Proceeds from divestitures
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Entity Listings [Table]
Entity Listings [Table]
Less accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Amortization of losses and prior service costs
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Big G Cereal & Canada
Big G Cereal And Canada Operating Unit [Member]
Big G Cereal And Canada Operating Unit
Schedule of Components of Notes Payable
Schedule of Short-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
Commodity Contract
Commodity Contract [Member]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Third Party Interest Holder
Third Party Interest Holder [Member]
Third Party Interest Holder [Member]
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Floating-rate notes due April 22, 2026
Floating-rate notes due April 22, 2026 [Member]
Floating-rate notes due April 22, 2026 [Member]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fiscal 2026 charges, including foreign currency translation
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment
After-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures
After-tax loss (earnings) from joint ventures
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Financial institutions
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Other fair value changes:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Other Fair Value Changes, Gain (Loss), Before Reclassification And After Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Other Fair Value Changes, Gain (Loss), Before Reclassification And After Tax
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Earnings per share – basic (usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program, Final Delivery
Share Repurchase Program, Final Delivery [Member]
Share Repurchase Program, Final Delivery
Schedule of Fee-Paid Committed and Uncommitted Credit Lines
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
U.S. commercial paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
Net actuarial gain (loss)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Charges (recoveries) associated with restructuring and transformation actions previously announced
Restructuring Transformation Charges Recoveries Including Restructuring Charges Associated With Cost Of Goods Sold
Restructuring Transformation Charges Recoveries Including Restructuring Charges Associated With Cost Of Goods Sold
Windfall (shortfall) tax benefits from stock-based payments
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Schedule of Operating Segment Results
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Notes payable
Notes Payable
Short-Term Debt
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions
Payment for Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Other adjustments
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Cost (Credit)
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Pension Plan [Member]
Stock-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Stock options
Stock Options [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments in affiliates, net
Repayments From (Advances to) Joint Ventures, Net
The net cash inflow (outflow) associated with the payments received (advances to) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group.
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Total stockholders’ equity
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Sale price adjustment after disposal
Disposal Group Sale Price Adjustment
Disposal Group Sale Price Adjustment
Shares
Stockholders' Equity, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net actuarial gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Benefit plan non-service income
Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost Component
Common Stock in Treasury
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Total grant date fair value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value and carrying value of long term debt
Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Expected restructuring charges, cash
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost, Cash
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost, Cash
Other Costs
Other Costs [Member]
Other Costs
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Schedule of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Hedge derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Share Repurchases
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Name
Measure Name
Schedule of Compensation Expense Related to Stock-Based Payments
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Share Repurchase Program, Initial Delivery
Share Repurchase Program, Initial Delivery [Member]
Share Repurchase Program, Initial Delivery
Total
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Foreign currency translation
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Schedule of Total Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Total assets
Assets
Pet
Pet [Member]
Pet
Finite-lived intangible asset, expected amortization, year one
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
North America Foodservice
North America Foodservice Segment [Member]
Convenience Stores and Foodservice Segment
Schedule of Components of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Average period of utilization
Derivative Contracts Inputs, Average Period of Utilization
Derivative Contracts Inputs, Average Period of Utilization
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Short-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Cash Flows - Operating Activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Change in notes payable
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-Term Debt
Restricted stock units and performance share units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Domain]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Domain]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Floating-rate notes due November 8, 2024 - Repayment 2
Floating-rate notes due November 8, 2024 - Repayment 2 [Member]
Floating-rate notes due November 8, 2024 - Repayment 2 [Member]
Finite-lived intangible asset, expected amortization, year four
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Reserve, opening balance
Reserve, ending balance
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Dough
Dough [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the dough product category.
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Business Combination [Domain]
Business Combination [Domain]
Background
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
3.600% Notes due 2032
Three Point Six Zero Zero Percent Notes Due 2032 [Member]
Three Point Six Zero Zero Percent Notes Due 2032
Net mark-to-market revaluation of certain grain inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value of Hedged Item in Price Risk Fair Value Hedge
PEO
PEO [Member]
Employee Severance
Employee Severance [Member]
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Amortization of losses and prior service costs
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Charges (recoveries) associated with restructuring and transformation actions previously announced
Actions Previously Announced [Member]
Restructuring actions previously announced in prior periods.
Cash Flows from changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of the acquisition and divestitures:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Expected volatility
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net deferred tax assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Assets
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets
Beginning balance - carrying value
Ending balance - carrying value
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
General Mills
Parent [Member]
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Corporate and Reconciling Items
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Corporate And Reconciling Items
Business Combination [Table]
Business Combination [Table]
Pay-floating swaps - notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Net actuarial gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Convenient meals
Convenient meals [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the convenient meals product category.
Restructuring, Transformation, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options
Net cash proceeds
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
City Area Code
City Area Code
Acquisition and Divestitures
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Floating-rate notes due November 8, 2024 - Repayment 1
Floating-rate notes due November 8, 2024 - Repayment 1 [Member]
Floating-rate notes due November 8, 2024 - Repayment 1 [Member]
Cash Flows - Investing Activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Net mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions recognized in unallocated corporate items
Net Mark to Market Valuation of Certain Commodity Positions Recognized In Unallocated Corporate Items
Changes in the values of commodity derivatives that is recorded in unallocated corporate items.
Fixed-rate notes due January 15, 2026
Fixed-rate notes due January 15, 2026 [Member]
Fixed-rate notes due January 15, 2026
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Yogurt
Yogurt [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the yogurt product category.
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Amortization of losses (gains)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Schedule of Estimated Fair Value of Stock Options Granted and Assumptions Used for Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Cost of sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Goodwill
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Goodwill
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Hedge derivatives
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Assumptions:
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Basis points
Preferred Distributions, Basis Spread On Variable Rate
The percentage points added to the floating preferred return rate to compute the variable rate on preferred distributions.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Stock compensation plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued
Accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Fixed-rate notes due April 17, 2025
Fixed-rate notes due April 17, 2025 [Member]
Fixed-rate notes due April 17, 2025
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Divestitures loss (gain), net
Divestitures gain, net
Pre-tax gain on sale of business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Net cash interest payments
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Basis of accounting
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Payment of long-term debt
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Unrecognized compensation expense on non-vested awards, weighted average period of recognition
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Equity [Abstract]
Postemployment Benefit Plans
Postemployment Retirement Benefits [Member]
Schedule of Grant Date Fair Value of Restricted Stock Unit Awards Activity
Disclosure of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Business Segment and Geographic Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Super-premium ice cream
Super-premium ice cream [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the super-premium ice cream product category.
Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Table]
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Expense (Income)
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balances, Net of Tax Effects
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
PEO Name
PEO Name
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Curtailment loss
Curtailment loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailment
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Defined Benefit Plan [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan [Table]
U.S. Meals & Baking Solutions
United States Meals And Baking Solutions Operating Unit [Member]
United States Meals and Baking Operating Unit.
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Fixed-rate notes due April 17, 2032
Fixed-rate notes due April 17, 2032 [Member]
Fixed-rate notes due April 17, 2032
Risk Management Activities
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Raw materials and packaging
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Gross
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Other, net
Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity
Other, net
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Other Item
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Stock Plans
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio
Debt Instrument Covenant, Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Represents the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio required to be maintained under certain credit facilities.
Base purchase price
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Expected restructuring charges
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Finite-lived intangible asset, expected amortization, year three
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Retirement and Postemployment Benefits
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Other intangible assets:
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets
Business Combination [Line Items]
Business Combination [Line Items]
Reclassification to earnings
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Customer relationships and other finite-lived intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Stockholders’ equity:
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Shares purchased, including excise tax
Shares purchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Fixed interest rate percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Schedule of Net Sales by Class of Similar Products
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Baking mixes and ingredients
Baking mixes and ingredients [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the baking mixes and ingredients product category.
Accelerated share repurchases, settlement (payment) or receipt
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Settlement (Payment) or Receipt
Foreign currency translation
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Fixed rate notes due November 18, 2025
5.241% Fixed-rate notes due November 18, 2025
Fixed-rate notes due November 18, 2025 [Member]
Fixed-rate notes due November 18, 2025
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]
Accumulated foreign currency translation losses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accumulated Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accumulated Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses)
Other
Other Product [Member]
Represents information pertaining to product categories classified as other.
Amortization of prior service costs (credits)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Net expense (income)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Disposal Group, Held-for-Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Held-for-Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Compensation expense related to stock-based payments
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Including Restructuring and Noncash Items
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees, including any applicable restructuring items and non-cash items.
Treasury Lock
Treasury Lock [Member]
Incremental share effect (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options, restricted stock units, and performance share units
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Reclassification to earnings:
Reclassification To Earnings Net [Abstract]
Reclassification To Earnings Net [Abstract]
3.907% Notes due 2029
Three Point Nine Zero Seven Percent Notes Due 2029 [Member]
Euro-denominated 3.907% notes due April 13, 2029.
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Acquisition, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring, Transformation, and Impairment Charges and Restructuring, Transformation, and Other Exit Cost Reserves, Included in Other Current Liabilities
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
5.25% Fixed-rate notes due January 30, 2035
Fixed-rate notes due January 30, 2035 [Member]
Fixed-rate notes due January 30, 2035 [Member]
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Reclassification to earnings
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
1.500% Notes due 2027
One Point Five Zero Zero Percent Notes Due 2027 [Member]
1.500% Notes due 2027.
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Amortization of losses and prior service costs
Prior service credits
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Short-Term Debt [Table]
Short-Term Debt [Table]
Noncontrolling interests
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Noncontrolling interest, decrease from redemptions or purchase of interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
Dividend yield
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Payments for restructuring
Utilized in fiscal 2026
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of the acquisition and divestitures
Changes in current assets and liabilities
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Stock compensation plans (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued
Earned compensation
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications, Tax
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Brands
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Axis]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Axis]
Brazil Business
Brazil Business [Member]
Brazil Business
Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Other Intangible Assets
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Euro Denominated Bonds Used For Hedging
Euro Denominated Bonds Used For Hedging [Member]
The euro denominated bonds used to hedge a portion of net investments.
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Hedge derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Inventories
Total
Inventory, Net
United States Yogurt Business
United States Yogurt Business [Member]
United States Yogurt Business
Goodwill, measurement period adjustment
Purchase accounting adjustments
Goodwill, Measurement Period Adjustment
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name
Long-term debt, carrying value
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
Canada Yogurt Business
Canada Yogurt Business [Member]
Canada Yogurt Business [Member]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Common stock, 754.6 shares issued, $0.10 par value
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
U.S. Snacks
United States Snacks Operating Unit [Member]
United States Snacks Operating Unit.
Average number of common shares - diluted EPS (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted- Average Interest Rate
Short-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Finite-lived intangibles
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Identifiable Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived
Business Combination [Axis]
Business Combination [Axis]
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Agricultural Related Derivative
Agricultural Related Derivative [Member]
Derivative instrument whose primary underlying risk is tied to agricultural inputs.
Pretax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Short-Term Debt [Line Items]
Short-Term Debt [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Schedule of Unallocated Corporate Items
Schedule of Net Mark-to-Market Valuation of Certain Commodity Positions Recognized in Unallocated Corporate Items [Table Text Block]
Schedule of activity related to the net mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions including certain grain inventories recognized in unallocated corporate items.
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Total equity
Total equity, beginning balance
Total equity, ending balance
Equity, including portion attributable to noncontrolling interest
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Document Type
Document Type
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods and Work in Process, Gross
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Accelerated share repurchases (in usd per share)
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Final Price Paid Per Share
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Net sales
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Settled amount
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Financing Activities
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation, Gain (Loss)
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Supply chain actions
Supply Chain Actions [Member]
Supply Chain Actions
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
5.241% Fixed-rate notes due January 30, 2030
Fixed-rate notes due January 30, 2030 [Member]
Fixed-rate notes due January 30, 2030 [Member]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Fixed-rate notes due November 15, 2025
Fixed-rate notes due November 15, 2025 [Member]
Fixed-rate notes due November 15, 2025
Borrowed Amount
Long-Term Line of Credit
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation and amortization
Foreign Currency Translation And Amortization
The amount of foreign currency translation and amortization.
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Earnings per share – diluted (usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
General Mills Cereals LLC
General Mills Cereals LLC [Member]
General Mills Cereals LLC [Member]
Common stock in treasury, at cost (in shares)
Beginning balance, treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Ending balance, treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Uncommitted credit facilities and lines of credit
Uncommitted Credit Facility And Line Of Credit [Member]
An arrangement with a lender whereby the lender agrees to make funding available to the borrower, but is under no obligation to provide a specific amount of money, and under which borrowings outstanding are less than one year.
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost)
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
3.850% Notes due 2034
Three Point Eight Five Zero Percent Notes Due 2034 [Member]
Three Point Eight Five Zero Percent Notes Due 2034 [Member]
Divestiture
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Short-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Net actuarial gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Net income tax payments
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Shares purchased, including excise tax (in shares)
Shares of common stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Finite-lived intangible asset, expected amortization, year two
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Schedule of Components of Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Assets held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Stockholders' Equity
Equity [Text Block]
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Net earnings attributable to General Mills
Net earnings attributable to General Mills
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Grain
Other Inventory, Purchased Goods, Gross
North America Retail
North America Retail Segment [Member]
Represents North America retail segment.
Whitebridge Pet Brands' North American Premium Cat Feeding and Pet Treating Business
Whitebridge Pet Brands' North American Premium Cat Feeding and Pet Treating Business [Member]
Whitebridge Pet Brands' North American Premium Cat Feeding and Pet Treating Business [Member]
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
International
International Segment [Member]
International Segment.
Finite-lived intangible asset, expected amortization, year five
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Amount
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Land, buildings, and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Supply chain actions
Restructuring Charges
Purchases of common stock for treasury
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Net gain (loss) on mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions
Gain (Loss) on Price Risk Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Operating profit
Operating Income (Loss)
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Committed Credit Facilities
Line of Credit [Member]
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost
Inventory, LIFO Reserve
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Schedule of Share Repurchases
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Other intangible asset impairment
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill)
Impairment charge
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt
Interest, net
Interest Expense, Operating and Nonoperating
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Hedge derivatives
Unrealized loss from hedge derivatives
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Expected term
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Accelerated share repurchases agreement value
Accelerated Share Repurchases Agreement Value
Accelerated Share Repurchases Agreement Value
Total
Total restructuring, transformation, and impairment charges (recoveries)
Restructuring Charges (Reversal), Including Restructuring Charges Associated with Cost of Goods Sold
Amount of restructuring charges (reduction) and asset impairment loss, including restructuring charges associated with cost of goods sold.
Liabilities held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Asset Write-Offs
Asset Write-Offs [Member]
Asset Write-Offs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Including Discontinued Operation
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract]
Cash Flows - Financing Activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Estimated fair values of stock options granted (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Receivables
Receivables, Net, Current
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units, and performance share units (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Committed credit facility expiring October 2029
Line Of Credit Expiring October 2029 [Member]
Line Of Credit Expiring October 2029 [Member]
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 220.9 and 212.2
Treasury Stock, Common, Value
3.650% Notes due 2030
Three Point Six Five Zero Percent Notes Due 2030 [Member]
Three Point Six Five Zero Percent Notes Due 2030 [Member]
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Net cash used by financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Identifiable Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived
Average number of common shares – basic EPS (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Unearned compensation related to stock unit awards
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Statements of Cash Flows
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Cost of sales
Cost of Product and Service Sold
Net actuarial loss
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Schedule of Basic and Diluted EPS
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Net loss on commodity positions reclassified from unallocated corporate items to segment operating profit
Net Loss (Gain) on Commodity Positions Reclassified from Unallocated Corporate Items to Segment Operating Profit
The amount of loss (gain) from commodity positions that was reclassified from unallocated corporate items to segment operating profit.
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
North America Pet
North America Pet Segment [Member]
North America Pet segment.
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Risk-free interest rate
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Reclassification to earnings
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares)
Common stock (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Cereal
Cereal [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the cereal product category.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Shares purchased, excise tax
Treasury Stock, Value, Excise Tax
Excise tax associated with net share repurchases
Foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Tax
Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring, Impairment Charges and Project-Related Costs
Schedule Of Restructuring Charges Classification On Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Restructuring Charges Classification On Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Corporate and Joint Ventures
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Floating-rate notes due October 22, 2026
Floating-rate notes due October 22, 2026 [Member]
Floating-rate notes due October 22, 2026 [Member]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Energy Related Derivative
Energy Related Derivative [Member]
Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Accounts payable to suppliers who utilize third party service
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Current
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Gain recognized into AOCI
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Number of reportable segments not disclosed flag
Number Of Reportable Segments Not Disclosed Flag
Number Of Reportable Segments Not Disclosed Flag
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Snacks
Snacks [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the snacks product category.
Schedule of Net Cash Proceeds and Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised
Cash Proceeds Received and Tax Benefit from Share-Based Payment Awards [Table Text Block]
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation