Restructuring Initiatives (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	21 Months Ended	24 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 23, 2014	May 29, 2016 positions	May 29, 2016 positions	May 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Cash payments	$ 10.5
U.S. Retail and Convenience Stores and Foodservice Segments [Member] | Q2 2015 Project Century Exit Methuen Facility [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Number of positions affected		250
U.S. Retail [Member] | Q2 2015 Project Century, Exit Lodi Facility [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Number of positions affected		430
International [Member] | Q1 2015 Combination of Certain Operational Facilities [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Number of positions affected			240
Forecast [Member] | Q2 2015 Project Catalyst [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Net expense				160.0
Cash payments				123.0
Forecast [Member] | Q2 2015 Project Catalyst [Member] | Minimum Member
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Number of positions affected				700
Forecast [Member] | Q2 2015 Project Catalyst [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Number of positions affected				800
Forecast [Member] | U.S. Retail and Convenience Stores and Foodservice Segments [Member] | Q2 2015 Project Century Exit Methuen Facility [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Net expense		65.0
Cash payments		17.0
Forecast [Member] | U.S. Retail [Member] | Q2 2015 Project Century, Exit Lodi Facility [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Net expense		123.0
Cash payments		24.0
Forecast [Member] | International [Member] | Q1 2015 Combination of Certain Operational Facilities [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Net expense			15.0
Cash payments			14.0