Mexican Tax on Beverages Sweetened with HFCS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 01, 2002 Discriminatory tax on beverages sweetened with HCFS Mexico item	Dec. 31, 2011 NAFTA arbitration proceedings Mexico	Dec. 31, 2008 NAFTA arbitration proceedings Mexico	Jul. 31, 2006 NAFTA arbitration proceedings Mexico item	Aug. 31, 2009 NAFTA arbitration proceedings Mexico CPIngredientes
Loss Contingencies
Number of beverage producing plants		3
Number of phases in relation to the case under hearing					2
Damages and pre- and post-judgment interest sought				$ 288
Damages awarded for tax and certain out-of-pocket expenses including accrued interest	58.0					58.4
Settlement of cash proceed which is included in other income			$ 58.4