Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Impact of Licensing of CPG and foodservice businesses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
Aug. 26, 2018	Sep. 27, 2020	Sep. 29, 2019
Prepaid Royalty Economic Life	40 years
Deferred Revenue, Current		$ 1,456.5	$ 1,269.0
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent		6,598.5	6,744.4
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized		(176.8)	(175.2)
Nestle Global Coffee Alliance [Member]
Deferred Revenue, Current		179.3	175.9
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent		$ 6,500.0	$ 6,700.0

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-SubTopic 10
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