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Post Retirement Benefit Plans - Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Financial Statements (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2014 | Oct. 31, 2013
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items] |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of year | $ 149.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax | $ 204.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax
Unrecognized net actuarial loss | 198.5 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedNetActuarialLoss | 148.5 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedNetActuarialLoss
Net transition obligation amortized during fiscal year | (0.1)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetTransitionAssetObligationNetOfTax | (0.1)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetTransitionAssetObligationNetOfTax
Unrecognized prior service cost |  | 0.8 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedPriorServiceCost
Net prior service costs amortized during fiscal year | (0.2)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax | (0.5)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax
Unrecognized initial net obligation | 0.3 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedInitialNetObligation | 0.3 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedInitialNetObligation
Net loss amortized during fiscal year | (10.4)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetGainLossNetOfTax | (16.4)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetGainLossNetOfTax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Pre-tax) | 198.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax | 149.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax
Prior service (cost) or credit recognized during fiscal year due to curtailment | 0 gef_OtherComprehensiveIncomePriorServiceCostReclassifiedIntoNetIncomeDueToCurtailment | 0 gef_OtherComprehensiveIncomePriorServiceCostReclassifiedIntoNetIncomeDueToCurtailment
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: |  |
Prepaid benefit cost | 18.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanCurrentAssets | 29.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanCurrentAssets
Accrued benefit liability | (154.6)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities | (112.1)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 198.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax | 149.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax
Prior service costs occurring during fiscal year | (0.5)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax | 0.4 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax
Net amount recognized | 62.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet | 67.1 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet
Liability (gain) loss occurring during fiscal year | 92.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMinimumPensionLiabilityBeforeTax | (23.9)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMinimumPensionLiabilityBeforeTax
Asset (gain) occurring during fiscal year | (28.6)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetTransitionAssetsObligationsBeforeTax | (16.9)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetTransitionAssetsObligationsBeforeTax
Increase (decrease) in accumulated other comprehensive loss | 53.0 gef_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIncreaseOrDecreaseInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeOrLoss | (57.4)gef_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIncreaseOrDecreaseInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeOrLoss
Foreign currency impact | (3.8)gef_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyImpact | 2.2 gef_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyImpact
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) or loss at current fiscal year end | 198.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax | 149.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax
USA [Member] |  |
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items] |  |
Unrecognized net actuarial loss | 110.1 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedNetActuarialLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember | 77.8 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedNetActuarialLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember
Unrecognized prior service cost | 0.9 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedPriorServiceCost / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember | 0.8 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedPriorServiceCost / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Pre-tax) | 111.0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember | 78.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: |  |
Accrued benefit liability | (94.0)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember | (56.9)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 111.0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember | 78.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember
Net amount recognized | 17.0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember | 21.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) or loss at current fiscal year end | 111.0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember | 78.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_UnitedStatesPensionPlansOfUSEntityDefinedBenefitMember
UNITED KINGDOM | Non-United States [Member] |  |
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items] |  |
Unrecognized net actuarial loss | 16.8 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedNetActuarialLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_GB | 13.1 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedNetActuarialLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_GB
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Pre-tax) | 16.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_GB | 13.1 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_GB
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: |  |
Accrued benefit liability | (41.8)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_GB | (39.0)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_GB
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 16.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_GB | 13.1 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_GB
Net amount recognized | (25.0)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_GB | (25.9)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_GB
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) or loss at current fiscal year end | 16.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_GB | 13.1 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_GB
Germany [Member] | Non-United States [Member] |  |
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items] |  |
Unrecognized net actuarial loss | 41.1 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedNetActuarialLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_DE | 30.4 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedNetActuarialLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_DE
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Pre-tax) | 41.1 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_DE | 30.4 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_DE
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: |  |
Prepaid benefit cost | 15.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanCurrentAssets / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_DE | 26.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanCurrentAssets / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_DE
Accrued benefit liability |  | (2.5)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_DE
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 41.1 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_DE | 30.4 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_DE
Net amount recognized | 56.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_DE | 54.5 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_DE
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) or loss at current fiscal year end | 41.1 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_DE | 30.4 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_DE
Netherlands [Member] | Non-United States [Member] |  |
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items] |  |
Unrecognized net actuarial loss | 25.4 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedNetActuarialLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_NL | 22.8 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedNetActuarialLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_NL
Unrecognized prior service cost | (0.9)gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedPriorServiceCost / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_NL |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Pre-tax) | 24.5 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_NL | 22.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_NL
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: |  |
Accrued benefit liability | (15.7)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_NL | (10.4)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_NL
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 24.5 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_NL | 22.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_NL
Net amount recognized | 8.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_NL | 12.4 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_NL
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) or loss at current fiscal year end | 24.5 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_NL | 22.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_NL
Other International [Member] | Non-United States [Member] |  |
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items] |  |
Unrecognized net actuarial loss | 5.1 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedNetActuarialLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember | 4.4 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedNetActuarialLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember
Unrecognized initial net obligation | 0.3 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedInitialNetObligation / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember | 0.3 gef_DefinedBenefitPlanUnrecognizedInitialNetObligation / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Pre-tax) | 5.4 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember | 4.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: |  |
Prepaid benefit cost | 2.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanCurrentAssets / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember | 3.0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanCurrentAssets / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember
Accrued benefit liability | (3.1)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember | (3.3)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 5.4 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember | 4.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember
Net amount recognized | 5.1 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember | 4.4 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) or loss at current fiscal year end | $ 5.4 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember | $ 4.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_ForeignPensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = gef_OtherInternationalMember

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