Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount						$ 1,000,000,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	285,955,000	(55,237,000)	(56,166,000)	(57,190,000)	(176,277,000)		(186,584,000)
Derivative loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax	28,100,000
Derivative loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	17,300,000
Interest Rate Swap | WhiteWave Foods
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax	63,400,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	38,900,000
Designated As Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount						1,000,000,000
Derivative loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax	28,100,000
Derivative loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 17,300,000