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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2015
Apr. 30, 2014
Summary of changes in the company's goodwill    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance $ 3,098.2 $ 3,052.9
Acquisitions 2,918.8 52.1
Other (7.2) (6.8)
Goodwill, Ending Balance 6,009.8 3,098.2
U.S. Retail Coffee [Member]    
Summary of changes in the company's goodwill    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance 1,743.1 1,720.3
Acquisitions (0.3) 22.8
Other 0.1 0.0
Goodwill, Ending Balance 1,742.9 1,743.1
U.S. Retail Consumer Foods [Member]    
Summary of changes in the company's goodwill    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance 1,032.2 1,034.6
Acquisitions 47.9 0.0
Other (2.5) (2.4)
Goodwill, Ending Balance 1,077.6 1,032.2
U.S. Retail Pet Foods [Member]    
Summary of changes in the company's goodwill    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance 0.0 0.0
Acquisitions 2,810.3 0.0
Other 0.0 0.0
Goodwill, Ending Balance 2,810.3 0.0
International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods [Member]    
Summary of changes in the company's goodwill    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance 322.9 298.0
Acquisitions 60.9 29.3
Other (4.8) (4.4)
Goodwill, Ending Balance $ 379.0 $ 322.9