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Risk Management Activities (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 26, 2023 USD ($)	Nov. 26, 2023 EUR (€)	May 28, 2023 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Accounts payable to suppliers who utilize third party service	$ 1,388.2		$ 1,430.1
Euro Denominated Bonds Used For Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount \| €		€ 2,960.0
Commodity Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 420.8
Average period of utilization	12 months
Agricultural Related Derivative [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 258.3
Energy Related Derivative [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 162.5