Acquisitions and Divestitures - Acquisition of Meadow Foods Limited (Details) - Nov. 29, 2024 - Meadow Foods £ in Millions, $ in Millions	USD ($)	GBP (£)
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Percentage equity interest in acquiree	93.20%
Purchase consideration	$ 333.1
Fair value of equity interest previously held	250.5	£ 197.1
Additional consideration	$ 82.6	£ 65.0

The fair value, at acquisition date, of the additional consideration transferred in a business combination.

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The fair value at acquisition date of the consideration transferred and the existing equity interest in the acquired entity previously held by the Company.

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The acquisition-date fair value of equity interest in the acquiree held by the acquirer immediately before the acquisition date in a business combination achieved in stages. [Refer: Total for all business combinations [member]]

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The proportion of ownership interest in a subsidiary attributable to the entity. [Refer: Total for all subsidiaries [member]]

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