined by the Compensation Committee of the MFI Holding Board of Directors; provided, however, that such exercise price shall not be less than the fair market value of the share on the date such option is granted. The Plan includes non-qualified time-vesting and performance-vesting options. The options and accrued stock compensation associated with the options is classified as equity and is being expensed during the requisite service periods. We recorded stock-based compensation expense of $2,163,000, $2,121,000 and $1,947,000 for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. As of December 28, 2013, the total compensation cost for nonvested awards not yet recognized in our statements of earnings and comprehensive income was approximately $3.7 million. This amount will be expensed over the balance of the vesting periods, approximately 1.86 years.
	On December 18, 2012, MFI Holding paid its shareholders a $321 million dividend. The Plan provisions require that in the event of a dividend, an appropriate adjustment will be determined to the number of outstanding option shares granted or their exercise prices in order to prevent dilution. Concurrent with the MFI Holding dividend payment, our compensation committee adopted a resolution that reduced the exercise prices of 44,173 performance-vesting stock options and 18,108 time-vesting stock options by the amount of the dividend per share. The required adjustment due to the dividend did not affect the fair value of the options outstanding and no incremental stock-based compensation was recorded.
	The weighted-average grant-date fair value of time-vesting Class A options granted in 2013, 2012 and 2011 under the Plan was $423.76, $659.84 and $745.90, respectively. The fair value of shares vesting was $2.1 million in each of the years 2013, 2012 and 2011. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options under the Plan was determined by using the fair value of each option grant on the date of grant, utilizing the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the following key assumptions:
		2013		2012	2011
	Risk-free interest rate	0.81%		0.83%-1.20%	1.51%-1.87%
	Expected term (in years)	5		5	5
	Expected volatility	32.78%		32.78%	32.78%-32.96%
	Expected dividends	None		None	None
	The time-vesting options (Class A) have a service condition and vest 20% on the anniversary date of the grant each year for five years, commencing on the first anniversary date of the grant. They also include a performance condition which is triggered upon the occurrence of a change in control, at which time the option shall, to the extent not then vested, automatically become fully vested and exercisable. Vested options may be exercised in whole or in part at any time and from time to time during the term by giving written notice of exercise. Upon exercise and execution of a Stockholders Agreement between MFI Holding and the grantee, shares will be issued to the grantee. In certain instances, agreed to by the Compensation Committee of the MFI Holding Board of Directors, payment for exercise and applicable withholding may be made with shares (issued or to be issued as part of the exercise), and such shares to be valued at the fair market value on the date of such exercise. All shares received pursuant to time-vesting nonqualified stock option exercises will be subject to the Company’s Stockholders Agreement, which grants the Company a call right with respect to such shares in the event of termination of the holder’s employment.
	The performance-vesting awards include three classes of options (referred to as Class B, C and D options) each granted at differing option strike prices. Each class of performance-vesting options, at the classes’ corresponding option strike price, is treated as if it were a separate option, each which may be exercised individually. The performance-vesting options become vested and exercisable with respect to option shares only upon the consummation of a liquidity event as defined in the Plan. A liquidity event will be deemed to have occurred when the existing owner group sells all of the equity securities of the company or has achieved a defined return on investment. For purposes of determining whether a liquidity event has occurred, the applicable return on initial investment (“ROI”) threshold is a minimum return of two times. The performance-vesting options are forfeited upon termination of employment. Based upon the performance conditions (liquidity event, as defined and ROI threshold of two times) for vesting of the performance-vesting options, the conditions will not be satisfied for class B, C or D options to become vested until a liquidity event is consummated. We expect all outstanding options to vest at that time. Therefore, we have not recorded compensation cost for performance-vesting options and we will reassess the probability of meeting the performance conditions quarterly or as business circumstances suggest that a liquidity event is probable, which is generally considered to be when it occurs.
	Information regarding outstanding stock options follows:
		Time-Vesting					Performance Vesting
		Class A			Weighted-		Class B		Weighted-		Class C		Weighted-		Class D		Weighted-
		Options			average		Options		average		Options		average		Options		average
					Exercise Price				Exercise Price				Exercise Price				Exercise Price
					Per Share(1)				Per Share(1)				Per Share(1)				Per Share(1)
	Outstanding at December 29, 2012		18,108		$	412.31		24,178	$	2,872.87		11,072	$	4,358.86		8,923	$	5,349.52
	Granted		653		$	1,409.80		0				0				0
	Exercised		(216	)	$	405.34		0				0				0
	Forfeited		(213	)	$	536.73		0				0				0
	Outstanding at December 28, 2013		18,332		$	446.5		24,178	$	2,872.87		11,072	$	4,358.86		8,923	$	5,349.52
	Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		6.74					6.68				6.68				6.68
	Options vested and expected to vest		18,332		$	446.5		24,178				11,072				8,923
	Exercisable at December 28, 2013		10,292		$	403.6		0				0				0
	Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		6.62
	-1	Footnote amounts have been adjusted to reflect the change in exercise price to avoid dilution.

Hedging_and_Derivatives

Hedging and Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
HEDGING AND DERIVATIVES	'
	NOTE J—HEDGING AND DERIVATIVES
	Certain of our operating segments enter into derivative instruments, such as corn and soybean meal futures, which we believe provide an economic hedge on future transactions and are designated as cash flow hedges. As the commodities being hedged are grain ingredients fed to our flocks, the changes in the market value of such contracts have historically been, and are expected to continue to be, highly effective at offsetting changes in price movements of these items.
	We actively monitor exposure to commodity price risks and use derivative commodity instruments to manage the impact of certain of these risks. We use derivatives, primarily futures contracts, only for the purpose of managing risks associated with underlying commodity exposures. Our futures contracts for grains are cash flow hedges of firm purchase commitments and anticipated production requirements, as they reduce our exposure to changes in the cash price of the respective items and generally extend for less than one year. We expect that within the next twelve months we will reclassify, as earnings or losses, substantially all of the amount recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
	In addition, we use derivative instruments to mitigate some of the risk associated with our foreign currency sales transactions, energy-related needs and interest costs. We do not treat those futures contracts as hedging instruments and, therefore, record the gains or losses related to them as a component of earnings in the period of change. We do not trade or use instruments with the objective of earning financial gains on the commodity price, nor do we use instruments where there is no underlying exposure. All derivatives are recognized at their fair value. For derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or (loss) (“AOCI” or “AOCL”) in the equity section of our balance sheet and an associated amount is recorded in “prepaid expenses and other” current assets. The amounts carried in cash, when appropriate, represent the fair value of our positions in excess of the margin requirements. We offset certain derivative asset and liability amounts where a legal right of offset exists. The amounts deferred are subsequently recognized in cost of sales when the associated products are sold. The cost or benefit of contracts closed prior to the execution of the underlying purchase is deferred until the anticipated purchase occurs. As a result of the volatility of the markets, deferred gains and losses in AOCI or AOCL may fluctuate until the related contract is closed. Gains and losses on the derivative representing hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in current earnings. We do not exclude any items from our assessment of ineffectiveness.
	We had the following outstanding commodity-forward contracts for hedging of forecasted purchases of grain, as of the years ended (in thousands):
		Corn Volume (in bushels)							Soybean Meal Volume (in tons)
		December 28,				December 29,			December 28,				December 29,
		2013				2012			2013				2012
	Commodity Contract		3,045				3,060			29				33
	Information on location and amounts of derivative fair values in the consolidated balance sheets is presented below, as of the years ended (in thousands):
					Fair Value
					December 28, 2013							December 29, 2012
			Balance Sheet Location		Asset			Liability				Asset			Liability
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Commodity contracts – Grain (1)		Prepaid expenses and other		$	629		$	(793	)		$	205		$	(1,812	)
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Commodity contracts – Energy (1)		Prepaid expenses and other		$	101		$	0			$	36		$	(152	)
	Foreign currency contracts		Prepaid expenses and other		$	0		$	(121	)		$	0		$	0
	Interest rate swap contracts		Other accrued liabilities and		$	0		$	(5,452	)		$	0		$	(8,872	)
			other long-term liabilities
	-1	Amounts represent the gross fair value of derivative assets and liabilities. We net the derivative assets and liabilities for each of our hedging programs, including cash collateral, when a master netting arrangement exists between us and the counterparty to the derivative contract. The amount or timing of cash collateral balances may impact the classification of the derivative in the consolidated balance sheets. The gross fair value of the commodity grain contracts is exclusive of cash collateral receivable of $928 and $22 as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012. The gross fair value of the commodity energy contracts is exclusive of cash collateral receivable of $0 and $185 as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.
	The following table represents the effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income, net of tax for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands):
		(Effective Portion)											(Ineffective Portion)
		Gain (Loss)				Location of			Gain (Loss)				Location of			Gain (Loss)
		Recognized in				Gain (Loss)			Reclassified				Gain (Loss)			Recognized in
		AOCI on				Reclassified			from AOCI				Recognized in			Earnings on
		Derivative				from AOCI			into Earnings				Earnings on			Derivative (1)
						into Earnings							Derivative
		For the year ended December 28, 2013
	Commodity contracts – Grain	$	(73	)			Cost of sales		$	(1,149	)			Cost of sales		$	(52	)
	For the year ended December 29, 2012
	Commodity contracts – Grain	$	(1,200	)			Cost of sales		$	1,213				Cost of sales		$	(72	)
	For the year ended December 31, 2011
	Commodity contracts – Grain	$	1,164				Cost of sales		$	1,708				Cost of sales		$	63
	-1	There were no gains or losses resulting from the discontinuance of cash flow hedges during the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
	The following table represents the effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands):
					Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivative
			Locations of Gain (Loss)		2013			2012				2011
			Recognized In Earnings
			on Derivative
	Commodity contracts – Energy		Cost of sales		$	193		$	247			$	(1,017	)
	Foreign currency contracts		General and administrative expense		$	(121	)	$	0			$	0
	Interest rate swap contracts		Interest expense		$	(742	)	$	(2,372	)		$	(6,500	)

Comprehensive_Income

Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'
	NOTE K—COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Other comprehensive loss is comprised of unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges and foreign currency translation adjustments.
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, were as follows (in thousands):
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	$	(124	)	$	(1,201	)
	Foreign currency translation		(525	)		(540	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(649	)	$	(1,741	)
	Changes in Other Comprehensive Loss
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of the components of other comprehensive loss and the related tax effects for years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands):
		2013			2012			2011
	Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, before tax	$	1,701		$	(3,838	)	$	(870	)
	Tax expense (benefit)		624			(1,425	)		(326	)
	Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax		1,077			(2,413	)		(544	)
	Foreign currency translation		15			209			(513	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,092		$	(2,204	)	$	(1,057	)
	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The following table summarizes the reclassification adjustments, net of tax, out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), by component, included in net earnings for the year ended December 28, 2013 (in thousands):
		2013			Classification In
					Earnings
	Cash flow hedges, net of tax	$	(1,149	)	Cost of sales

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
	NOTE L—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	We are exposed to market risks from changes in commodity prices, which may adversely affect our operating results and financial position. When appropriate, we seek to minimize our risks from commodity price fluctuations through the use of derivative financial instruments, such as commodity purchase contracts, which are classified as derivatives, along with other instruments relating primarily to corn, soybean meal, cheese and energy-related needs. We estimate fair values based on exchange-quoted prices, adjusted as appropriate for differences in local markets. These differences are generally valued using inputs from broker or dealer quotations, or market transactions in either the listed or over-the-counter commodity markets. In such cases, these derivative contracts are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Changes in the fair values of these contracts are recognized in the consolidated financial statements as a component of cost of sales or other comprehensive income (loss). The hedging-related financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are included in current assets under “prepaid expenses and other.”
	In addition, we seek to minimize our risks from interest rate fluctuations through the use of interest rate swap contracts. These instruments are valued using standard calculations and models with inputs other than quoted market prices provided by our banking partners. The fair value of instruments may be impacted by the Company’s nonperformance risk, which is estimated based upon the unsecured borrowing rates available to the Company. The borrowing rates available to the Company are considered a significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of such instruments. As such, the interest rate swap contracts are included in the Level 3 fair value measurements as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012. A 1% change in the unobservable input would have an approximately $0.1 million effect on interest expense. Management has elected not to account for these instruments as designated hedges so changes in the fair values of these instruments are recognized in the consolidated financial statements as a component of interest expense. The interest rate swap contract liability is measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the current portion of the liability is included in “other accrued liabilities” and the long-term portion is included in “other long-term liabilities.”
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis that used Level 3, significant unobservable inputs (in thousands):
		Interest Rate Swap Contracts
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Beginning balance	$	8,872		$	6,500
	Unrealized loss included in interest expense		742			2,372
	Settlements		(4,162	)		0
	Ending balance	$	5,452		$	8,872
	The following table sets forth our hedging-related financial assets and liabilities fair value measured on a recurring basis as of the years ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 (in thousands):
		Total			Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
					In Active		Other		Unobservable
					Markets for		Observable		Inputs
					Identical		Inputs		(Level 3)
					Assets		(Level 2)
					(Level 1)
		Fair Value Measurements As of December 28, 2013
	Assets at fair value:
	Commodity contracts—Grain	$	0		$	0	$	0	$	0
	Commodity contracts—Energy		101			0		101		0
	Foreign currency contracts		0			0		0		0
	Total assets at fair value	$	101		$	0	$	101	$	0
	Liabilities at fair value:
	Commodity contracts—Grain	$	164		$	0	$	164	$	0
	Commodity contracts—Energy		0			0		0		0
	Foreign currency contracts		121			0		121		0
	Interest rate swap contracts		5,452			0		0		5,452
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	5,737		$	0	$	285	$	5,452
	Fair Value Measurements As of December 29, 2012
	Assets at fair value:
	Commodity contracts—Grain	$	0		$	0	$	0	$	0
	Commodity contracts—Energy		0			0		0		0
	Total assets at fair value	$	0		$	0	$	0	$	0
	Liabilities at fair value:
	Commodity contracts—Grain	$	1,607		$	0	$	1,607	$	0
	Commodity contracts—Energy		116			0		116		0
	Interest rate swap contracts		8,872			0		0		8,872
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	10,595		$	0	$	1,723	$	8,872
	The carrying amount of our debt (including current maturities) was $1.17 billion as of December 28, 2013 and $1.21 billion as of December 29, 2012. Based on current market rates provided primarily by various bank sources, the fair value of this debt at December 28, 2013 was estimated at $1.21 billion (level 2) and at December 29, 2012 was estimated at $1.26 billion (level 2). Our cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other liabilities’ carrying value approximate fair value.

Business_Segments

Business Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
BUSINESS SEGMENTS	'
	NOTE M—BUSINESS SEGMENTS
	Beginning January 1, 2013, we changed our retail selling costs allocation methodology between segments. The allocation impacts the operating profit reported by each segment. This allocation change increased the operating profit for the Cheese and Other Dairy-Case Products segment and decreased the operating profit for the Egg Products and Refrigerated Potato Products segments. The operating profit by segment for the years ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 have been restated to reflect the allocation change.
	Egg Products processes and distributes numerous egg products and shell eggs primarily through its facilities in the Midwest and Eastern United States and Canada. Sales of egg products are made through an internal sales force and independent brokers to the foodservice, food ingredient and retail markets primarily throughout North America, and to certain export markets.
	Refrigerated Potato Products processes and distributes refrigerated potato products from its manufacturing facilities in Minnesota and Nevada. Sales of potato products are made through an internal sales force and independent brokers to food service and retail markets throughout the United States.
	Cheese & Other Dairy-Case Products distributes a wide range of refrigerated grocery products, including various cheese products packaged at its Wisconsin cheese packaging facility. Sales of refrigerated grocery products are made through an internal sales force and independent brokers to retail and wholesale markets throughout much of the United States.
	Both internal and external reporting conforms to this organizational structure, with no significant differences in accounting policies applied. We evaluate the performance of our business segments and allocated resources to them based primarily on operating profit, defined as earnings before interest expense, interest income, income taxes and allocations of corporate costs to the respective divisions. Our corporate office maintains a majority of our cash under our cash management policy. See Note N for disclosure of our foreign operations represented in the Non-Guarantor Subsidiary column of the respective statements.
	We have the following concentrations in sales for major customers recorded in all three segments of our business for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
		2013			2012			2011
	Customer A		13	%		11	%		10	%
	Customer B		18	%		15	%		13	%
	Certain financial information for our operating segments is as follows (in thousands):
		Egg Products			Refrigerated			Cheese &			Corporate			Total
					Potato			Other
					Products			Dairy-Case
								Products
	Year ended December 28, 2013
	External net sales	$	1,431,218		$	170,870		$	346,195		$	0		$	1,948,283
	Operating profit (loss)		130,279			20,782			23,878			(11,016	)		163,923
	Total assets		1,530,026			227,076			199,313			110,894			2,067,309
	Depreciation and amortization		72,521			11,978			7,032			4			91,535
	Capital expenditures		46,127			3,025			1,519			0			50,671
	Year ended December 29, 2012
	External net sales	$	1,315,705		$	153,481		$	386,868		$	0			1,856,054
	Operating profit (loss)		113,803			18,594			26,180			(24,188	)		134,389
	Total assets		1,522,340			233,895			212,953			106,160			2,075,348
	Depreciation and amortization		78,901			11,370			7,370			5			97,646
	Capital expenditures		32,274			2,800			2,201			0			37,275
	Year ended December 31, 2011
	External net sales	$	1,228,410		$	138,004		$	400,174		$	0		$	1,766,588
	Operating profit (loss)		99,265			13,020			23,523			(19,648	)		116,160
	Total assets		1,545,678			239,535			225,728			129,915			2,140,856
	Depreciation and amortization		78,443			11,048			7,748			7			97,246
	Capital expenditures		42,589			1,483			1,158			0			45,230

Supplemental_Guarantor_Financi

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION	'
	NOTE N—SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	We and our 100% owned domestic subsidiaries jointly and severally, and fully and unconditionally, guarantee the credit agreement. We and our 100% owned domestic subsidiaries jointly and severally guarantee the 9.75% senior notes. The guarantee by our subsidiaries of the 9.75% senior notes is not full and unconditional as there are certain customary guarantee release provisions in the 9.75% senior notes indenture. The guarantee release provisions include release when there is a sale of a guarantor’s capital stock, if the guarantor is designated as an unrestricted subsidiary (currently all guarantors of the 9.75% senior notes are restricted subsidiaries), there is a liquidation or dissolution of a guarantor subsidiary or a sale of all of the assets of a guarantor.
	The following condensed consolidating financial information presents our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, and the condensed consolidating statements of earnings and comprehensive income, and statements of cash flows for our years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 financial statements reflect Michael Foods Group, Inc. (Corporate), the 100% owned guarantor subsidiaries (on a combined basis), the non-guarantor subsidiary (MFI Food Canada Ltd.), and elimination entries necessary to combine such entities on a consolidated basis.
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	December 28, 2013
	(Unaudited, in thousands)
		Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
	Assets
	Current Assets
	Cash and equivalents	$	0		$	60,594		$	83		$	0		$	60,677
	Accounts receivable, less allowances		0			170,689			5,112			(4,866	)		170,935
	Inventories		0			151,962			6,533			0			158,495
	Prepaid expenses and other		1,331			12,388			229			0			13,948
	Total current assets		1,331			395,633			11,957			(4,866	)		404,055
	Property, Plant and Equipment—net		0			259,397			8,805			0			268,202
	Goodwill		0			824,581			6,590			0			831,171
	Intangibles and other assets		766,212			548,625			0			(750,956	)		563,881
	Investment in subsidiaries		874,754			(4,090	)		0			(870,664	)		0
	Total assets	$	1,642,297		$	2,024,146		$	27,352		$	(1,626,486	)	$	2,067,309
	Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity
	Current Liabilities
	Current maturities of long-term debt	$	0		$	3,839		$	919		$	0			4,758
	Accounts payable		0			100,869			7,362			(4,866	)		103,365
	Accrued liabilities		27,302			75,890			2,628			0			105,820
	Total current liabilities		27,302			180,598			10,909			(4,866	)		213,943
	Long-term debt, less current maturities		1,156,566			740,641			20,053			(750,956	)		1,166,304
	Deferred income taxes		6,214			228,491			142			0			234,847
	Other long-term liabilities		3,628			0			0			0			3,628
	Shareholder’s equity		448,587			874,416			(3,752	)		(870,664	)		448,587
	Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity	$	1,642,297		$	2,024,146		$	27,352		$	(1,626,486	)	$	2,067,309
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	December 29, 2012
	(Unaudited, in thousands)
		Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
	Assets
	Current Assets
	Cash and equivalents	$	0		$	43,274		$	0		$	0		$	43,274
	Accounts receivable, less allowances		0			163,040			5,229			(4,244	)		164,025
	Inventories		0			145,011			8,160			0			153,171
	Prepaid expenses and other		4,036			14,342			67			0			18,445
	Total current assets		4,036			365,667			13,456			(4,244	)		378,915
	Property, Plant and Equipment—net		0			253,605			11,059			0			264,664
	Goodwill		0			822,959			7,058			0			830,017
	Intangibles and other assets		805,161			580,103			0			(783,512	)		601,752
	Investment in subsidiaries		816,656			(1,334	)		0			(815,322	)		0
	Total assets	$	1,625,853		$	2,021,000		$	31,573		$	(1,603,078	)	$	2,075,348
	Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity
	Current Liabilities
	Current maturities of long-term debt	$	10,000		$	8,867		$	966		$	0			19,833
	Accounts payable		0			96,342			7,086			(4,244	)		99,184
	Accrued liabilities		26,789			78,113			2,189			0			107,091
	Total current liabilities		36,789			183,322			10,241			(4,244	)		226,108
	Long-term debt, less current maturities		1,175,443			774,774			22,865			(783,512	)		1,189,570
	Deferred income taxes		7,146			245,928			121			0			253,195
	Other long-term liabilities		6,978			0			0			0			6,978
	Shareholder’s equity		399,497			816,976			(1,654	)		(815,322	)		399,497
	Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity	$	1,625,853		$	2,021,000		$	31,573		$	(1,603,078	)	$	2,075,348
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 28, 2013
	(Unaudited, in thousands)
		Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
Subsidiaries					Subsidiary
Net sales	$	0		$	1,906,126		$	47,306		$	(5,149	)	$	1,948,283
Cost of sales		0			1,582,021			46,152			(5,149	)		1,623,024
Gross profit		0			324,105			1,154			0			325,259
Selling, general and administrative expenses		0			159,446			1,890			0			161,336
Operating profit (loss)		0			164,659			(736	)		0			163,923
Interest expense, net		53,466			31,395			1,560			0			86,421
Unrealized loss on currency transactions		0			1,156			0			0			1,156
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary		(53,466	)		132,108			(2,296	)		0			76,346
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries		84,794			(2,324	)		0			(82,470	)		0
Income tax expense (benefit)		(19,036	)		44,216			28			0			25,208
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary		0			774			0			0			774
Net earnings (loss)	$	50,364		$	84,794		$	(2,324	)	$	(82,470	)	$	50,364
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	50,364		$	85,227		$	(1,665	)	$	(82,470	)	$	51,456
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended December 29, 2012
(Unaudited, in thousands)
	Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
Net sales	$	0		$	1,812,713		$	49,047		$	(5,706	)	$	1,856,054
Cost of sales		0			1,500,668			49,539			(5,706	)		1,544,501
Gross profit (loss)		0			312,045			(492	)		0			311,553
Selling, general and administrative expenses		224			174,117			2,823			0			177,164
Operating profit (loss)		(224	)		137,928			(3,315	)		0			134,389
Interest expense, net		54,827			34,010			1,519			0			90,356
Unrealized gain on currency transactions		0			(440	)		0			0			(440	)
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary		(55,051	)		104,358			(4,834	)		0			44,473
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries		64,224			(4,871	)		0			(59,353	)		0
Income tax expense (benefit)		(20,921	)		33,408			37			0			12,524
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary		0			1,855			0			0			1,855
Net earnings (loss)	$	30,094		$	64,224		$	(4,871	)	$	(59,353	)	$	30,094
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	30,094		$	62,176		$	(5,027	)	$	(59,353	)	$	27,890
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(Unaudited, in thousands)
	Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
Net sales	$	0		$	1,725,862		$	53,265		$	(12,539	)	$	1,766,588
Cost of sales		0			1,455,349			50,765			(12,539	)		1,493,575
Gross profit		0			270,513			2,500			0			273,013
Selling, general and administrative expenses		5,111			148,869			2,873			0			156,853
Operating profit (loss)		(5,111	)		121,644			(373	)		0			116,160
Interest expense, net		79,028			17,624			1,488			0			98,140
Unrealized loss on currency transactions		0			390			0			0			390
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		3,527			0			0			0			3,527
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary		(87,666	)		103,630			(1,861	)		0			14,103
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries		62,668			(1,851	)		0			(60,817	)		0
Income tax expense (benefit)		(39,287	)		38,582			(10	)		0			(715	)
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary		0			529			0			0			529
Net earnings (loss)	$	14,289		$	62,668		$	(1,851	)	$	(60,817	)	$	14,289
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	14,289		$	61,681		$	(1,921	)	$	(60,817	)	$	13,232
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 28, 2013
(Unaudited, in thousands)
	Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(14,265	)	$	174,761		$	1,378		$	161,874
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		0			(49,647	)		(1,024	)		(50,671	)
Business acquisition		0			(38,910	)		0			(38,910	)
Other assets		0			(610	)		0			(610	)
Net cash used in investing activities		0			(89,167	)		(1,024	)		(90,191	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt		(31,000	)		(8,866	)		(940	)		(40,806	)
Deferred financing costs		(168	)		0			0			(168	)
Dividend to parent		(13,441	)		0			0			(13,441	)
Additional capital invested by parent		87			0			0			87
Dividends from subsidiaries		58,787			(59,408	)		621			0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		14,265			(68,274	)		(319	)		(54,328	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		0			0			48			48
Net increase in cash and equivalents		0			17,320			83			17,403
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period		0			43,274			0			43,274
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	0		$	60,594		$	83		$	60,677
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 29, 2012
(Unaudited, in thousands)
	Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(23,863	)	$	139,818		$	1,950		$	117,905
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		0			(34,767	)		(2,508	)		(37,275	)
Net cash used in investing activities		0			(34,767	)		(2,508	)		(37,275	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt		(41,077	)		(6,959	)		(1,294	)		(49,330	)
Deferred financing costs		(1,374	)		0			0			(1,374	)
Dividend to parent		(54,769	)		0			0			(54,769	)
Dividends from subsidiaries		121,083			(122,936	)		1,853			0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		23,863			(129,895	)		559			(105,473	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		0			0			(1	)		(1	)
Net decrease in cash and equivalents		0			(24,844	)		0			(24,844	)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period		0			68,118			0			68,118
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	0		$	43,274		$	0		$	43,274
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(Unaudited, in thousands)
	Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	3,121		$	122,160		$	(2,112	)	$	123,169
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		0			(44,868	)		(362	)		(45,230	)
Investments in and equity adjustments of joint ventures and other		0			(850	)		0			(850	)
Net cash used in investing activities		0			(45,718	)		(362	)		(46,080	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt		(813,225	)		(6,688	)		(1,453	)		(821,366	)
Proceeds from long-term debt		840,000			0			0			840,000
Deferred financing costs		(7,241	)		0			0			(7,241	)
Dividend to parent		(65,096	)		0			0			(65,096	)
Dividends from subsidiaries		42,441			(45,246	)		2,805			0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(3,121	)		(51,934	)		1,352			(53,703	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		0			0			(73	)		(73	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents		0			24,508			(1,195	)		23,313
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period		0			43,610			1,195			44,805
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	0		$	68,118		$	0		$	68,118

Quarterly_Financial_Data

Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA	'
	NOTE O—QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
		Quarter
		(Unaudited, in thousands)
		First		Second			Third		Fourth
	For the period ended December 28, 2013
	Net sales	$	484,271	$	464,350		$	486,926	$	512,736
	Gross profit		86,468		78,544			76,086		84,161
	Net earnings		14,243		9,648			10,571		15,902
	For the period ended December 29, 2012
	Net sales	$	444,826	$	436,661		$	470,947	$	503,620
	Gross profit		79,401		73,565			75,358		83,229
	Net earnings (loss)		9,352		(1,706	) (a)		8,740		13,708
	(a)	Impacted by the jury award in the National Pasteurized Eggs, Inc. trial (see Note G).

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
The Company	'
	The Company
	Michael Foods Group, Inc. (“Michael Foods,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”) is a diversified producer and distributor of food products in three areas—egg products, cheese and other dairy-case products, and refrigerated potato products.
	Michael Foods Group, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFI Midco Corporation (“Midco” or “Parent”). Midco is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Michael Foods Holding, Inc. Michael Foods Holding, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFI Holding Corporation (“MFI Holding”), whose security holders include affiliates of Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, affiliates and co-investors of Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P. and certain current and former members of management.
Principles of Consolidation and Fiscal Year	'
	Principles of Consolidation and Fiscal Year
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all wholly and majority owned subsidiaries in which it has control. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company’s investments in non-controlled entities in which it has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for by the equity method. The Company utilizes a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday nearest to December 31. Each of the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 contained 52 weeks.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	Preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, related revenues and expenses and disclosure about contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from the estimates used by management.
Cash and Equivalents	'
	Cash and Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid temporary investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Significantly all of our cash is held with one financial institution.
Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts Receivable
	We grant credit to our customers in the normal course of business, but generally do not require collateral or any other security to support amounts due from customers. Management performs on-going credit evaluations of customers. We maintain an allowance for potential credit losses based on historical write-off experience which, when realized, have been within management’s expectations. The allowance was $553,000 and $1,139,000 at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories, other than flocks, are stated at the lower of cost (determined on a first-in, first-out basis) or market. Flock inventory represents the cost of purchasing and raising flocks to laying maturity. The costs included in our flock inventory include the costs of the chicks, the feed fed to the birds, and the labor and overhead costs incurred to operate the pullet facilities until the birds are transferred into the laying facilities, at which time their cost is amortized to operations, as cost of goods sold, over their expected useful lives of one to two years.
	Inventories consisted of the following as of the years ended, (in thousands):
		December 28,				December 29,
		2013				2012
	Raw materials and supplies	$	25,869			$	28,989
	Work in process and finished goods		101,895				88,353
	Flocks		30,731				35,829
		$	158,495			$	153,171
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	The Company’s property consists mainly of plants and equipment used in manufacturing activities. Capital asset additions are recorded at cost, which includes interest on significant projects. Depreciation is provided in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives, principally on the straight-line basis. Estimated service lives range from 10-30 years for buildings and improvements and 3-15 years for machinery and equipment. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the life of the lease including any extensions, the estimated service lives range from 5-15 years. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense in the year incurred and renewals and betterments are capitalized. The costs and accumulated depreciation of assets sold or disposed of are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in earnings. Plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment when conditions indicate an impairment or future impairment; the assets are either written down or the useful life is adjusted to the remaining period of usefulness.
	We capitalized interest of $274,000, $82,000 and $374,000 in the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 relating to the construction and installation of property, plant and equipment. Our policy is to capitalize interest on all major projects where construction and/or installation continue for an extended period of time.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	We recognize as goodwill the excess cost of an acquired entity over the net amount assigned to assets acquired, including intangible assets with indefinite lives, and liabilities assumed. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives (e.g., trademarks) are tested for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter, and between annual tests whenever there is an impairment indicated. Fair values are estimated based on our best assessment of fair value compared to the corresponding carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill. Impairment losses will be recognized whenever the fair value is less than the carrying value of the related asset. None of our goodwill, customer relationships or other intangible assets was impaired as of December 28, 2013 and no impairment losses were recorded in the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 or December 31, 2011.
	Approximately $4.1 million of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The following table is a reconciliation of the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, (in thousands):
			Egg Products				Refrigerated		Cheese & Other		Total
							Potato		Dairy-Case
							Products		Products
	Balance as of December 31, 2011		$	688,339			$	92,882	$	48,625	$	829,846
	Translation adjustment			171				0		0		171
	Balance as of December 29, 2012			688,510				92,882		48,625		830,017
	Translation adjustment			(468	)			0		0		(468	)
	Acquisition			1,622				0		0		1,622
	Balance as of December 28, 2013		$	689,664			$	92,882	$	48,625	$	831,171
	We recognize an acquired intangible asset apart from goodwill whenever the asset arises from contractual or other legal rights, or whenever it is capable of being separated or divided from the acquired entity and sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged, either individually or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability. An intangible asset other than goodwill is amortized over its estimated useful life unless that life is determined to be indefinite. Straight-line amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefit obtained by the Company in each reporting period. The weighted average amortization period for our customer relationships is 17 years. Impairment losses are recognized if the carrying amount of an intangible asset subject to amortization is not recoverable from expected future cash flows, and its carrying amount exceeds its fair value.
	The following are our intangible assets, other than goodwill, as of the years ended, (in thousands):
		December 28,				December 29,
		2013				2012
	Amortized intangible assets, principally customer relationships	$	521,000			$	521,000
	Accumulated amortization		(108,392	)			(77,592	)
			412,608				443,408
	Indefinite lived intangible assets, trademarks		111,000				111,000
		$	523,608			$	554,408
	The intangible asset amortization expense was $30.8 million in each of the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The estimated amortization expense for years 2014 through 2018 is as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	31,392
	2015		30,800
	2016		30,800
	2017		30,800
	2018		30,800
	The above amortization expense forecast is an estimate. Actual amounts may change from such estimated amounts due to additional intangible asset acquisitions, potential impairment, accelerated amortization, or other events.
Deferred Financing Costs	'
	Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs are being amortized using the effective interest rate method over the lives of the respective debt agreements. Our deferred financing costs are as follows for the years ended (in thousands):
		December 28,				December 29,
		2013				2012
	Beginning balance	$	39,436			$	46,027
	Additions to deferred financing costs		168				1,374
	Amortization		(8,117	)			(7,965	)
		$	31,487			$	39,436
	Our credit agreement was modified on December 11, 2012 in connection with the issuance of senior PIK notes by Michael Foods Holding, Inc. Included in the additions to deferred financing costs were direct costs related to the amendment, which were capitalized and will be amortized using the effective interest rate method over the remaining life of the credit agreement. In 2012, we also incurred third party fees that were expensed and included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
	Also, our credit agreement was previously amended and restated on February 25, 2011. We capitalized certain costs associated with the amendment and restatement. Costs not capitalized, related to lenders who chose not to participate in our amended and restated credit agreement, were included in early extinguishment of debt costs for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Restricted Cash	'
	Restricted Cash
	We and our principal insurance carrier are parties to a pledge and security agreement and an escrow agreement for the guarantee of deductible and/or loss limit reimbursement on workers compensation, automobile and general liability claims. In August 2013, we were required to increase the guarantee by $610,000.  As of December 28, 2013 we had $6.3 million and as of December 29, 2012, we had approximately $5.7 million in the escrow collateral money market account at Bank of New York Mellon. The funds in this account are restricted cash and the carrying value is included in long-term other assets on our balance sheet.
Currency Translation	'
	Currency Translation
	Our Egg Products Division includes a subsidiary in Canada (MFI Food Canada Ltd.). Its financial statements are included in our consolidated financial statements. The financial statements for the Canadian entity are measured in the local currency and then translated into U.S. dollars. The balance sheet accounts, with the exception of retained earnings accounts, are translated using the current exchange rate at the balance sheet date and the operating results are translated using the average rates prevailing throughout the reporting period. The retained earnings equity accounts are translated at historical average rates. Accumulated translation gains or losses are recorded in AOCI or AOCL and are included as a component of comprehensive income. Transactional gains and losses are reported in the consolidated statement of earnings and comprehensive income. Michael Foods, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, holds a Canadian dollar-denominated note receivable from the Canadian subsidiary. As a result, we record the exchange-rate impact on that note as a component of earnings in the period of change.
Joint Venture	'
	Joint Venture
	As of December 28, 2013, we have invested $2 million, our 50% share of the capital funding of a joint venture, in MFOSI, LLC, a Delaware LLC (“MFOSI”). MFOSI owns 100% of its subsidiary, Lang Fang MK Food Company Ltd., a Chinese egg products company.    At December 28, 2013, Lang Fang MK Food Company Ltd. had $2.1 million outstanding under its credit facility, for which we have guaranteed our portion; see Note C for additional information.  We account for the joint venture under the equity method of accounting. Lang Fang MK Food Company Ltd. has ceased operations.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Sales to our customers are recognized when proof of delivery is received from our carriers and are recorded net of estimated customer programs and returns. We recognize revenue when all of the following conditions have been met:
	(1) Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists—A revenue transaction is initiated and evidenced by receipt of a purchase order from our customer.
	(2) Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered—An invoice is created from the bill of lading at our shipping plant and revenue is recognized when proof of delivery of the receipt of goods is received from our carriers.
	(3) The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable—Our sales invoice includes an agreed upon selling price.
	(4) Collectability is reasonably assured—We have a documented credit and collection policy and procedure manual for determining collectability from our customers.
	Our shipping policy is FOB destination; therefore, title to goods remains with us until delivered by the carrier to our customer.
	Only a minor portion of our sales result in customer returns. An accrual is estimated based on historical trends and reviewed periodically for adequacy. Revenue is appropriately reduced to reflect estimated returns. We are able to make a reasonable estimate of customer returns based upon historical trends due to the fact that our sales are not susceptible to significant external factors, the return period is short, and our sales are high volume and homogeneous in nature.
	Customer incentive programs include customer rebates, volume discounts and allowance programs. We have contractual arrangements with our customers and utilize agreed-upon discounts to determine the accrued promotion costs related to these customers. In addition, we have contractual arrangements with end-user customers and utilize historical experience to estimate this accrual.
Marketing and Advertising Costs	'
	Marketing and Advertising Costs
	We promote our products with advertising, consumer incentives, and trade promotions. Such programs include, but are not limited to, discounts, coupons, and fixed and volume-based incentive programs. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included in selling expenses. At retail, we predominately use in-store promotional spending, discounts and coupons. Such spending is recorded as a reduction to sales based on amounts estimated as being due to customers and consumers at the end of a period. In foodservice, we predominately use fixed and volume-based programs. Fixed marketing programs are expensed over the period to which sales relate and are included in selling expenses. Volume–based programs are recorded as a reduction to sales based on amounts estimated as being due to customers at the end of a period. Our advertising expense was approximately $16.2 million, $18.5 million and $16.7 million for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
Shipping and Handling Costs	'
	Shipping and Handling Costs
	The Company’s shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the FASB updated the guidance requiring companies to report, in one place, information about reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) and changes in AOCI balances. For significant items reclassified out of AOCI to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, reporting is required about the effect of the reclassifications on the respective line items in the statement where net income is presented. For items that are not reclassified to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, a cross reference to other disclosures currently required in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States is required. The above information must be presented in one place, either parenthetically on the face of the financial statements by income statement line item, or in a note. The adoption of this updated guidance was effective for us beginning with fiscal year 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows
	There were no other accounting pronouncements adopted or issued during the year ended December 28, 2013 that had or are expected to have a material impact on our financial position, operating results or disclosures.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Inventories	'
	Inventories consisted of the following as of the years ended, (in thousands):
		December 28,				December 29,
		2013				2012
	Raw materials and supplies	$	25,869			$	28,989
	Work in process and finished goods		101,895				88,353
	Flocks		30,731				35,829
		$	158,495			$	153,171
Reconciliation of the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reportable Segment	'
	Approximately $4.1 million of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The following table is a reconciliation of the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, (in thousands):
			Egg Products				Refrigerated		Cheese & Other		Total
							Potato		Dairy-Case
							Products		Products
	Balance as of December 31, 2011		$	688,339			$	92,882	$	48,625	$	829,846
	Translation adjustment			171				0		0		171
	Balance as of December 29, 2012			688,510				92,882		48,625		830,017
	Translation adjustment			(468	)			0		0		(468	)
	Acquisition			1,622				0		0		1,622
	Balance as of December 28, 2013		$	689,664			$	92,882	$	48,625	$	831,171
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Other Than Goodwill	'
	The following are our intangible assets, other than goodwill, as of the years ended, (in thousands):
		December 28,				December 29,
		2013				2012
	Amortized intangible assets, principally customer relationships	$	521,000			$	521,000
	Accumulated amortization		(108,392	)			(77,592	)
			412,608				443,408
	Indefinite lived intangible assets, trademarks		111,000				111,000
		$	523,608			$	554,408
Estimated Amortization Expense	'
	The intangible asset amortization expense was $30.8 million in each of the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The estimated amortization expense for years 2014 through 2018 is as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	31,392
	2015		30,800
	2016		30,800
	2017		30,800
	2018		30,800
Deferred Financing Cost	'
	Deferred financing costs are being amortized using the effective interest rate method over the lives of the respective debt agreements. Our deferred financing costs are as follows for the years ended (in thousands):
		December 28,				December 29,
		2013				2012
	Beginning balance	$	39,436			$	46,027
	Additions to deferred financing costs		168				1,374
	Amortization		(8,117	)			(7,965	)
		$	31,487			$	39,436

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-term debt consisted of the following as of the years ended (in thousands):
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Credit facility—revolving line of credit	$	0		$	0
	Credit facility—term B loan		734,723			765,723
	Senior unsecured notes		430,000			430,000
	Secured notes		1,988			3,338
	Capital leases		4,224			10,685
	Guarantees		7,770			8,833
	Other indebtedness		515			1,104
	Less:
	Current maturities		4,758			19,833
	Unamortized original issue discount on term B loan		8,158			10,280
		$	1,166,304		$	1,189,570
Aggregate Maturities of Long-Term Debt	'
	Our aggregate minimum principal maturities of long-term debt reflect the amount to be paid upon maturity of our debt instruments and capital lease agreements. Aggregate minimum principal maturities of long-term debt for the fiscal years following December 28, 2013, are as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	4,758
	2015		3,431
	2016		2,064
	2017		1,750
	2018		1,165,216
	Thereafter		2,001
Summary of Property Under Capital Leases by Major Classes	'
	The following reflects property under capital leases (in thousands):
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Property, plant and equipment held under lease agreements	$	4,736		$	19,832
	Accumulated depreciation		(638	)		(5,492	)
		$	4,098		$	14,340
Components of Interest Expense	'
	The components of interest expense, net, for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):
		2013			2012			2011
	Interest expense	$	75,755		$	78,154		$	81,985
	Amortization of financing costs		8,117			7,965			7,914
	Amortization of original issue discount on long-term debt		2,122			2,155			2,164
	Mark-to-market on interest rate swap contracts		742			2,372			6,500
	Capitalized interest		(274	)		(82	)		(374	)
	Interest income		(41	)		(208	)		(49	)
	Interest expense, net	$	86,421		$	90,356		$	98,140

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Income tax expense (benefit)	'
	Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is as follows (in thousands):
		2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	36,872		$	35,920		$	6,180
	State		3,907			3,579			2,447
			40,779			39,499			8,627
	Deferred:
	Federal		(14,951	)		(24,157	)		1,715
	Foreign		28			37			(10	)
	State		(648	)		(2,855	)		(11,047	)
			(15,571	)		(26,975	)		(9,342	)
		$	25,208		$	12,524		$	(715	)
Components of the deferred tax assets and (liabilities)	'
	The components of the deferred tax assets and (liabilities) associated with the cumulative temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes are as follows (in thousands):
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Current deferred income taxes:
	Flock inventories	$	(7,713	)	$	(7,417	)
	Hedging		1,412			1,957
	Other, primarily accrued expenses		10,011			13,265
	Total gross deferred income taxes, current		3,710			7,805
	Valuation allowance		(887	)		(1,761	)
	Total current deferred income taxes		2,823			6,044
	Non-current deferred income taxes:
	Depreciation		(36,871	)		(41,979	)
	Customer relationships		(151,345	)		(162,420	)
	Trademarks and licenses		(40,096	)		(39,969	)
	Goodwill		(1,411	)		(1,370	)
	Net operating loss carry-forwards		2,220			2,179
	Debt issuance costs		(6,954	)		(9,153	)
	Other		5,210			5,026
	Total gross deferred income taxes, non-current		(229,247	)		(247,686	)
	Valuation allowance		(5,600	)		(5,509	)
	Total non-current deferred income taxes		(234,847	)		(253,195	)
	Total deferred income taxes	$	(232,024	)	$	(247,151	)
Reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the consolidated effective tax rate	'
	The following is a reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the consolidated effective tax rate based on earnings before equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
		2013			2012			2011
	Federal statutory rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State taxes, net of federal impact		2.3	%		3.1	%		8.8	%
	Change in state tax rate for deferred taxes		0.5	%		(2.0	)%		(48.4	)%
	Qualified production activities deduction		(4.9	)%		(8.4	)%		(4.3	)%
	Other permanent differences		0.1	%		0.3	%		2.4	%
	Valuation allowance		0.4	%		3.5	%		0.4	%
	Other		(0.4	)%		(3.3	)%		1	%
			33	%		28.2	%		(5.1	)%
Roll-forward of unrecognized tax benefits	'
	Following is a roll-forward of our unrecognized tax benefits (in thousands):
		December 28,			December 29,			December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Total unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period	$	2,079		$	4,121		$	3,791
	Gross increase for tax positions taken in prior periods		0			3			712
	Gross decrease for tax positions taken in prior periods		(12	)		(17	)		0
	Gross increase for tax positions taken in current period		411			131			126
	Reductions relating to settlements with taxing authorities		0			(1,792	)		0
	Reductions as a result of a lapse of applicable statute of limitations		(348	)		(367	)		(508	)
	Total unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$	2,130		$	2,079		$	4,121

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Schedule of Minimum Rental Commitments	'
	The following is a schedule of minimum rental commitments for base rent for the years ending (in thousands):
	2014	$	6,017
	2015		5,486
	2016		5,032
	2017		4,252
	2018		3,818
	Thereafter		13,939

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value of Options	'
	The weighted-average grant-date fair value of time-vesting Class A options granted in 2013, 2012 and 2011 under the Plan was $423.76, $659.84 and $745.90, respectively. The fair value of shares vesting was $2.1 million in each of the years 2013, 2012 and 2011. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options under the Plan was determined by using the fair value of each option grant on the date of grant, utilizing the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the following key assumptions:
		2013		2012	2011
	Risk-free interest rate	0.81%		0.83%-1.20%	1.51%-1.87%
	Expected term (in years)	5		5	5
	Expected volatility	32.78%		32.78%	32.78%-32.96%
	Expected dividends	None		None	None
Outstanding Stock Options	'
	Information regarding outstanding stock options follows:
		Time-Vesting					Performance Vesting
		Class A			Weighted-		Class B		Weighted-		Class C		Weighted-		Class D		Weighted-
		Options			average		Options		average		Options		average		Options		average
					Exercise Price				Exercise Price				Exercise Price				Exercise Price
					Per Share(1)				Per Share(1)				Per Share(1)				Per Share(1)
	Outstanding at December 29, 2012		18,108		$	412.31		24,178	$	2,872.87		11,072	$	4,358.86		8,923	$	5,349.52
	Granted		653		$	1,409.80		0				0				0
	Exercised		(216	)	$	405.34		0				0				0
	Forfeited		(213	)	$	536.73		0				0				0
	Outstanding at December 28, 2013		18,332		$	446.5		24,178	$	2,872.87		11,072	$	4,358.86		8,923	$	5,349.52
	Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		6.74					6.68				6.68				6.68
	Options vested and expected to vest		18,332		$	446.5		24,178				11,072				8,923
	Exercisable at December 28, 2013		10,292		$	403.6		0				0				0
	Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		6.62
	-1	Footnote amounts have been adjusted to reflect the change in exercise price to avoid dilution.

Hedging_and_Derivatives_Tables

Hedging and Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Outstanding Commodity-Forward Contracts for Hedging of Forecasted Purchases of Grain	'
	We had the following outstanding commodity-forward contracts for hedging of forecasted purchases of grain, as of the years ended (in thousands):
		Corn Volume (in bushels)							Soybean Meal Volume (in tons)
		December 28,				December 29,			December 28,				December 29,
		2013				2012			2013				2012
	Commodity Contract		3,045				3,060			29				33
Derivative Assets and (liabilities) at Fair Value	'
	Information on location and amounts of derivative fair values in the consolidated balance sheets is presented below, as of the years ended (in thousands):
					Fair Value
					December 28, 2013							December 29, 2012
			Balance Sheet Location		Asset			Liability				Asset			Liability
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Commodity contracts – Grain (1)		Prepaid expenses and other		$	629		$	(793	)		$	205		$	(1,812	)
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Commodity contracts – Energy (1)		Prepaid expenses and other		$	101		$	0			$	36		$	(152	)
	Foreign currency contracts		Prepaid expenses and other		$	0		$	(121	)		$	0		$	0
	Interest rate swap contracts		Other accrued liabilities and		$	0		$	(5,452	)		$	0		$	(8,872	)
			other long-term liabilities
	-1	Amounts represent the gross fair value of derivative assets and liabilities. We net the derivative assets and liabilities for each of our hedging programs, including cash collateral, when a master netting arrangement exists between us and the counterparty to the derivative contract. The amount or timing of cash collateral balances may impact the classification of the derivative in the consolidated balance sheets. The gross fair value of the commodity grain contracts is exclusive of cash collateral receivable of $928 and $22 as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012. The gross fair value of the commodity energy contracts is exclusive of cash collateral receivable of $0 and $185 as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	'
	The following table represents the effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income, net of tax for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands):
		(Effective Portion)											(Ineffective Portion)
		Gain (Loss)				Location of			Gain (Loss)				Location of			Gain (Loss)
		Recognized in				Gain (Loss)			Reclassified				Gain (Loss)			Recognized in
		AOCI on				Reclassified			from AOCI				Recognized in			Earnings on
		Derivative				from AOCI			into Earnings				Earnings on			Derivative (1)
						into Earnings							Derivative
		For the year ended December 28, 2013
	Commodity contracts – Grain	$	(73	)			Cost of sales		$	(1,149	)			Cost of sales		$	(52	)
	For the year ended December 29, 2012
	Commodity contracts – Grain	$	(1,200	)			Cost of sales		$	1,213				Cost of sales		$	(72	)
	For the year ended December 31, 2011
	Commodity contracts – Grain	$	1,164				Cost of sales		$	1,708				Cost of sales		$	63
	-1	There were no gains or losses resulting from the discontinuance of cash flow hedges during the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	'
	The following table represents the effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands):
					Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivative
			Locations of Gain (Loss)		2013			2012				2011
			Recognized In Earnings
			on Derivative
	Commodity contracts – Energy		Cost of sales		$	193		$	247			$	(1,017	)
	Foreign currency contracts		General and administrative expense		$	(121	)	$	0			$	0
	Interest rate swap contracts		Interest expense		$	(742	)	$	(2,372	)		$	(6,500	)

Comprehensive_Income_Tables

Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, were as follows (in thousands):
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	$	(124	)	$	(1,201	)
	Foreign currency translation		(525	)		(540	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(649	)	$	(1,741	)
Changes in Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of the components of other comprehensive loss and the related tax effects for years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands):
		2013			2012			2011
	Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, before tax	$	1,701		$	(3,838	)	$	(870	)
	Tax expense (benefit)		624			(1,425	)		(326	)
	Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax		1,077			(2,413	)		(544	)
	Foreign currency translation		15			209			(513	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,092		$	(2,204	)	$	(1,057	)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The following table summarizes the reclassification adjustments, net of tax, out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), by component, included in net earnings for the year ended December 28, 2013 (in thousands):
		2013			Classification In
					Earnings
	Cash flow hedges, net of tax	$	(1,149	)	Cost of sales

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Fair Value Rollforward of Interest Rate Swap Instruments	'
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis that used Level 3, significant unobservable inputs (in thousands):
		Interest Rate Swap Contracts
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Beginning balance	$	8,872		$	6,500
	Unrealized loss included in interest expense		742			2,372
	Settlements		(4,162	)		0
	Ending balance	$	5,452		$	8,872
Fair Value Measurement of Hedging-related Financial Assets and Liabilities on Recurring Basis	'
	The following table sets forth our hedging-related financial assets and liabilities fair value measured on a recurring basis as of the years ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 (in thousands):
		Total			Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
					In Active		Other		Unobservable
					Markets for		Observable		Inputs
					Identical		Inputs		(Level 3)
					Assets		(Level 2)
					(Level 1)
		Fair Value Measurements As of December 28, 2013
	Assets at fair value:
	Commodity contracts—Grain	$	0		$	0	$	0	$	0
	Commodity contracts—Energy		101			0		101		0
	Foreign currency contracts		0			0		0		0
	Total assets at fair value	$	101		$	0	$	101	$	0
	Liabilities at fair value:
	Commodity contracts—Grain	$	164		$	0	$	164	$	0
	Commodity contracts—Energy		0			0		0		0
	Foreign currency contracts		121			0		121		0
	Interest rate swap contracts		5,452			0		0		5,452
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	5,737		$	0	$	285	$	5,452
	Fair Value Measurements As of December 29, 2012
	Assets at fair value:
	Commodity contracts—Grain	$	0		$	0	$	0	$	0
	Commodity contracts—Energy		0			0		0		0
	Total assets at fair value	$	0		$	0	$	0	$	0
	Liabilities at fair value:
	Commodity contracts—Grain	$	1,607		$	0	$	1,607	$	0
	Commodity contracts—Energy		116			0		116		0
	Interest rate swap contracts		8,872			0		0		8,872
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	10,595		$	0	$	1,723	$	8,872

Business_Segments_Tables

Business Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Concentrations in Sales for Major Customers with Revenues Recorded	'
	We have the following concentrations in sales for major customers recorded in all three segments of our business for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
		2013			2012			2011
	Customer A		13	%		11	%		10	%
	Customer B		18	%		15	%		13	%
Financial Information on Operating Segments	'
	Certain financial information for our operating segments is as follows (in thousands):
		Egg Products			Refrigerated			Cheese &			Corporate			Total
					Potato			Other
					Products			Dairy-Case
								Products
	Year ended December 28, 2013
	External net sales	$	1,431,218		$	170,870		$	346,195		$	0		$	1,948,283
	Operating profit (loss)		130,279			20,782			23,878			(11,016	)		163,923
	Total assets		1,530,026			227,076			199,313			110,894			2,067,309
	Depreciation and amortization		72,521			11,978			7,032			4			91,535
	Capital expenditures		46,127			3,025			1,519			0			50,671
	Year ended December 29, 2012
	External net sales	$	1,315,705		$	153,481		$	386,868		$	0			1,856,054
	Operating profit (loss)		113,803			18,594			26,180			(24,188	)		134,389
	Total assets		1,522,340			233,895			212,953			106,160			2,075,348
	Depreciation and amortization		78,901			11,370			7,370			5			97,646
	Capital expenditures		32,274			2,800			2,201			0			37,275
	Year ended December 31, 2011
	External net sales	$	1,228,410		$	138,004		$	400,174		$	0		$	1,766,588
	Operating profit (loss)		99,265			13,020			23,523			(19,648	)		116,160
	Total assets		1,545,678			239,535			225,728			129,915			2,140,856
	Depreciation and amortization		78,443			11,048			7,748			7			97,246
	Capital expenditures		42,589			1,483			1,158			0			45,230

Supplemental_Guarantor_Financi1

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets	'
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	December 28, 2013
	(Unaudited, in thousands)
		Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
	Assets
	Current Assets
	Cash and equivalents	$	0		$	60,594		$	83		$	0		$	60,677
	Accounts receivable, less allowances		0			170,689			5,112			(4,866	)		170,935
	Inventories		0			151,962			6,533			0			158,495
	Prepaid expenses and other		1,331			12,388			229			0			13,948
	Total current assets		1,331			395,633			11,957			(4,866	)		404,055
	Property, Plant and Equipment—net		0			259,397			8,805			0			268,202
	Goodwill		0			824,581			6,590			0			831,171
	Intangibles and other assets		766,212			548,625			0			(750,956	)		563,881
	Investment in subsidiaries		874,754			(4,090	)		0			(870,664	)		0
	Total assets	$	1,642,297		$	2,024,146		$	27,352		$	(1,626,486	)	$	2,067,309
	Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity
	Current Liabilities
	Current maturities of long-term debt	$	0		$	3,839		$	919		$	0			4,758
	Accounts payable		0			100,869			7,362			(4,866	)		103,365
	Accrued liabilities		27,302			75,890			2,628			0			105,820
	Total current liabilities		27,302			180,598			10,909			(4,866	)		213,943
	Long-term debt, less current maturities		1,156,566			740,641			20,053			(750,956	)		1,166,304
	Deferred income taxes		6,214			228,491			142			0			234,847
	Other long-term liabilities		3,628			0			0			0			3,628
	Shareholder’s equity		448,587			874,416			(3,752	)		(870,664	)		448,587
	Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity	$	1,642,297		$	2,024,146		$	27,352		$	(1,626,486	)	$	2,067,309
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	December 29, 2012
	(Unaudited, in thousands)
		Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
	Assets
	Current Assets
	Cash and equivalents	$	0		$	43,274		$	0		$	0		$	43,274
	Accounts receivable, less allowances		0			163,040			5,229			(4,244	)		164,025
	Inventories		0			145,011			8,160			0			153,171
	Prepaid expenses and other		4,036			14,342			67			0			18,445
	Total current assets		4,036			365,667			13,456			(4,244	)		378,915
	Property, Plant and Equipment—net		0			253,605			11,059			0			264,664
	Goodwill		0			822,959			7,058			0			830,017
	Intangibles and other assets		805,161			580,103			0			(783,512	)		601,752
	Investment in subsidiaries		816,656			(1,334	)		0			(815,322	)		0
	Total assets	$	1,625,853		$	2,021,000		$	31,573		$	(1,603,078	)	$	2,075,348
	Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity
	Current Liabilities
	Current maturities of long-term debt	$	10,000		$	8,867		$	966		$	0			19,833
	Accounts payable		0			96,342			7,086			(4,244	)		99,184
	Accrued liabilities		26,789			78,113			2,189			0			107,091
	Total current liabilities		36,789			183,322			10,241			(4,244	)		226,108
	Long-term debt, less current maturities		1,175,443			774,774			22,865			(783,512	)		1,189,570
	Deferred income taxes		7,146			245,928			121			0			253,195
	Other long-term liabilities		6,978			0			0			0			6,978
	Shareholder’s equity		399,497			816,976			(1,654	)		(815,322	)		399,497
	Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity	$	1,625,853		$	2,021,000		$	31,573		$	(1,603,078	)	$	2,075,348
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 28, 2013
	(Unaudited, in thousands)
		Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
	Net sales	$	0		$	1,906,126		$	47,306		$	(5,149	)	$	1,948,283
	Cost of sales		0			1,582,021			46,152			(5,149	)		1,623,024
	Gross profit		0			324,105			1,154			0			325,259
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		0			159,446			1,890			0			161,336
	Operating profit (loss)		0			164,659			(736	)		0			163,923
	Interest expense, net		53,466			31,395			1,560			0			86,421
	Unrealized loss on currency transactions		0			1,156			0			0			1,156
	Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary		(53,466	)		132,108			(2,296	)		0			76,346
	Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries		84,794			(2,324	)		0			(82,470	)		0
	Income tax expense (benefit)		(19,036	)		44,216			28			0			25,208
	Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary		0			774			0			0			774
	Net earnings (loss)	$	50,364		$	84,794		$	(2,324	)	$	(82,470	)	$	50,364
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	50,364		$	85,227		$	(1,665	)	$	(82,470	)	$	51,456
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 29, 2012
	(Unaudited, in thousands)
		Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
	Net sales	$	0		$	1,812,713		$	49,047		$	(5,706	)	$	1,856,054
	Cost of sales		0			1,500,668			49,539			(5,706	)		1,544,501
	Gross profit (loss)		0			312,045			(492	)		0			311,553
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		224			174,117			2,823			0			177,164
	Operating profit (loss)		(224	)		137,928			(3,315	)		0			134,389
	Interest expense, net		54,827			34,010			1,519			0			90,356
	Unrealized gain on currency transactions		0			(440	)		0			0			(440	)
	Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary		(55,051	)		104,358			(4,834	)		0			44,473
	Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries		64,224			(4,871	)		0			(59,353	)		0
	Income tax expense (benefit)		(20,921	)		33,408			37			0			12,524
	Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary		0			1,855			0			0			1,855
	Net earnings (loss)	$	30,094		$	64,224		$	(4,871	)	$	(59,353	)	$	30,094
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	30,094		$	62,176		$	(5,027	)	$	(59,353	)	$	27,890
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited, in thousands)
		Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
	Net sales	$	0		$	1,725,862		$	53,265		$	(12,539	)	$	1,766,588
	Cost of sales		0			1,455,349			50,765			(12,539	)		1,493,575
	Gross profit		0			270,513			2,500			0			273,013
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		5,111			148,869			2,873			0			156,853
	Operating profit (loss)		(5,111	)		121,644			(373	)		0			116,160
	Interest expense, net		79,028			17,624			1,488			0			98,140
	Unrealized loss on currency transactions		0			390			0			0			390
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt		3,527			0			0			0			3,527
	Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary		(87,666	)		103,630			(1,861	)		0			14,103
	Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries		62,668			(1,851	)		0			(60,817	)		0
	Income tax expense (benefit)		(39,287	)		38,582			(10	)		0			(715	)
	Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary		0			529			0			0			529
	Net earnings (loss)	$	14,289		$	62,668		$	(1,851	)	$	(60,817	)	$	14,289
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	14,289		$	61,681		$	(1,921	)	$	(60,817	)	$	13,232
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 28, 2013
	(Unaudited, in thousands)
		Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(14,265	)	$	174,761		$	1,378		$	161,874
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures		0			(49,647	)		(1,024	)		(50,671	)
	Business acquisition		0			(38,910	)		0			(38,910	)
	Other assets		0			(610	)		0			(610	)
	Net cash used in investing activities		0			(89,167	)		(1,024	)		(90,191	)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Payments on long-term debt		(31,000	)		(8,866	)		(940	)		(40,806	)
	Deferred financing costs		(168	)		0			0			(168	)
	Dividend to parent		(13,441	)		0			0			(13,441	)
	Additional capital invested by parent		87			0			0			87
	Dividends from subsidiaries		58,787			(59,408	)		621			0
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		14,265			(68,274	)		(319	)		(54,328	)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		0			0			48			48
	Net increase in cash and equivalents		0			17,320			83			17,403
	Cash and equivalents at beginning of period		0			43,274			0			43,274
	Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	0		$	60,594		$	83		$	60,677
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 29, 2012
	(Unaudited, in thousands)
		Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(23,863	)	$	139,818		$	1,950		$	117,905
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures		0			(34,767	)		(2,508	)		(37,275	)
	Net cash used in investing activities		0			(34,767	)		(2,508	)		(37,275	)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Payments on long-term debt		(41,077	)		(6,959	)		(1,294	)		(49,330	)
	Deferred financing costs		(1,374	)		0			0			(1,374	)
	Dividend to parent		(54,769	)		0			0			(54,769	)
	Dividends from subsidiaries		121,083			(122,936	)		1,853			0
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		23,863			(129,895	)		559			(105,473	)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		0			0			(1	)		(1	)
	Net decrease in cash and equivalents		0			(24,844	)		0			(24,844	)
	Cash and equivalents at beginning of period		0			68,118			0			68,118
	Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	0		$	43,274		$	0		$	43,274
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited, in thousands)
		Corporate			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiary
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	3,121		$	122,160		$	(2,112	)	$	123,169
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures		0			(44,868	)		(362	)		(45,230	)
	Investments in and equity adjustments of joint ventures and other		0			(850	)		0			(850	)
	Net cash used in investing activities		0			(45,718	)		(362	)		(46,080	)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Payments on long-term debt		(813,225	)		(6,688	)		(1,453	)		(821,366	)
	Proceeds from long-term debt		840,000			0			0			840,000
	Deferred financing costs		(7,241	)		0			0			(7,241	)
	Dividend to parent		(65,096	)		0			0			(65,096	)
	Dividends from subsidiaries		42,441			(45,246	)		2,805			0
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(3,121	)		(51,934	)		1,352			(53,703	)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		0			0			(73	)		(73	)
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents		0			24,508			(1,195	)		23,313
	Cash and equivalents at beginning of period		0			43,610			1,195			44,805
	Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	0		$	68,118		$	0		$	68,118

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Table

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Quarterly Financial Data	'
		Quarter
		(Unaudited, in thousands)
		First		Second			Third		Fourth
	For the period ended December 28, 2013
	Net sales	$	484,271	$	464,350		$	486,926	$	512,736
	Gross profit		86,468		78,544			76,086		84,161
	Net earnings		14,243		9,648			10,571		15,902
	For the period ended December 29, 2012
	Net sales	$	444,826	$	436,661		$	470,947	$	503,620
	Gross profit		79,401		73,565			75,358		83,229
	Net earnings (loss)		9,352		(1,706	) (a)		8,740		13,708
	(a)	Impacted by the jury award in the National Pasteurized Eggs, Inc. trial (see Note G).

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou1

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'	'	'
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	'	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Balance at Beginning of period	$1,139	$875	$827
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Additions	0	264	48
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Deductions	-586	0	0
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Balance at End of period	$553	$1,139	$875

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories	'	'
Raw materials and supplies	$25,869	$28,989
Work in process and finished goods	101,895	88,353
Flocks	30,731	35,829
Total inventories	$158,495	$153,171

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Jun. 27, 2013
Reconciliation of carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	$830,017	$829,846	$1,600
Translation adjustment	-468	171	'
Acquisition	1,622	'	'
Ending balance	831,171	830,017	1,600
Egg Products	'	'	'
Reconciliation of carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	688,510	688,339	'
Translation adjustment	-468	171	'
Acquisition	1,622	'	'
Ending balance	689,664	688,510	'
Refrigerated Potato Products	'	'	'
Reconciliation of carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	92,882	92,882	'
Translation adjustment	0	0	'
Acquisition	0	'	'
Ending balance	92,882	92,882	'
Cheese and Other Dairy-Case Products	'	'	'
Reconciliation of carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	48,625	48,625	'
Translation adjustment	0	0	'
Acquisition	0	'	'
Ending balance	$48,625	$48,625	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of intangible assets, other than goodwill	'	'
Amortized intangible assets, principally customer relationships	$521,000	$521,000
Accumulated amortization	-108,392	-77,592
Intangible assets, net, total	412,608	443,408
Indefinite lived intangible assets, trademarks	111,000	111,000
Intangible assets, other than goodwill	$523,608	$554,408

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Estimated amortization expense	'
2014	$31,392
2015	30,800
2016	30,800
2017	30,800
2018	$30,800

Summary_of_Significant_Account7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred financing costs	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$39,436	$46,027	'
Additions to deferred financing costs	168	1,374	7,241
Amortization	-8,117	-7,965	-7,914
Ending balance	$31,487	$39,436	$46,027

Summary_of_Significant_Account8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textual [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Highly liquid investments maturity period	'	'Original maturities of three months or less	'	'
Allowance for potential credit losses	'	$553,000	$1,139,000	'
Capitalized interest cost	'	274,000	82,000	374,000
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes	'	4,100,000	'	'
Weighted average amortization period for our customer relationships	'	'17 years	'	'
Amortization of intangibles	'	30,800,000	30,800,000	30,800,000
Principal insurance carrier security	'	6,300,000	5,700,000	'
Increase in insurance security guarantee	610,000	'	'	'
Advertising Expense	'	16,200,000	18,500,000	16,700,000
Corporate Joint Venture	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textual [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Investment in joint venture	'	2,000,000	'	'
Ownership percentage	'	50.00%	'	'
Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textual [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Ownership percentage	'	100.00%	'	'
Lang Fang MK Food Company Ltd. Line of Credit	'	$2,100,000	'	'
Building and Building Improvements | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textual [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Estimated service lives range	'	'10 years	'	'
Building and Building Improvements | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textual [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Estimated service lives range	'	'30 years	'	'
Machinery and Equipment | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textual [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Estimated service lives range	'	'3 years	'	'
Machinery and Equipment | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textual [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Estimated service lives range	'	'15 years	'	'
Leasehold Improvements | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textual [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Estimated service lives range	'	'5 years	'	'
Leasehold Improvements | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textual [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Estimated service lives range	'	'15 years	'	'
Company	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textual [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Number of operating segments	'	3	'	'

Business_Acquisition_Details_T

Business Acquisition (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jun. 27, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Business acquisition, purchase price	'	$38,900,000	'	'
Business acquisition, current assets	'	26,900,000	'	'
Business acquisition, current liabilities	'	4,700,000	'	'
Business acquisition, property plant and equipment	'	15,100,000	'	'
Business acquisition, goodwill	831,171,000	1,600,000	830,017,000	829,846,000
Acquisition Purchase Price Adjustment - Working Capital	$3,200,000	'	'	'

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Long-term debt	'	'
Credit facility—revolving line of credit	$0	$0
Senior unsecured notes	430,000,000	430,000,000
Secured notes	1,988,000	3,338,000
Capital leases	4,224,000	10,685,000
Guarantees	7,770,000	8,833,000
Other indebtedness	515,000	1,104,000
Less: Current maturities	4,758,000	19,833,000
Unamortized original issue discount on term B loan	8,158,000	10,280,000
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	1,166,304,000	1,189,570,000
Credit facility-term B loan	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'
Credit facility—term B loan	$734,723,000	$765,723,000

Debt_Details_1

Debt (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt	'
2014	$4,758
2015	3,431
2016	2,064
2017	1,750
2018	1,165,216
Thereafter	$2,001

Debt_Details_2

Debt (Details 2) (Assets Held under Capital Leases, USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets Held under Capital Leases	'	'
Summary of property under capital leases by major classes	'	'
Property, plant and equipment held under lease agreements	$4,736	$19,832
Accumulated depreciation	-638	-5,492
Property under capital leases, Total	$4,098	$14,340

Debt_Details_3

Debt (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of interest expense	'	'	'
Interest expense	$75,755	$78,154	$81,985
Amortization of deferred financing costs	8,117	7,965	7,914
Amortization of original issue discount on long-term debt	2,122	2,155	2,164
Mark-to-market on interest rate swap contracts	742	2,372	6,500
Capitalized interest	-274	-82	-374
Interest income	-41	-208	-49
Interest expense, net	$86,421	$90,356	$98,140

Debt_Details_Textual

Debt (Details Textual) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Jul. 31, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 27, 2013

Nov. 29, 2013

Feb. 28, 2013

Dec. 27, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Futures

Financial Standby Letter of Credit

Refrigerated Potato Products

Egg Products

Senior Notes

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Credit facility-term B loan

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Line of Credit

Twenty Nine June Two Thousand Fifteen

Twenty Five February Two Thousand Sixteen

Twenty Five February Two Thousand Eighteen

Financial Standby Letter of Credit

Senior Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing on revolving line of credit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$75,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit facility-revolving line of credit amounts maturing on different dates

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

57,500,000

'

'

17,500,000

'

'

'

Secured Notes Maturity date

'

'

'

'

25-Nov-14

'

15-Jul-18

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29-Jun-15

25-Feb-16

25-Feb-18

Credit facility outstanding

2,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

Term B loan interest rate floor

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term B loan interest rate margin

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayments of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,000,000

11,000,000

10,000,000

40,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum leverage ratio

6.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum interest coverage ratio

1.90%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Senior notes issued amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

430,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of senior subordinated notes interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.75%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Semi-annual payment dates for senior notes interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective interest rate

'

'

'

4.57%

3.60%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Capital leases

4,224,000

10,685,000

'

'

'

4,224,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Capital lease expiration date

'

'

'

'

30-Dec-13

31-Aug-22

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Guarantees of affiliates outstanding debt

6,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,100,000

'

'

'

'

Series bond maturing date

15-Sep-17

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of letter of credit guaranteed

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Lang Fang MK Food Company Ltd. Line of Credit

'

'

'

4,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Joint Venture related Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit

'

'

2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notional amount of interest rate derivative contracts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$350,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Average rate of interest rate derivatives

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.73%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Contract Maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16-Jun-15

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of interest rate derivative contracts

5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current:	'	'	'
Federal	$36,872	$35,920	$6,180
State	3,907	3,579	2,447
Current Income Tax Expense , Total	40,779	39,499	8,627
Deferred:	'	'	'
Federal	-14,951	-24,157	1,715
Foreign	28	37	-10
State	-648	-2,855	-11,047
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	-15,571	-26,975	-9,342
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Total	$25,208	$12,524	($715)

Income_Taxes_Details_1

Income Taxes (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current deferred income taxes:	'	'
Flock inventories	($7,713)	($7,417)
Hedging	1,412	1,957
Other, primarily accrued expenses	10,011	13,265
Total gross deferred income taxes, current	3,710	7,805
Valuation allowance, current	-887	-1,761
Total current deferred income taxes	2,823	6,044
Depreciation	-36,871	-41,979
Customer relationships	-151,345	-162,420
Trademarks and licenses	-40,096	-39,969
Goodwill	-1,411	-1,370
Net operating loss carry-forwards	2,220	2,179
Debt issuance costs	-6,954	-9,153
Other	5,210	5,026
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	-229,247	-247,686
Valuation allowance	-5,600	-5,509
Total non-current deferred income taxes	-234,847	-253,195
Total deferred income taxes	($232,024)	($247,151)

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Roll - forward of unrecognized tax benefits:	'	'	'
Total unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period	$2,079	$4,121	$3,791
Gross increase for tax positions taken in prior periods	0	3	712
Gross decrease for tax positions taken in prior periods	-12	-17	0
Gross increase for tax positions taken in current period	411	131	126
Reductions relating to settlements with taxing authorities	0	-1,792	0
Reductions as a result of a lapse of applicable statute of limitations	-348	-367	-508
Total unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$2,130	$2,079	$4,121

Income_Taxes_Details_Textual

Income Taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets	$6.50	'	'
Net decrease in valuation allowance	-0.8	'	'
Expiry date of net operating loss carryforwards	'expire from 2025 through 2033	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate	1.1	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits of interest and penalties	'	'	0.1
Unrecognized tax expense benefit statutes of limitations and settlements with taxing authorities	0.1	0.2	'
Accrued liability for interest/penalties on unrecognized tax benefits	0.7	0.8	'
Minimum	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	0.6	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	0.8	'	'
Foreign Country	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	$8.40	'	'

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State taxes, net of federal impact	2.30%	3.10%	8.80%
Change in state tax rate for deferred taxes	0.50%	-2.00%	-48.40%
Qualified production activities deduction	-4.90%	-8.40%	-4.30%
Other permanent differences	0.10%	0.30%	2.40%
Valuation allowance	0.40%	3.50%	0.40%
Other	-0.40%	-3.30%	1.00%
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, total	33.00%	28.20%	-5.10%

Employee_Retirement_Plan_Detai

Employee Retirement Plan (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Employee Retirement Plan (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Matching contributions	$3,500,000	$3,400,000	$3,400,000
Union employee matching contributions	$49,000	$40,000	$31,000
Maximum	'	'	'
Employee Retirement Plan (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Percentage of participant's eligible compensation	4.00%	'	'

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transactions Expenses (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Minimum annual fee for managers	$2.25	'	'
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization	1.00%	'	'
Percentage of transaction fees to managers	1.00%	'	'
Selling, general and administrative expenses	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Actual annual fee paid to managers	$2.60	$2.40	$2.30

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of minimum rental commitments	'
2014	$6,017
2015	5,486
2016	5,032
2017	4,252
2018	3,818
Thereafter	$13,939

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Apr. 15, 2011	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Nov. 30, 2011	Jun. 01, 2011
			Patents	NumberOfLawsuits
				NumberOfDefendants
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expiry date of operating leases	'	'	'	'operating leases expiring at various times through February 2024	'	'	'	'
Rent expense, including real estate taxes and maintenance expenses	'	'	'	$8	$7.20	$8.80	'	'
Procurement Contracts annual external requirements	'	'	'	59.00%	'	'	'	'
Purchase price in year 2014	'	'	'	296.8	'	'	'	'
Purchase price in year 2015	'	'	'	303.9	'	'	'	'
Purchase price in year 2016	'	'	'	274.2	'	'	'	'
Purchase price in year 2017	'	'	'	274.6	'	'	'	'
Purchase price in year 2018	'	'	'	274.6	'	'	'	'
Anticipated requirements percentage in egg requirements	'	'	'	39.00%	'	'	'	'
Refrigerated potato products division's needs	'	'	'	59.00%	'	'	'	'
Contracts to purchase potatoes	'	'	'	'expire in 2014	'	'	'	'
One potato supplier is expected to provide requirements	'	'	'	24.00%	'	'	'	'
Number of class-action lawsuits	'	'	'	22	'	'	'	'
Number of defendants	'	'	'	20	'	'	'	'
Number of patents	'	'	3	'	'	'	'	'
Patent infringement damages	'	5.8	'	'	'	'	'	'
Payments for legal settlements	4.5	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reduction in accrued legal expenses	1.3	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Underbilled sewer charges since 2004	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6.5
Sewer charges invoice issued	'	'	'	'	'	'	6.2	'
Settlement agreement date	'	'	'	'During mediation on January 13, 2014, the parties agreed in principle to the terms of a settlement agreement that resolves all claims alleged by all parties.	'	'	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Annual requirement for Two Suppliers	'	'	'	10.00%	'	'	'	'
Procurement Contracts period	'	'	'	'18 months	'	'	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Procurement Contracts period	'	'	'	'120 months	'	'	'	'
Bonds	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Principal balance of bonds	'	'	'	$0.80	'	'	'	'

Shareholders_Equity_Details

Shareholder's Equity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Shareholder's Equity (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	5,000	5,000	'
Common stock, shares issued	100	100	'
Common stock, shares outstanding	100	100	'
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01	'
Non-cash capital invested by parent	$8,825,000	$292,000	$265,000
Dividend to parent	13,441,000	54,769,000	65,096,000
MFI Midco Corporation	'	'	'
Shareholder's Equity (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Non-cash capital invested by parent	8,825,000	292,000	265,000
Dividend to parent	$13,441,000	'	'
Subsidiaries | MFI Midco Corporation	'	'	'
Shareholder's Equity (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	5,000	5,000	'
Common stock, shares issued	100	100	'
Common stock, shares outstanding	100	100	'
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01	'

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options	'	'	'
Risk-free interest rate, Minimum	0.81%	0.83%	1.51%
Risk-free interest rate, Maximum	'	1.20%	1.87%
Expected term (in years)	'5 years	'5 years	'5 years
Expected volatility, Minimum	32.78%	32.78%	32.78%
Expected volatility, Maximum	'	'	32.96%
Expected dividends	'	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Outstanding stock options	'
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'6 years 7 months 13 days
Time-Vesting | Class A Options	'
Outstanding stock options	'
Outstanding, Beginning	18,108
Outstanding, Granted	653
Outstanding, Exercised	-216
Outstanding, Forfeited	-213
Outstanding, Ending	18,332
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'6 years 8 months 27 days
Outstanding, Options vested and expected to vest	18,332
Outstanding, Exercisable	10,292
Outstanding, Weighted average exercise price, Beginning	412.31	[1]
Outstanding, Granted, Weighted-average Exercise Price	1,409.80	[1]
Outstanding, Weighted average exercise price, Exercisable	405.34	[1]
Outstanding, Forfeited, Weighted-average Exercise Price	536.73	[1]
Outstanding, Weighted average exercise price, Ending	446.5	[1]
Options vested and expected to vest	446.5	[1]
Exercisable at December 28, 2013	403.6	[1]
Performance Vesting | Class B Options	'
Outstanding stock options	'
Outstanding, Beginning	24,178
Outstanding, Granted	0
Outstanding, Exercised	0
Outstanding, Forfeited	0
Outstanding, Ending	24,178
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'6 years 8 months 5 days
Outstanding, Options vested and expected to vest	24,178
Outstanding, Exercisable	0
Outstanding, Weighted average exercise price, Beginning	2,872.87	[1]
Outstanding, Weighted average exercise price, Ending	2,872.87	[1]
Performance Vesting | Class C Options	'
Outstanding stock options	'
Outstanding, Beginning	11,072
Outstanding, Granted	0
Outstanding, Exercised	0
Outstanding, Forfeited	0
Outstanding, Ending	11,072
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'6 years 8 months 5 days
Outstanding, Options vested and expected to vest	11,072
Outstanding, Exercisable	0
Outstanding, Weighted average exercise price, Beginning	4,358.86	[1]
Outstanding, Weighted average exercise price, Ending	4,358.86	[1]
Performance Vesting | Class D Options	'
Outstanding stock options	'
Outstanding, Beginning	8,923
Outstanding, Granted	0
Outstanding, Exercised	0
Outstanding, Forfeited	0
Outstanding, Ending	8,923
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'6 years 8 months 5 days
Outstanding, Options vested and expected to vest	8,923
Outstanding, Exercisable	0
Outstanding, Weighted average exercise price, Beginning	5,349.52	[1]
Outstanding, Weighted average exercise price, Ending	5,349.52	[1]
[1]	Footnote amounts have been adjusted to reflect the change in exercise price to avoid dilution.

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Time-Vesting | Class A Options	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Stock options outstanding	18,332	18,108	'
Company | Equity Incentive Plan	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Number of shares subject to the Plan	71,065	'	'
Stock-based compensation Expense	$2,163,000	$2,121,000	$1,947,000
Total compensation cost for nonvested awards	3,700,000	'	'
Vesting periods	'1 year 10 months 10 days	'	'
Dividend paid	321,000,000	'	'
Fair value of shares vesting amount	$2,100,000	$2,100,000	$2,100,000
Company | Equity Incentive Plan | Time-Vesting	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Stock options outstanding	18,108	'	'
Rate of vesting options	20.00%	'	'
Period of time-vesting options	'5 years	'	'
Company | Equity Incentive Plan | Time-Vesting | Class A Options	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of time-vesting	$423.76	$659.84	$745.90
Company | Equity Incentive Plan | Performance Vesting	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Stock options outstanding	44,173	'	'

Hedging_and_Derivatives_Detail

Hedging and Derivatives (Details) (Corn (bushels))	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
	bu	bu
Corn (bushels)	'	'
Outstanding Commodity-Forward Contracts for Hedging of Forecasted Purchases of Grain	'	'
Commodity Contract	3,045,000	3,060,000

Hedging_and_Derivatives_Detail1

Hedging and Derivatives (Details 1) (Soybean Meal Forwards)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
	T	T
Soybean Meal Forwards	'	'
Outstanding Commodity-Forward Contracts for Hedging of Forecasted Purchases of Grain	'	'
Commodity Contract	29,000	33,000

Hedging_and_Derivatives_Detail2

Hedging and Derivatives (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Prepaid expenses and other | Commodity contracts - Grain | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	'		'
Derivative Assets and (liabilities) at Fair Value	'		'
Asset	$629	[1]	$205	[1]
Liability	-793	[1]	-1,812	[1]
Prepaid expenses and other | Commodity contracts - Energy | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	'		'
Derivative Assets and (liabilities) at Fair Value	'		'
Asset	101	[1]	36	[1]
Liability	0	[1]	-152	[1]
Prepaid expenses and other | Foreign currency contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	'		'
Derivative Assets and (liabilities) at Fair Value	'		'
Asset	0		0
Liability	-121		0
Other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities | Interest rate swap contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	'		'
Derivative Assets and (liabilities) at Fair Value	'		'
Asset	0		0
Liability	($5,452)		($8,872)
[1]	Amounts represent the gross fair value of derivative assets and liabilities. We net the derivative assets and liabilities for each of our hedging programs, including cash collateral, when a master netting arrangement exists between us and the counterparty to the derivative contract. The amount or timing of cash collateral balances may impact the classification of the derivative in the consolidated balance sheets. The gross fair value of the commodity grain contracts is exclusive of cash collateral receivable of $928 and $22 as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012. The gross fair value of the commodity energy contracts is exclusive of cash collateral receivable of $0 and $185 as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.

Hedging_and_Derivatives_Detail3

Hedging and Derivatives (Details 3) (Cash Flow Hedging, Commodity contracts - Grain, Cost of Sales, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Flow Hedging | Commodity contracts - Grain | Cost of Sales	'		'		'
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	'		'		'
Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative, (Effective Portion)	($73)		($1,200)		$1,164
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings, (Effective Portion)	-1,149		1,213		1,708
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivative, (Ineffective Portion)	($52)	[1]	($72)	[1]	$63	[1]
[1]	There were no gains or losses resulting from the discontinuance of cash flow hedges during the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Hedging_and_Derivatives_Detail4

Hedging and Derivatives (Details 4) (Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cost of Sales | Commodity contracts - Energy	'	'	'
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivative	$193	$247	($1,017)
General and administrative expense | Foreign currency contracts	'	'	'
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivative	-121	0	0
Interest expense | Interest Rate Swap Contracts	'	'	'
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivative	($742)	($2,372)	($6,500)

Hedging_and_Derivatives_Detail5

Hedging and Derivatives (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Hedging and Derivatives (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Commodity derivative contract term	'less than one year	'	'
Gains or losses resulting from discontinuance of cash flow hedges	$0	$0	$0

Hedging_and_Derivatives_Detail6

Hedging and Derivatives (Details 2) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commodity contracts - Grain	'	'
Hedging and Derivatives (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Cash collateral receivable	$928	$22
Commodity contracts - Energy	'	'
Hedging and Derivatives (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Cash collateral receivable	$0	$185

Comprehensive_Income_Details

Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	($124)	($1,201)
Foreign currency translation	-525	-540
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	($649)	($1,741)

Comprehensive_Income_Details_1

Comprehensive Income (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, before tax	$1,701	($3,838)	($870)
Tax expense (benefit)	624	-1,425	-326
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax	1,077	-2,413	-544
Foreign currency translation	15	209	-513
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$1,092	($2,204)	($1,057)

Comprehensive_Income_Details_2

Comprehensive Income (Details 2) (Cost of Sales, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013
Cost of Sales	'
Cash flow hedges, net of tax	($1,149)

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Interest Rate Swap Contracts, Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3), USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Interest Rate Swap Contracts | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	'	'
Fair Value Rollforward of Interest Swap Instruments	'	'
Beginning balance	$8,872	$6,500
Unrealized loss included in interest expense	742	2,372
Settlements	-4,162	0
Ending balance	$5,452	$8,872

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail1

Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	$101	$0
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Total Liabilities	5,737	10,595
Commodity contracts - Energy	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	101	0
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis	0	116
Foreign currency contracts	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	0	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis	121	'
Interest rate swap contracts	'	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis - Interest rate swap contracts	5,452	8,872
Cash Flow Hedging | Commodity contracts - Grain	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	0	0
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis	164	1,607
Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	0	0
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Total Liabilities	0	0
Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Commodity contracts - Energy	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	0	0
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis	0	0
Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Foreign currency contracts	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	0	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis	0	'
Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Interest rate swap contracts	'	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis - Interest rate swap contracts	0	0
Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Cash Flow Hedging | Commodity contracts - Grain	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	0	0
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	101	0
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Total Liabilities	285	1,723
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Commodity contracts - Energy	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	101	0
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis	0	116
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Foreign currency contracts	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	0	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis	121	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Interest rate swap contracts	'	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis - Interest rate swap contracts	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Cash Flow Hedging | Commodity contracts - Grain	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	0	0
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis	164	1,607
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	0	0
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Total Liabilities	5,452	8,872
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Commodity contracts - Energy	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	0	0
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Foreign currency contracts	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	0	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis	0	'
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Interest rate swap contracts	'	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis - Interest rate swap contracts	5,452	8,872
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Cash Flow Hedging | Commodity contracts - Grain	'	'
Assets at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial assets measured on a recurring basis	0	0
Liabilities at fair value:	'	'
Hedging-related financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail2

Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
		Long-term Debt	Long-term Debt
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'	'
Change in the unobservable input	1.00%	'	'
Estimated effect on interest expense of change in unobservable input	$100,000	'	'
Debt, carrying value	'	1,170,000,000	1,210,000,000
Debt, fair value	'	$1,210,000,000	$1,260,000,000

Business_Segments_Details

Business Segments (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Customer A	'	'	'
Concentrations in sales for major customers with revenues recorded	'	'	'
Sales	13.00%	11.00%	10.00%
Customer B	'	'	'
Concentrations in sales for major customers with revenues recorded	'	'	'
Sales	18.00%	15.00%	13.00%

Business_Segments_Details_1

Business Segments (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financial Information on Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
External net sales	$512,736	$486,926	$464,350	$484,271	$503,620	$470,947	$436,661	$444,826	$1,948,283	$1,856,054	$1,766,588
Operating profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	163,923	134,389	116,160
Total assets	2,067,309	'	'	'	2,075,348	'	'	'	2,067,309	2,075,348	2,140,856
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	91,535	97,646	97,246
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	50,671	37,275	45,230
Corporate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financial Information on Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
External net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Operating profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11,016	-24,188	-19,648
Total assets	110,894	'	'	'	106,160	'	'	'	110,894	106,160	129,915
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4	5	7
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Operating Segments | Egg Products	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financial Information on Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
External net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,431,218	1,315,705	1,228,410
Operating profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	130,279	113,803	99,265
Total assets	1,530,026	'	'	'	1,522,340	'	'	'	1,530,026	1,522,340	1,545,678
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	72,521	78,901	78,443
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	46,127	32,274	42,589
Operating Segments | Refrigerated Potato Products	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financial Information on Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
External net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	170,870	153,481	138,004
Operating profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20,782	18,594	13,020
Total assets	227,076	'	'	'	233,895	'	'	'	227,076	233,895	239,535
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	11,978	11,370	11,048
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,025	2,800	1,483
Operating Segments | Cheese and Other Dairy-Case Products	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financial Information on Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
External net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	346,195	386,868	400,174
Operating profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	23,878	26,180	23,523
Total assets	199,313	'	'	'	212,953	'	'	'	199,313	212,953	225,728
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7,032	7,370	7,748
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1,519	$2,201	$1,158

Business_Segments_Details_Text

Business Segments (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
	Segment
Business Segments (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Number of Business segments	3

Supplemental_Guarantor_Financi2

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Jun. 27, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 01, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	$60,677	'	$43,274	$68,118	$44,805
Accounts receivable, less allowances	170,935	'	164,025	'	'
Inventories	158,495	'	153,171	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	13,948	'	18,445	'	'
Total current assets	404,055	'	378,915	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment—net	268,202	'	264,664	'	'
Goodwill	831,171	1,600	830,017	829,846	'
Intangibles and other assets	563,881	'	601,752	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	'	0	'	'
Total assets	2,067,309	'	2,075,348	2,140,856	'
Current Liabilities	'	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	4,758	'	19,833	'	'
Accounts payable	103,365	'	99,184	'	'
Accrued liabilities	105,820	'	107,091	'	'
Total current liabilities	213,943	'	226,108	'	'
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,166,304	'	1,189,570	'	'
Deferred income taxes	234,847	'	253,195	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	3,628	'	6,978	'	'
Shareholder’s equity	448,587	'	399,497	423,963	473,615
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity	2,067,309	'	2,075,348	'	'
Corporate	'	'	'	'	'
Current Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	0	'	0	0	0
Accounts receivable, less allowances	0	'	0	'	'
Inventories	0	'	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	1,331	'	4,036	'	'
Total current assets	1,331	'	4,036	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment—net	0	'	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	'	0	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	766,212	'	805,161	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	874,754	'	816,656	'	'
Total assets	1,642,297	'	1,625,853	'	'
Current Liabilities	'	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	'	10,000	'	'
Accounts payable	0	'	0	'	'
Accrued liabilities	27,302	'	26,789	'	'
Total current liabilities	27,302	'	36,789	'	'
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,156,566	'	1,175,443	'	'
Deferred income taxes	6,214	'	7,146	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	3,628	'	6,978	'	'
Shareholder’s equity	448,587	'	399,497	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity	1,642,297	'	1,625,853	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'
Current Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	60,594	'	43,274	68,118	43,610
Accounts receivable, less allowances	170,689	'	163,040	'	'
Inventories	151,962	'	145,011	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	12,388	'	14,342	'	'
Total current assets	395,633	'	365,667	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment—net	259,397	'	253,605	'	'
Goodwill	824,581	'	822,959	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	548,625	'	580,103	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	-4,090	'	-1,334	'	'
Total assets	2,024,146	'	2,021,000	'	'
Current Liabilities	'	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	3,839	'	8,867	'	'
Accounts payable	100,869	'	96,342	'	'
Accrued liabilities	75,890	'	78,113	'	'
Total current liabilities	180,598	'	183,322	'	'
Long-term debt, less current maturities	740,641	'	774,774	'	'
Deferred income taxes	228,491	'	245,928	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	0	'	0	'	'
Shareholder’s equity	874,416	'	816,976	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity	2,024,146	'	2,021,000	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'
Current Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	83	'	0	0	1,195
Accounts receivable, less allowances	5,112	'	5,229	'	'
Inventories	6,533	'	8,160	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	229	'	67	'	'
Total current assets	11,957	'	13,456	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment—net	8,805	'	11,059	'	'
Goodwill	6,590	'	7,058	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	0	'	0	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	'	0	'	'
Total assets	27,352	'	31,573	'	'
Current Liabilities	'	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	919	'	966	'	'
Accounts payable	7,362	'	7,086	'	'
Accrued liabilities	2,628	'	2,189	'	'
Total current liabilities	10,909	'	10,241	'	'
Long-term debt, less current maturities	20,053	'	22,865	'	'
Deferred income taxes	142	'	121	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	0	'	0	'	'
Shareholder’s equity	-3,752	'	-1,654	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity	27,352	'	31,573	'	'
Eliminations	'	'	'	'	'
Current Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	0	'	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, less allowances	-4,866	'	-4,244	'	'
Inventories	0	'	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	0	'	0	'	'
Total current assets	-4,866	'	-4,244	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment—net	0	'	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	'	0	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	-750,956	'	-783,512	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	-870,664	'	-815,322	'	'
Total assets	-1,626,486	'	-1,603,078	'	'
Current Liabilities	'	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	'	0	'	'
Accounts payable	-4,866	'	-4,244	'	'
Accrued liabilities	0	'	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	-4,866	'	-4,244	'	'
Long-term debt, less current maturities	-750,956	'	-783,512	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	0	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	0	'	0	'	'
Shareholder’s equity	-870,664	'	-815,322	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity	($1,626,486)	'	($1,603,078)	'	'

Supplemental_Guarantor_Financi3

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$512,736	$486,926	$464,350	$484,271	$503,620	$470,947	$436,661	$444,826	$1,948,283	$1,856,054	$1,766,588
Cost of sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,623,024	1,544,501	1,493,575
Gross profit (loss)	84,161	76,086	78,544	86,468	83,229	75,358	73,565	79,401	325,259	311,553	273,013
Selling, general and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	161,336	177,164	156,853
Operating profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	163,923	134,389	116,160
Interest expense, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	86,421	90,356	98,140
Unrealized (gain) loss on currency transactions	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,156	-440	390
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	3,527
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	76,346	44,473	14,103
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Income tax expense (benefit)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	25,208	12,524	-715
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	774	1,855	529
Net earnings (loss)	15,902	10,571	9,648	14,243	13,708	8,740	-1,706	9,352	50,364	30,094	14,289
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	51,456	27,890	13,232
Corporate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Cost of sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Gross profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	224	5,111
Operating profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	-224	-5,111
Interest expense, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	53,466	54,827	79,028
Unrealized (gain) loss on currency transactions	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,527
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-53,466	-55,051	-87,666
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	84,794	64,224	62,668
Income tax expense (benefit)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-19,036	-20,921	-39,287
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	50,364	30,094	14,289
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	50,364	30,094	14,289
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,906,126	1,812,713	1,725,862
Cost of sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,582,021	1,500,668	1,455,349
Gross profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	324,105	312,045	270,513
Selling, general and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	159,446	174,117	148,869
Operating profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	164,659	137,928	121,644
Interest expense, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	31,395	34,010	17,624
Unrealized (gain) loss on currency transactions	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,156	-440	390
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	132,108	104,358	103,630
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,324	-4,871	-1,851
Income tax expense (benefit)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	44,216	33,408	38,582
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	774	1,855	529
Net earnings (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	84,794	64,224	62,668
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	85,227	62,176	61,681
Non-Guarantor Subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	47,306	49,047	53,265
Cost of sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	46,152	49,539	50,765
Gross profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,154	-492	2,500
Selling, general and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,890	2,823	2,873
Operating profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-736	-3,315	-373
Interest expense, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,560	1,519	1,488
Unrealized (gain) loss on currency transactions	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,296	-4,834	-1,861
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Income tax expense (benefit)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28	37	-10
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,324	-4,871	-1,851
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,665	-5,027	-1,921
Eliminations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-5,149	-5,706	-12,539
Cost of sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-5,149	-5,706	-12,539
Gross profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Operating profit (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Interest expense, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Unrealized (gain) loss on currency transactions	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-82,470	-59,353	-60,817
Income tax expense (benefit)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-82,470	-59,353	-60,817
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($82,470)	($59,353)	($60,817)

Supplemental_Guarantor_Financi4

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$161,874	$117,905	$123,169
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-50,671	-37,275	-45,230
Business acquisition (see Note B)	-38,910	0	0
Investments in and equity adjustments of joint ventures and other	-610	0	-850
Net cash used in investing activities	-90,191	-37,275	-46,080
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Payments on long-term debt	-40,806	-49,330	-821,366
Proceeds from long-term debt	0	0	840,000
Deferred financing costs	-168	-1,374	-7,241
Dividend to parent	-13,441	-54,769	-65,096
Additional capital invested by parent	87	0	0
Dividends from subsidiaries	0	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-54,328	-105,473	-53,703
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	48	-1	-73
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	17,403	-24,844	23,313
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	43,274	68,118	44,805
Cash and equivalents at end of period	60,677	43,274	68,118
Corporate	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-14,265	-23,863	3,121
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Business acquisition (see Note B)	0	'	'
Investments in and equity adjustments of joint ventures and other	0	'	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Payments on long-term debt	-31,000	-41,077	-813,225
Proceeds from long-term debt	'	'	840,000
Deferred financing costs	-168	-1,374	-7,241
Dividend to parent	-13,441	-54,769	-65,096
Additional capital invested by parent	87	'	'
Dividends from subsidiaries	58,787	121,083	42,441
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	14,265	23,863	-3,121
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	0	0	0
Cash and equivalents at end of period	0	0	0
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	174,761	139,818	122,160
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-49,647	-34,767	-44,868
Business acquisition (see Note B)	-38,910	'	'
Investments in and equity adjustments of joint ventures and other	-610	'	-850
Net cash used in investing activities	-89,167	-34,767	-45,718
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Payments on long-term debt	-8,866	-6,959	-6,688
Proceeds from long-term debt	'	'	0
Deferred financing costs	0	0	0
Dividend to parent	0	0	0
Additional capital invested by parent	0	'	'
Dividends from subsidiaries	-59,408	-122,936	-45,246
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-68,274	-129,895	-51,934
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	17,320	-24,844	24,508
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	43,274	68,118	43,610
Cash and equivalents at end of period	60,594	43,274	68,118
Non-Guarantor Subsidiary	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	1,378	1,950	-2,112
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-1,024	-2,508	-362
Business acquisition (see Note B)	0	'	'
Investments in and equity adjustments of joint ventures and other	0	'	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-1,024	-2,508	-362
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Payments on long-term debt	-940	-1,294	-1,453
Proceeds from long-term debt	'	'	0
Deferred financing costs	0	0	0
Dividend to parent	0	0	0
Additional capital invested by parent	0	'	'
Dividends from subsidiaries	621	1,853	2,805
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-319	559	1,352
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	48	-1	-73
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	83	0	-1,195
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	0	0	1,195
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$83	$0	$0

Supplemental_Guarantor_Financi5

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Details Textual)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 28, 2013
		Guarantor Subsidiaries	Guarantor Subsidiaries	Senior Notes
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Ownership Percentage in subsidiaries	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	'
Percentage of senior subordinated notes interest rate	'	'	'	9.75%

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Detai

Quarterly Financial Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
External net sales	$512,736	$486,926	$464,350	$484,271	$503,620	$470,947	$436,661	$444,826	$1,948,283	$1,856,054	$1,766,588
Gross profit	84,161	76,086	78,544	86,468	83,229	75,358	73,565	79,401	325,259	311,553	273,013
Net earnings (loss)	$15,902	$10,571	$9,648	$14,243	$13,708	$8,740	($1,706)	$9,352	$50,364	$30,094	$14,289