Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Apr. 04, 2026 USD ($)
Trademarks
Indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance	$ 1,059,647
Currency translation	(230)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	1,131,717
College Inn and Kitchen Basics Acquisition
Indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets
College Inn and Kitchen Basics acquisition	72,300
Specialty \| Trademarks
Indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance	593,074
Currency translation	(230)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	592,844
Meals \| Trademarks
Indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance	193,764
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	266,064
Meals \| College Inn and Kitchen Basics Acquisition
Indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets
College Inn and Kitchen Basics acquisition	72,300
Spices & Flavor Solutions \| Trademarks
Indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance	272,809
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	$ 272,809

Amount of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance and having a projected indefinite period of benefit.

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