Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract] Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable Net Current Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowances of $1,942 and $1,598, respectively Accounts Payable Current Accounts payable Accounts Receivable From Securitization Accounts receivable securitization Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member] Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member] Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] Defined Benefit Pension Plan Items Accumulated Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Property Plant And Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, accumulated depreciation Accumulated Net Gain Loss From Designated Or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Gains/Losses on Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Defined Benefit Pension And Other Postretirement Plans Net Of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets Weighted Average Useful Life Intangible assets amortization period Represents the reporting of the Acquired Hostess Bread Assets business combination that was completed during the period. Acquired Hostess Assets [Member] Acquired Hostess Bread Asset Represents the reporting of the Acquired Hostess Bread Assets classified as held for sale as of the purchase date Acquired Hostess Assets Plants And Depots [Member] Acquired Hostess Bread Assets Plants and Depots Additional Information About Entitys Reportable Segments Segment reporting, description Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock Capital in excess of par value Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Capital in Excess of Par Value Outstanding nonredeemable non-designated series preferred stock or outstanding non-designated preferred stock. Classified within stockholders' equity if nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Classified within temporary equity if redemption is outside the control of the issuer. Additional Series Of Preferred Stock [Member] Additional Series Of Preferred Stock Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value Amortization of share-based compensation awards Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Tax Effect From Share Based Compensation Award vesting tax windfall Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital Income Tax Effect From Share Based Compensation Net Income tax benefits related to share-based payment awards Represents the Hostess Assets Beefsteak brand agreement ultimately topped by another bidder that was not completed. Agreement Two [Member] Agreement Two Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Total stock based compensation Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Accounts and notes receivable, allowances Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Amortization Of Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount Anti-dilutive shares of common stock Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Arrangements And Nonarrangement Transactions [Member] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Asset Impairment Charges Impairment of assets Assets Assets Total assets Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets: Assets Current Total current assets Assets Current [Abstract] Current Assets: The entire disclosures of long-lived assets held for sale, including descriptions and amounts of qualitative and quantitative factors for distributor territories and property, plant, and equipment. Assets Held For Sale [Text Block] ASSETS HELD FOR SALE Assets Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Total assets held for sale Represents the assets held for sale of the disposal group Assets Of Disposal Group [Member] Disposal Group Award Date [Axis] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award By Grant Date Award Date [Domain] Award Date [Domain] Award Type [Axis] Award Type Represents the Acquired Hostess Assets number of bakeries purchased. Bakeries [Member] Bakeries The bakery decision option Bakery Decision [Member] Bakery decision Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Bank Overdrafts Bank overdraft balance Base Rate [Member] Base Rate Loans Basis of Presentation [Line Items] Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] Basis of Presentation [Line Items] Basis of Presentation [Table] Basis Of Presentation [Table] Basis of Presentation [Table] Identifies branded retail sales Branded Retail [Member] Branded Retail Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition Preacquisition Contingency Amount Of Settlement Breakup fee received for unsuccessful bid Business Acquisition Pro Forma Earnings Per Share Basic Basic net income per common share, Pro forma Business Acquisition Pro Forma Earnings Per Share Diluted Diluted net income per common share, Pro forma Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Line Items] Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information [Line Items] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Line Items] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table] Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information [Table] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table] Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information [Text Block] Pro Forma Consolidated Results of Operations Business Combination Bid amount for the Acquired Hostess Assets Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Bid Amount Bid price to purchase assets Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Net Income Loss Net income, Pro forma Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Revenue Sales, Pro forma Business Combination Acquisition Related Costs Acquisition-related costs Business Combination Bargain Purchase Gain Recognized Amount Bargain purchase gain Gain on acquisition Business Combination Consideration Transferred 1 Aggregate purchase price Total consideration, net Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements Change In Amount Of Contingent Consideration Liability 1 Holdback amount available Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements Change In The Range Of Outcomes Contingent Consideration Liability Value High Reduction in holdback Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability Holdback Potential payment holdback amount Contingently refundable consideration (the "holdback") Business Combination Description [Abstract] Acquisition [Abstract] Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] ACQUISITIONS Business Combination Number Of Bakeries and Depots Purchased Business Combination Number Of Acquisitions Asset Purchase Number of assets acquired in acquisition Business Combination Pro Forma Information Revenue Of Acquiree Since Acquisition Date Actual Sales related to acquisition This element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to spare parts and property plant and equipment acquired in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete. Business Combination Provisional Information Initial Accounting Incomplete Adjustment Spare Parts And Property Plant And Equipment Change in fair value of spare parts Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed And Gain On Settlement Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed And Gain On Settlement Net recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Deferred income taxes, net Deferred income taxes, net Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Financial Assets Financial assets Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangibles Identifiable intangible assets Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Net Net recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Property Plant And Equipment Property, plant, and equipment Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combination Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis] Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis] Business Combination Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain] Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain] Capital Lease Obligations Capital lease obligations Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets At Fair Value Derivative Assets Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities At Fair Value Derivative Liabilities Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Cash Flow Hedging Represents the cash received at the conclusion of the holdback provision. Cash Received From Contingent Acquisition Consideration Contingently refundable consideration Receipt from holdback Represents the triggering event for change in control provisions under the senior notes. Change Of Control Triggering Event [Member] Change Of Control Triggering Event Chief Executive Officer [Member] Chief Executive Officer Class Of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Closed or Expiring Over Next Three Years [Member] Closed Or Expiring Over Next Three Years [Member] Closed or Expiring Over Next Three Years Fee for loan commitment. Commitment Fee Basis Points Commitment Fee Basis Points Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commodity Contract [Member] Commodity Contract Commodity Option [Member] Commodity price risk derivatives Common Stock Dividends Per Share Cash Paid Cash dividends paid per common share Dividends paid, per common share Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value Common Stock Shares Authorized Common stock, authorized shares Common Stock Shares Issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock Value Common stock - $.01 stated par value and $.001 current par value, 500,000,000 authorized shares, 228,729,585 shares and 228,729,585 shares issued, respectively Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income Note [Text Block] ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Computation Of Earnings Per Share Line Items Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk By Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Percentage 1 Percentage of sales, Total Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Contingent Consideration [Domain] Contingent Consideration [Domain] Contingent Consideration [Domain] Axis for contingent consideration Contingent Considerations [Axis] Contingent Considerations [Axis] Represents the closed derivative contracts in accumulated other comprehensive income Contracts Closed [Member] Closed Contracts The co-pack decision option Copack Decision [Member] Co-pack decision Corporate Non Segment [Member] Corporate, Non-Segment Cost Of Goods Sold Cost of sales Cost Of Goods Sold Excluding Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Materials, supplies, labor and other production costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below) Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Customer Relationships [Member] Customer Relationships Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Total debt Debt And Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block] DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument Debt Instrument Basis Spread On Variable Rate 1 Basis spread on variable rate Debt Instrument Covenant Compliance Debt instrument covenant compliance Debt Instrument Face Amount Debt instrument face amount Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument Maturity Date Senior notes due year Term loan maturity date Debt Instrument Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument Term Debt instrument term Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount Discount on notes Fee for unused borrowing capacity Debt Instrument Unused Borrowing Capacity Percent Fee Unused borrowing fee Debt Issuance Costs Financing cost Debt Issuance Costs [Member] Debt Issuance Costs [Member] Debt Issuance Costs Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Fair Value Of Shares Issued Issuance of deferred compensation Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Share Based Payments By Type Of Deferred Compensation [Axis] Type of Deferred Compensation Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Shares Issued Issuance of deferred compensation (in shares) Deferred Finance Costs Net Financing costs Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Deferred income taxes Director deferred awards activity during the period. Deferred Stock Activity [Member] Deferred Stock Activity Director deferred shares issued for annual grant. Deferred Stock [Member] Deferred Stock Deferred Tax Assets Net Current Deferred taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Deferred taxes Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Gains Losses Amortization of net (gain) loss Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Prior Service Cost Credit Amortization of prior service (credit) cost Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Expected Return On Plan Assets Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost Total net periodic benefit (income) cost Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures Defined Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan Service Cost Service cost Defined Benefit Plans Estimated Future Employer Contributions In Current Fiscal Year Expected pension income for fiscal 2014 Defined Contribution Plan Cost Recognized Total cost and employer contributions Represents the Acquired Hostess Assets number of depots originally bid for in the purchase agreement. 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Direct Store Delivery [Member] DSD segment Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments [Text Block] STOCK BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure Of Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Text Block] Assets Held for Sale Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Long Lived Assets Carrying value of the assets held for sale Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Noncurrent Assets Assets Held for Sale Distribution Rights [Member] Distribution Rights Identifies distributor territories used to delivery company products. Distributor Territories [Member] Distributor Territories Dividends Common Stock Cash Dividends paid - $0.2325 per common share Dividends Share Based Compensation Dividends paid on vested performance-contingent restricted stock awards Dividends paid on vested restricted stock awards Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Information [Line Items] Document Information [Line Items]