Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited) - Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations Footnotes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Facility closing and reorganization costs, net of tax	$ 6,400	$ 1,700	$ 3,300	$ 800	$ 1,800	$ 500	$ 600
Impairments of plant, property and equipment								$ 0	$ 20,800
Loss on early retirement of long-term debt								$ (43,609)	$ (1,437)	$ (63,387)
Seniors Notes Due 2018 and Senior Notes Due 2016
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Loss on early retirement of long-term debt				23,500
WhiteWave Foods
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Impairments of plant, property and equipment				$ 68,700