Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to Kellogg Company, Basic
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Nonpension Postretirement And Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Nonpension Postretirement And Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Nonpension Postretirement [Member]
Other Nonpension Postretirement [Member]
Other Nonpension Postretirement [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Assumed healthcare cost trend rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year
Assumed health care cost trend rate by 2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Effiect on total service and interest cost components, one percentage point increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation, one percentage point increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Effect on total service and interest cost components, one percentage point decrease
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation, one percentage point decrease
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
7.45% U.S. Dollar Debentures Due 2031 [Member]
Thirty Year 745 Us Dollar Debentures Due 2031 [Member]
Thirty Year 745 Us Dollar Debentures Due 2031 [Member]
1.25% Euro Note Due 2025 [Member]
One Twenty Five Percent Notes Due Twenty Twenty Five [Member]
1.25% fixed rate Euro Notes due 2025.
2.75% U.S. Dollar Note Due 2023 [Member]
Ten Year 275 Us Dollar Note Due 2023 [Member]
Ten Year 275 Us Dollar Note Due 2023 [Member]
3.125% U.S. Dollar Debentures Due 2022 [Member]
Us Dollar Debenture 3125 Due 2022 [Member]
Us Dollar Debenture 3125 Due 2022 [Member]
1.75% Euro Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Seven Year 175 Euro Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Seven Year 175 Euro Notes Due 2021 [Member]
4.0% U.S. Dollar Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Ten Year 40 Us Dollar Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Ten Year 40 Us Dollar Notes Due 2020 [Member]
4.15% U.S. Dollar Notes Due 2019 [Member]
Ten Year 415 Us Dollar Notes Due 2019 [Member]
Ten Year 415 Us Dollar Notes Due 2019 [Member]
3.25% U.S. Dollar Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Seven Year 325 Us Dollar Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Seven Year 325 Us Dollar Notes Due 2018 [Member]
2.05% Canadian Dollar Notes Due 2017 [Member]
Three Year 205 Canadian Dollar Notes Due 2017 [Member]
Three Year 205 Canadian Dollar Notes Due 2017 [Member]
1.75% U.S. Dollar Notes Due 2017 [Member]
Us Dollar Notes 175 Due 2017 [Member]
Us Dollar Notes 175 Due 2017 [Member]
1.875% U.S. Dollar Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Five Year 1875 Us Dollar Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Five Year 1875 Us Dollar Notes Due 2016 [Member]
4.45% U.S. Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Seven Year 445 Us Dollar Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Seven Year 445 Us Dollar Notes Due 2016 [Member]
1.125% U.S. Dollar Notes Due 2015 [Member]
Us Dollar Notes 1125 Due 2015 [Member]
Us Dollar Notes 1125 Due 2015 [Member]
Floating Rate U.S. Dollar Note Due 2015 [Member]
Two Year Floating Rate Us Dollar Note Due 2015 [Member]
Two Year Floating Rate Us Dollar Note Due 2015 [Member]
2.10% Canadian Dollar Notes Due 2014 [Member]
Canadian Dollar Notes 210 Due 2014 [Member]
Canadian Dollar Notes 210 Due 2014 [Member]
4.25% U.S. Dollar Notes Due 2013 [Member]
Five Year 425 Us Dollar Notes Due 2013 [Member]
Five Year 425 Us Dollar Notes Due 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable
Notes Payable
Debt instrument, stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Other long-term debt
Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Long-term debt, including current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Equity [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Foreign currency translation adjustment before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments after tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, pre-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassifications to net income, pre-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Reclassifications to net income, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Reclassification to net income, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Net experience gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Net experience gain (loss), tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Net experience gain (loss), after tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Prior service credit (cost)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, before Tax
Prior service credit (cost), tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Net Prior Service Cost Credit Arising During Period Tax Effect
The tax effect of benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service resulting from a plan amendment or plan initiation that occurred during the period. The cost has not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost. A plan amendment includes provisions that grant increased (decreased) benefits based on service rendered in prior periods.
Prior service credit (cost), after-tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Net experience loss, pre-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Net experience loss, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Tax
Net experience loss, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Prior service cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Prior service cost, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax
Prior service cost, after-tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to Kellogg Company
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Postemployment [Member]
Postemployment [Member]
Postemployment [Member]
Service Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Amortization of Unrecognized Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Recognized net (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Postemployment Benefits, Period Expense
Postemployment Benefits, Period Expense
Estimated net prior service cost for defined benefit pension plans, expected to be amortized
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Multiemployer Plans [Abstract]
Schedule of Multiemployer Plans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Multiemployer Plans [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Pension Contributions Exceeding Five Percent Of Total Contributions [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Pension Contributions Exceeding Five Percent Of Total Contributions [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure by multiemployer pension plan for which contributions to the plan exceeded more than five percent of total contributions as of the Plan's year end.
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Performance Shares Target Grant 2015 [Member]
Performance Shares Target Grant Twent yFifteen [Member]
2015 performance shares award.
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Domain]
Award Date [Domain]
2015 Award [Member]
2015 Award [Member]
2015 Award [Member]
2014 Award [Member]
2014 Award [Member]
2014 Award [Member]
2013 Award [Member]
2013 Award [Member]
2013 Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Shares Issued On Vesting Date Minimum
Performance Shares Issued On Vesting Date Minimum
Description of award terms as to the minimum number of shares that could actually be delivered under an award upon satisfaction of a performance condition, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, to sell the shares, and be entitled to the cash proceeds of such sale, expressed as a percentage of the shares under the award.
Granted - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Non-vested, beginning of year - weighted-average grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Maximum future value
Maximum Future Value of Performance Shares
The maximum future fair value of equity-based awards the grantee could receive, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.
2012 Performance share award settlement in terms of original target
Performance Award Settlement Stock Issued As Percentage Of Original Target
Performance award settlement as a percentage of the target.
2012 Performance share award settlement in dollars
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Share-based Liabilities Paid
Performance Shares Issued On Vesting Date Maximum
Performance Shares Issued On Vesting Date Maximum
Description of award terms as to the maximum number of shares that could actually be delivered under an award upon satisfaction of a performance condition, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, to sell the shares, and be entitled to the cash proceeds of such sale, expressed as a percentage of the shares under the award.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Performance Target Time Period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Performance Target Time Period
Cumulative time period for peformance based share awards targets.
Performance Award Condition Time Period
Performance Award Condition Time Period
Time period for cumulative operating cash flow and total share holder return of the Company's common stock relative to a select group of peer companies under the share based payment performance award conditions.
Performance Share Target Grant
Performance Share Target Grant
Performance Share Target Grant
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Term
Debt Instrument, Term
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Notional amounts of interest rate swaps
Derivative, Notional Amount
Unamortized gain on termination of interest rate swaps
Deferred Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge
Fair value adjustment for interest rate swaps
Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value of Hedged Item in Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge
Debt Instrument Amount Redeemed
Debt Instrument Amount Redeemed
Debt Instrument Amount Redeemed
Debt instrument, fee amount
Debt Instrument, Fee Amount
Supplemental Financial Statement Data [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Statement Data [Abstract]
Research and Development Expense
Research and Development Expense
Advertising Expense
Advertising Expense
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Cereal [Member]
Retail Channel Cereal [Member]
Retail Channel Cereal [Member]
Snacks [Member]
Retail Channel Snacks [Member]
Retail Channel Snacks [Member]
Frozen [Member]
Frozen And Specialty Channels [Member]
Frozen And Specialty Channels [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Total Notional Amounts of the Company's Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measure at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the Effect of Derivative Instrument on the Consolidated Statement of Income [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
6.6% U.S. Dollar Notes Due 2011 [Member]
Ten Year 66 Us Dollar Notes Due 2011 [Member]
Ten Year 66 Us Dollar Notes Due 2011 [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
(Gains) losses on cash flow hedges
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Amortization of postretirement and postemployment benefits
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Commodity contracts
Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
COGS
Cost of Goods Sold
SGA
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Interest expense
Interest and Debt Expense
Total before tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Tax (expense) benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
U.S. Swingline Loans [Member]
U.S. Swingline Loans [Member]
European Swingline Loans [Member]
European Swingline Loans [Member]
Euro Commercial Paper [Member]
Euro Commercial Paper [Member]
Euro Commerical Paper [Member]
Unsecured Five Year Credit Agreement [Member]
Five Year Unsecured Credit Agreement [Member]
Five Year Unsecured Credit Agreement [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount
Principal repayments on long-term debt in 2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Principal repayments on long-term debt in 2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Principal repayments on long-term debt in 2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Principal repayments on long-term debt in 2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Principal repayments on long-term debt in 2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Principal repayments on long-term debt in 2021 and beyond
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Interest expense, capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Additions, current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Additions, prior year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reducitons, prior year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Lapse in statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Balance at end of year
Schedule of Multiemployer Plans [Table]
Schedule of Multiemployer Plans [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Red Zone Multiemployer Plans Funded Percentage
Red Zone Multiemployer Plans Funded Percentage
Red zone multiemployer plans funded percentage.
Yellow Zone Multiemployer Plans Funded Percentage
Yellow zone multiemployer plans funded percentage.
Green Zone Multiemployer Plan Funded Percentage
Green Zone Multiemployer Plan Funded Percentage
Green zone multiemployer plan funded percentage.
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Net sales
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Total cash received from option exercises and similar instruments
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Windfall benefits classified as financing cash flow
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Leases [Abstract]
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan Change In Accumulated Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan Change In Accumulated Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan Change In Accumulated Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Beginning of Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefits Paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Plan Amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Foreign Currency Adjustments
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
End of Year
Funded Status
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Other Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Other Liabilities
Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Liabilities
Postemployment Benefits Liability, Noncurrent
Net Amount Recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Prior Service Cost
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Net Experience Loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Net Amount Recognized
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits
Acquisitions
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation
Actual Return on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Employer Contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Benefits Paid, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan Benefits Paid Plan Assets
The amount of payments made related to plan assets for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to plan assets.
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contracts, One [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contracts, One [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contracts, One [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contracts, Two [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contracts, Two [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contracts, Two [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Long Term Debt [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Long Term Debt [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
COGS [Member]
Cost of Goods, Total [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
SGA [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Other income (expense), net [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee related cost
Employee Severance [Member]
Asset impairment
Asset Impairment [Member]
Fixed Assets that are determined to be impaired and written down to their estimated fair value member
Asset related costs
Asset related costs [Member]
Asset related cost excluding asset impairment charges member
Other cost
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Liability, beginning balance
Restructuring Reserve
2015 restructuring charge
Restructuring Charges
Cash payments
Payments for Restructuring
Non-cash charges and other
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Liability, ending balance
Net amount of assets presented in the balance sheet
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Financial instruments, gross amount not offset in balance sheet
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities
Cash collateral posted, gross amount not offset in balance sheet
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Net amount, assets derivatives
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Net amounts of liabilities presented in balance sheet
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Financial instruments, gross amount not offset in balance sheet
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities
Cash collateral received, gross amount not offset in balance sheet
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Net amount, liabilities derivatives
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
U.S. Morning Foods
US Morning Foods [Member]
US Morning Foods Segment Member
U.S. Snacks
US Snacks [Member]
US Snacks Segment Member
U.S. Specialty
US Specialty [Member]
US Specialty Segment Member
North America Other
North America Other [Member]
North America Other Segment Member
Europe
Europe [Member]
Latin America
Latin America [Member]
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Restructuring charge
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Program cost to date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring and Related Activities
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Reduction in interest expense
Interest Expense, Debt
Debt Instrument Accelerated Gains
Debt Instrument Accelerated Gains
Accelerated gains on interest rate swaps previously recorded in AOCI
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Balance at beginning of year
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Additions charged to expense
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Doubtful accounts charged to reserve
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-offs
Balance at end of year
Multiemployer Plan Name [Axis]
Multiemployer Plan Name [Axis]
Multiemployer Plan Name [Domain]
Multiemployer Plan Name [Domain]
Bakery And Confectionary Union And Industry International Pension Fund [Member]
Bakery And Confectionary Union And Industry International Pension Fund [Member]
Bakery And Confectionary Union And Industry International Pension Fund [Member]
Central States Southeast And Southwest Areas Pension Fund [Member]
Central States Southeast And Southwest Areas Pension Fund [Member]
Central States Southeast And Southwest Areas Pension Fund [Member]
Western Conference Of Teamsters Pension Trust [Member]
Western Conference Of Teamsters Pension Trust [Member]
Western Conference Of Teamsters Pension Trust [Member]
Hagerstown Motor Carriers And Teamsters Pension Fund [Member]
Hagerstown Motor Carriers And Teamsters Pension Fund [Member]
Hagerstown Motor Carriers And Teamsters Pension Fund [Member]
Local 734 Pension Plan [Member]
Local 734 Pension Plan [Member]
Local 734 Pension Plan [Member]
Twin Cities Bakery Drivers Pension Plan [Member]
Twin Cities Bakery Drivers Pension Plan [Member]
Twin Cities Bakery Drivers Pension Plan [Member]
Upstate New York Bakery Drivers And Industry Pension Fund [Member]
Upstate New York Bakery Drivers And Industry Pension Fund [Member]
Upstate New York Bakery Drivers And Industry Pension Fund [Member]
Other Plans [Member]
Other Plans [Member]
Other Plans [Member]
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Percentage of Employer's Participants
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Percentage of Employer's Participants
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Multiemployer Plan Number
Multiemployer Plan Number
Multiemployer Plans, Certified Zone Status
Multiemployer Plans, Certified Zone Status
Multiemployer Plans, Certified Zone Status, Date
Multiemployer Plans, Certified Zone Status, Date
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Expiration Date, First
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Expiration Date, First
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Expiration Date, Last
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Expiration Date, Last
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Expiration Date
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Expiration Date
Multiemployer Plans, Funding Improvement Plan and Rehabilitation Plan
Multiemployer Plans, Funding Improvement Plan and Rehabilitation Plan
Multiemployer Plan, Period Contributions
Multiemployer Plan, Period Contributions
Multiemployer Plans, Surcharge
Multiemployer Plans, Surcharge
Average shares outstanding, Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Earnings per share, Basic (in shares)
Average shares outstanding, Dilutive potential common shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Earnings per share, Dilutive potential common shares (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Potentially Diluted Securities
Earnings Per Share, Potentially Diluted Securities
Net income attributed to Kellogg Company, Diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Average shares outstanding, Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Earnings per share, Diluted (in dollars per share)
Supplemental Financial Data Consolidated Statement Of Income [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Financial Data Consolidated Statement Of Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of supplemental financial data, consolidated statement of income.
Supplemental Financial Data Consolidated Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Financial Data Consolidated Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of supplemental financial data, consolidated balance sheet.
Supplemental Financial Data Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Financial Data Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Table Text Block]
Schedule of supplemental financial data, allowance for doubtful accounts.
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Venezuela
VENEZUELA
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Project K
Project K [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, estimated fair value
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure
Asset impairment charges, total
Asset Impairment Charges
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-term debt total, carrying value
Fair value of derivative instruments with credit-risk related contingent features in a liability position
Credit Risk Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Additional collateral required to be posted if the credit-risk related contingent features were triggered
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
Margin deposits posted
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Five largest customers percentage of consolidated trade receivables
Entity Wide Receivables Major Customer Amount In Percentage
Entity wide receivables major customer amount percentage.
Pension Expense [Axis]
Pension Expense [Axis]
Pension Expense [Axis]
Pension Expense [Domain]
Pension Expense [Domain]
[Domain] for Pension Expense [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Contribution Plans [Member]
Defined Contribution Plans [Member]
Defined Contribution Plans [Member]
Expected Return on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Curtailment and special termination benefits - net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Postretirement Benefit Expense
Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Pension Benefits [Abstract]
Pension Benefits [Abstract]
Pension [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Benefit payments in 2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
Benefit payments in 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
Benefit payments in 2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
Benefit payments in 2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
Benefit payments in 2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
Benefit payments in 2021 through 2025
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
All Other Countries [Member]
All Other Countries [Member]
All Other Countries [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Property, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Acquisitions, goodwill and other intangible assets disclosure abstract.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Additions
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
VIE deconsolidation
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Deconsolidation, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Deconsolidation, Gross
Currency translation adjustment
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments
Gross carrying amount, ending balance
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
VIE deconsolidation
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Deconsolidation, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Deconsolidation, Accumulated Amortization
Amortization (a)
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Accumulated amortization, ending balance
Intangible assets subject to amortization net, beginning balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Additions
VIE deconsolidation
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Deconsolidation, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Deconsolidation, Net
Amortization (a)
Currency translation adjustment
Intangible assets subject to amortization net, ending balance
Estimated aggregate annual amortization expense for next twelve months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Estimated aggregate annual amortization expense for year two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Estimated aggregate annual amortization expense for year three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated aggregate annual amortization expense for year four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Estimated aggregate annual amortization expense for year five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Office Equipment [Member]
Office Equipment [Member]
Computer Equipment and Capitalized Software [Member]
Computer Equipment and Capitalized Software [Member]
Computer Equipment and Capitalized Software [Member]
Building [Member]
Building [Member]
Building Components [Member]
Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Expected rates of return
Defined Benefit Plan, Narrative Description of Basis Used to Determine Overall Expected Long-term Rate-of-Return on Assets Assumption
Income Tax Examination Percentage Likelihood Of Unfavorable Settlement
Income Tax Examination Percentage Likelihood Of Unfavorable Settlement
The percentage likelihood that the uncertain tax position will not be sustained as a result of the examination by the taxing authority.
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Maximum Length of Time, Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge
Maximum Length of Time, Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge
Payables Placed On Tracking System
Payables Placed On Tracking System
Amount of payables financed by suppliers that had been placed on the accounts payable tracking system which facilitates participating suppliers' ability to finance payment obligations from the company with designated third party financial institutions.
Payables Financed By Participating Suppliers
Payables Financed By Participating Suppliers
Amount of payables financed by suppliers that had been placed on the accounts payable tracking system which facilitates participating suppliers' ability to finance payment obligations from the company with designated third party financial institutions.
Schedule of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Changes in Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of AOCI
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Disclosure [Text Block]
Foreign Currency Disclosure [Text Block]
Notional amount of derivatives
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangibles, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Investment in unconsolidated entities
Equity Method Investments
Other assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current maturities of long-term debt
Notes payable
Notes Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Pension liability
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Common stock, $.25 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized Issued: 420,315,589 shares in 2015 and 420,125,937 shares in 2014
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock, at cost 70,291,514 shares in 2015 and 64,123,181 shares in 2014
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Kellogg Company equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Multipro [Member]
Multipro [Member]
Multipro [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net sales
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Sales
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Sales
Gross profit
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gross Profit (Loss)
Income before income taxes
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Tax
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Tax
Net income
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)
Current assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets
Non-current assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Assets
Current liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Liabilities
Rent expense on all operating leases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Capital lease agreements (less than)
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net
Operating Leases, 2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Operating Leases, 2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Operating Leases, 2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Operating Leases, 2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating Leases, 2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Operating Leases, 2021 and beyond
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Capital Leases, 2016
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Capital Leases, 2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Capital Leases, 2018
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Capital Leases, 2019
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Capital Leases, 2020
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Capital Leases, 2021 and beyond
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Operating leases, future minimum payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Capital leases, future minimum payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Amount representing interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Obligations under capital leases
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Obligations due within one year
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Long-term obligations under capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Stock Compensation [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Walmart Stores Inc [Member]
Walmart Stores Inc [Member]
Walmart Stores Inc [Member]
Number of Operating Segments
Number of Operating Segments
Largest customer, percentage of consolidated net sales
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer Percentage Of Consolidated Net Sales
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer Percentage Of Consolidated Net Sales.
Number of Remaining Reportable Segments Which are Based on Geographical Location
Number of Remaining Reportable Segments Which are Based on Geographical Location
Number of Remaining Reportable Segments Which are Based on Geographical Location
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Weighted-average target asset allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Expected contribution by Company
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of goods sold
Selling, general and administrative expense
Operating profit
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net income
Net income attributable to Kellogg Company
Dividends per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets not subject to amortization, beginning balance
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Additions
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Currency translation adjustment
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments
Intangible assets not subject to amortization, ending balance
Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangibles [Abstract]
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangibles [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Balance at beginning of year
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Additions charged to income tax expense
Additions Charged To Income Tax Expense Increasing Valuation Allowance
The amount of the increase in the period in the valuation allowance for a specified deferred tax asset.
Reductions credited to income tax expense
Reductions Credited To Income Tax Expense Decreasing Valuation Allowance
The amount of the decrease in the period in the valuation allowance for a specified deferred tax asset.
Other
Valuation Allowance Other Adjustments
The increase or decrease in the period in the valuation allowance for a specified deferred tax asset related to other adjustments.
Currency translation adjustments
Valuation Allowance Currency Translation Adjustments
Valuation allowance change retated to currency translation adjustments.
Balance at end of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Domestic Corporate Common Stock
Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Foreign Corporate Common Stock
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Mutual Funds Domestic Equity
Mutual Funds Domestic Equity [Member]
Mutual Funds Domestic Equity [Member]
Mutual Fund International Equity
Mutual Fund International Equity [Member]
Mutual Fund International Equity [Member]
Mutual Funds Domestic Debt
Mutual Funds Domestic Debt [Member]
Mutual Funds Domestic Debt [Member]
Collective Trusts Domestic Equity
Collective Trusts Domestic Equity [Member]
Collective Trusts Domestic Equity [Member]
Collective Trusts International Equity
Collective Trusts Inernational Equity [Member]
Collective Trusts Inernational Equity [Member]
Limited Partnership
Limited Partnership [Member]
Limited Partnership [Member]
Bonds, corporate
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Bonds, government
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Bonds, other
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Real estate
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Investments [Member]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Plan Asset Geographic [Axis]
Plan Asset Geographic [Axis]
Plan Asset Geographic [Axis]
Plan Asset Geographic [Domain]
Plan Asset Geographic [Domain]
Plan Asset Geographic [Domain]
US High Quality Bonds [Member]
US High Quality Bonds [Member]
U.S. high quality bonds member
Canada And Europe [Member]
Canada And Europe [Member]
Canada And Europe [Member]
Mutual Funds International Debt [Member]
Mutual Funds International Debt [Member]
Mutual Funds International Debt [Member]
Collective Trusts Eurozone Sovereign Debt
Collective Trusts Eurozone Sovereign Debt [Member]
Collective Trusts Eurozone Sovereign Debt [Member]
Collective Trusts Other International Debt
Collective Trusts Other International Debt [Member]
Collective Trusts Other International Debt [Member]
Buy-in Annuity Contract [Member]
Buy-in Annuity Contract [Member]
Buy-in Annuity Contract [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation Discount Rate Bond Yield Percentile
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation Discount Rate Bond Yield Percentile
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation Discount Rate Bond Yield Percentile
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Increase in benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Period Increase (Decrease)
Percentage of consolidated plan assets represented by investment in Company comon stock
Defined Benefit Plan Percentage Of Employer And Related Party Securities Included In Plan Assets
The percentage of employer securities or securities of parties related to the employer that are included in total consolidated plan assets.
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Common stock
Common Stock [Member]
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total Kellogg Company equity
Parent [Member]
Non- controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, in shares
Shares, Issued
Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Common stock repurchases (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Common stock repurchases
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
VIE deconsolidation
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Dividends
Dividends, Common Stock
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Stock compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Stock options exercised and other (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Stock Options Exercised and Other
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Number of shares of stock issued during the period that is attributable to transactions involving issuance of stock not separately disclosed.
Stock options exercised and other
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised and Other
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised and Other
Balance, in shares
Balance
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Income Taxes Receivable
Income Taxes Receivable
Other Receivables
Other Receivables
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Gross
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Gross
Inventory, Finished Goods and Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Inventory, Finished Goods and Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Inventory, Net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Other Prepaid Expense, Current
Other Prepaid Expense, Current
Other Assets, Current
Land
Land
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross
Construction in Progress, Gross
Construction in Progress, Gross
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Other Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
Other Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date of rights not otherwise specified in the taxonomy having a projected indefinite period of benefit.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Assets, Noncurrent
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Accrued Salaries, Current
Accrued Salaries, Current
Accrued advertising and promotion
Accrued advertising and promotion
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for the marketing, trade and selling of the entity's goods and services. Marketing costs would include expenditures for planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, and services; costs of public relations and corporate promotions; and obligations incurred and payable for sales discounts, rebates, price protection programs, etc. offered to customers and under government programs. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other Liabilities, Current
Nonpension postretirement benefits
Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Interest expense
Pension
Other Liabilities
Long-term rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Discount rate, benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Percentage of consolidated pension and postretirement benefit plan assets
Percentage Of Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets
Percentage Of Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets
Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Long-term rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Long-term rate of return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Long-term inflation assumption
Inflation Rate Assumption
Long term inflation rate assumption used in models to determine expected long-term rates of return on consolidated pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets.
Active management premium
Management Premium
Active management premium percentage used in models to determine expected long-term rates of return on consolidated pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets.
Expected rate of return on foreign plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected Long Term Return On Assets Foreign Plans
An assumption as to the rate of return on foreign plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation.
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
April 2013 Share Repurchase Program
April Two Thousand Thirteen Share Repurchase Program [Member]
April 2013 Share Repurchase Program.
May 2013 ShareRepurchase Program
MayTwentyThirteenShareRepurchaseProgram [Member]
May Twenty Thirteen Share Repurchase Program
February 2014 Share Repurchase Program
February Two Thousand Fourteen Share Repurchase Program [Member]
February 2014 Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement.
December 2015 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
December Two Thousand Fifth Teen Share Repurchase Program [Member]
December Two Thousand Fifth Teen Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Shares issued to employees and directors under various benefit plans and stock purchase programs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Common stock repurchases (in shares)
Common stock repurchased
Accelerated share repurchases, payment
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Settlement (Payment) or Receipt
Basis of accounting [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of estimates [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts receivables [Policy Text Block]
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and other intangible assets [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts payable [Policy Text Block]
Payables Tracking System Policy [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's policy to account for its agreement with a third party to provide an accounts payable tracking system which facilitates participating suppliers' ability to finance payment obligations from the company with designated third party financial institutions.
Revenue recognition [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising and promotion [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and development [Policy Text Block]
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-based compensation [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income taxes [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives instruments[Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pension benefits, nonpension postretirement and postemployment benefits [Policy Text Block]
PensionBenefitsNonpensionPostretirementAndPostemployementBenefits [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for pension, nonpension postretirementand postemployment benefit plans.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
ZBB
Zero-based Budgeting [Member]
Zero-based Budgeting [Member]
Revenue
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Restructuring plan, number of years
Restructuring And Related Activities Plan Timeframe
Number of years restructuring plan is expected to last.
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Estimated after-tax cash costs for program, including incremental capital investments
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount
Restructuring and related cost expected cost allocation
Restructuring And Related Cost Expected Cost Allocation
Allocation amount expected to be recognized in earnings for the specified restructuring cost.
Restructuring and related costs since inception of program
Restructuring charge
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Exit cost reserve
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Bisco Misr [Member]
Bisco Misr [Member]
Bisco Misr [Member]
MassFoods [Member]
MassFoods [Member]
Mass Foods [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Income before income taxes, United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Income before income taxes, Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income taxes, currently payable, Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income taxes, currently payable, State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income taxes, currently payable, Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income taxes, currently payable
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income taxes, deferred, Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income taxes, deferred, State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income taxes, deferred, Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income taxes, deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total income taxes
Cash flow hedges — unrealized net gain (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Postretirement and postemployment benefits:
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net experience loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Experience Loss, after Tax
After tax total of net experience loss, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s).
Prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), after Tax
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning of period - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Exercised - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeitures and expirations - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Outstanding, end of period - shares
Exerciseable, end of period - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Outstanding, beginning of period - weighted-average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted - weighted-average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised - weighted-average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeitures and expirations - weighted-average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, end of period - weighted-average exercise price
Exercisable, end of period - weighted-average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, end of period - weighted-average remaining contractual term (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Excerciseable, end of period - weighted-average remaining contractual term (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Oustanding, end of period - aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Exerciseable, end of period - aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Supplemental Financial Statement Data [Text Block]
Supplemental Financial Statement Data [Text Block]
Supplemental Financial Statement Data [Text Block]
Venezuela Devaluation [Table]
Venezuela Devaluation [Table]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Foreign Exchange Mechanism [Axis]
Foreign Exchange Mechanism [Axis]
Foreign Exchange Mechanism [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Mechanism [Domain]
Simadi [Member]
Simadi Formerly Known As Sicad2 [Member]
Sicad [Member]
Sicad [Member]
Cencoex Formerly Known As Cadivi [Member]
Cencoex Formerly Known As Cadivi [Member]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Venezuelan bolívar fuerte
Venezuelan bolívar fuerte
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Net Sales
Venezuela Charge Type [Axis]
Venezuela Charge Type [Axis]
Venezuela Charge Type [Axis]
Venezuela Charge Type [Domain]
Venezuela Charge Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Venezuela Charge Type [Axis]
Net Monetary Asset Devaluation [Member]
Net Monetary Asset Devaluation [Member]
Net Monetary Asset Devaluation [Member]
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
Foreign Currency [Line Items]
Foreign Currency [Line Items]
Foreign Currency [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Devaluation
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Devaluation
Devaluation of foreign exchange rate used to translate amounts denominated in functional currency to reporting currency.
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Asset, Reporting Currency Denominated, Value
Asset, Reporting Currency Denominated, Value
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Remeasurement
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Remeasurement
Amount Recognized in Income Due to Inflationary Accounting
Amount Recognized in Income Due to Inflationary Accounting
Venezuela Remeasurement Charge, Pretax
Venezuela Remeasurement Charge, Pretax
Pretax remeasurement charge as a result of moving from the CENCOEX rate to
the SIMADI rate in Venezuela.
Percentage of raw materials
percentage of raw materials
Percentage of raw material needs.
Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Plan Participants' Contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Beginning of Year
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes
Foreign Currency Adjustments
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Fair Value, End of Year
Other liabilities
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Operating leases and capital leases [Table Text Block]
FutureMinimumAnnualLeaseCommitmentsForOperatingAndCapitalLeasesTextBlock [Table Text Block]
Schedule for future minimum annual lease commitments under non-cancelable operating and capital leases.
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Postretirement benefit plan (income) expense
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Stock compensation
Share-based Compensation, Excluding Two International Segments
Share-based Compensation, Excluding Two International Segments
Venezuela remeasurement
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Remeasurement Expense
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Remeasurement Expense
VIE deconsolidation
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Postretirement benefit plan contributions
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions
Trade receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Accrued interest expense
Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net
Accrued and prepaid advertising, promotion and trade allowances
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued and Prepaid Advertising, Promotion and Trade Allowances
Increase (decrease) in period in accrued and prepaid advertising, promotion and trade allowances.
Accrued salaries and wages
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Salaries
All other current assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Additions to properties
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Investments in unconsolidated entities
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net increase (reduction) of notes payable, with maturities less than or equal to 90 days
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt, Maturing in Three Months or Less
Issuances of notes payable, with maturities greater than 90 days
Proceeds from Short-term Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months
Reductions of notes payable, with maturities greater than 90 days
Repayments of Short-term Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months
Issuances of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Reductions of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Net issuances of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Common stock repurchases
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Cash dividends
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Additions to properties included in accounts payable
Additions to Properties Included in Accounts Payable
Additions to Properties Included in Accounts Payable
Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block]
Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block]
Weighted-average expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Weighted-average expected term (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Weighted-average fair value of options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonpension Postretirement And Postemployment Benefits [Text Block]
Nonpension Postretirement And Postemployment Benefits [Text Block]
Nonpension Postretirement And Postemployment Benefits [Text Block]
Multiemployer Plans [Text Block]
Multiemployer Plans [Text Block]
Text block disclosure for Company's multiemployer pension and postretirement plans.
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other current assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Liabilities
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value
Fair Value Of Related Hedge Portion Of Long Term Debt
Fair Value Of Related Hedge Portion Of Long Term Debt
The fair value of the portion of fixed rate long-term debt, the hedged item, which is hedged with fixed-to-floating, interest rate swaps.
Schedule of Income before Income Tax and Provision for Income Taxes [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Summary of Positions for which Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table Text Block]
Summary of Positions for which Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table Text Block]
Debt [Abstract]
Debt [Abstract]
Components of Notes Payable
Components Of Notes Payable [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for This table represents the components of notes payable.
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Property
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Intangible assets and other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Other non current liabilities, primarily deferred taxes
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Non-controlling interests
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Net assets acquired (liabilities assumed), net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data Net Sales And Gross Profit [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data Net Sales And Gross Profit [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of net sales and gross profit by quarter and full year.
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data Net Income And Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data Net Income And Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of net income and basic and diluted earnings per share by quarter and full year.
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data Dividends Per Share And Stock Prices [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data Dividends Per Share And Stock Prices [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of dividends per share by quarter and full year and high and low stock prices by quarter.
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data Charges Gain In Operating Profit [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data Charges Gain In Operating Profit [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Pre-Tax Charges/(Gains) in Earnings from Continuing Operations.
U.S. statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Foreign rates varying from 35%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Cost (benefit) of remitted and unremitted foreign earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
U.S. deduction for qualified production activities
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Percent
Statutory rate changes, deferred tax impact
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
VIE deconsolidation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent
Venezuela remeasurement
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Components of Company Plan Benefit Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Stock compensation
Share-based Compensation
Related income tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Non-vested stock-based compensation awards not yet recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average period of recognition, years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Non-vested, beginning of year - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Vested - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Non-vested, end of year - shares
Non-vested, beginning of year - weighted-average grant-date fair value
Granted - weighted average grant-date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested - weighted-average grant-date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited - weighted-average grant-date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested, end of year - weighted-average grant-date fair value
Vesting period, years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Total fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested during period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Accelerated gains on interest rate swaps previously recorded in AOCI
Deferred Income Tax [Table]
Deferred Income Tax [Table]
Deferred Income Tax [Table]
Deferred Income Tax [Line Items]
Deferred Income Tax [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Deferred Income Tax [Table]
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
Deferred Tax Liabilities Us State Income Taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities Us State Income Taxes
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of excess of tax deductions over gross income in a year which cannot be used on the tax return of a state or local jurisdiction in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year, for which there must be sufficient tax-basis income to utilize a portion or all of the carryforward amount to realize the deferred tax liability.
Deferred Tax Assets Advertising And Promotion Related
Deferred Tax Assets Advertising And Promotion Related
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from currently nondeductible advertising and promotions expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when such items are actually incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.
Deferred Tax Assets Wages And Payroll Taxes
Deferred Tax Assets Wages And Payroll Taxes
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from wages and payroll taxes not otherwise specified in the taxonomy, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Tax benefits of carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Hedging Transactions
Deferred Tax Assets, Hedging Transactions
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Deferred taxes related to foreign earnings not considered indefinitely reinvested
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Gain Loss On Mark To Market Adjustments
Gain Loss On Mark To Market Adjustments
The (gain) loss resulting mark to market adjustments from the before income taxes in the income statement.
Pre Tax Charges Gains In Operating Profit
Pre Tax Charges Gains In Operating Profit
Amount of gain (loss) from asset impairment, exit costs, and mark to market adjustments.
Loss Contingencies [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Abstract]
Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Multiemployer Plan Type [Axis]
Multiemployer Plan Type [Axis]
Multiemployer Plans Type [Domain]
Multiemployer Plans Type [Domain]
Period contributions above 5%
Multiemployer Plans, Period Contributions, Significance of Contributions
Plan Year End Date For Contributions To Plan Exceeding Five Percent Of Total Contributions
Plan Year End Date For Contributions To Plan Exceeding Five Percent Of Total Contributions
Plan year end date for which contributions to pension plan exceeded five percent of total contributions
Market Price Of Common Stock High
Market Price Of Common Stock High
Highest market price of common stock during the period reported.
Market Price Of Common Stock Low
Market Price Of Common Stock Low
Lowest market price of common stock during period reported.
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Convertible debt
Convertible Debt
Percentage debt convertible to equity
Percentage Of Loan Convertible To Equity
Percentage of loan with a third party that is convertible into the equity of the entity.
Non-cash charge (reversal)
Non-cash gain from deconsolidation
Other Investments [Member]
Purchases
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Plan Assets
Sales
Defined Benefit Plan, Divestitures, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements
Realized gain and unrealized gain (loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Sold During Period
Currency Translation
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Plan Assets Currency Translation Adjustment
The amount of increase or decrease in fair value of plan assets attributed to foreign currency changes. The effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes that are to be disclosed are those applicable to plans of a foreign operation whose functional currency is not the reporting currency.
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Interest Expense And Income Tax Expense By Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Interest Expense And Income Tax Expense By Segment [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of interest and income tax expense by segment.
Schedule Of Total Assets And Additions To Long Lived Assets By Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Total Assets And Additions To Long Lived Assets By Segment [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of total assets and additions to long lived assets by segment.
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Compensation Expense For Equity Programs And Related Tax Benefits Text Block [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Compensation Expense For Equity Programs And Related Tax Benefits Text Block [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Compensation Expense For Equity Programs And Related Tax Benefits Text Block [Table]
Schedule of Cash and Tax Benefits Received Upon Exercise of Stock Options and Similar Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Proceeds Received from Share-based Payment Awards [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Option Valuation Model Assumptions for Grants [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of Restricted Stock Summary [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Market Value per share
Market Value per share
Closing stock price at year-end.
Number Of Shareholders
Number Of Shareholders
Number of Shareholders of record at year-end.
Investments in unconsolidated entities [Text Block]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Current maturities of long-term debt, fair value
Current Maturities Of Long Term Debt Fair Value
The fair value amount of current maturities of long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission.
Current maturities of long-term debt, carrying value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term debt, carrying value
Long term debt total, fair value
Total Fair Value Of Long Term Debt
The fair value amount of current maturities of long-term debt and long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission.
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2013 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Thirteen Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Thirteen Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
2009 Non Employee Director Stock Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Nine Non Employee Director Stock Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Nine Non Employee Director Stock Plan [Member]
2002 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Two Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Two Employee Stock Purchase Plan Member
International Subsidiary Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
International Subsidiary Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
International Subsidiary Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
2009 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Nine Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Nine Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Number of shares authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Options granted remaining authorized, but unissued, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Contractual terms, years
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Term Of Stock Option Agreement
he period of time from date of grant until termination of stock option grants.
Shares, Issued
Shares Reduced From Remaining Available
Shares Reduced From Remaining Available
Number of shares that will be reduced for each share issued pursuant to an award (other than a stock option or stock appreciation right) from the total number of shares remaining available
Shares Reduced From Outstanding Award
Shares Reduced From Outstanding Award
Number of shares that will be reduced for each share issued pursuant to an award (other than a stock option or stock appreciation right) from the total number of outstanding award
Number of shares awarded
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Shares Awarded
Maximum number of shares allowed to be issued under plan
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShare Based Payment Award Maximum Number Of Shares To Be Issued
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Maximum Number Of Shares To Be Issued
Purchase price, percentage of fair market value of stock on last day of quarterly purchase period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Fair Value Of Stock That Equals Purchase Price
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Fair Value Of Stock That Equals Purchase Price
Maximum value of purchases for any employee in any calendar year
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Maximum Value Of Stock Purchased Fair Market Value
Maximum fair market value of stock employees can purchase during the calendar year from the employees stock purchase plan.
Number of shares purchased by employees under plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Purchased Under Employee Purchase Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Purchased Under Employee Purchase Plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate
Accumulated foreign earnings considered permanently reinvested
Accumulated Foreign Earnings Considered Permanently Reinvested
The amount as of the balance sheet date of undistributed foreign earnings on which the entity has not provided deferred taxes as these amounts are considered to be indefinitely reinvested.
Unremitted foreign earnings
Unremitted Foreign Earnings
The amount of undistributed earnings of subsidiaries and other recognized entities in countries outside the country of domicile which will increase future taxable income when such earnings are distributed into the country of domicile.
Valuation allowance
Tax Credit Carryforward, Valuation Allowance
U.S percentage of tax provision
PercentageConsolidatedTaxProvision
U.S. percentage of the total Company's Income Tax Provision.
Unrecognized tax benefits classified as current liabilities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Classified as Current Liabilities
Unrecognized tax benefits classified as current liabilities as of the balance sheet date.
Projected additions to unrecognized tax benefits related to ongoing intercompany pricing activity
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Transfer Pricing Activity
Unrecognized tax benefits increases resulting from ongoing intercompany transfer pricing activity.
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the Company's effective tax rate in future periods
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Income Tax Examination, Interest Expense
Income Tax Examination, Interest Expense
IncomeTaxSettelmentPenaltiesAndInterestExpense
IncomeTaxSettelmentPenaltiesAndInterestExpense
Cash settlements for tax related interest and penalties during the period.
Accrued tax-related interest and penalties
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued
Pension Expense [Table]
Pension Expense [Table]
Pension Expense [Table]
Pension
Pension Expense [Line Items]
Pension Expense
Pension Expense
Pension Expense
401(k) expense
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Entity [Abstract]
Entity [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Pension Benefits [Text Block]
Pension Benefits [Text Block]
Pension Benefits [Text Block]
Components of Notes Payable
Components Of Notes Payable Table Text Block [Table]
This table represents the components of notes payable.
U.S. Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
Europe Commerical Paper
Europe Commerical Paper [Member]
Europe Commerical Paper Member
Bank Borrowings
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Components of Notes Payable
ComponentsOfNotesPayableTableTextBlock [Line Items]
[Line Items] for This table represents the components of notes payable.
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangibles [Text Block]
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangibles [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities.The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.
Schedule of Restructuring and Cost Reduction Activities
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Exit Cost Reserves
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Change in plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets at Fair Value, Valuation Techniques and Inputs [Abstract]
Funded Status
Mutliemployer Plans [Abstract]
Mutliemployer Plans [Abstract]
Multiemployer Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Multiemployer Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Multiemployer Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Multiemployer Plans, Pension [Member]
Multiemployer Plans, Pension [Member]
Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation
Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation
Equity Investment Acquisition [Axis]
Equity Investment Acquisition [Axis]
Equity Investment Acquisition [Axis]
Equity Investment Acquisition [Domain]
Equity Investment Acquisition [Domain]
[Domain] for Equity Investment Acquisition [Axis]
Purchase option [Member]
Purchase option [Member]
Purchase option [Member]
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Discount rate, annual net periodic cost
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
North America [Member]
North America [Member]
Total Reportable Segments [Member]
Total Reportable Segments [Member]
Total Reportable Segments Member.
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Corporate And North America [Member]
Corporate And North America [Member]
Corporate And North America [Member]
Assets
Operating profit
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), pre-tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Cash flow hedges, pre-tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]
Postretirement and postemployment benefit amounts arising during the period, pre-tax:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments and Tax [Abstract]
Postretirement and postemployment benefits reclassification to net income, pre-tax:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Tax [Abstract]
Prior service cost, pre-tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), pre-tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) benefit:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]
Cash flow hedges, tax (expense) benefit:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect [Abstract]
Postretirement and postemployment benefit amounts arising during the period, tax (expense) benefit:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax [Abstract]
Postretirement and postemployment benefits reclassification to net income, tax (expense) benefit:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) benefit
Other comprehensive income (loss), after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments after tax
Cash flow hedges, after-tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, after-tax
Reclassification to net income, after-tax
Postretirement and postemployment benefit amounts arising during the period, after-tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Prior service credit (cost), after-tax
Postretirement and postemployment benefits reclassification to net income, after-tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net experience loss, after-tax
Prior service cost, after-tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive income attributable to Kellogg Company