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Restructuring and Related Implementation Charges - Restructuring Charges Incurred, by Segment (Details) - Global Productivity Initiative |  | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 27, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment |  | 100.00%
Pet Nutrition |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 5.00% | 9.00%
Corporate |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 15.00% | 30.00%
North America |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 5.00% | 13.00%
Latin America |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 10.00% | 15.00%
Europe |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 45.00% | 18.00%
Asia Pacific |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 5.00% | 11.00%
Africa/Eurasia |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 15.00% | 4.00%

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