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Risk Management Activities (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Nov. 26, 2023 USD ($) | Nov. 26, 2023 EUR (€) | May 28, 2023 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Accounts payable to suppliers who utilize third party service | $ 1,388.2 |  | $ 1,430.1
Euro Denominated Bonds Used For Hedging [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | € |  | € 2,960.0 |
Commodity Contracts [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 420.8 |  |
Average period of utilization | 12 months |  |
Agricultural Related Derivative [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 258.3 |  |
Energy Related Derivative [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 162.5 |  |

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