BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 24, 2014 Segment	Aug. 25, 2013	May 25, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	3
Net derivative gains (losses) recognized in general corporate expenses	$ 38.3
Cumulative net derivative losses from economic hedges recognized in corporate	23.4
Derivative loss to be reclassified to segment operating results thereafter	14.9
Reclassify losses in 2014	20.7
Reclassify gains (losses) in 2015 and thereafter	$ 2.7
Percentage of consolidated net sales in consumer food segment accounted by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its affiliates	19.00%	18.00%
Percentage of consolidated net receivables in commercial foods accounted by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its affiliates	17.00%		16.00%