GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	May 26, 2013	May 27, 2012	May 29, 2011	Aug. 26, 2012 Consumer Foods	May 26, 2013 Maximum	May 26, 2013 Minimum
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average life in years of amortizing intangible assets	23 years
Recognized amortization expense	$ 56.2	$ 21.1	$ 17.8
Amortization expense year one	111.4				113.1
Amortization expense year two	111.4
Amortization expense year three	111.4
Amortization expense year four	111.4
Amortization expense year five	111.4					110.8
Acquired intangible assets				$ 57.5