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BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Additional Information (Detail) - segment | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |  |
Number of segments | 3 |  |
Nestle Food Company | Metal Containers |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of net sales | 10.50% | 11.10% | 10.40%

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