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Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Nov. 27, 2022 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | $ 14,378.5
Acquisition | 154.3
Divestiture | (0.4)
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation | (56.4)
Ending balance | 14,476.0
North America Retail [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | 6,552.9
Acquisition | 0.0
Divestiture | 0.0
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation | (6.4)
Ending balance | 6,546.5
Pet [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | 6,062.8
Acquisition | 0.0
Divestiture | 0.0
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation | 0.0
Ending balance | 6,062.8
North America Foodservice [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | 648.8
Acquisition | 154.3
Divestiture | 0.0
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation | 0.0
Ending balance | 803.1
International [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | 721.6
Acquisition | 0.0
Divestiture | (0.4)
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation | (37.5)
Ending balance | 683.7
Joint Ventures [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | 392.4
Acquisition | 0.0
Divestiture | 0.0
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation | (12.5)
Ending balance | $ 379.9

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