Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Remainder of Fiscal Year

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The increase in the fair value of plan assets from contributions made by the employer.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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If applicable, the cost of providing special or contractual termination benefits recognized during the period on the projected benefit obligation.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 715

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PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 24, 2014	Feb. 22, 2015	Feb. 22, 2015
Ardent Mills
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Special termination benefits expense	$ 6.9
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employer contributions to pension plan and other postretirement plan		3.6	10.0
Further contribution to pension and other postretirement plan			2.9
Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employer contributions to pension plan and other postretirement plan		3.9	14.4
Further contribution to pension and other postretirement plan			$ 11.1