Investments in Joint Ventures (Schedule of joint venture earnings and cash flow activity) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
May 26, 2013	May 27, 2012	May 29, 2011
INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES [Abstract]
Sales to joint ventures	$ 12.3	$ 10.4	$ 10.2
Net advances	36.7	22.2	1.8
Dividends received	$ 115.7	$ 68.0	$ 72.7

This item represents disclosure of the amount of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that constitute a return of investment, which are classified as investing activities.

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Amount of revenue, fees and commissions earned from transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiaries; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) an entity and trusts for the benefit of employees, for example, but not limited to, pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of the entity's management; (d) an entity and its principal, owners, management, or members of their immediate families; and (e) affiliates.

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