Acquisitions and Divestitures (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 30, 2012	Apr. 01, 2011
Acquisition and investment activities
Proceeds from disposals of bottling companies and other investments	$ 49	$ 395
Acquisitions and Investments, Principally Beverage and Bottling Companies and Trademarks	$ 121	$ 189

The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a controlling interest in another entity or an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled (for example, an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, joint venture or equity method investment), and the cash outflow to acquire asset without physical form usually arising from contractual or other legal rights.

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