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RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 31 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2015 | Aug. 30, 2015 | Aug. 24, 2014 | Aug. 30, 2015
Subsequent event | Minimum |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Expected period for cash charges | 2 years |  |  |
Subsequent event | Maximum |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Expected period for cash charges | 3 years |  |  |
SCAE Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Approved expenses |  |  |  | $ 394.0
Expected charges |  | $ 144.0 |  | 144.0
Recognized charges |  | 17.4 | $ 15.5 | 96.3
Expected cash outflows |  | 13.4 |  | 95.2
Expected non-cash charges |  | 4.0 |  | 48.8
Incurred cash outflows |  |  |  | 66.3
Incurred non-cash charges |  |  |  | 30.0
SCAE Plan | Consumer Foods |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Expected charges |  | 93.9 |  | 93.9
Recognized charges |  | 6.6 |  | 59.9
SCAE Plan | Corporate |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Expected charges |  | 42.0 |  | 42.0
Recognized charges |  | 10.7 |  | 28.3
Realize Efficiency Benefits Plan | Subsequent event |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Expected charges | $ 345.0 |  |  |
Private Brands |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Recognized charges |  | $ 3.9 |  | 122.4
Incurred cash outflows |  |  |  | 76.6
Incurred non-cash charges |  |  |  | $ 45.8

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