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Restructuring and Related Implementation Charges - Restructuring Charges Incurred, by Segment (Details) - Global Productivity Initiative |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 27, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment |  | 100.00% | 100.00%
Program-to-date accumulated charges (percent) |  | 100.00% |
Pet Nutrition |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 10.00% | 23.00% | 11.00%
Program-to-date accumulated charges (percent) |  | 14.00% |
Corporate |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 15.00% | 18.00% | 22.00%
Program-to-date accumulated charges (percent) |  | 21.00% |
North America |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 5.00% | 15.00% | 11.00%
Program-to-date accumulated charges (percent) |  | 12.00% |
Latin America |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 10.00% | 0.00% | 18.00%
Program-to-date accumulated charges (percent) |  | 14.00% |
Europe |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 45.00% | 19.00% | 19.00%
Program-to-date accumulated charges (percent) |  | 19.00% |
Asia Pacific |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 5.00% | 20.00% | 8.00%
Program-to-date accumulated charges (percent) |  | 11.00% |
Africa/Eurasia |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Percent of total restructuring charges related to segment | 10.00% | 5.00% | 11.00%
Program-to-date accumulated charges (percent) |  | 9.00% |

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