BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Aug. 28, 2016 USD ($) segment	Aug. 30, 2015	May 29, 2016 USD ($)	Nov. 18, 2015 company
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | segment	5
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Cumulative net derivative gains from economic hedges recognized in general and corporate expenses	$ 4.2
Net derivative gains recognized in general corporate expenses	1.4
Derivative gains incurred prior to fiscal 2017			$ 2.8
Gains expected to be reclassified in fiscal 2017			$ 4.5
Losses expected to be reclassified in fiscal 2018 and thereafter	$ 0.3
Number of public companies formed due to spinoff transaction | company				2
Net sales | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and affiliates | Grocery and Snacks and Refrigerated and Frozen
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	18.00%	18.00%
Net receivables | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and affiliates | Grocery and Snacks and Refrigerated and Frozen
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	20.00%		20.00%