Derivative Financial Instruments (Pretax Gains and Losses on Derivative Contracts Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Recognized in Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2020	Sep. 29, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Interest and Other Income [Member] \| Foreign Currency Contract - Other [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 0.3	$ (8.1)	$ 4.6
Interest and Other Income [Member] \| Dairy Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	0.0	(1.9)	(2.4)
Interest and Other Income [Member] \| Diesel and Other Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	(8.8)	(5.9)	3.7
Interest Expense [Member] \| Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	28.7	54.7	(33.7)
Interest Expense [Member] \| Long-term Debt [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ (23.8)	$ (50.7)	$ 33.7

Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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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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