Business Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 299,730	$ 319,812	$ 360,853
Nestle Food Company
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales	11.50%	11.10%	10.90%