Inventories (Components of Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2019	Sep. 29, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Unroasted coffee	$ 609.3	$ 656.5
Roasted Coffee Inventory	253.7	276.5
Other merchandise held for sale	269.1	288.0
Retail Related Inventory, Packaging and Other Supplies	276.6	308.4
Total	$ 1,408.7	$ 1,529.4

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of roasted coffee held by the company.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of unroasted coffee held by the company.

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise inventory purchased by a retailer, wholesaler or distributor and held for future sale.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of items used in storage, presentation or transportation of physical goods that are targeted for sale to end users.

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