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Cumulative net mark-to-market valuation of certain derivative positions recognized in unallocated derivative gains (losses) Cumulative Net Mark To Market Valuation Of Certain Derivative Positions Recognized In Unallocated Derivative Gains Losses Cumulative changes in the values of derivative positions that is recorded in unallocated derivative gains (losses). Fair value of derivative instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Net realized and unrealized gains and losses recognized in cost of products sold on derivatives not designated as qualified hedging instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments Net Gains (Losses) Recognized in Cost of Products Sold [Table Text Block] Schedule of amount of net gains and losses reported in cost of products sold in the statement of financial performance on derivative instruments not designated as qualified hedging instruments. 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Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract] Debt instrument face amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Term loan credit agreement carrying value Unsecured Debt Notes Payable, Noncurrent Other Notes Payable, Noncurrent Other Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Textual) [Abstract] Other Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Textual) [Abstract] Other financial instruments and fair value measurements. Company's Municipal bond mature in 2017 Other Investment Municipal Bond Matured in One Year Other investment municipal bond matured in one year. Company's Municipal bond mature in 2018 Other Investment Municipal Bond Matured in Second Year Other investment municipal bond matured in two year. Company's Municipal bond mature in 2019 Other Investment Municipal Bond Matured in Third Year Other investment municipal bond matured in third year. Company's Municipal bond mature in 2020 Other Investment Municipal Bond Matured in Fourth Year Other investment municipal bond matured in fourth year. Company's Municipal bond mature in 2021 and beyond Other Investment Municipal Bond Matured in Fifth Year and Beyond Other investment municipal bond matured in fifth year and beyond. Money market funds maturity period Money Market Funds Maturity Period The maturity period for money market funds. Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Cash flow hedging derivative activity, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Pension and other postretirement benefit plans activity, net of tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Available-for-sale securities activity, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Comprehensive Income Common Shares Information Common Shares [Table Text Block] Common Share Information Gains and losses recognized in cost of products sold on derivatives not designated as qualified hedging instruments Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net [Abstract] Total (losses) gains recognized in cost of products sold Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] U.S. Canned Milk Business [Member] U.S. Canned Milk Business [Member] U.S. Canned Milk Business [Member] Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member] Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Disposal group, net annual sales Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Annual Net Sales Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Annual Net Sales Disposal group, net proceeds received Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration Disposal group, pre-tax gain recognized Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Long-term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Long-term Debt [Member] Long-term Debt [Member] Debt and Financing Arrangements (Textual) [Abstract] Debt and Financing Arrangements (Textual) [Abstract] Debt and financing arrangements. Weighted average interest rate on long-term debt Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Repayments of long-term debt Percent of original principal to be paid quarterly Percent Of Original Principal To Be Paid Quarterly Percent of original principal to be paid quarterly Commercial paper weighted-average interest rate Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Increase to long term-debt related to termination of interest rate swap Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Other, Net Number of banks Number of Banks Number of banks involved in credit agreement, Outstanding balance under revolving credit facility Long-term Line of Credit Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Percentage of the principal amount thereof which company can prepay Percentage Of The Principal Amount Thereof At Which Company Can Prepay Percentage of principal amount thereof at which Company can prepay. Interest paid Interest Paid Commercial paper, borrowing capacity Commercial Paper, Borrowing Capacity, Amount Borrowing capacity under the short-term commercial paper arrangement that is available to the entity as of the balance sheet date. Divestiture Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block] CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Text Block] Entire disclosure for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) as shown in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, including foreign currency translation adjustment, pension and other postretirement liabilities, unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, and unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives. Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation Depreciation Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Loss on disposal of assets – net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Other noncash adjustments Other Noncash Income (Expense) Defined benefit pension contributions Pension Contributions Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect from businesses acquired: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Trade receivables Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Income and other taxes Increase Decrease In Income Taxes Excluding Deferred Income Taxes The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings, net of amounts receivable from taxing authorities for refunds of overpayments or recoveries of income taxes. Other – net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents