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Risk Management Activities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Nov. 27, 2022 | Nov. 27, 2022 | Nov. 28, 2021
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Long-term debt, carrying value | $ 10,586.8 | $ 10,586.8 |
Credit Risk [Abstract] |  |  |
Accounts Payable to Suppliers that Utilize Third Party Service | 1,477.4 | 1,477.4 | $ 1,378.1
Notes due November 18, 2025 [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Debt Instrument Face Amount | $ 500.0 | $ 500.0 |
Maturity date | Nov. 18, 2025 | Nov. 18, 2025 |
Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 500.0 | $ 500.0 |
Commodity Contracts [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 429.4 | $ 429.4 |
Derivative Contracts Inputs, Average Period of Utilization |  | 12 months |
Energy Related Derivative [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 158.1 | $ 158.1 |
Agricultural Related Derivative [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 271.3 | $ 271.3 |

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