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Derivative Financial Instruments (Aggregate Outstanding Notionals) (Details) lb in Millions, gal in Millions, bu in Millions, $ in Millions | Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($) bu gal lb T | Oct. 03, 2015 USD ($) bu gal lb T
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Corn (in bushels) |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | bu | 30 | 18
Soy Meal (in tons) |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | T | 529,200 | 284,900
Live Cattle [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | 205 | 102
Lean Hogs [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | 225 | 166
Heating Oil [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | gal | 13 | 8
Foreign Currency [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ | $ 35 | $ 42

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