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GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Change in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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May. 31, 2015 | May. 31, 2015 | May. 25, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance |  | $ 7,828.5 | $ 8,418.7
Impairment |  | (1,527.9) | (602.2)
Acquisitions |  | 43.8 |
Currency translation and purchase accounting adjustments |  | (44.1) | 12.0
Goodwill, Ending Balance | $ 6,300.3 | 6,300.3 | 7,828.5
Consumer Foods |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance |  | 3,748.5 | 3,760.5
Impairment |  | 0.0 | 0.0
Acquisitions |  | 20.0 |
Currency translation and purchase accounting adjustments |  | (25.4) | (12.0)
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 3,743.1 | 3,743.1 | 3,748.5
Commercial Foods |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance |  | 865.4 | 865.0
Impairment |  | 0.0 | 0.0
Acquisitions |  | 23.8 |
Currency translation and purchase accounting adjustments |  | (1.5) | 0.4
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 887.7 | 887.7 | 865.4
Private Brands |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance |  | 3,214.6 | 3,793.2
Impairment | (1,530.0) | (1,527.9) | (602.2)
Acquisitions |  | 0.0 |
Currency translation and purchase accounting adjustments |  | (17.2) | 23.6
Goodwill, Ending Balance | $ 1,669.5 | $ 1,669.5 | $ 3,214.6

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