BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2013	Nov. 25, 2012	Nov. 24, 2013 Segment	Nov. 25, 2012	May 26, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Net derivative losses recognized in general corporate expenses			$ 29.8
Number of reportable segments			3
Cumulative net derivative losses from economic hedges recognized in corporate	38.9		38.9
Derivative loss to be reclassified to segment operating results thereafter			9.1
Reclassify losses in 2014			22.4
Reclassify losses in 2015 and thereafter			$ 16.5
Percentage of consolidated net sales in consumer food segment accounted by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its affiliates	18.00%	18.00%	17.00%	18.00%
Percentage of consolidated net receivables in commercial foods accounted by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its affiliates	15.00%		15.00%		15.00%