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Divestitures and held for sale - Narrative (Details) - Cookies, fruit and fruit snacks businesses - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 28, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2019
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Cash proceeds from sale of businesses | $ 1,300 | $ 1,300
Net assets | $ 1,300 | $ 1,300

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