Derivative Financial Instruments (Pretax Gains and Losses on Derivative Contracts Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Recognized in Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jun. 26, 2016	Jun. 28, 2015	Jun. 26, 2016	Jun. 28, 2015
Foreign Currency Contract - Other [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains/(Losses) Recognized in Earnings	$ (7.1)	$ 2.5	$ (9.0)	$ 25.8
Dairy Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains/(Losses) Recognized in Earnings	2.9	0.4	(4.1)	(2.9)
Diesel Fuel Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains/(Losses) Recognized in Earnings	$ 3.8	$ 1.1	$ (0.4)	$ (7.5)

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Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) of derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments.

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings in the period from the increase (decrease) in fair value of foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
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