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Business Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating Income (Loss) | $ 299,730 | $ 319,812 | $ 360,853
Nestle Food Company |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of net sales | 11.50% | 11.10% | 10.90%

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