Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	May 27, 2012	May 29, 2011	May 30, 2010
Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Weighted average life in years of amortizing intangible assets	14 years
Recognized amortization expense	$ 21.1	$ 17.8	$ 7.8
Estimated amortization expense, maximum	23.9
Estimated amortization expense average over the next five years	21.4
Estimated amortization expense, minimum	20.1
Marie Callender Trademark [Member] | Consumer foods [Member]
Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Acquired intangible assets	$ 57.5