General Mills (GIS) 10-K 6 Jul 15 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION

DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	Jun. 12, 2015	Nov. 21, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2015
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--05-31
Entity Central Index Key	40,704
Trading Symbol	GIS
Entity Registrant Name	GENERAL MILLS INC
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		598,737,719
Entity Public Float			$ 30,938.3

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Net sales	$ 17,630.3	$ 17,909.6	$ 17,774.1
Cost of sales	11,681.1	11,539.8	11,350.2
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	3,328	3,474.3	3,552.3
Divestiture (gain)	0	(65.5)	0
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs	543.9	3.6	19.8
Operating profit	2,077.3	2,957.4	2,851.8
Interest, net	315.4	302.4	316.9
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	1,761.9	2,655	2,534.9
Income taxes	586.8	883.3	741.2
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	84.3	89.6	98.8
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	1,259.4	1,861.3	1,892.5
Net earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	38.1	36.9	37.3
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	$ 1,221.3	$ 1,824.4	$ 1,855.2
Earnings per share - basic	$ 2.02	$ 2.90	$ 2.86
Earnings per share - diluted	1.97	2.83	2.79
Dividends per share	$ 1.67	$ 1.55	$ 1.32

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	$ 1,259.4	$ 1,861.3	$ 1,892.5
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(957.9)	(11.3)	0.8
Net actuarial income (loss)	(358.4)	206	45
Other fair value changes:
Securities	0.8	0.3	0.8
Hedge derivatives	4.1	5	24.6
Reclassification to earnings:
Hedge derivatives	4.9	(4.6)	12.2
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	105.1	107.6	98.8
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1,201.4)	303	182.2
Total comprehensive income	58	2,164.3	2,074.7
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	(192.9)	94.9	61.1
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	$ 250.9	$ 2,069.4	$ 2,013.6

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 334.2	$ 867.3
Receivables	1,386.7	1,483.6
Inventories	1,540.9	1,559.4
Deferred income taxes	100.1	74.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	423.8	409.1
Total current assets	3,785.7	4,393.5
Land, buildings, and equipment	3,783.3	3,941.9
Goodwill	8,874.9	8,650.5
Other intangible assets	4,677	5,014.3
Other assets	843.6	1,145.5
Total assets	21,964.5	23,145.7
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,684	1,611.3
Current portion of long-term debt	1,000.4	1,250.6
Notes payable	615.8	1,111.7
Other current liabilities	1,589.9	1,449.9
Total current liabilities	4,890.1	5,423.5
Long-term debt	7,607.7	6,423.5
Deferred income taxes	1,550.3	1,666
Other liabilities	1,744.8	1,643.2
Total liabilities	15,792.9	15,156.2
Redeemable interest	778.9	984.1
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, 754.6 shares issued, $0.10 par value	75.5	75.5
Additional paid-in capital	1,296.7	1,231.8
Retained earnings	11,990.8	11,787.2
Common stock in treasury, at cost	(6,055.6)	(5,219.4)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,310.7)	(1,340.3)
Total stockholders' equity	4,996.7	6,534.8
Noncontrolling interests	396	470.6
Total equity	5,392.7	7,005.4
Total liabilities and equity	$ 21,964.5	$ 23,145.7

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Paranthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, shares issued	754.6	754.6
Common stock, par value	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock in treasury, shares	155.9	142.3

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF TOTA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF TOTAL EQUITY AND REDEEMABLE INTEREST - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Redeemable Interest [Member]
Beginning Balance, Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at May. 27, 2012	$ 6,882.7	$ 75.5	$ 1,308.4	$ (3,177)	$ 9,958.5	$ (1,743.7)	$ 461
Beginning Balance, shares at May. 27, 2012		754.6		(106.1)
Beginning Balance, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Other, Fair Value at May. 27, 2012								$ 847.8
Total comprehensive income (loss)	2,031.9				1,855.2	158.4	18.3
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable interests								42.8
Cash dividends declared	(1,111.1)				(1,111.1)
Shares purchased, value	(1,044.9)		(30)	$ (1,014.9)
Shares purchased, shares				(24.2)
Stock compensation plans, value (includes income tax benefits)	466.1		(38.6)	$ 504.7
Stock compensation plans, shares (includes income tax benefits)				16.5
Unearned compensation related to restricted stock unit awards	(80.5)		(80.5)
Earned compensation	100.4		100.4
Increase (decrease) in redemption value of redeemable interest	(93.1)		(93.1)					93.1
Distributions to redeemable and noncontrolling interest holders	(23)						(23)	(16.2)
Ending Balance, Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at May. 26, 2013	7,128.5	$ 75.5	1,166.6	$ (3,687.2)	10,702.6	(1,585.3)	456.3
Ending Balance, shares at May. 26, 2013		754.6		(113.8)
Ending Balance, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Other, Fair Value at May. 26, 2013								967.5
Total comprehensive income (loss)	2,094.3				1,824.4	245	24.9
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable interests								70
Cash dividends declared	(739.8)				(739.8)
Shares purchased, value	(1,745.3)		30	$ (1,775.3)
Shares purchased, shares				(35.6)
Stock compensation plans, value (includes income tax benefits)	256.9		13.8	$ 243.1
Stock compensation plans, shares (includes income tax benefits)				7.1
Unearned compensation related to restricted stock unit awards	(91.3)		(91.3)
Earned compensation	108.5		108.5
Increase (decrease) in redemption value of redeemable interest	4.2		4.2					(4.2)
Addition of noncontrolling interest	17.6						17.6
Distributions to redeemable and noncontrolling interest holders	(28.2)						(28.2)	(49.2)
Ending Balance, Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at May. 25, 2014	7,005.4	$ 75.5	1,231.8	$ (5,219.4)	11,787.2	(1,340.3)	470.6
Ending Balance, shares at May. 25, 2014		754.6		(142.3)
Ending Balance, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Other, Fair Value at May. 25, 2014	984.1							984.1
Total comprehensive income (loss)	180.9				1,221.3	(970.4)	(70)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable interests								(122.9)
Cash dividends declared	(1,017.7)				(1,017.7)
Shares purchased, value	(1,161.9)			$ (1,161.9)
Shares purchased, shares				(22.3)
Stock compensation plans, value (includes income tax benefits)	287.6		(38.1)	$ 325.7
Stock compensation plans, shares (includes income tax benefits)				8.7
Unearned compensation related to restricted stock unit awards	(80.8)		(80.8)
Earned compensation	111.1		111.1
Increase (decrease) in redemption value of redeemable interest	83.2		83.2					(83.2)
Addition of noncontrolling interest	20.7						20.7
Acquisition of interest in subsidiary	(9.9)		(10.5)				0.6
Distributions to redeemable and noncontrolling interest holders	(25.9)						(25.9)	0.9
Ending Balance, Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at May. 31, 2015	5,392.7	$ 75.5	$ 1,296.7	$ (6,055.6)	$ 11,990.8	$ (2,310.7)	$ 396
Ending Balance, shares at May. 31, 2015		754.6		(155.9)
Ending Balance, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Other, Fair Value at May. 31, 2015	$ 778.9							$ 778.9

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF TOT7

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF TOTAL EQUITY AND REDEEMABLE INTEREST (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF TOTAL EQUITY AND REDEEMABLE INTEREST
Par Value Common Stock	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Shares Authorized	1,000	1,000	1,000
Cash dividends declared per share	$ 1.67	$ 1.17	$ 1.70
Stock compensation plans, income tax benefits	$ 74.6	$ 69.3	$ 103

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Cash Flows - Operating Activities
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	$ 1,259.4	$ 1,861.3	$ 1,892.5
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	588.3	585.4	588
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	(84.3)	(89.6)	(98.8)
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	72.6	90.5	115.7
Stock-based compensation	106.4	108.5	100.4
Deferred income taxes	25.3	172.5	81.8
Tax benefit on exercised options	(74.6)	(69.3)	(103)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	(49.5)	(49.7)	(223.2)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	91.3	124.1	131.2
Divestiture (gain)	0	(65.5)	0
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs	531.1	(18.8)	(60.2)
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions	214.7	(32.2)	471.1
Other, net	(137.9)	(76.2)	30.5
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,542.8	2,541	2,926
Cash Flows - Investing Activities
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	(712.4)	(663.5)	(613.9)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(822.3)	0	(898)
Investment in affilates, net	(102.4)	(54.9)	(40.4)
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	11	6.6	24.2
Proceeds from divestiture	0	121.6	0
Exchangeable note	27.9	29.3	16.2
Other, net	(4)	(0.9)	(3.5)
Net cash used by investing activities	(1,602.2)	(561.8)	(1,515.4)
Cash Flows - Financing Activities
Change in notes payable	(509.8)	572.9	(44.5)
Proceeds from Issuance of long-term debt	2,253.2	1,673	1,001.1
Payment of long-term debt	(1,145.8)	(1,444.8)	(542.3)
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	163.7	108.1	300.8
Tax benefit on exercised options	74.6	69.3	103
Purchases of common stock for treasury	(1,161.9)	(1,745.3)	(1,044.9)
Dividends paid	(1,017.7)	(983.3)	(867.6)
Addition of noncontrolling interest	0	17.6	0
Distributions to noncontrolling and redeemable interest holders	(25)	(77.4)	(39.2)
Other, net	(16.1)	(14.2)	(6.6)
Net cash used by financing activities	(1,384.8)	(1,824.1)	(1,140.2)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(88.9)	(29.2)	(0.2)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(533.1)	125.9	270.2
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	867.3	741.4	471.2
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	334.2	867.3	741.4
Cash Flow from Changes in Current Assets and Liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions:
Receivables	6.8	(41)	(44.6)
Inventories	(24.2)	(88.3)	18.7
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(50.5)	10.5	(64.3)
Accounts payable	145.8	191.5	263.6
Other current liabilities	136.8	(104.9)	297.7
Changes in current assets and liabilities	$ 214.7	$ (32.2)	$ 471.1

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND RECLA

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND RECLASSIFICATIONS	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND RECLASSIFICATIONS [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND RECLASSIFICATIONS	NOTE 1 . BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND RECLASSIFICATIONS Basis of Presentation Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of General Mills, Inc. and all subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest. Intercompany transactions and accounts , including any noncontrolling and redeemable interests' share of those transactions, are eliminated in consolidation. Our fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in May . Fiscal year 2015 consisted of 53 weeks, while fiscal years 2014 and 2013 consisted of 52 weeks. Change in Reporting Period As part of a long-term plan to conform the fiscal year ends of all our operations, in fiscal 2013 we changed the reporting period of Europe and Australia within our International segment from an April fiscal year end to a May fiscal year end to match our fiscal calendar. Accordingly, in the year of change, our results include d 13 months of results from the affected operations compared to 12 months in following fiscal years. The impact of these changes was not material to our consolidated results of operations . Our Yoplait S AS , Yoplait Marques SNC , Yoki Alimentos S.A. ( Yoki ) , and India businesses remain on an April fiscal year end . Certain reclassifications to our previously reported financial information have been made to conform to the current period presentation.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Inventories All inventories in the United States other than grain a re valued at the lower of cost, using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method, or market. Grain inventories and all related cash contracts and derivatives are valued at market with all net changes in value recorded in earnings currently. Inventories outside of the United States are generally valued at the lower of cost, using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or market. Shipping costs associated with the distribution of finished product to our customers are recorded as cost of sales, and are recognized when the related finished product is shipped to and accepted by the customer. Land, Buildings, Equipment, and Depreciation Land is recorded at historical cost. Buildings and equipment, including capitalized interest and internal engineering costs, are recorded at cost and depreciated over estimated useful lives, primarily using the straight-line method. Ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to cost of sales. Buildings are usually depreciated over 40 to 50 years, and equipment, furniture, and software are usually depreciated over 3 to 10 years. Fully depreciated assets are retained in buildings and equipment until disposal. When an item is sold or retired, the accounts are relieved of its cost and r elated accumulated depreciation and the resulting gains and losses, if any, are recognized in earnings. As of May 31, 2015 , assets held for sale were insignificant. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset (or asset group) may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated undiscounted future cash flows from the operation and disposition of the asset group are less than the carrying amount of the asset group. Asset groups have identifiable cash flows and are largely independent of other asset groups. Measurement of an impairment loss would be based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset group over its fair value. Fair value is measured using a discounted cash flow model or independent appraisals, as appropriate. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill is not subject to amortization and is tested for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. Impairment testing is performed for each of our reporting units. We compare the carrying value of a reporting unit, including goodwill, to the fair value of the unit. Carrying value is based on the assets and liabilities associated with the operations of that reporting unit, which often requires allocation of shared or corporate items among reporting units. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we revalue all assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, excluding goodwill, to determine if the fair value of the net assets is greater than the net assets including goodwill. If the fair value of the net assets is less than the carrying amount of net assets including goodwill, impairment has occurred. Our estimates of fair value are determined based on a discounted cash flow model. Growth rates for sales and profits are determined using inputs from our long-range planning process. We also make estimates of discount rates, perpetuity growth assumptions, market comparables , and other factors. We evaluate the useful lives of our other intangible assets, mainly brands, to determine if they are finite or indefinite-lived. Reaching a determination on useful life requires significant judgments and assumptions regarding the future effects of obsolescence, demand, competition, other economic factors (such as the stability of the industry, known technological advances, legislative action that results in an uncertain or changing regulatory environment, and expected changes in distribution channels), the level of required maintenance expenditures, and the expected lives of other related groups of assets. Intangible assets that are deemed to have definite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis, over their useful lives, generally ranging from 4 to 30 years. Our indefinite-lived intangible assets, mainly intangible assets primarily associated with the Pillsbury , Totino's , Progresso , Green Giant , Yoplait , Old El Paso , Yoki , and Häagen-Dazs brands, are also tested for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable. We performed our fiscal 2015 assessment of our brand intangibles as of November 2 4 , 201 4 . Our estimate of the fair value of the brands was based on a discounted cash flow model using inputs which included projected revenues from our long-range plan, assumed royalty rates that could be payable if we did not own the brands, and a discount rate. Our finite-lived intangible assets, primarily acquired franchise agreements and customer relationships, are reviewed for impairment whene ver events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated undiscounted future cash flows from the operation and disposition of the asset are less than the carrying amount of the asset. Assets generally have identifiable cash flows and are largely independent of other assets. Measurement of an impairment loss would be based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value. Fair value is measured using a discounted cash flow model or other similar valuation model, as appropriate. Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures Our investments in companies over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence are stated at cost plus our share of undistributed earnings or losses. We receive royalty income from certain joint ventures, incur various expenses (primarily research and development), and record the tax impact of certain joint venture operations that are structured as partnerships. In addition, we make advances to our joint ventures in the form of loans or capital investments. We also sell certain raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods to the joint ventures, generally at market prices. In addition, we assess our investments in our joint ventures if we have reason to believe an impairment may have occurred including, but not limited to, ongoing operating losses, projected decreases in earnings, increases in the w eighted average cost of capital or signi ficant business disruptions . The significant assumptions used to estimate fair value include r evenue growth and profitability, royalty rates, capital spending, depreciation and taxes, foreign currency exchange rates , and a discount rate. By their nature, these projections and assumptions are uncertain. If we were to determine the current fair value of our investment was less than the carrying value of the investment , then we would assess if the shortfall was of a temporary or permanent nature and write down the investment to its fair value if we conclude d the impairment is other than temporary. Redeemable Interest We have a 51 percent control ling interest in Yoplait SAS , a consolidated entity. Sodiaal International ( Sodiaal ) holds the remaining 49 pe rcent interest in Yoplait SAS . Sodiaal has the ability to put a limited portion of its redeemable interest to us at fair value once per year through a maximum term expiring December 2020 . This put option requires us to classify Sodiaal's interest as a redeemable interest outside of equity on our Consolidated Balance S heets for as long as the put is exercisable by Sodiaal . When the put is no longer exercisable, the redeemable interest will be reclassified to n oncontrolling interests on our C onsol idated Balance S heets. We adjust the value of the redeemable interest through additional paid-in capital on our Consolidated Balance Sh eets quarterly to the redeemable interest's redemption value, which approximates its fair value . During the third quarter of fiscal 201 5 , we adjusted the redeemable interest's redemption value based on a discounted cash flow model. The significant assumptions used to estimate the redemption value include projected revenue growth and profitability from our long- range plan, capital spending, depreciation , taxes, foreign currency exchange rates, and a discount rate. Revenue Recognition We recognize sales revenue when the shipment is accepted by our customer. Sales include shipping and handling charges billed to the customer and are reported net of consumer coupon redemption, trade promotion and other costs, including estimated allowances for returns, unsalable product, and prompt pay discounts. Sales, use, value-added, and other excise taxes are not recognized in revenue. Coupons are recorded when distributed, based on estimated redemption rates. Trade promotions are recorded based on estimated participation and performance levels for offered programs at the time of sale. We generally do not allow a right of return. However, on a limited case-by-case basis with prior approval, we may allow customers to return product. In limited circumstances, product returned in saleable condition is resold to other customers or outlets. Receivables from customers generally do not bear interest. Terms and collection patterns vary around the world and by channel. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents our estimate of probable non-payments and credit losses in our existing receivables, as determined based on a review of past due balances and other specific account data. Account balances are written off against the allowance when we deem the amount is uncollectible. Environmental Environmental costs relating to existing conditions caused by past operations that do not contribute to current or future revenues are expensed. Liabilities for anticipated remediation costs are recorded on an undiscounted basis when they are probable and reasonably estimable, generally no later than the completion of feasibility studies or our commitment to a plan of action. Advertising Production Costs We expense the production costs of advertising the first time that the advertising takes place. Research and Development All expenditures for research and development (R&D) are charged against earnings in the year incurred. R&D includes expenditures for new product and manufacturing process innovation, and the annual expenditures are comprised primarily of internal salari es, wages, consulting, and supplies attributable to R&D activities. Other costs include depreciation and maintenance of research facilities, including assets at facilities that are engaged in pilot plant activities. Foreign Currency Translation For all significant foreign operations, the functional currency is the local currency. Assets and liabilities of these operations are translated at the period-end exchange rates. Income statement accounts are translated using the average exchan ge rates prevailing during the period . Translation adjustments are reflected within accumula ted other comprehensive loss (AOCI) in stockholders' equity. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in net earnings for the period , except for gains and losses on investments in subsidiaries for which settlement is not planned for the foreseeable future and foreign exchange gains and losses on instruments designated as net investment hedges. These gains and losses are recorded in AOCI . Derivative Instruments All derivatives are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value based on quoted market prices or our estimate of their fair value, and are recorded in either current or noncurrent assets or liabilities based on their maturity. Changes in the fair values of derivatives are recorded in net earnings or other comprehensive income, based on whether the instrument is designated and effective as a hedge transaction and, if so, the type of hedge transaction. Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in AOCI are reclassified to earnings in the period the hedged item affects earnings. If the underlying hedged transaction ceases to exist, any associated amounts reported in AOCI are reclassified to earnings at that time. Any ineffectiveness is recognized in earnings in the current period. Stock-based Compensation We generally measure compensation expense for grants of restricted stock units using the value of a share of our stock on the date of grant. We estimate the value of stoc k option grants using a Black- Scholes valuation model. Stock compensation is recognized straight line over the vesting period. Our stock compensation expense is recorded in selling, general and administrative ( SG&A ) expenses and cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and allocated to each reportable segment in our segment results. Certain equity-based compensation plans contain provisions that accelerate vesting of awards upon retirement, termination , or death of eligible employees and directors. We consider a stock-based award to be vested when the employee's retention of the award is no longer contingent on providing subsequent service. Accordingly, the related compensation cost is recognized immediately for awards granted to retirement-eligible individuals or over the period from the grant date to the date retirement eligibility is achieved, if less than the stated vesting period. We report the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost as a financing cash flow, thereby reducing net operating cash flows and increasing net financing cash flows. Defined Benefit Pension, Other Postretirement B enefit , and Postemployment Benefit Plans We sponsor several domestic and foreign defined benefit plans to provide pension, health care, and other welfare benefits to retired employees. Under certain circumstances, we also provide accruable benefits to former or inactive employees in the United States and Canada and members of our Board of Directors, including severance and certain other benefits payable upon death. We recognize an obligation for any of these benefits that vest or accumulate with service. Postemployment benefits that do not vest or accumulate with service (such as severance based solely on annual pay rather than years of service) are charged to expense when incurred. Our postemployment benefit plans are unfunded. We recognize the underfunded or overfunded status of a defined benefit pension plan as an asset or liability and recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur through AOCI . Use of Estimates Preparing our Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates include our accounting for promotional expenditures, valuation of long-lived assets, intangible assets, redeemable interest, stock-based compensation, income taxes, and defined benefit pension, other p ost retirement benefit and post employment benefit plans . Actual results could differ from our estimates.

ACQUISITION AND DIVESTITURE

ACQUISITION AND DIVESTITURE	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
ACQUISTION AND DIVESTITURE [Abstract]
ACQUISITION AND DIVESTITURE	NOTE 3 . ACQUISITION AND DIVESTITURE On October 21, 2014, we acquired Annie's, Inc. (Annie's), a publicly traded food company headquartered in Berkeley, California, for an aggregate purchase price of $821.2 million, which we funded by issuing debt. We consolidated Annie's into our Consolidated Balance Sheets and recorded goodwill of $589.8 million, an indefinite lived intangible asset for the Annie's brand of $244.5 million , and a finite lived customer relationship asset of $23.9 million. The pro forma effects of this acquisition were not material. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 , we sold certain grain elevators in our U.S. Retail s egment for $12 4.0 million in cash and recorded a pre -tax gain of $ 6 5.5 million.

RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT, AND

RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT, AND OTHER EXIT COSTS	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT, AND OTHER EXIT COSTS [Abstract]
RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT, AND OTHER EXIT COSTS	NOTE 4 . RESTRUCTURING , IMPAIRMENT, AND OTHER EXIT COSTS INTANGIBLE ASSET IMPAIRMENT In fiscal 2015, we recorded a $260 million charge related to the impairment of our Green Giant brand intangible asset in restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs . See Note 6 for additional information. RESTRUCTURING INITIATIVES We view our restr ucturing activities as actions that help us meet our long-term growth targets. Activities we undertake must meet internal rate of return and net present value targets. Each restructuring action normally takes one to two years to complete. At completion (or as each major stage is completed in the case of multi-year programs), the project begins to deliver cash savings and/or reduced depreciation. These activities result in various restructuring costs, including asset write - offs, exit charges including severance, contract termination fees, and de commissioning and other costs. Accelerat ed d epreciation associated with restructured assets , as used in the context of our disclosures regarding restructuring activity , refers to the increase in depreciation expense caused by shortening the useful life or updating the salvage value of depreciable fixed assets to coincide with the end of production under an approved restructuring plan. Any impairment of the asset is recognized immediately in the period the plan is approved . We are currently pursuing several multi-year restructuring initiatives designed to increase our efficiency and focus our business behind our key growth strategies. Charges record ed in fiscal 2015 related to these initiatives were as follows: Expense, in Millions Severance Asset Write-offs Pension Related Accelerated Depreciation Other Total Project Catalyst $ 121.5 $ 12.3 $ 6.6 $ - $ 8.0 $ 148.4 Project Century 44.3 42.3 31.2 53.1 10.9 181.8 Combination of certain operational facilities 13.0 0.7 - - 0.2 13.9 Charges associated with restructuring actions previously announced (0.6) - - - - (0.6) Total $ 178.2 $ 55.3 $ 37.8 $ 53.1 $ 19.1 $ 343.5 During the second quarter of fiscal 2015, we approved Project Catalyst, a restructuring plan to increase organizational effectiveness and reduce overhead expense. In connection with this project, we expect to eliminate approximately 800 positions primarily in the United States. We expect to incur approximately $14 8 million of net expenses relating to these actions of which approximately $1 18 million will be cash. These actions were largely completed in fiscal 201 5 . Project Century (Century) is a review of our North American manufacturing and distribution network to streamline operations and identif y potential capacity reductions. In addition to the actions taken at certain facilities described below, we incurred $17. 2 million of restructuring charges in fiscal 2015 related to Century of which $6.0 million was cash. As part of Century , we approved actions in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 to reduce our refrigerated dough capacity and exit our Midland, Ontario, Canada and New Albany, Indiana facilities, which support our U.S. Retail, International , and Convenience Stores and Foodservice supply chains. The Midland action will affect approximately 100 positions , and we expect to incur approximately $ 21 million of net expenses relating to this action, of which approximately $ 12 million will be cash. We recorded $ 6.5 million of restructuring charges relating to this action in fiscal 2015. The New Albany action will affect approximately 400 positions , and we expect to incur approximately $8 4 million of net expenses relating to this action of which approximately $ 44 million will be cash. We recorded $ 51. 3 million of restructuring charges relating to this action in fiscal 2015. We anticipate the s e action s will be completed by the end of fiscal 2018. During the second quarter of fiscal 2015, we approved a restructuring plan to consolidate yogurt manufacturing capacity and exit our Methuen, Massachusetts facility in our U.S. Retail and Convenience Stores and Foodservice supply chains as part of Century. This action will affect approximately 250 positions. We recorded $ 43 .6 million of restructuring charges in fiscal 2015 . We e xpect to incur approximately $69 million of net expenses relating to this action of which approximately $ 18 million will be cash. We expect this action to be completed by the end of fiscal 2016. Also as part of Century, during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, we approved a restructuring plan to eliminate excess cereal and dry mix capacity and exit our Lodi, California facility in our U.S. Retail supply chain. This action will affect approximately 430 positions. We recorded $ 63 .2 million of restructuring charges in fiscal 2015. We ex pect to incur approximately $102 million of net expenses relating to this a ction of which approximately $ 41 million will be cash. We expect this action to be completed by the end of fiscal 2016. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we approved a plan to combine certain Yoplait and General Mills operational facilities within our International segment to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. This action will affect approximately 240 positions. We recorded $13.9 million of restructuring charges in fiscal 2015. We expect to incur approximately $ 1 5 million of net expenses relating to this action and to make approximately $ 14 million in cash payments . We expect this action to be completed by the end of fiscal 2016. In fiscal 2015, we paid $ 63.6 million in cash related to restructuring initiatives . In addition to restructuring charges, we expect to incur approximately $65 million of additional project-related costs , which will be recorded in cost of sales, all of which will be cash . We recorded $ 13.2 million in cost of sales for project-related costs in fiscal 2015 . Subsequent to our fiscal 2015 year end, in the first quarter of fiscal 2016, we approved Project Compass, a restructuring plan designed to enable our International segment to accelerate long-term growth through increased organizational effectiveness and reduced administrative expense. In connection with this initiative, we expect to eliminate approximately 675 to 725 positions. We expect to record total restructuring charges of approximately $57 to $62 million , primarily reflecting one-time employee termination benefits, of which approximately $54 to $57 million will be recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. We expect a pproximately $54 to $59 million of the total expense will result in future cash expenditures. These restructuring actions are expected to be completed by early fiscal 2017. Restructuring cha r ges and project-related costs are classified in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings as follows: Fiscal In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Cost of sales $ 59.6 $ - $ - Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs 283.9 3.6 19.8 Total restructuring charges 343.5 3.6 19.8 Project-related costs classified in cost of sales $ 13.2 $ - $ - In fiscal 2014, we recorded restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs pursuant to approved plans as follows: Expense, in Millions Charges associated with restructuring actions previously announced $ 3.6 Total $ 3.6 In fiscal 2014 , the restructuring charge related to a productivity and cost savings plan approved in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. These restructuring actions were completed in fiscal 2014. In fiscal 2014, we paid $22.4 million in cash related to restructuring actions. In fiscal 2013, we recorded restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs pursuant to approved plans as follows: Expense, in Millions Charges associated with restructuring actions previously announced $ 19.8 Total $ 19.8 In fiscal 2013 , the restructuring charge was primarily related to a productivity and cost savings plan approved in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, consisting of $10.6 million of employee severance expense and other exit costs of $8.0 million. In fiscal 2013, we paid $79.9 million in cash related to restructuring actions. The roll forward of our restructuring and other exit cost reserves, included in other current liabilities, is as follows: In Millions Severance Contract Termination Other Exit Costs Total Reserve balance as of May 27, 2012 $ 83.1 $ 2.7 $ 0.1 $ 85.9 2013 charges, including foreign currency translation 10.6 - - 10.6 Utilized in 2013 (74.2) (2.7) (0.1) (77.0) Reserve balance as of May 26, 2013 19.5 - - 19.5 2014 charges, including foreign currency translation 6.4 - - 6.4 Utilized in 2014 (22.4) - - (22.4) Reserve balance as of May 25, 2014 3.5 - - 3.5 2015 charges, including foreign currency translation 176.4 0.6 8.1 185.1 Utilized in 2015 (61.3) - (6.5) (67.8) Reserve balance as of May 31, 2015 $ 118.6 $ 0.6 $ 1.6 $ 120.8 The charges recognized in the roll forward of our reserves for restructuring and other exit costs do not include items charged directly to expense (e.g., asset impairment charges, the gain or loss on the sale of restructured assets, and the write- off of sp are parts) and other periodic exit costs recognized as incurred, as those items are not reflected in our restructuring and other exit cost reserves on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED J

INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES [Abstract]
INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES	NOTE 5. INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES We have a 50 percent equity interest in Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW), which manufactures and markets ready-to-eat cereal products in more than 130 countries outside the United States and Canada. CPW also markets cereal bars in several European countries and manufactures private label cereals for customers in the United Kingdom. We have guaranteed a portion of CPW's debt and its pension obligation in the United Kingdom. We also have a 50 percent equity interest in Häagen-Dazs Japan, Inc. (HDJ). T his joint venture manufactures and markets Häagen-Dazs ice cream products and frozen novelties . Results from our CPW and HDJ joint ventures are reported for the 12 months ended March 31. Joint venture related balance sheet activity follows: In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Cumulative investments $ 530.6 $ 507.5 Goodwill and other intangibles 465.1 563.2 Aggregate advances included in cumulative investments 390.3 332.0 Joint venture earnings and cash flow activity follows: Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Sales to joint ventures $ 11.6 $ 12.1 $ 12.3 Net advances 102.4 54.9 36.7 Dividends received 72.6 90.5 115.7 Summary combined financial information for the joint ventures on a 100 percent basis follows: Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Net sales: CPW $ 1,894.5 $ 2,107.9 $ 2,132.2 HDJ 370.2 386.9 420.5 Total net sales 2,264.7 2,494.8 2,552.7 Gross margin 925.4 1,030.3 1,057.3 Earnings before income taxes 220.9 219.1 260.3 Earnings after income taxes 170.7 168.8 201.6 In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Current assets $ 800.1 $ 1,031.1 Noncurrent assets 962.1 1,129.8 Current liabilities 1,484.8 1,779.0 Noncurrent liabilities 118.2 110.3

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE A

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	NOTE 6 . GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS The components of goodwill and other intangible assets are as follows: In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Goodwill $ 8,874.9 $ 8,650.5 Other intangible assets: Intangible assets not subject to amortization: Brands and other indefinite-lived intangibles 4,262.1 4,504.1 Intangible assets subject to amortization: Franchise agreements, customer relationships, and other finite-lived intangibles 544.0 630.7 Less accumulated amortization (129.1) (120.5) Intangible assets subject to amortization 414.9 510.2 Other intangible assets 4,677.0 5,014.3 Total $ 13,551.9 $ 13,664.8 B ased on the carrying value of finite-lived intangible assets as of May 31 , 201 5 , amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years is estimated to be approximately $ 28 million . The changes in the carrying a mount of goodwill for fiscal 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 are as follows: In Millions U.S. Retail International Convenience Stores and Foodservice Joint Ventures Total Balance as of May 27, 2012 $ 5,813.2 989.9 921.1 458.3 $ 8,182.5 Acquisitions 28.2 378.8 - - 407.0 Other activity, primarily foreign - currency translation - 18.3 - 14.4 32.7 Balance as of May 26, 2013 5,841.4 1,387.0 921.1 472.7 8,622.2 Divestiture (12.2) - - - (12.2) Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation - 15.0 - 25.5 40.5 Balance as of May 25, 2014 5,829.2 1,402.0 921.1 498.2 8,650.5 Acquisition 589.8 - - - 589.8 Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation - (268.7) - (96.7) (365.4) Balance as of May 31, 2015 $ 6,419.0 $ 1,133.3 $ 921.1 $ 401.5 $ 8,874.9 During the second quarter of fiscal 2015, we reorganized certain reporting units within our U.S. Retail operating segment. Our chief operating decision maker continues to assess performance and make decisions about resources to be allocated to our segments at the U.S. Retail, International, and Convenience Stores and Foodservice operating segment level. We performed our fiscal 2015 impairment assessment as of the first day of the third quarter of fiscal 2015, and determined there was no impairment of goodwill for any of our reporting units as their related fair values were substantially in excess of their carrying values. The changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets for fiscal 2013, 2014, and 2015 are as follows: In Millions U.S. Retail International Joint Ventures Total Balance as of May 27, 2012 $ 3,297.0 $ 1,344.1 $ 63.8 $ 4,704.9 Acquisitions 20.0 290.7 - 310.7 Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation (4.6) 3.4 0.7 (0.5) Balance as of May 26, 2013 3,312.4 1,638.2 64.5 5,015.1 Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation (4.9) 3.6 0.5 (0.8) Balance as of May 25, 2014 3,307.5 1,641.8 65.0 5,014.3 Acquisition 268.4 - - 268.4 Impairment charge (260.0) - - (260.0) Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation (4.0) (340.3) (1.4) (345.7) Balance as of May 31, 2015 $ 3,311.9 $ 1,301.5 $ 63.6 $ 4,677.0 We performed our fiscal 2015 impairment assessment as of the first day of the third quarter of fiscal 2015. As of our assessment date, there was no impairment of any of our indefinite-lived intangible assets as their related fair values were substantially in excess of the carrying values, except for the Mountain High , Uncle Toby's , and Green Giant brands. As of the annual assessment date, excess fair value above the carrying value of these brand assets was as follows: Excess Fair Value Carrying Above Carrying In Millions Value Value Mountain High $ 35.4 3 % Uncle Toby's $ 57.7 7 % Green Giant $ 425.9 13 % At the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we made a strategic decision to re direct certain resources supporting our Green Giant business in our U . S . Retail segment to other businesses within the segment. Therefore , future sales and profit ability projections in our long- range plan for this business declined. As a result of this triggering event, and in connection with the preparation of this report, we performed an interim impairment assessment of the Green Giant brand intangible asset as of May 31, 2015 and determined that the fair value of the brand a sset no longer exceeded the carrying value of the asset. Significant assumptions used in that asses sment included our updated long- range cash flow projections for the Green Giant business, an updated royalty rate, a weighted- average cost of capital , and a tax rate. We recorded a $260 million impairment charge in restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 related to this asset. We will continue to monitor these businesses for potential impairment.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MAN

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND FAIR VALUES	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND FAIR VALUES [Abstract]
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND FAIR VALUES	NOTE 7 . FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MAN A GEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND FAIR VALUES FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable, other current liabilities, and notes payable approximate fair value. Marketable securities are carried at fair value. As of May 31, 2015, and May 25, 2014, a comparison of cost and market values of our marketable debt and equity securities is as follows: Cost Market Value Gross Gains Gross Losses Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Available for sale: Debt securities $ 2.6 $ 318.6 $ 2.6 $ 318.8 $ - $ 0.2 $ - $ - Equity securities 1.8 1.8 8.3 7.2 6.5 5.4 - - Total $ 4.4 $ 320.4 $ 10.9 $ 326.0 $ 6.5 $ 5.6 $ - $ - There were no realized gains or losses from sales of available-for-sale marketable securities. Gains and losses are determined by specific identification. Classification of marketable securities as current or noncurrent is dependent upon our intended holding period, the security's maturity date, or both. The aggregate unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, net of tax effects, are classified in AOCI within stockholders' equity. Scheduled maturities of our marketable securities are as follows: Available for Sale In Millions Cost Market Value Under 1 year (current) $ 2.5 $ 2.5 From 1 to 3 years - - From 4 to 7 years 0.1 0.1 Equity securities 1.8 8.3 Total $ 4.4 $ 10.9 As of May 31, 2015, cash and cash equivalents totaling $ 40.1 million were pledged as collateral for derivative contracts. As of May 31, 2015 , $4.1 million of certain accounts receivable wer e pledged as collateral against a foreign uncommitted line of credit. The fair value and carrying amount s of long-term debt, including the current portion, were $8,996.6 million and $8,608.1 million , respectively, as of May 31, 2015. The fair value of long-term debt was estimated using market quotations and discounted cash flows based on our current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of instruments. Long-term debt is a Level 2 liability in the fair value hierarchy. RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES As a part of our ongoing operations, we are exposed to market risks su ch as changes in interest and foreign cu rrency exchange rates and commodity and equity prices . To manage these risks, we may enter into various derivative transactions (e.g., futures, options, and swaps) pursuant to our established policies. COMMODITY PRICE RISK Many commodities we use in the production and distribution of our products are exposed to market price risks. We utilize derivatives to manage price risk for our principal ingredient s and energy costs, including grains (oats, wheat, and corn), oils (principally soybean), dairy products , natural gas, and diesel fuel. Our primary objective when entering into these derivative contracts is to achieve certainty with regard to the future price of commodities purchased for use in our supply chain. We manage our exposures through a combination of purchase orders, long-term contracts with suppliers, exchange-traded futures and options, and over-the-counter options and swaps. We offset our exposures based on current and projected market conditions and generally seek to acquire the inputs at as close to our planned cost as possible. We use derivatives to manage our exposure to changes in commodity prices. We do not perform the assessments required to achieve hedge accounting for commodity derivative positions. Accordingly, the changes in the values of these derivatives are recorded currently in cost of sales in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Although we do not meet the criteria for cash flow hedge accounting, we nonetheless believe that these instruments are effective in achieving our objective of providing certainty in the future price of commodities purchased for use in our supply chain. Accordingly, for purposes of measuring segment operating performance these gains and losses are reported in unallocated corporate items outside of segment operating results until such time that the exposure we are managing affects earnings. At that time we reclassify the gain or loss from unallocated corporate items to segment operating profit, allowing our operating segments to realize the economic effects of the derivative without experiencing any resulting mark-to-market volatility, which remains in unallocated corporate items. Unallocated corporate items for fiscal 2015 , 2014 and 2013 included: Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Net loss on mark-to-market valuation of commodity positions $ (163.7) $ (4.9) $ (7.6) Net loss on commodity positions reclassified from unallocated corporate items to segment operating profit 84.4 51.2 13.7 Net mark-to-market revaluation of certain grain inventories (10.4) 2.2 (1.7) Net mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions recognized in unallocated corporate items $ (89.7) $ 48.5 $ 4.4 As of May 31, 2015, the net notional value of commodity derivatives was $ 3 8 4. 0 million, of which $ 214.7 million related to agricultural inputs and $ 169.3 million related to energy inputs . These contracts relate to inputs that generally will be utilized within the next 12 months. INTEREST RATE RISK We are exposed to interest rate volatility with regard to futu re issuances of fixed-rate debt and existing and future issuances of floating-rate debt. Primary exposures include U.S. Treasury rates, LIBOR, Euribor , and commercial paper rates in the United States and Europe. We use interest rate swaps, forward-starting interest rate swaps, and treasury locks to hedge our exposure to interest rate changes, to reduce the volatility of our financing costs, and to achieve a desired proportion of fixed versus floating-rate debt, based on current and projected market conditions. Generally under these swaps, we agree with a counterparty to exchange the difference between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts based on an agreed upon notional principal amount. Floating Interest Rate Exposures — Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps are accounted for as cash flow hedges, as are all hedges of forecasted issuances of debt. Effectiveness is assessed based on either the perfectly effective hypothetical derivative method or changes in the present value of interest payments on the underlying debt. Effective gains and losses deferred to AOCI are reclassified into earnings over the life of the associated debt. Ineffective gains and losses are recorded as net interest. The amount of hedge ineffectiveness was less than $1 million in each of fiscal 2015, 2014 , and 2013. Fixed Interest Rate Exposures — Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps are accounted for as fair value hedges with effectiveness assessed based on changes in the fair value of the underlying debt and derivatives, using incremental borrowing rates currently available on loans with similar terms and maturities. Ineffective gains and losses on these derivatives and the underlying hedged items are recorded as net interest. The amount of hedge ineffectiveness was a $1.6 million gain in fiscal 2015 and less than $1 million in fiscal 2014 and 2013. In advance of planned debt financing , we entered into € 600.0 million of forward starting swaps with an average fixed rate of 0.5 percent. All of these forward starting swaps were cash settled for $6. 5 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, coincident with the issuance of our € 500 million 8-year fixed-rate notes and € 400 million 12-year fixed-rate notes. During the second quarter of fiscal 2015, we entered into swaps to convert $500.0 million of 1.4 percent fixed-rate notes due October 20, 2017, and $500.0 million of 2.2 percent fixed-rate notes due October 21, 2019, to floating rates. In advance of planned debt financing, we entered into $250.0 million of treasury locks with an average fixed rate of 1.99 percent. All of these treasury locks were cash settled for $17.9 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2014, coincident with the issuance of our $500.0 million 10-year fixed-rate notes. During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we entered into swaps to convert $250.0 million of 0.875 percent fixed-rate notes due January 29, 2016, to floating rates. As of May 31, 2015 , the pre-tax amount of cash-settled interest rate hedge gain or loss remaining in AOCI which will be reclassified to earnings over the remaining term of the related underlying debt follows: In Millions Gain/(Loss) 5.7% notes due February 15, 2017 (3.8) 5.65% notes due February 15, 2019 1.8 3.15% notes due December 15, 2021 (64.7) 1.0% notes due April 27, 2023 (1.9) 3.65% notes due February 15, 2024 15.5 1.5% notes due April 27, 2027 (3.9) 5.4% notes due June 15, 2040 (14.0) 4.15% notes due February 15, 2043 10.9 Net pre-tax hedge loss in AOCI $ (60.1) The following table summarizes the notional amounts and weighted-average interest rates of our interest rate derivatives. Average floating rates are based on rates as of the end of the reporting period. In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Pay-floating swaps - notional amount $ 1,250.0 $ 250.0 Average receive rate 1.6 % 0.9 % Average pay rate 0.7 % 0.5 % The swap contracts mature at various dates from fiscal 2016 to 2020 as follows: In Millions Pay Floating 2016 $ 250.0 2017 - 2018 500.0 2019 - 2020 500.0 Total $ 1,250.0 The following table s reconcile the net fair values of assets and liabilities subject to offsetting arrangements that are recorded in the C onsolidated B alance S heets to the net fair values that could be reported in the Consolidated B alance S heets: May 31, 2015 Assets Liabilities Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet (e) Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet (e) In Millions Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Liabilities Offset in the Balance Sheet (a) Net Amounts of Assets (b) Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Net Amount (c) Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Assets Offset in the Balance Sheet (a) Net Amounts of Liabilities (b) Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Pledged Net Amount (d) Commodity contracts $ 10.1 $ - $ 10.1 $ (1.3) $ - $ 8.8 $ (59.4) $ - $ (59.4) $ 1.3 $ 40.1 $ (18.0) Interest rate contracts 4.0 - 4.0 - - 4.0 - - - - - - Foreign exchange contracts 25.9 - 25.9 (12.5) - 13.4 (65.3) - (65.3) 12.5 - (52.8) Total $ 40.0 $ - $ 40.0 $ (13.8) $ - $ 26.2 $ (124.7) $ - $ (124.7) $ 13.8 $ 40.1 $ (70.8) ( a ) Includes related collateral offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. (b ) Net fair value as recorded in the C onsolidated B alance S heets. (c ) Fair value of assets that could be reported net in the C onsolidated B alance S heets. (d) Fair value of liabilities that could be reported net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. (e) Fair value of assets and liabilities reported on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. May 25, 2014 Assets Liabilities Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet (e) Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet (e) In Millions Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Liabilities Offset in the Balance Sheet (a) Net Amounts of Assets (b) Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Net Amount (c) Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Assets Offset in the Balance Sheet (a) Net Amounts of Liabilities (b) Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Pledged Net Amount (d) Commodity contracts $ 19.1 $ - $ 19.1 $ (3.4) $ - $ 15.7 $ (4.0) $ - $ (4.0) $ 3.4 $ - $ (0.6) Interest rate contracts 0.7 - 0.7 - - 0.7 - - - - - - Foreign exchange contracts 10.5 - 10.5 (8.0) - 2.5 (19.1) - (19.1) 8.0 - (11.1) Total $ 30.3 $ - $ 30.3 $ (11.4) $ - $ 18.9 $ (23.1) $ - $ (23.1) $ 11.4 $ - $ (11.7) ( a ) Includes related collateral offset in the C onsolidated B alance S heets. (b ) Net fair value as recorded in the C onsolidated B alance S heets. (c ) Fair value of assets that could be reported net in the C onsolidated B alance S heets. (d) Fair value of liabilities that could be reported net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. (e) Fair value of assets and liabilities reported on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK Foreign currency fluctuations affect our net investments in foreign subsidiaries and foreign currency cash flows related to third party purchases, intercompany loans, product shipments, and foreign-denominated commercial paper. We are also exposed to the translation of foreign currency earnings to the U.S. dollar. Our principal exposures are to the Australian dollar, Brazilian real, British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Chinese renminbi , euro, Japanese yen, Swiss franc, and Mexican peso. We mainly use foreign currency forward contracts to selectively hedge our foreign currency cash flow exposures. We also generally swap our foreign-denominated commercial paper borrowings and nonfunctional currency intercompany loans back to U.S. dollars or the functional currency of the entity with foreign exchange exposure; the gains or losses on these derivatives offset the foreign currency revaluation gains or losses recorded in earnings on the associated borrowings. We generally do not hedge more than 18 months forward. As of May 31, 2015 , the net notional value of foreign exchange derivatives was $1,448.5 million . The amount of hedge ineffectiveness was less than $1 million in each of fiscal 2015, 2014 , and 2013. We also have many net investments in foreign subsidiaries that are denominated in euros. We previously hedged a portion of these net investments by issuing euro-denominated commercial paper and foreign exchange forward contracts. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we entered into a net investment hedge for a portion of our net investment in foreign operations denominated in euros by issuing € 900.0 million of euro-denominated bonds. During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, we entered into a net investment hedge for a portion of our net investment in foreign operations denominated in euros by issuing €500.0 million of euro-denominated bonds. As of May 31, 2015, we had deferred net foreign currency transaction gains of $10.7 million in AOCI associated with hedging activity. Venezuela is a highly inflationary economy and we remeasure the value of the assets and liabilities of our Venezuelan subsidiary based on the exchange rate at which we expect to remit dividends in U.S. dollars. In February 2014, the Venezuelan government established a new foreign exch ange market mechanism ( SICAD 2 ) and at that time indicated that it would be the market through which U.S. dollars would be obtained for the remittance of dividends. On February 12, 2015, the Venezuelan government replaced SICAD 2 with a new foreign exc hange market mechanism (SIMADI ). We expect to be able to access U.S. dollars through the SIMADI market. SIMADI has significantly higher foreign exchange rates than those available through the other foreign exchange mechanisms. In fiscal 2015, we recorded a n $ 8.0 million foreign exchange loss in unallocated corporate items resulting from the remeasurement of assets and liabilities of our Venezuelan subsidiary at the SIMADI rate of 199 bolivars per U.S. dollar. Our Venezuela operations represent less than 1 percent of our consolidated assets, liabilities, net sales, and segment operating profit. As of May 31 , 2015, we had $0. 3 million of non-U.S. dollar cash balances in Venezuela. EQUITY INSTRUMENTS Equity price movements affect our compensation expense as certain investments made by our employees in our deferred compensation plan are revalued . We use equity swaps to manage this risk. As of May 31, 2015 , the net notional amount of our equity swaps was $ 124 .2 million . These swap contracts mature in fiscal 201 6 . FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION The fair values of our assets, liabilities, and derivative positions recorded at fair value an d their respective level s in the fair value hierarchy as of May 31, 2015 and May 25, 2014 , were as follows: May 31, 2015 May 31, 2015 Fair Values of Assets Fair Values of Liabilities In Millions Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate contracts (a) (b) $ - $ 4.0 $ - $ 4.0 $ - $ - $ - $ - Foreign exchange contracts (c) (d) - 25.5 - 25.5 - (23.3) - (23.3) Total - 29.5 - 29.5 - (23.3) - (23.3) Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts (c) (d) - 0.4 - 0.4 - (42.0) - (42.0) Commodity contracts (c) (e) 7.2 2.9 - 10.1 - (59.4) - (59.4) Grain contracts (c) (e) - 3.3 - 3.3 - (7.8) - (7.8) Total 7.2 6.6 - 13.8 - (109.2) - (109.2) Other assets and liabilities reported at fair value: Marketable investments (a) (f) 8.3 2.6 - 10.9 - - - - Long-lived assets (g) - 37.8 - 37.8 - - - - Indefinite-lived intangible asset (h) - - 154.3 154.3 - - - - Total 8.3 40.4 154.3 203.0 - - - - Total assets, liabilities, and derivative positions recorded at fair value $ 15.5 $ 76.5 $ 154.3 $ 246.3 $ - $ (132.5) $ - $ (132.5) (a) These contracts and investments are recorded as prepaid expenses and other current assets, other assets , other current liabilities or other liabilities, as appropriate, based on whether in a gain or loss position. Certain marketable investments are recorded as cash and cash equivalents. (b) Based on LIBOR and swap rates. (c) These contracts are recorded as prepaid expenses and other current assets or as other current liabilities, as appropriate, based on whether in a gain or loss position. (d) Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward currency prices. (e) Based on prices of futures exchanges and recently reported transactions in the marketplace. (f) Based on prices of common stock and bond matrix pricing. (g) We recorded $ 3 0.3 million in non-cash impairment charge s in fiscal 2015 to write down certain long-lived assets to their fair value. Fair value was based on recently reported transactions for similar assets in the marketplace. These assets had a book value of $ 68.1 million and were associated with the restructuring actions described in Note 4 . (h) We recorded a $ 26 0 .0 million non-cash impairment charge in fiscal 2015 to write down our Green Giant brand asset to its fair value of $ 154.3 million. This asset had a book value of $414.3 million . See Note 6 for additional information . May 25, 2014 May 25, 2014 Fair Values of Assets Fair Values of Liabilities In Millions Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate contracts (a) (b) $ - $ 0.7 $ - $ 0.7 $ - $ - $ - $ - Foreign exchange contracts (c) (d) - 9.9 - 9.9 - (12.6) - (12.6) Total - 10.6 - 10.6 - (12.6) - (12.6) Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts (c) (d) - 0.6 - 0.6 - (6.5) - (6.5) Commodity contracts (c) (e) 11.1 8.0 - 19.1 - (4.0) - (4.0) Grain contracts (c) (e) - 7.5 - 7.5 - (4.9) - (4.9) Total 11.1 16.1 - 27.2 - (15.4) - (15.4) Other assets and liabilities reported at fair value: Marketable investments (a) (f) 7.2 318.8 - 326.0 - - - - Total 7.2 318.8 - 326.0 - - - - Total assets, liabilities, and derivative positions recorded at fair value $ 18.3 $ 345.5 $ - $ 363.8 $ - $ (28.0) $ - $ (28.0) (a) These contracts and investments are recorded as prepaid expenses and other current assets, other assets , other current liabilities or other liabilities, as appropriate, based on whether in a gain or loss position. Certain marketable investments are recorded as cash and cash equivalents. (b) Based on LIBOR and swap rates. (c) These contracts are recorded as prepaid expenses and other current assets or as other current liabilities, as appropriate, based on whether in a gain or loss position. (d) Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward currency prices. (e) Based on prices of futures exchanges and recently reported transactions in the marketplace. (f) Based on prices of common stock and bond matrix pricing. We did not significantly change our valuation techniques from prior periods. Information related to our cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, and other derivatives not designated as hedging instruments for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2015, and May 25, 2014, follows: Interest Rate Contracts Foreign Exchange Contracts Equity Contracts Commodity Contracts Total Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships: Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI) (a) $ (5.9) $ 10.6 $ 13.3 $ 0.6 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 7.4 $ 11.2 Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings (a) (b) (10.6) (11.7) 5.0 16.4 - - - - (5.6) 4.7 Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings (c) (0.6) - 0.1 (0.1) - - - - (0.5) (0.1) Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships: Amount of net gain recognized in earnings (d) 1.6 0.2 - - - - - - 1.6 0.2 Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships: Amount of loss recognized in OCI (a) - - (6.9) - - - - - (6.9) - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings (d) - - (54.3) (20.0) 9.6 9.8 (163.7) (4.9) (208.4) (15.1) (a) Effective portion. (b) Gain (l oss ) reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in interest, net for interest rate swaps and in cost of sales and SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts. (c) G ain ( loss ) recognized in earnings is related to the ineffective portion of the hedging relationship , including SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts and interest, net for interest rate contracts. No amounts were reported as a result of being excluded from the ass essment of hedge effectiveness. ( d ) Gain recognized in earnings is reported in interest, net for interest rate contracts , in cost o f sales for commodity contracts, and in SG&A expenses for equity contracts and foreign exchange contracts. AMOUNTS RECORDED IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS As of May 31 , 2015 , the after-tax amounts of unrealized gains and losses in AOCI related to hedge derivatives follows: In Millions After-Tax Gain/(Loss) + Unrealized losses from interest rate cash flow hedges $ (36.5) + Unrealized gains from foreign currency cash flow hedges 7.7 + After-tax loss in AOCI related to hedge derivatives $ (28.8) + The net amount of pre- tax gains and losses in AOCI as of May 31, 2015, that we expect to be reclassified into net earnings within the next 12 months is $2.3 million of gain . CREDIT-RISK-RELATED CONTINGENT FEATURES Certain of our derivative instruments contain provisions that require us to maintain an investment grade credit rating on our debt from each of the major credit rating agencies. If our debt were to fall below investment grade, the counterparties to the derivative instruments could request full collateralization on derivative instruments in net liability positions. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that were in a liability position on May 31, 2015, was $81.5 million. We have posted $25.0 million of collateral under these contracts. If the credit- risk-related contingent features underlying these agreements had been triggered on May 31, 2015, w e would have be en requi red to post $ 56.5 million of collateral to counterparties . CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT AND COUNTERPARTY CREDIT RISK During fiscal 2015, Wal- Mart Stores, Inc. and its affiliates (Wal-Mart) accounted for 21 percent of our consolidated net sales and 30 percent of our net sales in the U.S. Retail segment. No other customer accounted for 10 percent or more of our consolidated net sales. Wal-Mart also represented 7 percent of our net sales in the International segment and 9 percent of our net sales in the Convenience Stores and Foodservice segment. As of May 31, 2015, Wal-Mart accounted for 29 percent of our U.S. Retail receivables, 6 percent of our International receivables, and 9 percent of our Convenience Stores and Foodservice receivables. The five largest customers in our U.S. Retail segment accounted for 54 percent of its fiscal 2015 net sales, the five largest customers in our International segment accounted for 24 percent of its fiscal 2015 net sales, and the five largest customers in o ur Convenience Stores and Foodservice segment accounted for 44 percent of its fiscal 2015 net sales. We enter into interest rate, foreign exchange, and certain commodity and equity derivatives, primarily with a diversified group of highly rated counterparties. We continually monitor our positions and the credit ratings of the counterparties involved and, by policy, limit the amount of credit exposure to any one party. These transactions may expose us to potential losses due to the risk of nonperformance by these counterparties; however, we have not incurred a material loss. We also enter into commodity futures transactions through various regulated exchanges. The amount of loss due to the credit risk of the counterparties, should the counterparties fail to perform according to the terms of the contracts, is $16.7 million against which we do not hold collateral . Under the terms of our swap agreements, some of our transactions require collateral or other security to support financial instruments subject to threshold levels of exposure and counterparty credit risk. Collateral assets are either cash or U.S. Treasury instruments and are held in a trust account that we may access if the counterparty defaults . We offer certain suppliers access to a third party service that allows them to view our scheduled payments online. The third party service also allows suppliers to finance advances on our scheduled payments at the sole discretion of the supplier and the third party. We have no economic interest in these financing arrangements and no direct relationship with the suppliers, the third party, or any financial institutions concerning this service. All of our accounts payable remain as obligations to our suppliers as stated in our supplier agreements. As of May 31, 2015, $ 448 .6 million of our total accounts payable is payable to suppliers who utilize this third party service.

DEBT

DEBT	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
DEBT [Abstract]
DEBT	NOTE 8. DEBT Notes Payable The components of notes payable and their respective weighted-average interest rates at the end of the periods were as follows: May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 In Millions Notes Payable Weighted- Average Interest Rate Notes Payable Weighted- Average Interest Rate U.S. commercial paper $ 432.0 0.3 % $ 1,007.6 0.2 % Financial institutions 183.8 9.5 104.1 12.1 Total $ 615.8 3.0 % $ 1,111.7 1.3 % T o ensure availability of funds, we maintain bank credit lines sufficient to cover our outstanding notes payable . Commercial paper is a continuing source of short-term financing. We have commercial paper programs available to us in the United States and Europe. We also have uncommitted and asset-backed credit lines that support our foreign operations. The following table details the fee-paid committed and uncommitted credit lines we had available as of May 31, 2015 : In Billions Facility Amount Borrowed Amount Credit facility expiring: April 2017 $ 1.7 $ - May 2019 1.0 - June 2019 0.2 0.1 Total committed credit facilities 2.9 0.1 Uncommitted credit facilities 0.5 0.1 Total committed and uncommitted credit facilities $ 3.4 $ 0.2 In June 2014, our subsidiary, Yoplait S.A.S. entered into a €200.0 million fee-paid committed credit facility that is scheduled to expire in June 2019. In May 2014, we entered into a $1.0 billion fee-paid committed credit facility that is scheduled to expire in May 2019. Concurrent with the execution of this credit facility, we terminated our credit facility that provided $1.0 billion of revolving credit which was scheduled to expire in April 2015. The credit facilities contain covenants, including a requirement to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 2.5 times. We were in compliance with all credit facility covenants as of May 31, 2015 . Long-Term Debt In April 201 5 , we issued €500.0 million principal amount of 1.0 percent fixed-rate notes due April 27, 2023 and €400 .0 million principal amount of 1.5 percent fixed-rate notes due April 27, 2027. Interest on the notes is payable annually in arrears. The notes due April 27, 2023 may be redeemed in whole, or in part, at our option at any time prior to January 27, 2023 for a specified make whole amount and any time on or after that date at par. The notes due April 27, 2027 may be redeemed in whole, or in part, at our option at any time prior to January 27, 2027 for a specified make whole amount and any time on or after that date at par. These notes are senior unsecured obligations that include a change of control repurchase provision. The net proceeds were used for general corporate purposes and to reduce our commercial paper borrowings. In March 2015, we repaid $750.0 million of 5.2 percent notes. In October 2014, we issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 1.4 percent fixed-rate notes due October 20, 2017 and $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.2 percent fixed-rate notes due October 21, 2019. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. The notes may be redeemed in whole, or in part, at our option at any time at the applicable redemption price. The notes are senior unsecured obligations that include a change of control repurchase provision. The net proceeds were used to fund our acquisition of Annie's and for general corporate purposes. In June 2014, we issued €200.0 million principal amount of 2.2 percent fixed-rate senior unsecured notes due June 24, 2021 in a private placement offering. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. The notes may be redeemed in whole, or in part, at our option at any time for a specific make-whole amount and include a change of control repurchase provision. The net proceeds were used to refinance existing debt. In June 2014, we repaid €2 9 0.0 million of floating-rate notes. In May 2014, we re paid $400.0 million of floating- rate notes and $300.0 million of 1. 5 5 percent notes. In January 2014, we issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.65 percent fixed-rate notes due February 15, 2024 and $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of floating-rate notes due January 28, 2016. Interest on the fixed-rate notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. The fixed-rate notes may be redeemed in whole, or in part, at our option at any time prior to November 15, 2023 for a specified make whole amount and any time on or after that date at par. The floating-rate notes bear interest equal to three-month LIBOR plus 20 basis points, subject to quarterly reset. Interest on the floating-rate notes is payable quarterly in arrears. The floating-rate notes are not redeemable prior to maturity. The fixed-rate and floating-rate notes are senior unsecured obligations that include a change of control repurchase provision. The net proceeds were used for general corporate purposes and to reduce our commercial paper borrowings. In November 2013, we issued €500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.1 percent fixed-rate notes due November 16, 2020. Interest on the notes is payable annually in arrears. The notes may be redeemed in whole, or in part, at our option at any time prior to August 16, 2020 for a specified make whole amount and any time on or after that date at par. These notes are senior unsecured obligations that include a change of control repurchase provision. The net proceeds were used for general corporate purposes and to reduce our commercial paper borrowings. In August 2013, we repaid $700.0 million of 5.25 percent notes. A summary of our long-term debt is as follows: In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 5.65% notes due February 15, 2019 $ 1,150.0 $ 1,150.0 5.7% notes due February 15, 2017 1,000.0 1,000.0 3.15% notes due December 15, 2021 1,000.0 1,000.0 5.2% notes due March 17, 2015 - 750.0 Euro denominated 2.1% notes due November 16, 2020 549.4 681.5 Euro denominated 1.0% notes due April 27, 2023 549.4 - 1.4% notes due October 20, 2017 500.0 - 5.4% notes due June 15, 2040 500.0 500.0 4.15% notes due February 15, 2043 500.0 500.0 3.65% notes due February 15, 2024 500.0 500.0 2.2% notes due October 21, 2019 500.0 - Floating-rate notes due January 29, 2016 500.0 500.0 Euro denominated 1.5% notes due April 27, 2027 439.5 - Floating-rate note due December 15, 2014 - 395.3 0.875% notes due January 29, 2016 250.0 250.0 Floating-rate notes due January 28, 2016 250.0 250.0 Euro denominated 2.2% notes due June 24, 2021 219.7 - Medium-term notes, 0.02% to 6.44%, due fiscal 2017 or later 204.2 204.2 Other, including capital leases (4.1) (6.9) 8,608.1 7,674.1 Less amount due within one year (1,000.4) (1,250.6) Total long-term debt $ 7,607.7 $ 6,423.5 Principal payments due on long-term debt in the next five years based on stated contractual maturities, our intent to redeem, or put rights of certain note holders are $1,000.4 million in fiscal 2016, $ 1,103.4 million in fiscal 2017, $604.5 million in fiscal 2018, $1,150.2 million in fiscal 2019, and $ 500.1 million in fiscal 2020. Certain of our long-term debt agreements contain restrictive covenants. As of May 31, 2015, we were in compliance with all of these covenants. As of May 31, 2015, the $60.1 million pre-tax loss recorded in AOCI associated with our previously designated interest rate swaps will be reclassified to net interest over the remaining lives of the hedged transactions. The amount expected to be reclassified from AOCI to net interest in fiscal 2016 is a $10.6 million pre-tax loss .

REDEEMABLE AND NONCONTROLLING I

REDEEMABLE AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
REDEEMABLE AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS [Abstract]
REDEEMABLE AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	NOTE 9. REDEEMABLE AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Our principal redeemable and noncontrolling interests relate to our Yoplait SAS , Yoplait Marques S NC , Liberté Marques S àrl , and General Mills Cereals, LLC (GMC) subsidiaries . In addition, we have six foreign subsidiaries that have noncontrolling interests totaling $ 8.2 million as of May 31, 2015. We have a 51 percent co ntrolling interest in Yoplait SAS and a 50 percent in terest in Yoplait Marques SNC and Liberté Marques S àrl . Sodiaal holds the remaining interests in each of the entities. On the acquisition date , we recorded the $ 904.4 million fair value of Sodiaal's 49 percent euro-denomi nated interest in Yoplait SAS as a redee mable interest on our Consolidated Balance S heets. Sodiaal has the ability to put a limited portion of its redeemable interest to us at fair value once per year through a maximum term expiring December 2020 . We adjust the value of the redeemable interest through add itional paid-in capital on our Consolidated Balance S heets quarterly to the redeemable interest's redemption value, which approximate s its fair value. Yoplait SAS pays dividends annually if it meets certain financial metrics set forth in its shareholders agreement. As of May 31, 2015, the redemption value of the euro-denominated redeemable interest was $778.9 million. In addition , a subsidiary of Yoplait SAS has entered into an exclusive milk supply agreement for its European operations with Sodiaal at market-determined prices through July 1, 2021. Net purchases totaled $ 271 .3 million for fiscal 2015 and $ 311.2 million for fiscal 201 4 . On the acquisition dates, we recorded the $281.4 million fair value of Sodiaal's 50 percent euro-denominated interest i n Yoplait Marques SNC and 50 percent Canadian dollar-denominated interest in Liberté Marques S àrl as noncontrolling interests on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Yoplait Marques S NC earns a royalty stream through a licensi ng agreement with Yoplait SAS for the rights to Yoplait and related trademarks. Liberté Marques S àrl earns a royalty stream through licensing agreements with certain Yoplait group companies for the rights to Liberté and related trademarks. These entities pay dividends annually based on their available cash as of their fiscal year end. During fiscal 2015 , we paid $ 17.7 million of dividends to Sodiaal under the terms of the Yoplait SAS and Yoplait Marques SNC shareholder agreements. The holder of the GMC Class A Interests receives quarterly preferred distributions from available net income based on the application of a floating preferred return rate , to the holder's capital account balance established in the most recent mark-to-market valuation ( currently $251.5 million). In fiscal 2015, the floating preferred return rate was equal to the sum of three-month LIBOR plus 110 basis points . The preferred return rate is adjusted every three years through a negotiated agreement with the Class A Interest holder or through a remarketing auction . On June 1, 2015, subsequent to our year-end, the floating preferred return rate on GMC's Class A interests w as re set to the sum of three-month LIBOR plus 125 basis points. For financial reporting purposes, the assets, liabilities, results of o perations, and cash flows of our non-wholly owned subsidiaries are included in our Consolidated Financial Statements. The third-party investor 's share of the net earnings of these subsidiaries is reflected in net earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Our noncontrolling interests contain restrictive covenants. As of May 31, 2015, we were in complian ce with all of these covenants.

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	NOTE 10. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Cumulative preference stock of 5.0 million shares, without par value, is authorized but unissued. On May 6, 2014 , our Board of Dire ctors authorized the repurchase of up to 100 million shares of our common stock. Purchases under the authorization can be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, including the use of call options and other derivative instruments, Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, and accelerated repurchase programs. The authorization has no specified termination date. During fiscal 2015 , we repurchased 22.3 million shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $1,161.9 million . During fiscal 2014 , we repurchased 35.6 million shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $1,774.4 million. During fiscal 2013, we repurchased 24.2 million shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $1,014.9 million. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, we entered into an Accelerated Share Repurchase ( ASR ) agreement with an unrelated third party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $300 .0 million o f our outstanding common stock. Under the ASR agreement, we paid $300 .0 million to the fina ncial institution and received 5.5 million shares of common stock with a fair value of $270 .0 million dur ing the fourth quarter of 2013. We received an additional 0.6 million shares of common stock upon completion of the ASR agreement during the first quarter of fiscal 2014. As of May 26, 2013, we recorded this transaction as an increase in treasury stock of $270.0 million, and recorded the remaining $30 .0 million a s a decrease to additional paid- in capital on our Consolidated Balance Sheet s . Upon completion of the ASR agreement in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we reclassified the $30.0 million to treasury stock from additional paid-in capital on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table provides details of total comprehensive income: Fiscal 2015 General Mills Noncontrolling Interests Redeemable Interest In Millions Pretax Tax Net Net Net Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests $ 1,221.3 $ 8.2 $ 29.9 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation $ (727.9) $ - (727.9) (78.2) (151.8) Net actuarial loss (561.1) 202.7 (358.4) - - Other fair value changes: Securities 1.3 (0.5) 0.8 - - Hedge derivatives 13.6 (4.8) 8.8 - (4.7) Reclassification to earnings: Hedge derivatives (a) 0.7 0.5 1.2 - 3.7 Amortization of losses and prior service costs (b) 170.2 (65.1) 105.1 - - Other comprehensive loss (1,103.2) 132.8 (970.4) (78.2) (152.8) Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 250.9 $ (70.0) $ (122.9) (a ) Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in i nterest, net for interest rate swaps and in cost of sales and SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts. (b) L oss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in SG&A expense. Fiscal 2014 General Mills Noncontrolling Interests Redeemable Interest In Millions Pretax Tax Net Net Net Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests $ 1,824.4 $ 5.8 $ 31.1 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation $ (71.8) $ - (71.8) 19.1 41.4 Net actuarial income 327.2 (121.2) 206.0 - - Other fair value changes: Securities 0.5 (0.2) 0.3 - - Hedge derivatives 14.4 (7.0) 7.4 - (2.4) Reclassification to earnings: Hedge derivatives (a) (4.7) 0.2 (4.5) - (0.1) Amortization of losses and prior service costs (b) 172.7 (65.1) 107.6 - - Other comprehensive income 438.3 (193.3) 245.0 19.1 38.9 Total comprehensive income $ 2,069.4 $ 24.9 $ 70.0 (a ) Gain reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in i nterest, net for interest rate swaps and in cost of sales and SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts. (b) Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in SG&A expense. Fiscal 2013 General Mills Noncontrolling Interests Redeemable Interest In Millions Pretax Tax Net Net Net Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests $ 1,855.2 $ 8.0 $ 29.3 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation $ (19.8) $ - (19.8) 10.3 10.3 Net actuarial income 76.3 (31.3) 45.0 - - Other fair value changes: Securities 1.2 (0.4) 0.8 - - Hedge derivatives 33.5 (10.4) 23.1 - 1.5 Reclassification to earnings: Hedge derivatives (a) 15.0 (4.5) 10.5 - 1.7 Amortization of losses and prior service costs (b) 159.9 (61.1) 98.8 - - Other comprehensive income 266.1 (107.7) 158.4 10.3 13.5 Total comprehensive income $ 2,013.6 $ 18.3 $ 42.8 (a ) Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in i nterest, net for interest rate swaps and in cost of sales and SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts. (b) Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in SG&A expense. In fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013 , e xcept for reclassifications to earnings, changes in other comprehensive income (loss) were primarily non-cash items. Accumulated other comprehensive loss balances, net of tax effects, were as follows: In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (536.6) $ 191.3 Unrealized gain (loss) from: Securities 3.7 2.9 Hedge derivatives (28.8) (38.8) Pension, other postretirement, and postemployment benefits: Net actuarial loss (1,756.1) (1,469.2) Prior service credits (costs) 7.1 (26.5) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (2,310.7) $ (1,340.3)

STOCK PLANS

STOCK PLANS	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
STOCK PLANS [Abstract]
STOCK PLANS	NOTE 11 . STOCK PLANS We use broad-based stock plans to help ensure that management's interests are aligned with those of our stockholders. As of May 31, 2015, a total of 27.1 million shares were available for grant in the form of stock options, restricted s tock , restricted stock units, and shares of unrestricted stock under the 2011 Stock Compensation Plan ( 2011 Plan) and the 20 11 Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. The 2011 Plan also provides for the issuance of cash-settled share-based units , stock appreciation rights, and performance based stock awards . Stock-based awards now outstanding include some granted under the 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2009 stock plans, under which no further awards may be granted. The stock plans provide for accelerated vesting of awards upon retirement, termination, or death of eligible employees and directors. Stock Options The estimated fair values of stock options granted and the assumptions used for the Black-Scholes option-pricing model were as follows: Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Estimated fair values of stock options granted $ 7.22 $ 6.03 $ 3.65 Assumptions: Risk-free interest rate 2.6 % 2.6 % 1.6 % Expected term 8.5 years 9.0 years 9.0 years Expected volatility 17.5 % 17.4 % 17.3 % Dividend yield 3.1 % 3.1 % 3.5 % The valuation of stock options is a significant accounting estimate that requires us to use judgments and assumptions that are likely to have a material impac t on our financial statements. We estimate the fair value of each option on the grant date using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires us to make predictive assumptions regarding future stock price volatility, employee exercise behavior, dividend yield, and the forfeiture rate. We estimate our future stock price volatility using the historical volatility over the expected term of the option, excluding time periods of volatility we believe a marketplace participant would exclude in estimating our stock price volatility. We also have considered, but did not use, implied volatility in our estimate, because trading activity in options on our stock, especially those with tenors of greater than 6 months, is insufficient to provide a reliable measure of expected volatility. Our expected term represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding based on historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations within the valuation model. Separate groups of employees have similar historical exercise behavior and therefore were aggregated into a single pool for valuation purposes. The weighted-average expected term for all employee groups is presented in the table above. The risk-free interest rate for periods during the expected term of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Any corporate income tax benefit realized upon exercise or vesting of an award in excess of that previously recognized in earnings (referred to as a windfall tax benefit) is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as a financing cash flow. Realized windfall tax benefits are credited to additional paid-in capital within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Realized shortfall tax benefits (amounts which are less than that previously recognized in earnings) are first offset against the cumulative balance of windfall tax benefits, if any, and then charged directly to income tax expense, potentially resulting in volatility in our consolidated effective income tax rate. We calculated a cumulative memo balance of windfall tax benefits for the purpose of accounting for future shortfall tax benefits. Options may be priced at 100 percent or more of the fair market value on the date of grant, and generally vest four years after the date of grant. Options generally expire within 10 years and one month after the date of grant. Information on stock option activity follows: Options Exercisable (Thousands) Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share Options Outstanding (Thousands) Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share Balance as of May 27, 2012 39,564.9 25.27 60,942.7 $ 27.96 Granted 3,407.7 38.15 Exercised (16,534.6) 23.49 Forfeited or expired (143.7) 34.06 Balance as of May 26, 2013 29,290.3 27.69 47,672.1 30.22 Granted 2,789.8 48.33 Exercised (6,181.3) 24.78 Forfeited or expired (111.6) 38.74 Balance as of May 25, 2014 29,452.8 28.37 44,169.0 32.10 Granted 2,253.1 53.70 Exercised (7,297.2) 26.68 Forfeited or expired (47.7) 43.73 Balance as of May 31, 2015 26,991.5 $ 30.44 39,077.2 $ 34.35 Stock-based compensation expense related to stock option awards was $18.1 million in fiscal 2015 , $18.2 million in fiscal 2014, and $17.5 million in fiscal 2013. Compensation expense related to stock-based payments recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings includes amounts recognized in restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs for fiscal 2015. Net cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options less shares used for minimum withholding taxes and the intrinsic value of options exercised were as follows: Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Net cash proceeds $ 163.7 $ 108.1 $ 300.8 Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 201.9 $ 166.6 $ 297.2 Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, and Performance Share Units Stock and units settled in stock subject to a restricted period and a purchase price, if any (as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors), may be granted to key employees under the 2011 Plan. Restricted stock and restricted stock units generally vest and become unrestricted four years after the date of grant. Performance share units are earned based on our future achievement of three-year goals for average organic net sales growth and cumulative free cash flow. Performance share units are subject to a four year vesting period and will be settled with common stock one year following the completion of the three-year performance period. The sale or transfer of these awards is restricted during the vesting period. Participants holding restricted stock, but not restricted stock units or performance share units, are entitled to vote on matters submitted to holders of common stock for a vote. These awards accumulate dividends from the date of grant , but participants only receive payment if the awards vest. Informat ion on restricted stock unit, performance share units , and cash-settled share-based units activity follows: Equity Classified Liability Classified Share-Settled Units (Thousands) Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Share-Settled Units (Thousands) Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Cash-Settled Share-Based Units (Thousands) Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Non-vested as of May 25, 2014 7,893.7 $ 40.81 249.5 $ 25.67 822.8 $ 36.52 Granted 1,658.7 53.44 49.5 53.70 - - Vested (2,978.7) 35.19 (55.7) 37.68 (822.1) 37.40 Forfeited, expired, or reclassified (338.1) 46.13 (6.3) 45.41 (0.7) 37.40 Non-vested as of May 31, 2015 6,235.6 $ 46.44 237.0 $ 44.84 - $ - Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Number of units granted (thousands) 1,708.2 2,144.1 2,404.9 Weighted average price per unit $ 53.45 $ 48.49 $ 38.41 The total grant-date fair value of restricted stock unit awards that vested during fiscal 2015 was $133.7 million , and $104.6 million vested during fiscal 2014. As of May 31, 2015 , unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options, restricted stock units , and performance share units was $101.9 million. This expense will be recognized over 17 months , on average. Stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock units , performance share units, and cash-settled share-based payment awards was $96.6 million for fiscal 2015, $107.0 million for fiscal 2014, and $128.9 million for fiscal 2013. Compensation expense related to stock-based payments recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings includes amounts recognized in restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs for fiscal 2015.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	NOTE 12 . EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic and diluted EPS were calculated using the following: Fiscal Year In Millions, Except per Share Data 2015 2014 2013 Net earnings attributable to General Mills $ 1,221.3 $ 1,824.4 $ 1,855.2 Average number of common shares - basic EPS 603.3 628.6 648.6 Incremental share effect from: (a) Stock options 11.3 12.3 12.0 Restricted stock, restricted stock units, and other 4.2 4.8 5.0 Average number of common shares - diluted EPS 618.8 645.7 665.6 Earnings per share - basic $ 2.02 $ 2.90 $ 2.86 Earnings per share - diluted $ 1.97 $ 2.83 $ 2.79 (a) Increme ntal shares from stock options , restricted stock units , and performance share units are computed by the treasury stock method. Stock options , restricted stock units , and performance share units excluded from our computation of diluted EPS because they were not dilutive were as follows: Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units, and performance share units 2.1 1.7 0.6

RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND POSTEMP

RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS [Abstract]
RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS	NOTE 13 . RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Defined Benefit Pension Plans We have defined benefit pension plans covering m any employees in the United States , Canad a, Fr ance , and the United Kingdom . Benefits for salaried employees are based on length of service and final average compensation. Benefits for hourly employees include various monthly amounts for each year of credited service. Our funding policy is consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. We made no voluntary contributions to our principal U.S. plans in fiscal 2015 and 2014 , and made a $200.0 million voluntary contribution in fiscal 2013 . We do not expect to be required to make any contributions in fiscal 201 6 . Our principal domestic retirement plan covering salaried employees has a provision that any excess pension assets would be allocated to active participants if the plan is terminated within five years of a change in control. In fiscal 2012, we announced changes to our U.S. defined benefit pension plans. All new salaried employees hired on or after June 1, 2013 are eligible for a new retirement program that does not include a defined benefit pension plan. Current salaried employees remain in the existing defined benefit pension plan with adjustments to benefits. Other Postretirement Benefit Plans We also sponsor plans that provide heal th care benefits to many of our retirees in the United States , Canad a , and Brazil . The United States salaried health care benefit plan is contributory, with retiree contributions based on years of service. We make decisions to fund related trusts for certain employees and retirees on an annual basis. We made $24.0 million in voluntary contributions to these plans in fiscal 201 5 and $24.0 million in voluntary contributions to these plans in fiscal 201 4 . Health Care Cost Trend Rates Assumed health care cost trends are as follows: Fiscal Year 2015 2014 Health care cost trend rate for next year 6.5% and 7.3% 6.5% and 7.3% Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate rate) 5.0% 5.0% Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2025 2025 We review our health care cost trend rates annually. Our review is based on data we collect about our health care claims experience and information provided by our actuaries. This information includes recent plan experience, plan design, overall industry experience and projections, and assumptions used by other similar organizations. Our initial health care cost trend rate is adjusted as necessary to remain consistent with this review, recent experiences, and short-term expectations. Our initial health care cost trend rate assumption is 7.3 percent for retirees age 65 and over and 6.5 percent for retirees under age 65 at the end of fiscal 2015 . R ates are graded down annually until the ultimate trend rate of 5.0 percent is reached in 2025 for all retirees. The trend rates are applicable for calculations only if the retirees' benefits increase as a result of health care inflation. The ultimate trend rate is adjusted annually, as necessary, to approximate the current economic view on the rate of long-term inflation plus an appropriate health care cost premium. Assumed trend rates for health care costs have an important effect on the amounts reported for the other postretirement benefit plans. A one percentage point change in the health care cost trend rate would have the following effects: In Millions One Percentage Point Increase One Percentage Point Decrease Effect on the aggregate of the service and interest cost components in fiscal 2016 $ 3.7 $ (3.2) Effect on the other postretirement accumulated benefit obligation as of May 31, 2015 77.1 (68.9) The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (collectively , the Act ) was signed into law in March 2010. The Act codifies health care reforms with staggered effective dates from 2010 to 2018 . Estimates of the future impacts of several of the Act's provisions are incorporated into our postretirement benefit liabilit y. Postemployment Benefit Plans Under certain circumstances, we also provide accruable benefits to former or inactive employees in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and members of our Board of Directors, including severance and certain other benefits payable upon death. We recognize an obligation for any of these benefits that vest or accumulate with service. Postemployment benefits that do not vest or accumulate with service (such as severance based solely on annual pay rather than years of service) are charged to expense when incurred. Our postemployment benefit plans are unfunded. We use our fiscal year end as the measurement date for our defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Summarized financial information about defined benefit pension, other postretirement benefit , and postemployment benefit plans is presented below: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Change in Plan Assets: Fair value at beginning of year $ 5,611.8 $ 5,066.1 $ 517.3 $ 436.9 Actual return on assets 373.6 740.2 44.0 59.1 Employer contributions 24.1 25.6 24.1 24.1 Plan participant contributions 10.3 6.7 13.6 13.5 Benefits payments (244.9) (231.4) (16.2) (16.3) Foreign currency (16.4) 4.6 - - Fair value at end of year $ 5,758.5 $ 5,611.8 $ 582.8 $ 517.3 Change in Projected Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 5,618.0 $ 5,381.4 $ 1,074.8 $ 1,148.2 $ 145.3 $ 145.4 Service cost 137.0 133.0 22.4 22.7 7.5 7.7 Interest cost 249.2 239.5 46.9 50.5 4.3 4.1 Plan amendment 1.9 17.8 (42.4) 18.2 - - Curtailment/other 19.9 - 3.4 (2.9) 9.5 3.7 Plan participant contributions 10.3 6.7 13.6 13.5 - - Medicare Part D reimbursements - - 3.2 4.3 - - Actuarial loss (gain) 479.7 67.6 23.5 (119.4) (0.4) 1.8 Benefits payments (245.5) (231.6) (62.8) (59.3) (19.1) (17.2) Foreign currency (18.4) 3.6 (3.0) (1.0) (0.5) (0.2) Projected benefit obligation at end of year $ 6,252.1 $ 5,618.0 $ 1,079.6 $ 1,074.8 $ 146.6 $ 145.3 Plan assets less than benefit obligation as of fiscal year end $ (493.6) $ (6.2) $ (496.8) $ (557.5) $ (146.6) $ (145.3) Assumed mortality rates of plan participants are a critical estimate in measuring the expected payments a participant will receive over their lifetime and the amount of expense we recognize. On October 27, 2014, the Society of Actuaries published RP-2014 Mortality Tables and Mortality Improvement Scale MP-2014, which both reflect improved longevity. We adopted the change to the mortality assumptions to remeasure our defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans obligations which increased the total of these obligations by $43 6. 7 million. The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $5,750.4 million as of May 31, 2015 , and $5,093.1 million as of May 25, 2014 . Amounts recognized in AOCI as of May 31, 2015 , and May 25, 2014 , are as follows: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Total Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net actuarial loss $ (1,674.9) $ (1,389.2) $ (72.2) $ (70.2) $ (9.0) $ (9.8) $ (1,756.1) $ (1,469.2) Prior service (costs) credits (13.8) (26.1) 23.8 4.0 (2.9) (4.4) 7.1 (26.5) Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (1,688.7) $ (1,415.3) $ (48.4) $ (66.2) $ (11.9) $ (14.2) $ (1,749.0) $ (1,495.7) Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets are as follows: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Projected benefit obligation $ 512.3 $ 433.1 $ - $ - $ - $ - Accumulated benefit obligation 440.6 375.6 1,074.8 1,070.0 143.5 145.3 Plan assets at fair value - - 582.8 517.3 - - Components of net periodic benefit expense are as follows: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Service cost $ 137.0 $ 133.0 $ 124.4 $ 22.4 $ 22.7 $ 21.6 $ 7.5 $ 7.7 $ 7.8 Interest cost 249.2 239.5 237.3 46.9 50.5 52.1 4.3 4.1 4.4 Expected return on plan assets (476.4) (455.6) (428.0) (40.2) (34.6) (32.1) - - - Amortization of losses 141.7 151.0 136.0 4.9 15.4 17.1 0.7 0.6 2.1 Amortization of prior service costs (credits) 7.4 5.6 6.2 (1.6) (3.4) (3.4) 2.4 2.4 1.9 Other adjustments 15.1 - - 3.3 - - 9.5 3.7 11.4 Settlement or curtailment losses 18.0 - - 1.3 (2.9) - - - - Net expense $ 92.0 $ 73.5 $ 75.9 $ 37.0 $ 47.7 $ 55.3 $ 24.4 $ 18.5 $ 27.6 We expect to recognize the following amounts in net periodic benefit expense in fiscal 2016 : In Millions Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Amortization of losses $ 189.9 $ 6.7 $ 0.7 Amortization of prior service costs (credits) 4.7 (5.4) 2.4 Assumptions Weight ed-average assumptions used to determine fiscal year-end benefit obligations are as follows: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.38 % 4.54 % 4.20 % 4.51 % 3.55 % 3.82 % Rate of salary increases 4.09 4.44 - - 4.36 4.44 Weighted-average assumptions used to determine fiscal year net periodic benefit expense are as follows: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate 4.54 % 4.54 % 4.85 % 4.51 % 4.52 % 4.70 % 3.82 % 3.70 % 3.86 % Rate of salary increases 4.44 4.44 4.44 - - - 4.44 4.44 4.45 Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 8.53 8.53 8.53 8.13 8.11 8.13 - - - Discount Rates Our discount rate assumptions are determined annually as of the last day of our fiscal year for our defined benefit pension, other postretirement, and postemployment benefit plan obligations. We also use the same discount rates to determine defined benefit pension, other postretirement, and postemployment benefit plan income and expense for the following fiscal year. We work with our outside actuaries to determine the timing and amount of expected future cash outflows to plan participants and, using the Aa Above Median corporate bond yield, to develop a forward interest rate curve, including a margin to that index based on our credit risk. This forward interest rate curve is applied to our expected future cash outflows to determine our discount rate assumptions. Fair Value of Plan Assets The fair values of our pension and postretirem ent benefit plan s' assets and their respective level s in the fair value hierarchy at May 31, 2015 and May 25, 2014 , by asset category were as follows: May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 In Millions Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Fair value measurement of pension plan assets: Equity (a) $ 1,634.4 $ 1,010.3 $ 542.9 $ 3,187.6 $ 1,305.4 $ 793.9 $ 568.2 $ 2,667.5 Fixed income (b) 486.3 1,158.5 - 1,644.8 586.3 1,347.7 - 1,934.0 Real asset investments (c) 124.3 116.7 498.1 739.1 98.2 128.3 602.9 829.4 Other investments (d) - - 0.4 0.4 - - 0.3 0.3 Cash and accruals 186.6 - - 186.6 180.6 - - 180.6 Total fair value measurement of pension plan assets $ 2,431.6 $ 2,285.5 $ 1,041.4 $ 5,758.5 $ 2,170.5 $ 2,269.9 $ 1,171.4 $ 5,611.8 Fair value measurement of postretirement benefit plan assets: Equity (a) $ 134.0 $ 120.6 $ 23.7 $ 278.3 $ 86.6 129.1 21.1 236.8 Fixed income (b) 14.0 73.7 - 87.7 18.5 65.8 - 84.3 Real asset investments (c) 0.2 25.7 16.6 42.5 - 19.3 17.9 37.2 Other investments (d) - 168.9 - 168.9 - 152.4 - 152.4 Cash and accruals 5.4 - - 5.4 6.6 - - 6.6 Fair value measurement of postretirement benefit plan assets $ 153.6 $ 388.9 $ 40.3 $ 582.8 $ 111.7 $ 366.6 $ 39.0 $ 517.3 (a) Primarily publicly traded common stock and private e quity partnerships for purposes of total return and to maintain equity exposure consistent with policy allo cations. Investments include: United States and international equity securities, mutual funds , and equity futures valued at closing prices from national exchanges; and commingled funds, privately held securities , and private equity partnerships valued at unit values or net asset values provided by the investment managers, which are based on the fair value of the underlying investments. Various methods are used to determine fair values and may include the cost of the investment, most recent financing, and e xpected cash flows. For some of these investments, realization of the estimated fair value is dependent upon transactions between willing sellers and buyers. ( b ) Primarily government and corporate debt securities for purposes of total return and managing fixed income exposure to policy allo cations. Investments include: fixed income securities and bond futures generally valued at closing prices from national exchanges, fixed income pricing models , and independent financial analysts; and fixed income commingled funds valued at unit values provided by the investment managers, which are based on the fair value of the underlying investments. (c) Publicly traded common stock and limited partnerships in the energy and real estate sectors for purposes of total return. Investments include: energy and real estate securities generally valued at closing prices from national exchanges; and commingled funds, private securities, and limited partnerships valued at unit values or net asset values provided by the investment managers, which are generally based on the fair value of the underlying investments. (d) Global balanced fund of equity, fixed income , and real estate securities for purposes of meeting Canadian pension plan asset allocation policies , and insurance and annuity contracts to provid e a stable stream of income for retirees and to fund postretirement medical benefits. Fair values are derived from unit values provided by the investment managers, which are generally based on the fair value of the underlying investments and contract fair values from the providers. The following table is a roll forward of the Level 3 investments of our pension and postretirement benefit plan s' assets during the year s ended May 31, 2015 and May 25, 2014 : Fiscal 2015 In Millions Balance as of May 25, 2014 Net Transfers Out Net Purchases, Sales Issuances, and Settlements Net Gain (Loss) Balance as of May 31, 2015 Pension benefit plan assets: Equity $ 568.2 $ - $ (61.0) $ 35.7 $ 542.9 Real asset investments 602.9 - (18.2) (86.6) 498.1 Other investments 0.3 - 0.2 (0.1) 0.4 Fair value activity of level 3 pension plan assets $ 1,171.4 $ - $ (79.0) $ (51.0) $ 1,041.4 Postretirement benefit plan assets: Equity $ 21.1 $ - $ 0.3 $ 2.3 $ 23.7 Real asset investments 17.9 - 0.5 (1.8) 16.6 Fair value activity of level 3 postretirement benefit plan assets $ 39.0 $ - $ 0.8 $ 0.5 $ 40.3 Fiscal 2014 In Millions Balance as of May 26, 2013 Net Transfers Out Net Purchases, Sales Issuances, and Settlements Net Gain Balance as of May 25, 2014 Pension benefit plan assets: Equity $ 559.3 $ - $ (59.0) $ 67.9 $ 568.2 Real asset investments 430.4 - (25.5) 198.0 602.9 Other investments 0.3 - - - 0.3 Fair value activity of level 3 pension plan assets $ 990.0 $ - $ (84.5) $ 265.9 $ 1,171.4 Postretirement benefit plan assets: Equity $ 20.2 $ - $ (0.7) $ 1.6 $ 21.1 Real asset investments 14.5 (4.2) 1.4 6.2 17.9 Fair value activity of level 3 postretirement benefit plan assets $ 34.7 $ (4.2) $ 0.7 $ 7.8 $ 39.0 The net change in l evel 3 assets attributable to unrealized losses at May 31, 2015, was $ 113.4 million for our pension plan assets, and $ 1.5 million for our postretirement benefit plan assets. Expected Rate of Return on Plan Assets Our expected rate of return on plan assets is determined by our asset allocation, our historical long-term investment performance, our estimate of future long-term returns by asset class (using input from our actuaries, investment services, and investment managers), and long-term inflation assumptions. We review this assumption annually for each plan, however, our annual investment performance for one particular year does not, by itself, significantly influence our evaluation. Weighted-average asset allocations for the past two fiscal years for our defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans are as follows: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2015 2014 Asset category: United States equities 28.9 % 25.5 % 38.7 % 38.4 % International equities 18.4 13.9 24.1 24.0 Private equities 9.5 10.3 4.1 4.1 Fixed income 30.3 35.5 26.3 26.3 Real assets 12.9 14.8 6.8 7.2 Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % The investment objective for our defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans is to secure the benefit obligations to participants at a reasonable cost to us. Our goal is to optimize the long-term return on plan assets at a moderate level of risk. The defined benefit pension plan and other postretirement benefit plan portfolios are broadly diversified across asset classes. Within asset classes, the portfolios are further diversified across investment styles and investment organizations. For the defined benefit pension plans, the long-term investment policy allocation is: 25 percent to equities in the United States; 15 percent to international equities; 10 percent to private equities; 35 percent to fixed income; and 15 percent to real assets (real estate, energy, and timber). For other postretirement benefit plans, the long-term investment policy allocations are: 30 percent to equities in the United States; 20 percent to international equities; 10 percent to private equities; 30 percent to fixed income; and 10 percent to real assets (real estate, energy, and timber). The actual allocations to these asset classes may vary tactically around the long-term policy allocations based on relative market valuation s. Contributions and Future Benefit Payments We do not expect to be required to make contributions to our defined benefit pension , other postretirem ent benefit , and postemployment benefit plans in fiscal 2016 . Actual fiscal 2016 contributions could exceed our current projections, as influenced by our decision to undertake discretionary funding of our benefit trusts and future changes in regulatory requirements. Estimated benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expe c ted to be paid from fiscal 201 6 to 202 5 as follows: In Millions Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Gross Payments Medicare Subsidy Receipts Postemployment Benefit Plans 2016 $ 264.7 $ 60.8 $ 4.8 $ 21.9 2017 278.1 64.8 5.2 18.5 2018 288.3 67.7 5.6 17.3 2019 298.6 69.6 6.0 16.1 2020 309.3 70.8 5.5 15.2 2021-2025 1,700.0 362.3 23.6 66.7 Defined Contribution Plans The General Mills Savings Plan is a defined contribution plan that covers domestic salaried , hourly, nonunion, and certain union employees. This plan is a 401(k) savings plan that includes a number of investment funds, including a Company stock fund and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We sponsor another money purchase plan for certain domestic hourly employees with net assets of $21.9 million as of May 31, 2015, and $20.6 million as of May 25, 2014. We also sponsor defined contribution plans in many of our foreign locations. Our total recognized expense related to defined contribution plans was $44.0 million in fiscal 2015, $44.8 million in fiscal 2014, and $46.0 million in fiscal 2013. We match a percentage of employee contributions to the General Mills Savings Plan. T he C ompany match is directed to investment options of the participant's choosin g. The number of shares of our common stock allocated to participants in the ESOP was 7.5 million as of May 31, 2015, and 8.4 million as of May 25, 2014. The ESOP's only assets are our common stock and temporary cash balances. The Company stock fund and the ESOP held $655.6 million and $708.2 million of Company common stock as of May 31, 2015, and May 25, 2014.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	NOTE 14 . INCOME TAXES The components of earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures and the corresponding income taxes thereon are as follows: Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures: United States $ 1,338.6 $ 2,181.4 $ 2,051.2 Foreign 423.3 473.6 483.7 Total earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures $ 1,761.9 $ 2,655.0 $ 2,534.9 Income taxes: Currently payable: Federal $ 392.7 $ 526.7 $ 493.4 State and local 29.3 37.8 39.5 Foreign 139.5 146.3 126.5 Total current 561.5 710.8 659.4 Deferred: Federal 70.3 159.1 68.8 State and local (8.7) 21.3 19.2 Foreign (36.3) (7.9) (6.2) Total deferred 25.3 172.5 81.8 Total income taxes $ 586.8 $ 883.3 $ 741.2 The following table reconciles the United States statutory income tax rate with our effective income tax rate: Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 United States statutory rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefits 0.7 1.4 1.3 Foreign rate differences (3.1) (0.1) (0.6) Repatriation of foreign earnings 4.5 - - Deferred taxes for Medicare subsidies - - (1.3) GMC subsidiary restructure - - (2.5) Domestic manufacturing deduction (2.9) (2.3) (2.1) Other, net (0.9) (0.7) (0.6) Effective income tax rate 33.3 % 33.3 % 29.2 % The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Accrued liabilities $ 98.0 $ 106.0 Compensation and employee benefits 536.2 546.0 Unrealized hedges 0.8 - Pension 169.0 - Tax credit carryforwards 5.6 78.9 Stock, partnership, and miscellaneous investments 384.1 427.9 Capital losses 6.1 13.0 Net operating losses 89.3 71.4 Other 74.5 117.7 Gross deferred tax assets 1,363.6 1,360.9 Valuation allowance 215.4 221.6 Net deferred tax assets 1,148.2 1,139.3 Brands 1,346.3 1,373.4 Fixed assets 446.5 499.4 Pension - 2.0 Intangible assets 208.4 204.2 Tax lease transactions 50.8 53.1 Inventories 59.7 60.6 Stock, partnership, and miscellaneous investments 472.5 470.7 Unrealized hedges - 22.8 Other 14.2 45.0 Gross deferred tax liabilities 2,598.4 2,731.2 Net deferred tax liability $ 1,450.2 $ 1,591.9 We have established a valuation allowance against certain of the categories of deferred tax assets described above as current evidence does not suggest we will realize sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character (e.g., ordinary income versus capita l gain income) within the carry forward period to allow us to realize these deferred tax benefits. Of t he total valuation allowance of $215.4 million , t he majority relates to a deferred tax asset for losses recorded as part of the Pillsbury acquisition in the amount of $160.9 million and $47.8 million relates to various state and foreign loss carryforwards. As of May 31, 2015, we believe it is more-likely-than-not that the remainder of our deferred tax assets are realizable. We have $89.9 million of operating loss carryforwards. Of this amount, $78.7 million is foreign loss carryforward s and the carryforward periods are as follows: $50.2 million do not expire; $3.8 million expire in fiscal 2016 and 2017; and $24.7 million expire in fiscal 2018 and beyond. The remaining $11.2 million are state operating loss carryforward s, the majority of which expire after 2023. We have not recognized a deferred tax liability for unremitted earnings of approximately $1.9 billion from our foreign operations because our subsidiaries have invested or will invest the undistributed ear nings indefinitely, or the earnings will be remitted in a tax- neutral transaction. It is not practicable for us to determine the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities on these indefinitely reinvested earnings. Deferred taxes are recorded for earnings of our foreign operations when we determine that such earnings are no longer indefinitely reinvested. In fiscal 2015, we approved a one-time repatriation of $60 6.1 million of foreign earnings to reduce the economic cost of funding current restructuring initiatives and the acquisition of Annie's completed in fiscal 2015 . We recorded a discrete tax charge of $ 78.6 million in fiscal 2015 related to this action. We have previously asserted that our foreign earnings are permanently reinvested and will only be repatriated in a tax-neutral manner, and this one-time repatriation does not change this on-going assertion. In fiscal 2010, we recorded a non-cash income tax charge and decrease to our deferred tax assets of $35.0 million related to a reduction of the tax deductibility of retiree health cost to the extent of any Medicare Part D subsidy received beginning in fiscal 2013 under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. During fiscal 2013, we took certain actions to restore part of the tax benefits associated with Medicare Part D subsidies and recorded a $ 33.7 million discrete decrease to income tax expense and an increase to our deferred tax assets. During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, in conjunction with the consent of the Class A investor, we restructured our GMC subsidiary through the distribution of its manufacturing assets, stock, inventory, cash , and certain intellectual property to a wholly owned subsidiary. GMC retained the remaining intellectual property. Immediately following this restructuring, the Class A Interests were sold by the then current holder to another unrelated third party investor. As a result of these transactions, we recorded a $63.3 million decrease to deferred income tax liabilities related to the tax basis of the investment in GMC and certain distributed assets, with a corresponding discrete non-cash reduction to income taxes in fiscal 2013. We are subject to federal income taxes in the United States as well as various state , local, and foreign jurisdictions. A number of years may elapse before an uncertain tax position is audited and finally resolved. While it is often difficult to predict the final outcome or the timing of resolution of any particular uncertain tax position, we believe that our liabilities for income taxes reflect the most likely outcome. We adjust these liabilities, as well as the related interest, in light of changing facts and circumstances. Settlement of any particular position would usually require the use of cash. The number of years with open tax audits varies depending on the tax jurisdiction. Our major taxing jurisdictions include the United States (federal and state) and Canada. Various tax examinations by United States state taxing authorities could be conducted for any open tax year, which vary by jurisdiction, but are generally from 3 to 5 years. Several state and foreign examinations are currently in progress. We do not expect these examinations to result in a material impact on our results of operations or financial position. During fiscal 201 4 , the I nternal Revenue Service concluded its field examination of our 20 11 and 201 2 tax years . The audit closure and related adjustments did no t have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position. As of May 31, 2015 , we have effectively settled all issues with the I nternal Revenue Service for fiscal years 20 12 and prior. We apply a more-likely-than-not threshold to the recognition and derecognition of uncertain tax positions. Accordingly , we recognize the amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being ultimately realized upon settlement. Future changes in judg ment related to the expected ultimate resolution of uncertain tax positions will affect earnings in the quarter of such change. The following table sets forth changes in our total gross unrecognized tax benefit liabilities, excluding accrued interest, for fiscal 2015 and 2014 . Approximately $84 million of this total in fiscal 2015 represents the amount that, if recognized, would affect our effective income tax rate in future periods. This amount differs from the gross unrecognized tax benefits presented in the table because certain of the liabilities below would impact deferred taxes if recognized. We also would record a decrease in U.S. federal income taxes upon recognition of the state tax benefits included therein. Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 Balance, beginning of year $ 150.9 $ 216.2 Tax positions related to current year: Additions 34.8 26.5 Tax positions related to prior years: Additions 17.4 15.1 Reductions (21.8) (94.5) Settlements (12.0) (5.4) Lapses in statutes of limitations (8.2) (7.0) Balance, end of year $ 161.1 $ 150.9 As of May 31, 2015, we expect to pay approximately $ 1 .4 million of unrecognized tax benefit liabilities and accrued interest within the next 12 months . W e are not able to reasonably estimate the timing of future cash flows beyond 12 months due to uncertainties in the timing of tax audit outcomes. The remaining amount of our unrecognized tax liability was classified in other liabilities. We report accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefit liabilities in income tax expense. For fiscal 2015, we recognized a net benefit of $0.2 million of tax-related net interest and penalties, and had $35.2 million of accrued interest and penalties as of May 31, 2015. For fiscal 2014, we recognized a net benefit of $ 4.6 million of tax-related net interest and penalties, and had $ 42.0 million of accrued interest and penalties as of May 25, 2014 .

LEASES, OTHER COMMITMENTS, AND

LEASES, OTHER COMMITMENTS, AND CONTINGENCIES	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
LEASES, OTHER COMMITMENTS, AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
LEASES, OTHER COMMITMENTS, AND CONTINGENCIES	NOTE 15. LEASES , OTHER COMMITMENTS , AND CONTINGENCIES The Company's leases are generally for warehouse space and equipment. Rent expense under all operating leases from continuing operations was $ 193.5 million , $189.0 million, and $ 187.9 million in fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Some operating leases require payment of property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs in addition to the rent payments. Contingent and escalation rent in excess of minimum rent payments and sublease income netted in rent expense were insignificant. Noncancelable future lease commitments are: In Millions Operating Leases Capital Leases Fiscal 2016 $ 108.4 $ 0.6 Fiscal 2017 76.2 0.4 Fiscal 2018 56.9 0.2 Fiscal 2019 45.0 0.2 Fiscal 2020 32.4 0.1 After fiscal 2020 81.6 - Total noncancelable future lease commitments $ 400.5 $ 1.5 Less: interest (0.1) Present value of obligations under capital leases $ 1.4 These future lease commitments will be partially offset by estimated future sublease receipts of approximately $4 million. Depreciation on capital leases is recorded as depreciation expense in our results of operations. As of May 31, 2015, we have issued guarantees and comfort letters of $434.4 million for the debt and other obligations of consolidated subsidiaries, and guarantees and comfort letters of $258.5 million for the debt and other obligations of non-consolidated affiliates, mainly CPW. In addition, off-balance sheet arrangements are generally limited to the future payments under non-cancelable operating leases, which totaled $400.5 million as of May 31, 2015.

BUSINESS SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC

BUSINESS SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
BUSINESS SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION [Abstract]
BUSINESS SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION	NOTE 16 . BUSINESS SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION We operate in the consumer foods industry. We have three operating segments by type of customer and geographic region as follows: U.S. Retail, 59.6 percent of our fiscal 2015 consolidated net sales; International, 29.1 percent of our fiscal 2015 consolidated net sales; and Convenience Stores and Foodservice, 11.3 percent of our fiscal 2015 consolidated net sales. Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we have changed how we assess operating segment performance to exclude the asset and liability remeasurement impact from hyperinflationary economies. This impact is now included in unallocated corporate items. All periods presented have been changed to conform to this presentation. Beginning with the second quarter of fiscal 2015, we realigned certain operating units within our U.S. Retail operating segment. We also changed the name of our Yoplait operating unit to Yogurt and our Big G operating unit to Cereal. Frozen Foods transitioned into Meals and Baking Products. Small Planet Foods transitioned into Snacks, Cereal, and Meals. The Yogurt operating unit was unchanged. We revised the amounts previously reported in the net sales and net sales percentage change by operating unit within our U.S. Retail segment to conform to the new operating unit structure. These realignments had no effect on previously reported consolidated net sales, operating segments' net sales, operating profit, segment operating profit, net earnings attributable to General Mills, or EPS . In addition, results from the acquired Annie's business are included in the Meals and Snacks operating units. Our chief operating decision maker continues to assess performance and make decisions about resources to be allocated to our segments at the U.S. Retail, International, and Convenience Stores and Foodservice operating segment level. Our U.S. Retail segment reflects business with a wide variety of grocery stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, natural food chains, and drug, dollar and discount chains operating throughout the United States. Our product categories in this business segment are ready-to-eat cereals, refrigerated yogurt, soup, meal kits, shelf stable and frozen vegetables, refrigerated and frozen dough products, dessert and baking mixes, frozen pizza and pizza snacks, grain, fruit and savory snacks, and a wide variety of organic products including meal kits, granola bars, and cereal. Our International segment consists of retail and foodservice businesses outside of the United States. Our product categories include ready-to-eat cereals, shelf stable and frozen vegetables, meal kits, refrigerated and frozen dough products, dessert and baking mixes, frozen pizza snacks, refrigerated yogurt, grain and fruit snacks, and super-premium ice cream and frozen desserts. We also sell super-premium ice cream and frozen desserts directly to consumers through owned retail shops. Our International s egment also includes products manufactured in the United States for export, mainly to Caribbean and Latin American markets, as well as products we manufacture for sale to our international joint ventures. Revenues from export activities and franchise fees are reported in the region or country where the end customer is located. In our Convenience Stores and Foodservice segment our major product categories are ready-to-eat cereals, snacks, refrigerated yogurt, frozen breakfast s , unbaked and fully baked frozen dough products, baking mixes, and flour. Many products we sell are branded to the consumer and nearly all are branded to our customers. We sell to distributors and operators in many customer channels including foodservice, convenience stores, vending, and supermarket bakeries. Substantially all of this segment's operations are located in the United States. Operating profit for these segments excludes unallocated corporate items and restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs. Unallocated corporate items include corporate overhead expenses, variances to planned domestic employee benefits and incentives, contributions to the General Mills Foundation, asset and liability remeasurement impact of hyperinflationary economies, restructuring initiative project-related costs, and other items that are not part of our measurement of segment operating performance. These include gains and losses arising from the revaluation of certain grain inventories and gains and losses from mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions until passed back to our operating segments. These items affecting operating profit are centrally managed at the corporate level and are excluded from the measure of segment profitability reviewed by executive management. Under our supply chain organization, our manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution activities are substantially integrated across our operations in order to maximize efficiency and productivity. As a result, fixed assets and depreciation and amortization expenses are neither maintained nor available by operating segment. Our operating s egment results were as follows: Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Net sales: U.S. Retail $ 10,507.0 $ 10,604.9 $ 10,614.9 International 5,128.2 5,385.9 5,200.2 Convenience Stores and Foodservice 1,995.1 1,918.8 1,959.0 Total $ 17,630.3 $ 17,909.6 $ 17,774.1 Operating profit: U.S. Retail $ 2,159.3 $ 2,311.5 $ 2,392.9 International 522.6 535.1 515.4 Convenience Stores and Foodservice 353.1 307.3 314.6 Total segment operating profit 3,035.0 3,153.9 3,222.9 Unallocated corporate items 413.8 258.4 351.3 Divestiture (gain) - (65.5) - Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs 543.9 3.6 19.8 Operating profit $ 2,077.3 $ 2,957.4 $ 2,851.8 Net sales by class of similar products were as follows : Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Snacks $ 3,392.0 $ 3,232.5 $ 3,024.0 Yogurt 2,938.3 2,964.7 2,908.4 Convenient meals 2,810.3 2,844.2 2,802.9 Cereal 2,771.3 2,860.1 2,889.2 Dough 1,877.0 1,890.2 1,944.7 Baking mixes and ingredients 1,867.7 1,996.4 1,999.5 Vegetables 937.3 1,014.7 1,089.5 Super-premium ice cream 769.5 756.6 717.1 Other 266.9 350.2 398.8 Total $ 17,630.3 $ 17,909.6 $ 17,774.1 The following table provides financial information by geographic area: Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Net sales: United States $ 12,501.8 $ 12,523.0 $ 12,573.1 Non-United States 5,128.5 5,386.6 5,201.0 Total $ 17,630.3 $ 17,909.6 $ 17,774.1 In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Cash and cash equivalents: United States $ 22.9 $ 27.2 Non-United States 311.3 840.1 Total $ 334.2 $ 867.3 In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Land, buildings, and equipment: United States $ 2,727.5 $ 2,756.6 Non-United States 1,055.8 1,185.3 Total $ 3,783.3 $ 3,941.9

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION	NOTE 17 . SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The components of certain Consolidated Balance Sheet accounts are as follows: In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Receivables: From customers $ 1,412.0 $ 1,504.6 Less allowance for doubtful accounts (25.3) (21.0) Total $ 1,386.7 $ 1,483.6 In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Inventories: Raw materials and packaging $ 390.8 $ 419.0 Finished goods 1,268.6 1,260.2 Grain 95.7 97.1 Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost (a) (214.2) (216.9) Total $ 1,540.9 $ 1,559.4 (a) Inventories of $ 867.5 million as of May 31, 2015 , and $ 904.2 million as of May 25, 2014, were valued at LIFO. During fiscal 201 5 , LIFO inventory layers were reduced. Results of operations were not materially affected by these liquidations of LIFO inventory. The difference between replacement cost and the stated LIFO inventory value is not materially different from the reserve for the LIFO valuation method. In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Prepaid expenses and other current assets: Other receivables $ 148.8 $ 153.9 Prepaid expenses 169.3 187.2 Derivative receivables, primarily commodity-related 80.9 33.3 Grain contracts 3.3 7.5 Miscellaneous 21.5 27.2 Total $ 423.8 $ 409.1 In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Land, buildings, and equipment: Land $ 96.0 $ 106.9 Buildings 2,298.7 2,228.4 Buildings under capital lease 0.3 0.3 Equipment 6,018.1 5,979.7 Equipment under capital lease 9.8 9.0 Capitalized software 499.0 468.0 Construction in progress 622.2 600.8 Total land, buildings, and equipment 9,544.1 9,393.1 Less accumulated depreciation (5,760.8) (5,451.2) Total $ 3,783.3 $ 3,941.9 In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Other assets: Investments in and advances to joint ventures $ 530.6 $ 507.5 Pension assets 138.2 432.2 Exchangeable note with related party 30.7 68.2 Life insurance 26.6 25.8 Miscellaneous 117.5 111.8 Total $ 843.6 $ 1,145.5 In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Other current liabilities: Accrued trade and consumer promotions $ 564.7 $ 578.2 Accrued payroll 361.8 390.1 Dividends payable 27.9 33.5 Accrued taxes 20.7 63.1 Accrued interest, including interest rate swaps 91.8 92.5 Grain contracts 7.8 4.8 Restructuring and other exit costs reserve 120.8 3.5 Derivative payable 122.9 23.1 Miscellaneous 271.5 261.1 Total $ 1,589.9 $ 1,449.9 In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Other noncurrent liabilities: Accrued compensation and benefits, including obligations for underfunded other postretirement benefit and postemployment benefit plans $ 1,451.4 $ 1,341.9 Accrued taxes 202.5 195.6 Miscellaneous 90.9 105.7 Total $ 1,744.8 $ 1,643.2 Certain Consolidated Statements of Earnings amounts are as follows: Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Depreciation and amortization $ 588.3 $ 585.4 $ 588.0 Research and development expense 229.4 243.6 237.9 Advertising and media expense (including production and communication costs) 823.1 869.5 895.0 The components of interest, net are as follows: Fiscal Year Expense (Income), in Millions 2015 2014 2013 Interest expense $ 335.5 $ 323.4 $ 333.8 Capitalized interest (6.9) (4.9) (4.3) Interest income (13.2) (16.1) (12.6) Interest, net $ 315.4 $ 302.4 $ 316.9 Certain Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows amounts are as follows: Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Cash interest payments $ 305.3 $ 288.3 $ 293.0 Cash paid for income taxes 562.6 757.2 569.4

QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)

QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)	NOTE 18 . QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED) Summarized quarterly data for fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 follows: In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales $ 4,268.4 $ 4,372.7 $ 4,712.2 $ 4,875.7 $ 4,350.9 $ 4,377.4 $ 4,298.8 $ 4,283.8 Gross margin 1,438.7 1,613.0 1,619.1 1,761.7 1,375.9 1,512.7 1,515.5 1,482.4 Net earnings attributable to General Mills 345.2 459.3 346.1 549.9 343.2 410.6 186.8 404.6 EPS: Basic $ 0.56 $ 0.71 $ 0.58 $ 0.87 $ 0.57 $ 0.66 $ 0.31 $ 0.66 Diluted $ 0.55 $ 0.70 $ 0.56 $ 0.84 $ 0.56 $ 0.64 $ 0.30 $ 0.65 Dividends per share $ 0.41 $ 0.38 $ 0.41 $ 0.38 $ 0.41 $ 0.38 $ 0.44 $ 0.41 Market price of common stock: High $ 55.56 $ 52.73 $ 53.82 $ 51.53 $ 55.11 $ 51.50 $ 57.14 $ 54.40 Low $ 50.15 $ 47.08 $ 48.86 $ 47.41 $ 51.13 $ 46.86 $ 51.70 $ 49.66 At the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we made a strategic decision to re direct certain resources supporting our Green Giant business in our U . S . R etail segment to other businesses within the segment. Therefore , w e recorded a $260 million impairment charge in the fourth quarte r of fiscal 2015 related to the Green Giant brand intangible asset. See Note 6 for additional information. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we approved a one-time repatriation of $606.1 million of foreign earnings and recorded a discrete income tax charge of $ 78 .6 million. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, we sold certain grain elevators in our U.S. Retail s egment and recorded a pre -tax gain of $ 6 5.5 million .

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION OF QUAL

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION OF QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
SCHEDULE II - Valuation of Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION OF QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	General Mills, Inc. and Subsidiaries Schedule II - Valuation of Qualifying Accounts Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Allowance for doubtful accounts: Balance at beginning of year $ 21.0 $ 19.9 $ 21.7 Additions charged to expense 19.8 12.5 12.0 Bad debt write-offs (12.5) (11.6) (8.2) Other adjustments and reclassifications (3.0) 0.2 (5.6) Balance at end of year $ 25.3 $ 21.0 $ 19.9 Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets: Balance at beginning of year $ 221.6 $ 232.8 $ 384.4 Additions charged to expense 2.9 0.1 5.3 Adjustments due to acquisition, translation of amounts, and other (9.1) (11.3) (156.9) Balance at end of year $ 215.4 $ 221.6 $ 232.8 Reserve for restructuring and other exit charges: Balance at beginning of year $ 3.5 $ 19.5 $ 85.9 Additions charged to expense, including translation amounts 185.1 6.4 10.6 Net amounts utilized for restructuring activities (67.8) (22.4) (77.0) Balance at end of year $ 120.8 $ 3.5 $ 19.5 Reserve for LIFO valuation: Balance at beginning of year $ 216.9 $ 221.8 $ 222.7 Decrease (2.7) (4.9) (0.9) Balance at end of year $ 214.2 $ 216.9 $ 221.8

Summary of Significant Accoun28

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Inventories	Inventories All inventories in the United States other than grain a re valued at the lower of cost, using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method, or market. Grain inventories and all related cash contracts and derivatives are valued at market with all net changes in value recorded in earnings currently. Inventories outside of the United States are generally valued at the lower of cost, using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or market. Shipping costs associated with the distribution of finished product to our customers are recorded as cost of sales, and are recognized when the related finished product is shipped to and accepted by the customer.
Land, Buildings, Equipment, and Depreciation	Land, Buildings, Equipment, and Depreciation Land is recorded at historical cost. Buildings and equipment, including capitalized interest and internal engineering costs, are recorded at cost and depreciated over estimated useful lives, primarily using the straight-line method. Ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to cost of sales. Buildings are usually depreciated over 40 to 50 years, and equipment, furniture, and software are usually depreciated over 3 to 10 years. Fully depreciated assets are retained in buildings and equipment until disposal. When an item is sold or retired, the accounts are relieved of its cost and r elated accumulated depreciation and the resulting gains and losses, if any, are recognized in earnings. As of May 31, 2015 , assets held for sale were insignificant. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset (or asset group) may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated undiscounted future cash flows from the operation and disposition of the asset group are less than the carrying amount of the asset group. Asset groups have identifiable cash flows and are largely independent of other asset groups. Measurement of an impairment loss would be based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset group over its fair value. Fair value is measured using a discounted cash flow model or independent appraisals, as appropriate.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill is not subject to amortization and is tested for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. Impairment testing is performed for each of our reporting units. We compare the carrying value of a reporting unit, including goodwill, to the fair value of the unit. Carrying value is based on the assets and liabilities associated with the operations of that reporting unit, which often requires allocation of shared or corporate items among reporting units. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we revalue all assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, excluding goodwill, to determine if the fair value of the net assets is greater than the net assets including goodwill. If the fair value of the net assets is less than the carrying amount of net assets including goodwill, impairment has occurred. Our estimates of fair value are determined based on a discounted cash flow model. Growth rates for sales and profits are determined using inputs from our long-range planning process. We also make estimates of discount rates, perpetuity growth assumptions, market comparables , and other factors. We evaluate the useful lives of our other intangible assets, mainly brands, to determine if they are finite or indefinite-lived. Reaching a determination on useful life requires significant judgments and assumptions regarding the future effects of obsolescence, demand, competition, other economic factors (such as the stability of the industry, known technological advances, legislative action that results in an uncertain or changing regulatory environment, and expected changes in distribution channels), the level of required maintenance expenditures, and the expected lives of other related groups of assets. Intangible assets that are deemed to have definite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis, over their useful lives, generally ranging from 4 to 30 years. Our indefinite-lived intangible assets, mainly intangible assets primarily associated with the Pillsbury , Totino's , Progresso , Green Giant , Yoplait , Old El Paso , Yoki , and Häagen-Dazs brands, are also tested for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable. We performed our fiscal 2015 assessment of our brand intangibles as of November 2 4 , 201 4 . Our estimate of the fair value of the brands was based on a discounted cash flow model using inputs which included projected revenues from our long-range plan, assumed royalty rates that could be payable if we did not own the brands, and a discount rate. Our finite-lived intangible assets, primarily acquired franchise agreements and customer relationships, are reviewed for impairment whene ver events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated undiscounted future cash flows from the operation and disposition of the asset are less than the carrying amount of the asset. Assets generally have identifiable cash flows and are largely independent of other assets. Measurement of an impairment loss would be based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value. Fair value is measured using a discounted cash flow model or other similar valuation model, as appropriate.
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures and Redeemable Interest	Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures Our investments in companies over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence are stated at cost plus our share of undistributed earnings or losses. We receive royalty income from certain joint ventures, incur various expenses (primarily research and development), and record the tax impact of certain joint venture operations that are structured as partnerships. In addition, we make advances to our joint ventures in the form of loans or capital investments. We also sell certain raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods to the joint ventures, generally at market prices. In addition, we assess our investments in our joint ventures if we have reason to believe an impairment may have occurred including, but not limited to, ongoing operating losses, projected decreases in earnings, increases in the w eighted average cost of capital or signi ficant business disruptions . The significant assumptions used to estimate fair value include r evenue growth and profitability, royalty rates, capital spending, depreciation and taxes, foreign currency exchange rates , and a discount rate. By their nature, these projections and assumptions are uncertain. If we were to determine the current fair value of our investment was less than the carrying value of the investment , then we would assess if the shortfall was of a temporary or permanent nature and write down the investment to its fair value if we conclude d the impairment is other than temporary. Redeemable Interest We have a 51 percent control ling interest in Yoplait SAS , a consolidated entity. Sodiaal International ( Sodiaal ) holds the remaining 49 pe rcent interest in Yoplait SAS . Sodiaal has the ability to put a limited portion of its redeemable interest to us at fair value once per year through a maximum term expiring December 2020 . This put option requires us to classify Sodiaal's interest as a redeemable interest outside of equity on our Consolidated Balance S heets for as long as the put is exercisable by Sodiaal . When the put is no longer exercisable, the redeemable interest will be reclassified to n oncontrolling interests on our C onsol idated Balance S heets. We adjust the value of the redeemable interest through additional paid-in capital on our Consolidated Balance Sh eets quarterly to the redeemable interest's redemption value, which approximates its fair value . During the third quarter of fiscal 201 5 , we adjusted the redeemable interest's redemption value based on a discounted cash flow model. The significant assumptions used to estimate the redemption value include projected revenue growth and profitability from our long- range plan, capital spending, depreciation , taxes, foreign currency exchange rates, and a discount rate.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition We recognize sales revenue when the shipment is accepted by our customer. Sales include shipping and handling charges billed to the customer and are reported net of consumer coupon redemption, trade promotion and other costs, including estimated allowances for returns, unsalable product, and prompt pay discounts. Sales, use, value-added, and other excise taxes are not recognized in revenue. Coupons are recorded when distributed, based on estimated redemption rates. Trade promotions are recorded based on estimated participation and performance levels for offered programs at the time of sale. We generally do not allow a right of return. However, on a limited case-by-case basis with prior approval, we may allow customers to return product. In limited circumstances, product returned in saleable condition is resold to other customers or outlets. Receivables from customers generally do not bear interest. Terms and collection patterns vary around the world and by channel. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents our estimate of probable non-payments and credit losses in our existing receivables, as determined based on a review of past due balances and other specific account data. Account balances are written off against the allowance when we deem the amount is uncollectible.
Environmental	Environmental Environmental costs relating to existing conditions caused by past operations that do not contribute to current or future revenues are expensed. Liabilities for anticipated remediation costs are recorded on an undiscounted basis when they are probable and reasonably estimable, generally no later than the completion of feasibility studies or our commitment to a plan of action.
Advertising Production Costs	Advertising Production Costs We expense the production costs of advertising the first time that the advertising takes place.
Research and Development	Research and Development All expenditures for research and development (R&D) are charged against earnings in the year incurred. R&D includes expenditures for new product and manufacturing process innovation, and the annual expenditures are comprised primarily of internal salari es, wages, consulting, and supplies attributable to R&D activities. Other costs include depreciation and maintenance of research facilities, including assets at facilities that are engaged in pilot plant activities.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation For all significant foreign operations, the functional currency is the local currency. Assets and liabilities of these operations are translated at the period-end exchange rates. Income statement accounts are translated using the average exchan ge rates prevailing during the period . Translation adjustments are reflected within accumula ted other comprehensive loss (AOCI) in stockholders' equity. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in net earnings for the period , except for gains and losses on investments in subsidiaries for which settlement is not planned for the foreseeable future and foreign exchange gains and losses on instruments designated as net investment hedges. These gains and losses are recorded in AOCI .
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments All derivatives are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value based on quoted market prices or our estimate of their fair value, and are recorded in either current or noncurrent assets or liabilities based on their maturity. Changes in the fair values of derivatives are recorded in net earnings or other comprehensive income, based on whether the instrument is designated and effective as a hedge transaction and, if so, the type of hedge transaction. Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in AOCI are reclassified to earnings in the period the hedged item affects earnings. If the underlying hedged transaction ceases to exist, any associated amounts reported in AOCI are reclassified to earnings at that time. Any ineffectiveness is recognized in earnings in the current period.
Stock-based Compensation	Stock-based Compensation We generally measure compensation expense for grants of restricted stock units using the value of a share of our stock on the date of grant. We estimate the value of stoc k option grants using a Black- Scholes valuation model. Stock compensation is recognized straight line over the vesting period. Our stock compensation expense is recorded in selling, general and administrative ( SG&A ) expenses and cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and allocated to each reportable segment in our segment results. Certain equity-based compensation plans contain provisions that accelerate vesting of awards upon retirement, termination , or death of eligible employees and directors. We consider a stock-based award to be vested when the employee's retention of the award is no longer contingent on providing subsequent service. Accordingly, the related compensation cost is recognized immediately for awards granted to retirement-eligible individuals or over the period from the grant date to the date retirement eligibility is achieved, if less than the stated vesting period. We report the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost as a financing cash flow, thereby reducing net operating cash flows and increasing net financing cash flows.
Defined Benefit Pension, Other Postretirement Benefit, and Postemployment Benefit Plans	Defined Benefit Pension, Other Postretirement B enefit , and Postemployment Benefit Plans We sponsor several domestic and foreign defined benefit plans to provide pension, health care, and other welfare benefits to retired employees. Under certain circumstances, we also provide accruable benefits to former or inactive employees in the United States and Canada and members of our Board of Directors, including severance and certain other benefits payable upon death. We recognize an obligation for any of these benefits that vest or accumulate with service. Postemployment benefits that do not vest or accumulate with service (such as severance based solely on annual pay rather than years of service) are charged to expense when incurred. Our postemployment benefit plans are unfunded. We recognize the underfunded or overfunded status of a defined benefit pension plan as an asset or liability and recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur through AOCI .
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates Preparing our Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates include our accounting for promotional expenditures, valuation of long-lived assets, intangible assets, redeemable interest, stock-based compensation, income taxes, and defined benefit pension, other p ost retirement benefit and post employment benefit plans . Actual results could differ from our estimates.

Restructuring, Impairment, an29

Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT, AND OTHER EXIT COSTS [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Table Text Block]	Charges record ed in fiscal 2015 related to these initiatives were as follows: Expense, in Millions Severance Asset Write-offs Pension Related Accelerated Depreciation Other Total Project Catalyst $ 121.5 $ 12.3 $ 6.6 $ - $ 8.0 $ 148.4 Project Century 44.3 42.3 31.2 53.1 10.9 181.8 Combination of certain operational facilities 13.0 0.7 - - 0.2 13.9 Charges associated with restructuring actions previously announced (0.6) - - - - (0.6) Total $ 178.2 $ 55.3 $ 37.8 $ 53.1 $ 19.1 $ 343.5 In fiscal 2014, we recorded restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs pursuant to approved plans as follows: Expense, in Millions Charges associated with restructuring actions previously announced $ 3.6 Total $ 3.6 In fiscal 2013, we recorded restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs pursuant to approved plans as follows: Expense, in Millions Charges associated with restructuring actions previously announced $ 19.8 Total $ 19.8
Schedule of Restructuring Charges and Project-Related Costs Classification [Table Text Block]	Fiscal In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Cost of sales $ 59.6 $ - $ - Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs 283.9 3.6 19.8 Total restructuring charges 343.5 3.6 19.8 Project-related costs classified in cost of sales $ 13.2 $ - $ -
Rollforward of Restructuring and Other Exit Cost Reserves [Table Text Block]	In Millions Severance Contract Termination Other Exit Costs Total Reserve balance as of May 27, 2012 $ 83.1 $ 2.7 $ 0.1 $ 85.9 2013 charges, including foreign currency translation 10.6 - - 10.6 Utilized in 2013 (74.2) (2.7) (0.1) (77.0) Reserve balance as of May 26, 2013 19.5 - - 19.5 2014 charges, including foreign currency translation 6.4 - - 6.4 Utilized in 2014 (22.4) - - (22.4) Reserve balance as of May 25, 2014 3.5 - - 3.5 2015 charges, including foreign currency translation 176.4 0.6 8.1 185.1 Utilized in 2015 (61.3) - (6.5) (67.8) Reserve balance as of May 31, 2015 $ 118.6 $ 0.6 $ 1.6 $ 120.8

Investments in Unconsolidated30

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES [Abstract]
Joint Venture Related Balance Sheet Activity [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Cumulative investments $ 530.6 $ 507.5 Goodwill and other intangibles 465.1 563.2 Aggregate advances included in cumulative investments 390.3 332.0
Joint Venture Earnings and Cash Flow Activity [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Sales to joint ventures $ 11.6 $ 12.1 $ 12.3 Net advances 102.4 54.9 36.7 Dividends received 72.6 90.5 115.7
Summarized Joint Venture Income Statement on 100% Basis [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Net sales: CPW $ 1,894.5 $ 2,107.9 $ 2,132.2 HDJ 370.2 386.9 420.5 Total net sales 2,264.7 2,494.8 2,552.7 Gross margin 925.4 1,030.3 1,057.3 Earnings before income taxes 220.9 219.1 260.3 Earnings after income taxes 170.7 168.8 201.6
Summarized Joint Venture Balance Sheet on 100% Basis [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Current assets $ 800.1 $ 1,031.1 Noncurrent assets 962.1 1,129.8 Current liabilities 1,484.8 1,779.0 Noncurrent liabilities 118.2 110.3

Goodwill and Other Intangible31

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]
Components of goodwill and other intangible assets [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Goodwill $ 8,874.9 $ 8,650.5 Other intangible assets: Intangible assets not subject to amortization: Brands and other indefinite-lived intangibles 4,262.1 4,504.1 Intangible assets subject to amortization: Franchise agreements, customer relationships, and other finite-lived intangibles 544.0 630.7 Less accumulated amortization (129.1) (120.5) Intangible assets subject to amortization 414.9 510.2 Other intangible assets 4,677.0 5,014.3 Total $ 13,551.9 $ 13,664.8
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill [Table Text Block]	In Millions U.S. Retail International Convenience Stores and Foodservice Joint Ventures Total Balance as of May 27, 2012 $ 5,813.2 989.9 921.1 458.3 $ 8,182.5 Acquisitions 28.2 378.8 - - 407.0 Other activity, primarily foreign - currency translation - 18.3 - 14.4 32.7 Balance as of May 26, 2013 5,841.4 1,387.0 921.1 472.7 8,622.2 Divestiture (12.2) - - - (12.2) Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation - 15.0 - 25.5 40.5 Balance as of May 25, 2014 5,829.2 1,402.0 921.1 498.2 8,650.5 Acquisition 589.8 - - - 589.8 Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation - (268.7) - (96.7) (365.4) Balance as of May 31, 2015 $ 6,419.0 $ 1,133.3 $ 921.1 $ 401.5 $ 8,874.9
Changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets [Table Text Block]	In Millions U.S. Retail International Joint Ventures Total Balance as of May 27, 2012 $ 3,297.0 $ 1,344.1 $ 63.8 $ 4,704.9 Acquisitions 20.0 290.7 - 310.7 Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation (4.6) 3.4 0.7 (0.5) Balance as of May 26, 2013 3,312.4 1,638.2 64.5 5,015.1 Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation (4.9) 3.6 0.5 (0.8) Balance as of May 25, 2014 3,307.5 1,641.8 65.0 5,014.3 Acquisition 268.4 - - 268.4 Impairment charge (260.0) - - (260.0) Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation (4.0) (340.3) (1.4) (345.7) Balance as of May 31, 2015 $ 3,311.9 $ 1,301.5 $ 63.6 $ 4,677.0
Schedule of at-risk brand intangibles [Table Text Block]	Excess Fair Value Carrying Above Carrying In Millions Value Value Mountain High $ 35.4 3 % Uncle Toby's $ 57.7 7 % Green Giant $ 425.9 13 %

Financial Instruments, Risk M32

Financial Instruments, Risk Management Activities, and Fair Values (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND FAIR VALUES [Abstract]
Schedule of Marketable Debt and Equity Securities [Table Text Block]	Cost Market Value Gross Gains Gross Losses Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Available for sale: Debt securities $ 2.6 $ 318.6 $ 2.6 $ 318.8 $ - $ 0.2 $ - $ - Equity securities 1.8 1.8 8.3 7.2 6.5 5.4 - - Total $ 4.4 $ 320.4 $ 10.9 $ 326.0 $ 6.5 $ 5.6 $ - $ -
Schedule of Maturities of Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]	Available for Sale In Millions Cost Market Value Under 1 year (current) $ 2.5 $ 2.5 From 1 to 3 years - - From 4 to 7 years 0.1 0.1 Equity securities 1.8 8.3 Total $ 4.4 $ 10.9
Schedule of Unallocated Corporate items [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Net loss on mark-to-market valuation of commodity positions $ (163.7) $ (4.9) $ (7.6) Net loss on commodity positions reclassified from unallocated corporate items to segment operating profit 84.4 51.2 13.7 Net mark-to-market revaluation of certain grain inventories (10.4) 2.2 (1.7) Net mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions recognized in unallocated corporate items $ (89.7) $ 48.5 $ 4.4
Schedule of Pre-tax Amounts of Cash-Settled Interest Rate Hedges in AOCI [Table Text Block]	In Millions Gain/(Loss) 5.7% notes due February 15, 2017 (3.8) 5.65% notes due February 15, 2019 1.8 3.15% notes due December 15, 2021 (64.7) 1.0% notes due April 27, 2023 (1.9) 3.65% notes due February 15, 2024 15.5 1.5% notes due April 27, 2027 (3.9) 5.4% notes due June 15, 2040 (14.0) 4.15% notes due February 15, 2043 10.9 Net pre-tax hedge loss in AOCI $ (60.1)
Schedule of Interest Rate Swaps [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Pay-floating swaps - notional amount $ 1,250.0 $ 250.0 Average receive rate 1.6 % 0.9 % Average pay rate 0.7 % 0.5 %
Schedule of Swap Contract Maturities [Table Text Block]	In Millions Pay Floating 2016 $ 250.0 2017 - 2018 500.0 2019 - 2020 500.0 Total $ 1,250.0
Reconciliation of Net Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities Subject to Offsetting Arrangements [Table Text Block]	May 31, 2015 Assets Liabilities Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet (e) Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet (e) In Millions Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Liabilities Offset in the Balance Sheet (a) Net Amounts of Assets (b) Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Net Amount (c) Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Assets Offset in the Balance Sheet (a) Net Amounts of Liabilities (b) Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Pledged Net Amount (d) Commodity contracts $ 10.1 $ - $ 10.1 $ (1.3) $ - $ 8.8 $ (59.4) $ - $ (59.4) $ 1.3 $ 40.1 $ (18.0) Interest rate contracts 4.0 - 4.0 - - 4.0 - - - - - - Foreign exchange contracts 25.9 - 25.9 (12.5) - 13.4 (65.3) - (65.3) 12.5 - (52.8) Total $ 40.0 $ - $ 40.0 $ (13.8) $ - $ 26.2 $ (124.7) $ - $ (124.7) $ 13.8 $ 40.1 $ (70.8) ( a ) Includes related collateral offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. (b ) Net fair value as recorded in the C onsolidated B alance S heets. (c ) Fair value of assets that could be reported net in the C onsolidated B alance S heets. (d) Fair value of liabilities that could be reported net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. (e) Fair value of assets and liabilities reported on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. May 25, 2014 Assets Liabilities Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet (e) Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet (e) In Millions Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Liabilities Offset in the Balance Sheet (a) Net Amounts of Assets (b) Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Net Amount (c) Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Assets Offset in the Balance Sheet (a) Net Amounts of Liabilities (b) Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Pledged Net Amount (d) Commodity contracts $ 19.1 $ - $ 19.1 $ (3.4) $ - $ 15.7 $ (4.0) $ - $ (4.0) $ 3.4 $ - $ (0.6) Interest rate contracts 0.7 - 0.7 - - 0.7 - - - - - - Foreign exchange contracts 10.5 - 10.5 (8.0) - 2.5 (19.1) - (19.1) 8.0 - (11.1) Total $ 30.3 $ - $ 30.3 $ (11.4) $ - $ 18.9 $ (23.1) $ - $ (23.1) $ 11.4 $ - $ (11.7) ( a ) Includes related collateral offset in the C onsolidated B alance S heets. (b ) Net fair value as recorded in the C onsolidated B alance S heets. (c ) Fair value of assets that could be reported net in the C onsolidated B alance S heets. (d) Fair value of liabilities that could be reported net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. (e) Fair value of assets and liabilities reported on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Fair Value Measurement Inputs [Table Text Block]	May 31, 2015 May 31, 2015 Fair Values of Assets Fair Values of Liabilities In Millions Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate contracts (a) (b) $ - $ 4.0 $ - $ 4.0 $ - $ - $ - $ - Foreign exchange contracts (c) (d) - 25.5 - 25.5 - (23.3) - (23.3) Total - 29.5 - 29.5 - (23.3) - (23.3) Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts (c) (d) - 0.4 - 0.4 - (42.0) - (42.0) Commodity contracts (c) (e) 7.2 2.9 - 10.1 - (59.4) - (59.4) Grain contracts (c) (e) - 3.3 - 3.3 - (7.8) - (7.8) Total 7.2 6.6 - 13.8 - (109.2) - (109.2) Other assets and liabilities reported at fair value: Marketable investments (a) (f) 8.3 2.6 - 10.9 - - - - Long-lived assets (g) - 37.8 - 37.8 - - - - Indefinite-lived intangible asset (h) - - 154.3 154.3 - - - - Total 8.3 40.4 154.3 203.0 - - - - Total assets, liabilities, and derivative positions recorded at fair value $ 15.5 $ 76.5 $ 154.3 $ 246.3 $ - $ (132.5) $ - $ (132.5) (a) These contracts and investments are recorded as prepaid expenses and other current assets, other assets , other current liabilities or other liabilities, as appropriate, based on whether in a gain or loss position. Certain marketable investments are recorded as cash and cash equivalents. (b) Based on LIBOR and swap rates. (c) These contracts are recorded as prepaid expenses and other current assets or as other current liabilities, as appropriate, based on whether in a gain or loss position. (d) Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward currency prices. (e) Based on prices of futures exchanges and recently reported transactions in the marketplace. (f) Based on prices of common stock and bond matrix pricing. (g) We recorded $ 3 0.3 million in non-cash impairment charge s in fiscal 2015 to write down certain long-lived assets to their fair value. Fair value was based on recently reported transactions for similar assets in the marketplace. These assets had a book value of $ 68.1 million and were associated with the restructuring actions described in Note 4 . (h) We recorded a $ 26 0 .0 million non-cash impairment charge in fiscal 2015 to write down our Green Giant brand asset to its fair value of $ 154.3 million. This asset had a book value of $414.3 million . See Note 6 for additional information . May 25, 2014 May 25, 2014 Fair Values of Assets Fair Values of Liabilities In Millions Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate contracts (a) (b) $ - $ 0.7 $ - $ 0.7 $ - $ - $ - $ - Foreign exchange contracts (c) (d) - 9.9 - 9.9 - (12.6) - (12.6) Total - 10.6 - 10.6 - (12.6) - (12.6) Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts (c) (d) - 0.6 - 0.6 - (6.5) - (6.5) Commodity contracts (c) (e) 11.1 8.0 - 19.1 - (4.0) - (4.0) Grain contracts (c) (e) - 7.5 - 7.5 - (4.9) - (4.9) Total 11.1 16.1 - 27.2 - (15.4) - (15.4) Other assets and liabilities reported at fair value: Marketable investments (a) (f) 7.2 318.8 - 326.0 - - - - Total 7.2 318.8 - 326.0 - - - - Total assets, liabilities, and derivative positions recorded at fair value $ 18.3 $ 345.5 $ - $ 363.8 $ - $ (28.0) $ - $ (28.0) (a) These contracts and investments are recorded as prepaid expenses and other current assets, other assets , other current liabilities or other liabilities, as appropriate, based on whether in a gain or loss position. Certain marketable investments are recorded as cash and cash equivalents. (b) Based on LIBOR and swap rates. (c) These contracts are recorded as prepaid expenses and other current assets or as other current liabilities, as appropriate, based on whether in a gain or loss position. (d) Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward currency prices. (e) Based on prices of futures exchanges and recently reported transactions in the marketplace. (f) Based on prices of common stock and bond matrix pricing.
Schedule of Gains and Losses on Hedges [Table Text Block]	Interest Rate Contracts Foreign Exchange Contracts Equity Contracts Commodity Contracts Total Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships: Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI) (a) $ (5.9) $ 10.6 $ 13.3 $ 0.6 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 7.4 $ 11.2 Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings (a) (b) (10.6) (11.7) 5.0 16.4 - - - - (5.6) 4.7 Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings (c) (0.6) - 0.1 (0.1) - - - - (0.5) (0.1) Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships: Amount of net gain recognized in earnings (d) 1.6 0.2 - - - - - - 1.6 0.2 Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships: Amount of loss recognized in OCI (a) - - (6.9) - - - - - (6.9) - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings (d) - - (54.3) (20.0) 9.6 9.8 (163.7) (4.9) (208.4) (15.1) (a) Effective portion. (b) Gain (l oss ) reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in interest, net for interest rate swaps and in cost of sales and SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts. (c) G ain ( loss ) recognized in earnings is related to the ineffective portion of the hedging relationship , including SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts and interest, net for interest rate contracts. No amounts were reported as a result of being excluded from the ass essment of hedge effectiveness. ( d ) Gain recognized in earnings is reported in interest, net for interest rate contracts , in cost o f sales for commodity contracts, and in SG&A expenses for equity contracts and foreign exchange contracts.
Schedule of After-tax Amounts of Cash Flow Hedges in AOCI [Table Text Block]	In Millions After-Tax Gain/(Loss) + Unrealized losses from interest rate cash flow hedges $ (36.5) + Unrealized gains from foreign currency cash flow hedges 7.7 + After-tax loss in AOCI related to hedge derivatives $ (28.8) +

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
DEBT [Abstract]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]	May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 In Millions Notes Payable Weighted- Average Interest Rate Notes Payable Weighted- Average Interest Rate U.S. commercial paper $ 432.0 0.3 % $ 1,007.6 0.2 % Financial institutions 183.8 9.5 104.1 12.1 Total $ 615.8 3.0 % $ 1,111.7 1.3 %
Schedule of Fee-Paid Committed and Uncommitted Credit Lines [Table Text Block]	In Billions Facility Amount Borrowed Amount Credit facility expiring: April 2017 $ 1.7 $ - May 2019 1.0 - June 2019 0.2 0.1 Total committed credit facilities 2.9 0.1 Uncommitted credit facilities 0.5 0.1 Total committed and uncommitted credit facilities $ 3.4 $ 0.2
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 5.65% notes due February 15, 2019 $ 1,150.0 $ 1,150.0 5.7% notes due February 15, 2017 1,000.0 1,000.0 3.15% notes due December 15, 2021 1,000.0 1,000.0 5.2% notes due March 17, 2015 - 750.0 Euro denominated 2.1% notes due November 16, 2020 549.4 681.5 Euro denominated 1.0% notes due April 27, 2023 549.4 - 1.4% notes due October 20, 2017 500.0 - 5.4% notes due June 15, 2040 500.0 500.0 4.15% notes due February 15, 2043 500.0 500.0 3.65% notes due February 15, 2024 500.0 500.0 2.2% notes due October 21, 2019 500.0 - Floating-rate notes due January 29, 2016 500.0 500.0 Euro denominated 1.5% notes due April 27, 2027 439.5 - Floating-rate note due December 15, 2014 - 395.3 0.875% notes due January 29, 2016 250.0 250.0 Floating-rate notes due January 28, 2016 250.0 250.0 Euro denominated 2.2% notes due June 24, 2021 219.7 - Medium-term notes, 0.02% to 6.44%, due fiscal 2017 or later 204.2 204.2 Other, including capital leases (4.1) (6.9) 8,608.1 7,674.1 Less amount due within one year (1,000.4) (1,250.6) Total long-term debt $ 7,607.7 $ 6,423.5

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Schedule of Total Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	Fiscal 2015 General Mills Noncontrolling Interests Redeemable Interest In Millions Pretax Tax Net Net Net Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests $ 1,221.3 $ 8.2 $ 29.9 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation $ (727.9) $ - (727.9) (78.2) (151.8) Net actuarial loss (561.1) 202.7 (358.4) - - Other fair value changes: Securities 1.3 (0.5) 0.8 - - Hedge derivatives 13.6 (4.8) 8.8 - (4.7) Reclassification to earnings: Hedge derivatives (a) 0.7 0.5 1.2 - 3.7 Amortization of losses and prior service costs (b) 170.2 (65.1) 105.1 - - Other comprehensive loss (1,103.2) 132.8 (970.4) (78.2) (152.8) Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 250.9 $ (70.0) $ (122.9) (a ) Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in i nterest, net for interest rate swaps and in cost of sales and SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts. (b) L oss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in SG&A expense. Fiscal 2014 General Mills Noncontrolling Interests Redeemable Interest In Millions Pretax Tax Net Net Net Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests $ 1,824.4 $ 5.8 $ 31.1 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation $ (71.8) $ - (71.8) 19.1 41.4 Net actuarial income 327.2 (121.2) 206.0 - - Other fair value changes: Securities 0.5 (0.2) 0.3 - - Hedge derivatives 14.4 (7.0) 7.4 - (2.4) Reclassification to earnings: Hedge derivatives (a) (4.7) 0.2 (4.5) - (0.1) Amortization of losses and prior service costs (b) 172.7 (65.1) 107.6 - - Other comprehensive income 438.3 (193.3) 245.0 19.1 38.9 Total comprehensive income $ 2,069.4 $ 24.9 $ 70.0 (a ) Gain reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in i nterest, net for interest rate swaps and in cost of sales and SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts. (b) Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in SG&A expense. Fiscal 2013 General Mills Noncontrolling Interests Redeemable Interest In Millions Pretax Tax Net Net Net Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests $ 1,855.2 $ 8.0 $ 29.3 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation $ (19.8) $ - (19.8) 10.3 10.3 Net actuarial income 76.3 (31.3) 45.0 - - Other fair value changes: Securities 1.2 (0.4) 0.8 - - Hedge derivatives 33.5 (10.4) 23.1 - 1.5 Reclassification to earnings: Hedge derivatives (a) 15.0 (4.5) 10.5 - 1.7 Amortization of losses and prior service costs (b) 159.9 (61.1) 98.8 - - Other comprehensive income 266.1 (107.7) 158.4 10.3 13.5 Total comprehensive income $ 2,013.6 $ 18.3 $ 42.8 (a ) Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in i nterest, net for interest rate swaps and in cost of sales and SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts. (b) Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in SG&A expense.
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (536.6) $ 191.3 Unrealized gain (loss) from: Securities 3.7 2.9 Hedge derivatives (28.8) (38.8) Pension, other postretirement, and postemployment benefits: Net actuarial loss (1,756.1) (1,469.2) Prior service credits (costs) 7.1 (26.5) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (2,310.7) $ (1,340.3)

Stock Plans (Tables)

Stock Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
STOCK PLANS [Abstract]
Estimated fair value of stock options granted and the assumptions used for the Black-Scholes option-pricing model [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Estimated fair values of stock options granted $ 7.22 $ 6.03 $ 3.65 Assumptions: Risk-free interest rate 2.6 % 2.6 % 1.6 % Expected term 8.5 years 9.0 years 9.0 years Expected volatility 17.5 % 17.4 % 17.3 % Dividend yield 3.1 % 3.1 % 3.5 %
Information on stock option activity [Table Text Block]	Options Exercisable (Thousands) Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share Options Outstanding (Thousands) Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share Balance as of May 27, 2012 39,564.9 25.27 60,942.7 $ 27.96 Granted 3,407.7 38.15 Exercised (16,534.6) 23.49 Forfeited or expired (143.7) 34.06 Balance as of May 26, 2013 29,290.3 27.69 47,672.1 30.22 Granted 2,789.8 48.33 Exercised (6,181.3) 24.78 Forfeited or expired (111.6) 38.74 Balance as of May 25, 2014 29,452.8 28.37 44,169.0 32.10 Granted 2,253.1 53.70 Exercised (7,297.2) 26.68 Forfeited or expired (47.7) 43.73 Balance as of May 31, 2015 26,991.5 $ 30.44 39,077.2 $ 34.35
Net cash proceeds and intrinsic value of options exercised [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Net cash proceeds $ 163.7 $ 108.1 $ 300.8 Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 201.9 $ 166.6 $ 297.2
Information on restricted stock unit, performance share units, and cash-settled share-based units activity [Table Text Block]	Equity Classified Liability Classified Share-Settled Units (Thousands) Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Share-Settled Units (Thousands) Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Cash-Settled Share-Based Units (Thousands) Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Non-vested as of May 25, 2014 7,893.7 $ 40.81 249.5 $ 25.67 822.8 $ 36.52 Granted 1,658.7 53.44 49.5 53.70 - - Vested (2,978.7) 35.19 (55.7) 37.68 (822.1) 37.40 Forfeited, expired, or reclassified (338.1) 46.13 (6.3) 45.41 (0.7) 37.40 Non-vested as of May 31, 2015 6,235.6 $ 46.44 237.0 $ 44.84 - $ -
Additional information on restricted stock unit activity [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Number of units granted (thousands) 1,708.2 2,144.1 2,404.9 Weighted average price per unit $ 53.45 $ 48.49 $ 38.41

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year In Millions, Except per Share Data 2015 2014 2013 Net earnings attributable to General Mills $ 1,221.3 $ 1,824.4 $ 1,855.2 Average number of common shares - basic EPS 603.3 628.6 648.6 Incremental share effect from: (a) Stock options 11.3 12.3 12.0 Restricted stock, restricted stock units, and other 4.2 4.8 5.0 Average number of common shares - diluted EPS 618.8 645.7 665.6 Earnings per share - basic $ 2.02 $ 2.90 $ 2.86 Earnings per share - diluted $ 1.97 $ 2.83 $ 2.79 (a) Increme ntal shares from stock options , restricted stock units , and performance share units are computed by the treasury stock method.
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units, and performance share units 2.1 1.7 0.6

Retirement Benefits and Poste37

Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS [Abstract]
Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2015 2014 Health care cost trend rate for next year 6.5% and 7.3% 6.5% and 7.3% Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate rate) 5.0% 5.0% Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2025 2025
Effect of One Percentage Point Change in Health Care Cost Trend Rate [Table Text Block]	In Millions One Percentage Point Increase One Percentage Point Decrease Effect on the aggregate of the service and interest cost components in fiscal 2016 $ 3.7 $ (3.2) Effect on the other postretirement accumulated benefit obligation as of May 31, 2015 77.1 (68.9)
Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]	Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Change in Plan Assets: Fair value at beginning of year $ 5,611.8 $ 5,066.1 $ 517.3 $ 436.9 Actual return on assets 373.6 740.2 44.0 59.1 Employer contributions 24.1 25.6 24.1 24.1 Plan participant contributions 10.3 6.7 13.6 13.5 Benefits payments (244.9) (231.4) (16.2) (16.3) Foreign currency (16.4) 4.6 - - Fair value at end of year $ 5,758.5 $ 5,611.8 $ 582.8 $ 517.3 Change in Projected Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 5,618.0 $ 5,381.4 $ 1,074.8 $ 1,148.2 $ 145.3 $ 145.4 Service cost 137.0 133.0 22.4 22.7 7.5 7.7 Interest cost 249.2 239.5 46.9 50.5 4.3 4.1 Plan amendment 1.9 17.8 (42.4) 18.2 - - Curtailment/other 19.9 - 3.4 (2.9) 9.5 3.7 Plan participant contributions 10.3 6.7 13.6 13.5 - - Medicare Part D reimbursements - - 3.2 4.3 - - Actuarial loss (gain) 479.7 67.6 23.5 (119.4) (0.4) 1.8 Benefits payments (245.5) (231.6) (62.8) (59.3) (19.1) (17.2) Foreign currency (18.4) 3.6 (3.0) (1.0) (0.5) (0.2) Projected benefit obligation at end of year $ 6,252.1 $ 5,618.0 $ 1,079.6 $ 1,074.8 $ 146.6 $ 145.3 Plan assets less than benefit obligation as of fiscal year end $ (493.6) $ (6.2) $ (496.8) $ (557.5) $ (146.6) $ (145.3)
Amounts Recognized in AOCI [Table Text Block]	Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Total Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net actuarial loss $ (1,674.9) $ (1,389.2) $ (72.2) $ (70.2) $ (9.0) $ (9.8) $ (1,756.1) $ (1,469.2) Prior service (costs) credits (13.8) (26.1) 23.8 4.0 (2.9) (4.4) 7.1 (26.5) Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (1,688.7) $ (1,415.3) $ (48.4) $ (66.2) $ (11.9) $ (14.2) $ (1,749.0) $ (1,495.7)
Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Projected benefit obligation $ 512.3 $ 433.1 $ - $ - $ - $ - Accumulated benefit obligation 440.6 375.6 1,074.8 1,070.0 143.5 145.3 Plan assets at fair value - - 582.8 517.3 - -
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Expense [Table Text Block]	Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Service cost $ 137.0 $ 133.0 $ 124.4 $ 22.4 $ 22.7 $ 21.6 $ 7.5 $ 7.7 $ 7.8 Interest cost 249.2 239.5 237.3 46.9 50.5 52.1 4.3 4.1 4.4 Expected return on plan assets (476.4) (455.6) (428.0) (40.2) (34.6) (32.1) - - - Amortization of losses 141.7 151.0 136.0 4.9 15.4 17.1 0.7 0.6 2.1 Amortization of prior service costs (credits) 7.4 5.6 6.2 (1.6) (3.4) (3.4) 2.4 2.4 1.9 Other adjustments 15.1 - - 3.3 - - 9.5 3.7 11.4 Settlement or curtailment losses 18.0 - - 1.3 (2.9) - - - - Net expense $ 92.0 $ 73.5 $ 75.9 $ 37.0 $ 47.7 $ 55.3 $ 24.4 $ 18.5 $ 27.6
Amounts Expected to be Recognized Over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]	In Millions Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Amortization of losses $ 189.9 $ 6.7 $ 0.7 Amortization of prior service costs (credits) 4.7 (5.4) 2.4
Weighted-Average Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Weight ed-average assumptions used to determine fiscal year-end benefit obligations are as follows: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.38 % 4.54 % 4.20 % 4.51 % 3.55 % 3.82 % Rate of salary increases 4.09 4.44 - - 4.36 4.44 Weighted-average assumptions used to determine fiscal year net periodic benefit expense are as follows: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Postemployment Benefit Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate 4.54 % 4.54 % 4.85 % 4.51 % 4.52 % 4.70 % 3.82 % 3.70 % 3.86 % Rate of salary increases 4.44 4.44 4.44 - - - 4.44 4.44 4.45 Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 8.53 8.53 8.53 8.13 8.11 8.13 - - -
Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 In Millions Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Fair value measurement of pension plan assets: Equity (a) $ 1,634.4 $ 1,010.3 $ 542.9 $ 3,187.6 $ 1,305.4 $ 793.9 $ 568.2 $ 2,667.5 Fixed income (b) 486.3 1,158.5 - 1,644.8 586.3 1,347.7 - 1,934.0 Real asset investments (c) 124.3 116.7 498.1 739.1 98.2 128.3 602.9 829.4 Other investments (d) - - 0.4 0.4 - - 0.3 0.3 Cash and accruals 186.6 - - 186.6 180.6 - - 180.6 Total fair value measurement of pension plan assets $ 2,431.6 $ 2,285.5 $ 1,041.4 $ 5,758.5 $ 2,170.5 $ 2,269.9 $ 1,171.4 $ 5,611.8 Fair value measurement of postretirement benefit plan assets: Equity (a) $ 134.0 $ 120.6 $ 23.7 $ 278.3 $ 86.6 129.1 21.1 236.8 Fixed income (b) 14.0 73.7 - 87.7 18.5 65.8 - 84.3 Real asset investments (c) 0.2 25.7 16.6 42.5 - 19.3 17.9 37.2 Other investments (d) - 168.9 - 168.9 - 152.4 - 152.4 Cash and accruals 5.4 - - 5.4 6.6 - - 6.6 Fair value measurement of postretirement benefit plan assets $ 153.6 $ 388.9 $ 40.3 $ 582.8 $ 111.7 $ 366.6 $ 39.0 $ 517.3 (a) Primarily publicly traded common stock and private e quity partnerships for purposes of total return and to maintain equity exposure consistent with policy allo cations. Investments include: United States and international equity securities, mutual funds , and equity futures valued at closing prices from national exchanges; and commingled funds, privately held securities , and private equity partnerships valued at unit values or net asset values provided by the investment managers, which are based on the fair value of the underlying investments. Various methods are used to determine fair values and may include the cost of the investment, most recent financing, and e xpected cash flows. For some of these investments, realization of the estimated fair value is dependent upon transactions between willing sellers and buyers. ( b ) Primarily government and corporate debt securities for purposes of total return and managing fixed income exposure to policy allo cations. Investments include: fixed income securities and bond futures generally valued at closing prices from national exchanges, fixed income pricing models , and independent financial analysts; and fixed income commingled funds valued at unit values provided by the investment managers, which are based on the fair value of the underlying investments. (c) Publicly traded common stock and limited partnerships in the energy and real estate sectors for purposes of total return. Investments include: energy and real estate securities generally valued at closing prices from national exchanges; and commingled funds, private securities, and limited partnerships valued at unit values or net asset values provided by the investment managers, which are generally based on the fair value of the underlying investments. (d) Global balanced fund of equity, fixed income , and real estate securities for purposes of meeting Canadian pension plan asset allocation policies , and insurance and annuity contracts to provid e a stable stream of income for retirees and to fund postretirement medical benefits. Fair values are derived from unit values provided by the investment managers, which are generally based on the fair value of the underlying investments and contract fair values from the providers.
Rollforward of Level 3 Investments of Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans' Assets [Table Text Block]	Fiscal 2015 In Millions Balance as of May 25, 2014 Net Transfers Out Net Purchases, Sales Issuances, and Settlements Net Gain (Loss) Balance as of May 31, 2015 Pension benefit plan assets: Equity $ 568.2 $ - $ (61.0) $ 35.7 $ 542.9 Real asset investments 602.9 - (18.2) (86.6) 498.1 Other investments 0.3 - 0.2 (0.1) 0.4 Fair value activity of level 3 pension plan assets $ 1,171.4 $ - $ (79.0) $ (51.0) $ 1,041.4 Postretirement benefit plan assets: Equity $ 21.1 $ - $ 0.3 $ 2.3 $ 23.7 Real asset investments 17.9 - 0.5 (1.8) 16.6 Fair value activity of level 3 postretirement benefit plan assets $ 39.0 $ - $ 0.8 $ 0.5 $ 40.3 Fiscal 2014 In Millions Balance as of May 26, 2013 Net Transfers Out Net Purchases, Sales Issuances, and Settlements Net Gain Balance as of May 25, 2014 Pension benefit plan assets: Equity $ 559.3 $ - $ (59.0) $ 67.9 $ 568.2 Real asset investments 430.4 - (25.5) 198.0 602.9 Other investments 0.3 - - - 0.3 Fair value activity of level 3 pension plan assets $ 990.0 $ - $ (84.5) $ 265.9 $ 1,171.4 Postretirement benefit plan assets: Equity $ 20.2 $ - $ (0.7) $ 1.6 $ 21.1 Real asset investments 14.5 (4.2) 1.4 6.2 17.9 Fair value activity of level 3 postretirement benefit plan assets $ 34.7 $ (4.2) $ 0.7 $ 7.8 $ 39.0
Weighted-Average Asset Allocations [Table Text Block]	Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2015 2014 Asset category: United States equities 28.9 % 25.5 % 38.7 % 38.4 % International equities 18.4 13.9 24.1 24.0 Private equities 9.5 10.3 4.1 4.1 Fixed income 30.3 35.5 26.3 26.3 Real assets 12.9 14.8 6.8 7.2 Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
Estimated Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	In Millions Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Gross Payments Medicare Subsidy Receipts Postemployment Benefit Plans 2016 $ 264.7 $ 60.8 $ 4.8 $ 21.9 2017 278.1 64.8 5.2 18.5 2018 288.3 67.7 5.6 17.3 2019 298.6 69.6 6.0 16.1 2020 309.3 70.8 5.5 15.2 2021-2025 1,700.0 362.3 23.6 66.7

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Components of earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures and the corresponding income taxes thereon [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures: United States $ 1,338.6 $ 2,181.4 $ 2,051.2 Foreign 423.3 473.6 483.7 Total earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures $ 1,761.9 $ 2,655.0 $ 2,534.9 Income taxes: Currently payable: Federal $ 392.7 $ 526.7 $ 493.4 State and local 29.3 37.8 39.5 Foreign 139.5 146.3 126.5 Total current 561.5 710.8 659.4 Deferred: Federal 70.3 159.1 68.8 State and local (8.7) 21.3 19.2 Foreign (36.3) (7.9) (6.2) Total deferred 25.3 172.5 81.8 Total income taxes $ 586.8 $ 883.3 $ 741.2
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 United States statutory rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefits 0.7 1.4 1.3 Foreign rate differences (3.1) (0.1) (0.6) Repatriation of foreign earnings 4.5 - - Deferred taxes for Medicare subsidies - - (1.3) GMC subsidiary restructure - - (2.5) Domestic manufacturing deduction (2.9) (2.3) (2.1) Other, net (0.9) (0.7) (0.6) Effective income tax rate 33.3 % 33.3 % 29.2 %
Tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Accrued liabilities $ 98.0 $ 106.0 Compensation and employee benefits 536.2 546.0 Unrealized hedges 0.8 - Pension 169.0 - Tax credit carryforwards 5.6 78.9 Stock, partnership, and miscellaneous investments 384.1 427.9 Capital losses 6.1 13.0 Net operating losses 89.3 71.4 Other 74.5 117.7 Gross deferred tax assets 1,363.6 1,360.9 Valuation allowance 215.4 221.6 Net deferred tax assets 1,148.2 1,139.3 Brands 1,346.3 1,373.4 Fixed assets 446.5 499.4 Pension - 2.0 Intangible assets 208.4 204.2 Tax lease transactions 50.8 53.1 Inventories 59.7 60.6 Stock, partnership, and miscellaneous investments 472.5 470.7 Unrealized hedges - 22.8 Other 14.2 45.0 Gross deferred tax liabilities 2,598.4 2,731.2 Net deferred tax liability $ 1,450.2 $ 1,591.9
Schedule of Changes in Total Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 Balance, beginning of year $ 150.9 $ 216.2 Tax positions related to current year: Additions 34.8 26.5 Tax positions related to prior years: Additions 17.4 15.1 Reductions (21.8) (94.5) Settlements (12.0) (5.4) Lapses in statutes of limitations (8.2) (7.0) Balance, end of year $ 161.1 $ 150.9

Leases, Other Commitments, an39

Leases, Other Commitments, and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
LEASES, OTHER COMMITMENTS, AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
Noncancelable Future Lease Commitments [Table Text Block]	In Millions Operating Leases Capital Leases Fiscal 2016 $ 108.4 $ 0.6 Fiscal 2017 76.2 0.4 Fiscal 2018 56.9 0.2 Fiscal 2019 45.0 0.2 Fiscal 2020 32.4 0.1 After fiscal 2020 81.6 - Total noncancelable future lease commitments $ 400.5 $ 1.5 Less: interest (0.1) Present value of obligations under capital leases $ 1.4

Business Segment and Geograph40

Business Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
BUSINESS SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION [Abstract]
Operating Segment Results [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Net sales: U.S. Retail $ 10,507.0 $ 10,604.9 $ 10,614.9 International 5,128.2 5,385.9 5,200.2 Convenience Stores and Foodservice 1,995.1 1,918.8 1,959.0 Total $ 17,630.3 $ 17,909.6 $ 17,774.1 Operating profit: U.S. Retail $ 2,159.3 $ 2,311.5 $ 2,392.9 International 522.6 535.1 515.4 Convenience Stores and Foodservice 353.1 307.3 314.6 Total segment operating profit 3,035.0 3,153.9 3,222.9 Unallocated corporate items 413.8 258.4 351.3 Divestiture (gain) - (65.5) - Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs 543.9 3.6 19.8 Operating profit $ 2,077.3 $ 2,957.4 $ 2,851.8
Net sales by class of similar products [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Snacks $ 3,392.0 $ 3,232.5 $ 3,024.0 Yogurt 2,938.3 2,964.7 2,908.4 Convenient meals 2,810.3 2,844.2 2,802.9 Cereal 2,771.3 2,860.1 2,889.2 Dough 1,877.0 1,890.2 1,944.7 Baking mixes and ingredients 1,867.7 1,996.4 1,999.5 Vegetables 937.3 1,014.7 1,089.5 Super-premium ice cream 769.5 756.6 717.1 Other 266.9 350.2 398.8 Total $ 17,630.3 $ 17,909.6 $ 17,774.1
Financial information by geographic area [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Net sales: United States $ 12,501.8 $ 12,523.0 $ 12,573.1 Non-United States 5,128.5 5,386.6 5,201.0 Total $ 17,630.3 $ 17,909.6 $ 17,774.1 In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Cash and cash equivalents: United States $ 22.9 $ 27.2 Non-United States 311.3 840.1 Total $ 334.2 $ 867.3 In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Land, buildings, and equipment: United States $ 2,727.5 $ 2,756.6 Non-United States 1,055.8 1,185.3 Total $ 3,783.3 $ 3,941.9

Supplemental Information (Table

Supplemental Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
Components of receivables [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Receivables: From customers $ 1,412.0 $ 1,504.6 Less allowance for doubtful accounts (25.3) (21.0) Total $ 1,386.7 $ 1,483.6
Components of inventories [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Inventories: Raw materials and packaging $ 390.8 $ 419.0 Finished goods 1,268.6 1,260.2 Grain 95.7 97.1 Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost (a) (214.2) (216.9) Total $ 1,540.9 $ 1,559.4 (a) Inventories of $ 867.5 million as of May 31, 2015 , and $ 904.2 million as of May 25, 2014, were valued at LIFO.
Components of prepaid expenses and other current assets [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Prepaid expenses and other current assets: Other receivables $ 148.8 $ 153.9 Prepaid expenses 169.3 187.2 Derivative receivables, primarily commodity-related 80.9 33.3 Grain contracts 3.3 7.5 Miscellaneous 21.5 27.2 Total $ 423.8 $ 409.1
Components of land, buildings and equipment [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Land, buildings, and equipment: Land $ 96.0 $ 106.9 Buildings 2,298.7 2,228.4 Buildings under capital lease 0.3 0.3 Equipment 6,018.1 5,979.7 Equipment under capital lease 9.8 9.0 Capitalized software 499.0 468.0 Construction in progress 622.2 600.8 Total land, buildings, and equipment 9,544.1 9,393.1 Less accumulated depreciation (5,760.8) (5,451.2) Total $ 3,783.3 $ 3,941.9
Components of other assets [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Other assets: Investments in and advances to joint ventures $ 530.6 $ 507.5 Pension assets 138.2 432.2 Exchangeable note with related party 30.7 68.2 Life insurance 26.6 25.8 Miscellaneous 117.5 111.8 Total $ 843.6 $ 1,145.5
Components of other current liabilities [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Other current liabilities: Accrued trade and consumer promotions $ 564.7 $ 578.2 Accrued payroll 361.8 390.1 Dividends payable 27.9 33.5 Accrued taxes 20.7 63.1 Accrued interest, including interest rate swaps 91.8 92.5 Grain contracts 7.8 4.8 Restructuring and other exit costs reserve 120.8 3.5 Derivative payable 122.9 23.1 Miscellaneous 271.5 261.1 Total $ 1,589.9 $ 1,449.9
Components of other noncurrent liabilities [Table Text Block]	In Millions May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014 Other noncurrent liabilities: Accrued compensation and benefits, including obligations for underfunded other postretirement benefit and postemployment benefit plans $ 1,451.4 $ 1,341.9 Accrued taxes 202.5 195.6 Miscellaneous 90.9 105.7 Total $ 1,744.8 $ 1,643.2
Consolidated statements of earnings supplemental disclosure [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Depreciation and amortization $ 588.3 $ 585.4 $ 588.0 Research and development expense 229.4 243.6 237.9 Advertising and media expense (including production and communication costs) 823.1 869.5 895.0
Components of interest, net [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year Expense (Income), in Millions 2015 2014 2013 Interest expense $ 335.5 $ 323.4 $ 333.8 Capitalized interest (6.9) (4.9) (4.3) Interest income (13.2) (16.1) (12.6) Interest, net $ 315.4 $ 302.4 $ 316.9
Consolidated statements of cash flows supplemental disclosures [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year In Millions 2015 2014 2013 Cash interest payments $ 305.3 $ 288.3 $ 293.0 Cash paid for income taxes 562.6 757.2 569.4

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Tab

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Summarized quarterly data [Table Text Block]	In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales $ 4,268.4 $ 4,372.7 $ 4,712.2 $ 4,875.7 $ 4,350.9 $ 4,377.4 $ 4,298.8 $ 4,283.8 Gross margin 1,438.7 1,613.0 1,619.1 1,761.7 1,375.9 1,512.7 1,515.5 1,482.4 Net earnings attributable to General Mills 345.2 459.3 346.1 549.9 343.2 410.6 186.8 404.6 EPS: Basic $ 0.56 $ 0.71 $ 0.58 $ 0.87 $ 0.57 $ 0.66 $ 0.31 $ 0.66 Diluted $ 0.55 $ 0.70 $ 0.56 $ 0.84 $ 0.56 $ 0.64 $ 0.30 $ 0.65 Dividends per share $ 0.41 $ 0.38 $ 0.41 $ 0.38 $ 0.41 $ 0.38 $ 0.44 $ 0.41 Market price of common stock: High $ 55.56 $ 52.73 $ 53.82 $ 51.53 $ 55.11 $ 51.50 $ 57.14 $ 54.40 Low $ 50.15 $ 47.08 $ 48.86 $ 47.41 $ 51.13 $ 46.86 $ 51.70 $ 49.66

Basis of Presentation and Rec43

Basis of Presentation and Reclassifications (Details) - wk	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND RECLASSIFICATIONS [Abstract]
Annual Reporting Period, Months	12 months
Annual Reporting Period, Weeks	53	52	52
Certain Countries within International Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Change in Reporting Period	13 months

Summary of Significant Accoun44

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - May. 31, 2015	Total
Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Useful Life	4 years
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Useful Life	30 years
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	40 years
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	50 years
Equipment, Furniture and Software [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	3 years
Equipment, Furniture and Software [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	10 years
Yoplait SAS [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage in consolidated subsidiary	51.00%
Redeemable interest ownership percentage held by Sodiaal	49.00%

Aquisition and Divestitiure (De

Aquisition and Divestitiure (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 21, 2014	May. 25, 2014	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period			$ 589.8	$ (12.2)	$ 407
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired			268.4		310.7
Cash received on sale			0	121.6	0
Pre-tax gain on sale			0	65.5	0
United States [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period			589.8	$ (12.2)	28.2
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired			$ 268.4		$ 20
Sale of Grain Elevators [Member] | United States [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash received on sale		$ 124
Pre-tax gain on sale		$ 65.5
Business Acquisition, Annie's Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price	$ 821.2
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	589.8
Business Acquisition, Annie's Inc [Member] | Brands [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	244.5
Business Acquisition, Annie's Inc [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 23.9

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Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs (Narrative) (Details)	Nov. 25, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 30, 2015USD ($)	May. 31, 2015USD ($)	May. 31, 2015USD ($)positions	May. 31, 2015USD ($)	May. 25, 2014USD ($)	May. 26, 2013USD ($)	May. 29, 2016USD ($)positions	May. 28, 2017USD ($)positions	May. 29, 2016USD ($)positions	May. 27, 2018USD ($)positions
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Non-cash impairment charge of indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 0				$ 260,000,000
Net restructuring charges					343,500,000	$ 3,600,000	$ 19,800,000
Cash payments					63,600,000
Severance costs					178,200,000
Other exit costs					55,300,000
Project-related costs classified in cost of sales					13,200,000	0	0
Forecast [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges											$ 65,000,000
U S Retail [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Non-cash impairment charge of indefinite-lived intangible assets					260,000,000
International [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Non-cash impairment charge of indefinite-lived intangible assets					0
Q2 2015 Project Catalyst [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges					148,400,000
Severance costs					121,500,000
Other exit costs					12,300,000
Q2 2015 Project Catalyst [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Number of positions affected | positions				800
Net restructuring charges				$ 148,000,000
Cash payments				$ 118,000,000
Q2 2015 Project Century [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges					181,800,000
Severance costs					44,300,000
Other exit costs					42,300,000
Q3 2015 Project Century, Exit Midland Facility [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges					6,500,000
Q3 2015 Project Century, Exit Midland Facility [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Number of positions affected | positions											100
Net restructuring charges											$ 21,000,000
Cash payments											$ 12,000,000
Q3 2015 Project Century, Exit New Albany Facility [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges					51,300,000
Q3 2015 Project Century, Exit New Albany Facility [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Number of positions affected | positions											400
Net restructuring charges											$ 84,000,000
Cash payments											$ 44,000,000
Q2 2015 Project Century, Exit Methuen Facility [Member] | U.S. Retail and Convenience Stores and Foodservice Segment [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges					43,600,000
Q2 2015 Project Century, Exit Methuen Facility [Member] | U.S. Retail and Convenience Stores and Foodservice Segment [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Number of positions affected | positions								250
Net restructuring charges								$ 69,000,000
Cash payments								$ 18,000,000
Q2 2015 Project Century, Exit Lodi Facility [Member] | U S Retail [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges					63,200,000
Q2 2015 Project Century, Exit Lodi Facility [Member] | U S Retail [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Number of positions affected | positions								430
Net restructuring charges								$ 102,000,000
Cash payments								$ 41,000,000
Project Century, Miscellaneous Costs [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges					17,200,000
Cash payments					6,000,000
Q1 2015 Combination of Certain Operational Facilities [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges					13,900,000
Severance costs					13,000,000
Other exit costs					700,000
Q1 2015 Combination of Certain Operational Facilities [Member] | International [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges					13,900,000
Q1 2015 Combination of Certain Operational Facilities [Member] | International [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Number of positions affected | positions										240
Net restructuring charges										$ 15,000,000
Cash payments										$ 14,000,000
Charges Associated with Restructuring Actions Previously Announced [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges					(600,000)	3,600,000	19,800,000
Cash payments						$ 22,400,000	79,900,000
Severance costs					(600,000)		10,600,000
Other exit costs					0		$ 8,000,000
Q1 2016 Project Compass [Member] | International [Member] | Forecast [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Number of positions affected | positions									675
Net restructuring charges		$ 54,000,000							$ 57,000,000
Future cash expenditures									$ 54,000,000
Q1 2016 Project Compass [Member] | International [Member] | Forecast [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Number of positions affected | positions									725
Net restructuring charges		$ 57,000,000							$ 62,000,000
Future cash expenditures									$ 59,000,000
Green Giant Brand [Member]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs [Line Items]
Non-cash impairment charge of indefinite-lived intangible assets			$ 260,000,000		$ 260,000,000

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Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs (Schedule of restructuring initiatives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Severance	$ 178.2
Asset Write-offs	55.3
Pension Related	37.8
Accelerated Depreciation	53.1
Other	19.1
Total restructuring charges	343.5	$ 3.6	$ 19.8
Project Catalyst [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Severance	121.5
Asset Write-offs	12.3
Pension Related	6.6
Accelerated Depreciation	0
Other	8
Total restructuring charges	148.4
Project Century [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Severance	44.3
Asset Write-offs	42.3
Pension Related	31.2
Accelerated Depreciation	53.1
Other	10.9
Total restructuring charges	181.8
Combination of Certain Operational Facilities [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Severance	13
Asset Write-offs	0.7
Pension Related	0
Accelerated Depreciation	0
Other	0.2
Total restructuring charges	13.9
Charges Associated with Restructuring Actions Previously Announced [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Severance	(0.6)		10.6
Asset Write-offs	0		8
Pension Related	0
Accelerated Depreciation	0
Other	0
Total restructuring charges	$ (0.6)	$ 3.6	$ 19.8

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Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs (Schedule of restructuring charges classification) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs	$ 343.5	$ 3.6	$ 19.8
Project-related costs classified in cost of sales	13.2	0	0
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs	59.6	0	0
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs	$ 283.9	$ 3.6	$ 19.8

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Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs (Schedule of restructuring and other exit cost reserves) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Line Items]
Reserve beginning balance	$ 3.5	$ 19.5	$ 85.9
Restructuring charges paid out of reserve, including foreign currency translation	185.1	6.4	10.6
Restructuring reserve utilized	(67.8)	(22.4)	(77)
Reserve ending balance	120.8	3.5	19.5
Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Line Items]
Reserve beginning balance	3.5	19.5	83.1
Restructuring charges paid out of reserve, including foreign currency translation	176.4	6.4	10.6
Restructuring reserve utilized	(61.3)	(22.4)	(74.2)
Reserve ending balance	118.6	3.5	19.5
Contract Termination [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Line Items]
Reserve beginning balance	0	0	2.7
Restructuring charges paid out of reserve, including foreign currency translation	0.6	0	0
Restructuring reserve utilized	0	0	(2.7)
Reserve ending balance	0.6	0	0
Other Exit Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Line Items]
Reserve beginning balance	0	0	0.1
Restructuring charges paid out of reserve, including foreign currency translation	8.1	0	0
Restructuring reserve utilized	(6.5)	0	(0.1)
Reserve ending balance	$ 1.6	$ 0	$ 0

Investments in Unconsolidated50

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Narrative) (Details) - May. 31, 2015 - country	Total
Cereal Partners Worldwide [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Cereal Partners Worldwide [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of Countries in Which Entity Operates	130
Haagen Dazs Japan [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage	50.00%

Investments in Unconsolidated51

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Schedule of joint venture related balance sheet activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Goodwill and other intangibles	$ 13,551.9	$ 13,664.8
Corporate Joint Venture [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Cumulative investments	530.6	507.5
Goodwill and other intangibles	465.1	563.2
Aggregate advances included in cumulative investments	$ 390.3	$ 332

Investments in Unconsolidated52

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Schedule of joint venture earnings and cash flow activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dividends received	$ 72.6	$ 90.5	$ 115.7
Corporate Joint Venture [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales to joint ventures	11.6	12.1	12.3
Net advances	102.4	54.9	36.7
Dividends received	$ 72.6	$ 90.5	$ 115.7

Investments in Unconsolidated53

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Schedule of combined financial information for the joint ventures on a 100% basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,264.7	$ 2,494.8	$ 2,552.7
Gross Margin	925.4	1,030.3	1,057.3
Earnings before income taxes	220.9	219.1	260.3
Earnings after income taxes	170.7	168.8	201.6
Current assets	800.1	1,031.1
Noncurrent assets	962.1	1,129.8
Current liabilities	1,484.8	1,779
Noncurrent liabilities	118.2	110.3
Cereal Partners Worldwide [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net sales	1,894.5	2,107.9	2,132.2
Haagen Dazs Japan [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 370.2	$ 386.9	$ 420.5

Goodwill and Other Intangible54

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 25, 2014	May. 31, 2015
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]
Future amortization expense, year one		$ 28,000,000
Future amortization expense, year two		28,000,000
Future amortization expense, year three		28,000,000
Future amortization expense, year four		28,000,000
Future amortization expense, year five		28,000,000
Goodwill impairment	$ 0
Indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment	$ 0	$ 260,000,000

Goodwill and Other Intangible55

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of goodwill and other intangible assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013	May. 27, 2012
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 8,874.9	$ 8,650.5	$ 8,622.2	$ 8,182.5
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Brands and other indefinite-lived intangibles	4,262.1	4,504.1
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Franchise agreements, customer relationships and other finite-lived intangibles	544	630.7
Less accumulated amortization	(129.1)	(120.5)
Intangible assets subject to amortization	414.9	510.2
Other intangible assets	4,677	5,014.3	$ 5,015.1	$ 4,704.9
Total goodwill and intangible assets	$ 13,551.9	$ 13,664.8

Goodwill and Other Intangible56

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 8,650.5	$ 8,622.2	$ 8,182.5
Acquisitions	589.8	(12.2)	407
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation	(365.4)	40.5	32.7
Ending balance	8,874.9	8,650.5	8,622.2
U S Retail [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	5,829.2	5,841.4	5,813.2
Acquisitions	589.8	(12.2)	28.2
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation	0	0	0
Ending balance	6,419	5,829.2	5,841.4
International [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	1,402	1,387	989.9
Acquisitions	0	0	378.8
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation	(268.7)	15	18.3
Ending balance	1,133.3	1,402	1,387
Convenience Stores and Foodservice [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	921.1	921.1	921.1
Acquisitions	0	0	0
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation	0	0	0
Ending balance	921.1	921.1	921.1
Joint Ventures [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	498.2	472.7	458.3
Acquisitions	0	0	0
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation	(96.7)	25.5	14.4
Ending balance	$ 401.5	$ 498.2	$ 472.7

Goodwill and Other Intangible57

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets) (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 25, 2014	May. 31, 2015	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]
Beginning balance - carrying value			$ 5,014,300,000	$ 5,015,100,000	$ 4,704,900,000
Acquisitions			268,400,000		310,700,000
Impairment charge	$ 0		(260,000,000)
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation			(345,700,000)	(800,000)	(500,000)
Ending balance - carrying value		$ 4,677,000,000	4,677,000,000	5,014,300,000	5,015,100,000
Green Giant [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]
Impairment charge		(260,000,000)	(260,000,000)
Ending balance - carrying value	$ 425,900,000
U S Retail [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]
Beginning balance - carrying value			3,307,500,000	3,312,400,000	3,297,000,000
Acquisitions			268,400,000		20,000,000
Impairment charge			(260,000,000)
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation			(4,000,000)	(4,900,000)	(4,600,000)
Ending balance - carrying value		3,311,900,000	3,311,900,000	3,307,500,000	3,312,400,000
International [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]
Beginning balance - carrying value			1,641,800,000	1,638,200,000	1,344,100,000
Acquisitions			0		290,700,000
Impairment charge			0
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation			(340,300,000)	3,600,000	3,400,000
Ending balance - carrying value		1,301,500,000	1,301,500,000	1,641,800,000	1,638,200,000
Joint Ventures [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]
Beginning balance - carrying value			65,000,000	64,500,000	63,800,000
Acquisitions			0		0
Impairment charge			0
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation			(1,400,000)	500,000	700,000
Ending balance - carrying value		$ 63,600,000	$ 63,600,000	$ 65,000,000	$ 64,500,000

Goodwill and Other Intangible58

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of at-risk brand intangible assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2014	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013	May. 27, 2012
Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]
Book value of indefinite-lived intangible assets		$ 4,677	$ 5,014.3	$ 5,015.1	$ 4,704.9
Mountain High [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]
Book value of indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 35.4
Excess Fair Value Above Carrying Value, Percentage	3.00%
Uncle Toby's [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]
Book value of indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 57.7
Excess Fair Value Above Carrying Value, Percentage	7.00%
Green Giant [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]
Book value of indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 425.9
Excess Fair Value Above Carrying Value, Percentage	13.00%

Financial Instruments, Risk M59

Financial Instruments, Risk Management Activities, and Fair Values (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended				3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015EUR (€)	Oct. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2014USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2013EUR (€)	May. 31, 2015USD ($)VEF / $	May. 31, 2015EUR (€)	Feb. 23, 2014USD ($)	Nov. 24, 2013EUR (€)	May. 31, 2015USD ($)VEF / $	May. 25, 2014USD ($)	May. 26, 2013USD ($)	May. 31, 2015EUR (€)VEF / $	Nov. 23, 2014USD ($)	Feb. 24, 2013USD ($)
Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents pledged as collateral					$ 40.1				$ 40.1	$ 0
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral					4.1				4.1
Long-term debt, fair value					8,996.6				8,996.6
Long-term debt, carrying value					8,608.1				8,608.1	7,674.1
Derivative [Line Items]
Issuance of long-term debt									2,253.2	1,673	$ 1,001.1
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Ineffectiveness									$ 1.6
Foreign Exchange Risk [Abstract]
Maximum Length of Time, Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge									18 months
Deferred Net Foreign Currency Transaction Gains (Losses) AfterTax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income					10.7				$ 10.7
Accounts payable to suppliers who utilize third party service					448.6				448.6
Amounts Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Net Pre-tax Gains (Losses) in AOCI Expected to be Reclassified into Net Earnings within the Next 12 Months					2.3				2.3
Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract]
Aggregate fair value of derivative instruments in liability position					81.5				81.5
Aggregate fair value of collateral already posted					25				25
Additional collateral required to be posted under specific circumstances					$ 56.5				56.5
Counterparty Credit Risk [Abstract]
Concentration Risk Credit Risk Financial Instrument Maximum Exposure									$ 16.7
Forward Starting Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | €												€ 600
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate					0.50%				0.50%			0.50%
Pre-tax amount of cash-settled interest rate hedge gain (loss) remaining in AOCI					$ 6.5
Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness									$ (1)	1	1
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Ineffectiveness										1	1
Foreign Exchange Risk [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness									1	(1)	$ 1
Venezuela [Member]
Foreign Exchange Risk [Abstract]
Foreign exchange gain (loss) from remeasurement									$ (8)
SIMADI remeasurement rate | VEF / $					199				199			199
Non-US dollar cash balances					$ 0.3				$ 0.3
Venezuela [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Foreign Exchange Risk [Abstract]
Assets of Subsidiary as Percentage of Consolidated Assets					1.00%				1.00%			1.00%
Liabilities of Subsidiary as Percentage of Consolidated Liabilities					1.00%				1.00%			1.00%
Net Sales of Subsidiary as Percentage of Consolidated Net Sales									1.00%
Operating Profit of Subsidiary as Percentage of Consolidated Segment Operating Profit									1.00%
Commodity Contract [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents pledged as collateral					$ 40.1				$ 40.1	0
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount					384				$ 384
Commodity Price Risk [Abstract]
Derivative Contacts Inputs, Average Period of Utilization									12 months
Agricultural Related Derivative [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount					214.7				$ 214.7
Energy Related Derivative [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount					169.3				169.3
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents pledged as collateral					0				0	0
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount					$ 1,250				$ 1,250	$ 250
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate					1.60%				1.60%	0.90%		1.60%
Treasury Lock [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount							$ 250
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate							1.99%
Pre-tax amount of cash-settled interest rate hedge gain (loss) remaining in AOCI							$ 17.9
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents pledged as collateral					$ 0				$ 0	$ 0
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount					1,448.5				1,448.5
Equity Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount					124.2				124.2
Euro-Denominated Bonds Issued Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2015 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Issuance of long-term debt | €						€ 900
Euro denominated 1.0% Notes Due April 27, 2023 [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value [Abstract]
Long-term debt, carrying value					$ 549.4				$ 549.4
Derivative [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					1.00%				1.00%			1.00%
Debt Instrument Term					8 years	8 years
Issuance of long-term debt | €	€ 500					€ 500
Euro denominated 1.5% Notes Due April 27, 2027 [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value [Abstract]
Long-term debt, carrying value					$ 439.5				$ 439.5
Derivative [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					1.50%				1.50%			1.50%
Debt Instrument Term					12 years	12 years
Issuance of long-term debt | €	€ 400					€ 400
1.4% Notes Due October 20, 2017 [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value [Abstract]
Long-term debt, carrying value					$ 500				$ 500
Derivative [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					1.40%				1.40%			1.40%	1.40%
Debt Instrument Face Amount													$ 500
Issuance of long-term debt		$ 500
2.2% Notes Due October 21, 2019 [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value [Abstract]
Long-term debt, carrying value					$ 500				$ 500
Derivative [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					2.20%				2.20%			2.20%	2.20%
Debt Instrument Face Amount													$ 500
Issuance of long-term debt		$ 500
3.65% Notes Due February 15, 2024 [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value [Abstract]
Long-term debt, carrying value					$ 500				$ 500	500
Derivative [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					3.65%				3.65%			3.65%
Debt Instrument Term							10 years
Issuance of long-term debt			$ 500				$ 500
0.875% Notes Due January 29, 2016 [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value [Abstract]
Long-term debt, carrying value					$ 250				$ 250	250
Derivative [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					0.875%				0.875%			0.875%
Debt Instrument Face Amount														$ 250
2.1% Euro-Denominated Bonds Due November 16, 2020 [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value [Abstract]
Long-term debt, carrying value					$ 549.4				$ 549.4	$ 681.5
Derivative [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					2.10%				2.10%			2.10%
Issuance of long-term debt | €				€ 500				€ 500

Financial Instruments, Risk M60

Financial Instruments, Risk Management Activities, and Fair Values (Concentrations narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015
Net Sales [Member] | Walmart [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk Percentage	21.00%
Net Sales [Member] | Walmart [Member] | United States [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk Percentage	30.00%
Net Sales [Member] | Walmart [Member] | International [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk Percentage	7.00%
Net Sales [Member] | Walmart [Member] | Convenience Stores and Foodservice Segment [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk Percentage	9.00%
Net Sales [Member] | Five Largest Customers [Member] | United States [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk Percentage	54.00%
Net Sales [Member] | Five Largest Customers [Member] | International [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk Percentage	24.00%
Net Sales [Member] | Five Largest Customers [Member] | Convenience Stores and Foodservice Segment [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk Percentage	44.00%
Receivables [Member] | Walmart [Member] | United States [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk Percentage	29.00%
Receivables [Member] | Walmart [Member] | International [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk Percentage	6.00%
Receivables [Member] | Walmart [Member] | Convenience Stores and Foodservice Segment [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk Percentage	9.00%

Financial Instruments, Risk M61

Financial Instruments, Risk Management Activities, and Fair Values (Schedule of available for sale securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	$ 4.4	$ 320.4
Market Value	10.9	326
Gross Gain	6.5	5.6
Gross Loss	0	0
Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	2.6	318.6
Market Value	2.6	318.8
Gross Gain	0	0.2
Gross Loss	0	0
Equity [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	1.8	1.8
Market Value	8.3	7.2
Gross Gain	6.5	5.4
Gross Loss	$ 0	$ 0

Financial Instruments, Risk M62

Financial Instruments, Risk Management Activities, and Fair Values (Schedule of maturities of available for sale securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	$ 4.4	$ 320.4
Market Value	10.9	326
Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	2.6	318.6
Market Value	2.6	318.8
Debt Securities [Member] | Available-for-Sale Securities Debt Maturities Within One Year [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	2.5
Market Value	2.5
Debt Securities [Member] | Available-for-Sale Securities Debt Maturities from One toThree Years [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	0
Market Value	0
Debt Securities [Member] | Available-for-Sale Securities Debt Maturities from Four to Seven Years [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	0.1
Market Value	0.1
Equity [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	1.8	1.8
Market Value	$ 8.3	$ 7.2

Financial Instruments, Risk M63

Financial Instruments, Risk Management Activities, and Fair Values (Schedule of unallocated corporate items) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Commodity Price Risk [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) on mark-to-market valuation of commodity positions	$ (163.7)	$ (4.9)	$ (7.6)
Net gain (loss) on commodity positions reclassified from unallocated corporate items to segment operating profit	84.4	51.2	13.7
Net mark-to-market revaluation of certain grain inventories	(10.4)	2.2	(1.7)
Net mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions recognized in unallocated corporate items	$ (89.7)	$ 48.5	$ 4.4

Financial Instruments, Risk M64

Financial Instruments, Risk Management Activities, and Fair Values (Schedule of interest rate hedge in AOCI) (Details) - May. 31, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pre-tax hedge gain (loss) in AOCI	$ (60.1)
5.7% Notes Due February 15, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pre-tax hedge gain (loss) in AOCI	$ (3.8)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.70%
5.65% Notes Due February 15, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pre-tax hedge gain (loss) in AOCI	$ 1.8
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.65%
3.15% Notes Due December 15, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pre-tax hedge gain (loss) in AOCI	$ (64.7)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.15%
Euro denominated 1.0% Notes Due April 27, 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pre-tax hedge gain (loss) in AOCI	$ (1.9)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.00%
3.65% Notes Due February 15, 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pre-tax hedge gain (loss) in AOCI	$ 15.5
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.65%
Euro denominated 1.5% Notes Due April 27, 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pre-tax hedge gain (loss) in AOCI	$ (3.9)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.50%
5.4% Notes Due June 15, 2040 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pre-tax hedge gain (loss) in AOCI	$ (14)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.40%
4.15% Notes Due February 15, 2043 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pre-tax hedge gain (loss) in AOCI	$ 10.9
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.15%

Financial Instruments, Risk M65

Financial Instruments, Risk Management Activities, and Fair Values (Schedule of interest rate derivatives) (Details) - Interest Rate Contract [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 1,250	$ 250
Average Receive Rate	1.60%	0.90%
Average Pay Rate	0.70%	0.50%
Swap Contract Maturities, Year One	$ 250
Swap Contract Maturities, Year Two	0
Swap Contract Maturities, Year Three	500
Swap Contract Maturities, Year Four	0
Swap Contract Maturities, Year Five	500
Swap Contract Maturities, Total	$ 1,250

Financial Instruments, Risk M66

Financial Instruments, Risk Management Activities, and Fair Values (Schedule of offsetting assets and liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	$ 40	$ 30.3
Gross Liabilities Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amounts of Assets	40	30.3
Financial Instruments, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	(13.8)	(11.4)
Cash Collateral Received, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amount	26.2	18.9
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	(124.7)	(23.1)
Gross Assets Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities	(124.7)	(23.1)
Financial Instruments, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	13.8	11.4
Cash Collateral Pledged, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	40.1	0
Net Amount	(70.8)	(11.7)
Commodity Contract [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	10.1	19.1
Gross Liabilities Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amounts of Assets	10.1	19.1
Financial Instruments, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	(1.3)	(3.4)
Cash Collateral Received, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amount	8.8	15.7
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	(59.4)	(4)
Gross Assets Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities	(59.4)	(4)
Financial Instruments, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	1.3	3.4
Cash Collateral Pledged, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	40.1	0
Net Amount	(18)	(0.6)
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	4	0.7
Gross Liabilities Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amounts of Assets	4	0.7
Financial Instruments, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Cash Collateral Received, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amount	4	0.7
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	0	0
Gross Assets Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities	0	0
Financial Instruments, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Cash Collateral Pledged, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amount	0	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	25.9	10.5
Gross Liabilities Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amounts of Assets	25.9	10.5
Financial Instruments, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	(12.5)	(8)
Cash Collateral Received, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amount	13.4	2.5
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	(65.3)	(19.1)
Gross Assets Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities	(65.3)	(19.1)
Financial Instruments, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	12.5	8
Cash Collateral Pledged, Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet	0	0
Net Amount	$ (52.8)	$ (11.1)

Financial Instruments, Risk M67

Financial Instruments, Risk Management Activities, and Fair Values (Schedule of fair value measurement inputs) (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 25, 2014	May. 31, 2015	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013	May. 27, 2012
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		$ 40,000,000	$ 40,000,000	$ 30,300,000
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		203,000,000	203,000,000	326,000,000
Total Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		246,300,000	246,300,000	363,800,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(124,700,000)	(124,700,000)	(23,100,000)
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0	0
Total Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		(132,500,000)	(132,500,000)	(28,000,000)
Book value of long-lived assets		3,783,300,000	3,783,300,000	3,941,900,000
Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets			11,000,000	6,600,000	$ 24,200,000
Non-cash impairment charge of indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 0		260,000,000
Book value of indefinite-lived intangible assets		4,677,000,000	4,677,000,000	5,014,300,000	$ 5,015,100,000	$ 4,704,900,000
Long-Lived Assets [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		37,800,000	37,800,000
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0
Non-cash impairment charge of long-lived assets			30,300,000
Book value of long-lived assets		68,100,000	68,100,000
Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		154,300,000	154,300,000
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0
Green Giant [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Non-cash impairment charge of indefinite-lived intangible assets		260,000,000	260,000,000
Book value of indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 425,900,000
Green Giant [Member] | Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		154,300,000	154,300,000
Non-cash impairment charge of indefinite-lived intangible assets			260,000,000
Book value of indefinite-lived intangible assets		414,300,000	414,300,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		29,500,000	29,500,000	10,600,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(23,300,000)	(23,300,000)	(12,600,000)
Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		13,800,000	13,800,000	27,200,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(109,200,000)	(109,200,000)	(15,400,000)
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		8,300,000	8,300,000	7,200,000
Total Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		15,500,000	15,500,000	18,300,000
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0	0
Total Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Long-Lived Assets [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		0	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		7,200,000	7,200,000	11,100,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		40,400,000	40,400,000	318,800,000
Total Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		76,500,000	76,500,000	345,500,000
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0	0
Total Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		(132,500,000)	(132,500,000)	(28,000,000)
Level 2 [Member] | Long-Lived Assets [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		37,800,000	37,800,000
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		29,500,000	29,500,000	10,600,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(23,300,000)	(23,300,000)	(12,600,000)
Level 2 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		6,600,000	6,600,000	16,100,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(109,200,000)	(109,200,000)	(15,400,000)
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		154,300,000	154,300,000	0
Total Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		154,300,000	154,300,000	0
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0	0
Total Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Long-Lived Assets [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		154,300,000	154,300,000
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		0	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		0	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Marketable Investments [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		10,900,000	10,900,000	326,000,000
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0	0
Marketable Investments [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		8,300,000	8,300,000	7,200,000
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0	0
Marketable Investments [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		2,600,000	2,600,000	318,800,000
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0	0
Marketable Investments [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0	0
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure		0	0	0
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		4,000,000	4,000,000	700,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		4,000,000	4,000,000	700,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		0	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		4,000,000	4,000,000	700,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		0	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		25,900,000	25,900,000	10,500,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(65,300,000)	(65,300,000)	(19,100,000)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		25,500,000	25,500,000	9,900,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(23,300,000)	(23,300,000)	(12,600,000)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		400,000	400,000	600,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(42,000,000)	(42,000,000)	(6,500,000)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		0	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		0	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		25,500,000	25,500,000	9,900,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(23,300,000)	(23,300,000)	(12,600,000)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		400,000	400,000	600,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(42,000,000)	(42,000,000)	(6,500,000)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		0	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		0	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Commodity Contract [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		10,100,000	10,100,000	19,100,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(59,400,000)	(59,400,000)	(4,000,000)
Commodity Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		10,100,000	10,100,000	19,100,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(59,400,000)	(59,400,000)	(4,000,000)
Commodity Contract [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		7,200,000	7,200,000	11,100,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Commodity Contract [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		2,900,000	2,900,000	8,000,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(59,400,000)	(59,400,000)	(4,000,000)
Commodity Contract [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		0	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Grain Contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		3,300,000	3,300,000	7,500,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(7,800,000)	(7,800,000)	(4,900,000)
Grain Contracts [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		0	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		0	0	0
Grain Contracts [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		3,300,000	3,300,000	7,500,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		(7,800,000)	(7,800,000)	(4,900,000)
Grain Contracts [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value		0	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Financial Instruments, Risk M68

Financial Instruments, Risk Management Activities, and Fair Values (Schedule of gains and losses on hedges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)	$ 7.4	$ 11.2
Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	(5.6)	4.7
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	(0.5)	(0.1)
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	1.6	0.2
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)	(6.9)	0
Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	(208.4)	(15.1)
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)	(5.9)	10.6
Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	(10.6)	(11.7)
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	(0.6)	0
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	1.6	0.2
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)	0	0
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	0	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)	13.3	0.6
Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	5	16.4
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	0.1	(0.1)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	0	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)	(6.9)	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	(54.3)	(20)
Equity Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)	0	0
Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	0	0
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	0	0
Equity Contract [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	0	0
Equity Contract [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)	0	0
Equity Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	9.6	9.8
Commodity Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)	0	0
Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	0	0
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	0	0
Commodity Contract [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	0	0
Commodity Contract [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)	0	0
Commodity Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings	$ (163.7)	$ (4.9)

Financial Instruments, Risk M69

Financial Instruments, Risk Management Activities, and Fair Values (Schedule of cashflow hedge in AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
After-tax gain (loss) in AOCI related to hedge derivatives	$ (28.8)	$ (38.8)
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
After-tax gain (loss) in AOCI related to hedge derivatives	(36.5)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
After-tax gain (loss) in AOCI related to hedge derivatives	$ 7.7

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2015EUR (€)

Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)

Oct. 31, 2014USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2014EUR (€)

May. 31, 2014USD ($)

Jan. 31, 2014USD ($)

Nov. 30, 2013EUR (€)

Aug. 31, 2013USD ($)

May. 31, 2015EUR (€)

Feb. 23, 2014USD ($)

Nov. 24, 2013EUR (€)

May. 31, 2015USD ($)

May. 25, 2014USD ($)

May. 26, 2013USD ($)

Nov. 23, 2014

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Issuance of long-term debt

$ 2,253.2

$ 1,673

$ 1,001.1

Repayment of long-term debt

1,145.8

$ 1,444.8

$ 542.3

Pre-tax hedge gain (loss) in AOCI

(60.1)

Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net

(10.6)

Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months

1,000.4

Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Two

1,103.4

Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Three

604.5

Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Four

1,150.2

Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Five

$ 500.1

Euro denominated 1.0% Notes Due April 27, 2023 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Issuance of long-term debt | €

€ 500

€ 500

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

1.00%

Pre-tax hedge gain (loss) in AOCI

$ (1.9)

Euro denominated 1.5% Notes Due April 27, 2027 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Issuance of long-term debt | €

€ 400

€ 400

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

1.50%

Pre-tax hedge gain (loss) in AOCI

$ (3.9)

5.2% Notes Due March 17, 2015 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

5.20%

5.20%

Repayment of long-term debt

$ 750

1.4% Notes Due October 20, 2017 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Issuance of long-term debt

$ 500

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

1.40%

1.40%

2.2% Notes Due October 21, 2019 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Issuance of long-term debt

$ 500

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

2.20%

2.20%

Euro denominated 2.2% Senior Unsecured Notes Due June 24, 2021 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Issuance of long-term debt | €

€ 200

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

2.20%

Floating Rate Notes Due December 2014 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repayment of long-term debt | €

€ 290

Floating Rate Notes Due May 2014 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repayment of long-term debt

$ 400

1.55% Notes Due May 2014 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

1.55%

Repayment of long-term debt

$ 300

3.65% Notes Due February 15, 2024 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Issuance of long-term debt

$ 500

$ 500

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

3.65%

Pre-tax hedge gain (loss) in AOCI

$ 15.5

Floating Rate Notes Due January 28, 2016 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Issuance of long-term debt

$ 250

Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis

three- month LIBOR

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

0.20%

Euro denominated 2.1% Notes Due November 16, 2020 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Issuance of long-term debt | €

€ 500

€ 500

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

2.10%

5.25% Notes Due August 2013 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

5.25%

Repayment of long-term debt

$ 700

Debt (Schedule of short-term de

Debt (Schedule of short-term debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 615.8	$ 1,111.7
Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.00%	1.30%
Commercial Paper [Member] | US [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 432	$ 1,007.6
Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.30%	0.20%
Financial Institutions [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 183.8	$ 104.1
Weighted Average Interest Rate	9.50%	12.10%

Debt (Schedule of credit facili

Debt (Schedule of credit facilities) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015USD ($)	May. 31, 2015EUR (€)	May. 31, 2014USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facility Amount	$ 3,400
Borrowed Amount	200
Committed Credit Facilities [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facility Amount	2,900
Borrowed Amount	$ 100
Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio	2.5	2.5
Committed Credit Facilities [Member] | April 2017 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facility Amount	$ 1,700
Borrowed Amount	0
Committed Credit Facilities [Member] | May 2019 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facility Amount	1,000
Borrowed Amount	0
Committed Credit Facilities [Member] | June 2019 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facility Amount	0.2
Borrowed Amount	0.1
Committed Credit Facilities [Member] | June 2019 [Member] | Yoplait SAS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facility Amount | €		€ 200
Committed Credit Facilities [Member] | April 2015 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facility Amount			$ 1,000
Uncommitted Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facility Amount	500
Borrowed Amount	$ 100

Debt (Schedule of long-term deb

Debt (Schedule of long-term debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Nov. 23, 2014	May. 25, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 8,608.1			$ 7,674.1
Current portion of long-term debt	(1,000.4)			(1,250.6)
Total long-term debt	$ 7,607.7			6,423.5
5.65% Notes Due February 15, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.65%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 1,150			1,150
5.7% Notes Due February 15, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.70%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 1,000			1,000
3.15% Notes Due December 15, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.15%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 1,000			$ 1,000
5.2% Notes Due March 17, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		5.20%		5.20%
Long-term debt, including current portion				$ 750
Euro denominated 2.1% Notes Due November 16, 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.10%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 549.4			681.5
Euro denominated 1.0% Notes Due April 27, 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.00%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 549.4
1.4% Notes Due October 20, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.40%		1.40%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 500
5.4% Notes Due June 15, 2040 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.40%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 500			500
4.15% Notes Due February 15, 2043 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.15%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 500			500
3.65% Notes Due February 15, 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.65%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 500			500
2.2% Notes Due October 21, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.20%		2.20%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 500
Floating Rate Notes Due January 29, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 500			500
Euro denominated 1.5% Notes Due April 27, 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.50%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 439.5
Floating Rate Note Due December 15, 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current portion				395.3
0.875% Notes Due January 29, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	0.875%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 250			250
Floating Rate Notes Due January 28, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 250			250
Euro denominated 2.2% Senior Unsecured Notes Due June 24, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.20%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 219.7
Medium-term Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum	0.02%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum	6.44%
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 204.2			204.2
Other Long Term Debt, Including Capital Leases [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ (4.1)			$ (6.9)

Redeemable and Noncontrolling74

Redeemable and Noncontrolling Interests (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 02, 2015	May. 31, 2015USD ($)subsidiaries	May. 25, 2014USD ($)	May. 26, 2013USD ($)	May. 27, 2012USD ($)
REDEEMABLE AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS [Abstract]
Number of other noncontrolling interests | subsidiaries		6
Other noncontrolling interests		$ 8.2
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redeemable interest		778.9	$ 984.1
Noncontrolling interests held by Sodiaal		396	470.6
Dividends paid under the terms of shareholder agreements		$ 25	77.4	$ 39.2
Yoplait SAS [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage in consolidated subsidiary		51.00%
Redeemable interest		$ 778.9			$ 904.4
Redeemable interest ownership percentage held by Sodiaal		49.00%
Amount of related party transaction		$ 271.3	$ 311.2
Sodiaal SAS [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Dividends paid under the terms of shareholder agreements		17.7
General Mills Cereals Llc [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest holders capital account, General Mills Cereals, LLC		$ 251.5
Preferred distributions, variable rate		three-month LIBOR
Preferred distributions, basis spread on variable rate		1.10%
Preferred return rate adjustment period		3 years
General Mills Cereals Llc [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Preferred distributions, variable rate	three-month LIBOR
Preferred distributions, basis spread on variable rate	1.25%
Yoplait Marques SNC and Liberte Marques Sarl [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage in consolidated subsidiary		50.00%
Ownership interest percentage held by noncontrolling owners		50.00%
Noncontrolling interests held by Sodiaal		$ 281.4

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Aug. 25, 2013	May. 26, 2013	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized			5
Number of shares of common stock authorized for repurchase			100
Fourth Quarter 2013 Accelerated Share Repurchases [Member]
Shares purchased	0.6	5.5
Fair value of treasury stock acquired		$ 270
Accelerated share repurchase payment		300			$ 300
Treasury Stock [Member]
Shares purchased			22.3	35.6	24.2
Fair value of treasury stock acquired			$ 1,161.9	$ 1,774.4	$ 1,014.9
Additional Paid-In Capital | Fourth Quarter 2013 Accelerated Share Repurchases [Member]
Accelerated share repurchase program adjustment	$ 30	$ (30)

Stockholders' Equity (Schedule

Stockholders' Equity (Schedule of total comprehensive income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	Feb. 22, 2015	Nov. 23, 2014	Aug. 24, 2014	May. 25, 2014	Feb. 23, 2014	Nov. 24, 2013	Aug. 25, 2013	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									$ (957.9)	$ (11.3)	$ 0.8
Net actuarial income (loss)									(358.4)	206	45
Other fair value changes:
Securities									0.8	0.3	0.8
Hedge derivatives									4.1	5	24.6
Reclassification to earnings:
Hedge derivatives									4.9	(4.6)	12.2
Amortization of losses and prior service costs									105.1	107.6	98.8
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									(1,201.4)	303	182.2
Comprehensive Income:
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	$ 186.8	$ 343.2	$ 346.1	$ 345.2	$ 404.6	$ 410.6	$ 549.9	$ 459.3	1,221.3	1,824.4	1,855.2
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to General Mills									250.9	2,069.4	2,013.6
General Mills [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									(727.9)	(71.8)	(19.8)
Net actuarial income (loss)									(561.1)	327.2	76.3
Other fair value chages:
Securities									1.3	0.5	1.2
Hedge derivaties									13.6	14.4	33.5
Reclassification to earnings:
Hedge derivatives									0.7	(4.7)	15
Amortization of losses and prior service costs									170.2	172.7	159.9
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax									(1,103.2)	438.3	266.1
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									0	0	0
Net actuarial income (loss)									202.7	(121.2)	(31.3)
Other fair value changes:
Securities									(0.5)	(0.2)	(0.4)
Hedge derivatives									(4.8)	(7)	(10.4)
Reclassification to earnings:
Hedge derivatives									0.5	0.2	(4.5)
Amortization of losses and prior service costs									(65.1)	(65.1)	(61.1)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax									132.8	(193.3)	(107.7)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									(727.9)	(71.8)	(19.8)
Net actuarial income (loss)									(358.4)	206	45
Other fair value changes:
Securities									0.8	0.3	0.8
Hedge derivatives									8.8	7.4	23.1
Reclassification to earnings:
Hedge derivatives									1.2	(4.5)	10.5
Amortization of losses and prior service costs									105.1	107.6	98.8
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									(970.4)	245	158.4
Comprehensive Income:
Net earnings attributable to General Mills									1,221.3	1,824.4	1,855.2
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to General Mills									250.9	2,069.4	2,013.6
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									(78.2)	19.1	10.3
Net actuarial income (loss)									0	0	0
Other fair value changes:
Securities									0	0	0
Hedge derivatives									0	0	0
Reclassification to earnings:
Hedge derivatives									0	0	0
Amortization of losses and prior service costs									0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									(78.2)	19.1	10.3
Comprehensive Income:
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests									8.2	5.8	8
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests									(70)	24.9	18.3
Redeemable Interest [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									(151.8)	41.4	10.3
Net actuarial income (loss)									0	0	0
Other fair value changes:
Securities									0	0	0
Hedge derivatives									(4.7)	(2.4)	1.5
Reclassification to earnings:
Hedge derivatives									3.7	(0.1)	1.7
Amortization of losses and prior service costs									0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									(152.8)	38.9	13.5
Comprehensive Income:
Net earnings attributable to redeemable interest									29.9	31.1	29.3
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable interests									$ (122.9)	$ 70	$ 42.8

Stockholders' Equity (Schedul77

Stockholders' Equity (Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss balances, net of taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$ (536.6)	$ 191.3
Unrealized gain (loss) from:
Securities	3.7	2.9
Hedge derivatives	(28.8)	(38.8)
Pension Other Postretirement And Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Net actuarial gain (loss)	(1,756.1)	(1,469.2)
Prior service costs (credits)	7.1	(26.5)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (2,310.7)	$ (1,340.3)

Stock Plans (Narrative) (Detail

Stock Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares available for grant under stock compensation plan	27.1
Fair Value Assumptions Method Used	The valuation of stock options is a significant accounting estimate that requires us to use judgments and assumptions that are likely to have a material impact on our financial statements. We estimate the fair value of each option on the grant date using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires us to make predictive assumptions regarding future stock price volatility, employee exercise behavior, dividend yield, and the forfeiture rate. We estimate our future stock price volatility using the historical volatility over the expected term of the option, excluding time periods of volatility we believe a marketplace participant would exclude in estimating our stock price volatility. We also have considered, but did not use, implied volatility in our estimate, because trading activity in options on our stock, especially those with tenors of greater than 6 months, is insufficient to provide a reliable measure of expected volatility. Our expected term represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding based on historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations within the valuation model. Separate groups of employees have similar historical exercise behavior and therefore were aggregated into a single pool for valuation purposes. The weighted-average expected term for all employee groups is presented in the table above. The risk-free interest rate for periods during the expected term of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
Share-based Compensation, Allocation and Classification in Financial Statements [Abstract]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options and restricted stock units	$ 101.9
Unrecognized compensation expense on non-vested awards, weighted average period of recognition	1 year 5 months
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Minimum option pricing percentage of market price	100.00%
Award vesting period	4 years
Expiration period	10 years 1 month
Compensation expense related to stock-based payments	$ 18.1	$ 18.2	$ 17.5
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	4 years
Compensation expense related to stock-based payments	$ 96.6	107	$ 128.9
Total grant-date fair value of restricted stock units that vested in period	$ 133.7	$ 104.6
Performance Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	4 years
Performance period	3 years
Settlement period following completion of performance period	1 year

Stock Plans (Schedule of estima

Stock Plans (Schedule of estimated fair value of stock options granted and assumptions used for Black-Scholes option-pricing model) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
STOCK PLANS [Abstract]
Estimated fair values of stock options granted	$ 7.22	$ 6.03	$ 3.65
Assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate	2.60%	2.60%	1.60%
Expected term	8 years 6 months	9 years	9 years
Expected volatility	17.50%	17.40%	17.30%
Dividend yield	3.10%	3.10%	3.50%

Stock Plans (Schedule of inform

Stock Plans (Schedule of information on stock option activity) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Options (Thousands) [Abstract]
Balance Outstanding Beginning Balance	44,169,000	47,672,100	60,942,700
Granted	2,253,100	2,789,800	3,407,700
Exercised	(7,297,200)	(6,181,300)	(16,534,600)
Forfeited or expired	(47,700)	(111,600)	(143,700)
Balance Outstanding Ending Balance	39,077,200	44,169,000	47,672,100
Balance Exercisable Beginning Balance	29,452,800	29,290,300	39,564,900
Balance Exercisable Ending Balance	26,991,500	29,452,800	29,290,300
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Balance Outstanding Beginning Balance	$ 32.10	$ 30.22	$ 27.96
Granted	53.70	48.33	38.15
Exercised	26.68	24.78	23.49
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures And Expirations In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price	43.73	38.74	34.06
Balance Outstanding Ending Balance	34.35	32.10	30.22
Balance Exercisable Beginning Balance	28.37	27.69	25.27
Balance Exercisable Ending Balance	$ 30.44	$ 28.37	$ 27.69

Stock Plans (Schedule of net ca

Stock Plans (Schedule of net cash proceeds from exercise of stock options less shares used for withholding taxes and & intrinsic value of options exercised) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
STOCK PLANS [Abstract]
Net cash proceeds	$ 163.7	$ 108.1	$ 300.8
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 201.9	$ 166.6	$ 297.2

Stock Plans (Schedule of info82

Stock Plans (Schedule of information on restricted stock unit and cash-settled share-based units activity) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Share Settled Units (Thousands) [Abstract]
Granted	1,708,200	2,144,100	2,404,900
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Granted	$ 53.45	$ 48.49	$ 38.41
Restricted Stock Unit Equity Classified [Member]
Share Settled Units (Thousands) [Abstract]
Non-vested Beginning Balance	7,893,700
Granted	1,658,700
Vested	(2,978,700)
Forfeited, expired, or reclassified	(338,100)
Non-vested Ending Balance	6,235,600	7,893,700
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Non-vested Beginning Balance	$ 40.81
Granted	53.44
Vested	35.19
Forfeited, expired, or reclassified	46.13
Non-vested Ending Balance	$ 46.44	$ 40.81
Restricted Stock Unit Liability Classified Share Settled [Member]
Share Settled Units (Thousands) [Abstract]
Non-vested Beginning Balance	249,500
Granted	49,500
Vested	(55,700)
Forfeited, expired, or reclassified	(6,300)
Non-vested Ending Balance	237,000	249,500
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Non-vested Beginning Balance	$ 25.67
Granted	53.70
Vested	37.68
Forfeited, expired, or reclassified	45.41
Non-vested Ending Balance	$ 44.84	$ 25.67
Restricted Stock Unit Liability Classified Cash Settled [Member]
Share Settled Units (Thousands) [Abstract]
Non-vested Beginning Balance	822,800
Granted	0
Vested	(822,100)
Forfeited, expired, or reclassified	(700)
Non-vested Ending Balance	0	822,800
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Non-vested Beginning Balance	$ 36.52
Granted	0
Vested	37.40
Forfeited, expired, or reclassified	37.40
Non-vested Ending Balance	$ 0	$ 36.52

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of earnings per share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	Feb. 22, 2015	Nov. 23, 2014	Aug. 24, 2014	May. 25, 2014	Feb. 23, 2014	Nov. 24, 2013	Aug. 25, 2013	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	$ 186.8	$ 343.2	$ 346.1	$ 345.2	$ 404.6	$ 410.6	$ 549.9	$ 459.3	$ 1,221.3	$ 1,824.4	$ 1,855.2
Average number of common shares - basic EPS									603.3	628.6	648.6
Incremental share effect from:
Stock options									11.3	12.3	12
Restricted stock, restricted stock units, and other									4.2	4.8	5
Average number of common shares - diluted EPS									618.8	645.7	665.6
Earnings per share - basic	$ 0.31	$ 0.57	$ 0.58	$ 0.56	$ 0.66	$ 0.66	$ 0.87	$ 0.71	$ 2.02	$ 2.90	$ 2.86
Earnings per share - diluted	$ 0.30	$ 0.56	$ 0.56	$ 0.55	$ 0.65	$ 0.64	$ 0.84	$ 0.70	$ 1.97	$ 2.83	$ 2.79
Anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units, and performance share units									2.1	1.7	0.6

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Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Multiemployer Plans [Abstract]
Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 5,750.4	$ 5,093.1
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Net assets of money purchase plan	21.9	20.6
Recognized expense	$ 44	$ 44.8	$ 46
ESOP number of allocated shares	7.5	8.4
Common stock held by ESOP and company stock fund	$ 655.6	$ 708.2
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information About Plan Assets
Increase in benefit plan obligation due to adoption of rates in RP-2014 MortalityTables	$ 436.7
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | United States Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information About Plan Assets
Target Allocation, Percentage of Assets Equity Securities	25.00%
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | International Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information About Plan Assets
Target Allocation, Percentage of Assets Equity Securities	15.00%
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Private Equities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information About Plan Assets
Target Allocation, Percentage of Assets Equity Securities	10.00%
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information About Plan Assets
Target Allocation, Percentage of Assets Equity Securities	35.00%
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information About Plan Assets
Target Allocation, Percentage of Assets Equity Securities	15.00%
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Voluntary employer contributions made during period			$ 200
Defined Benefit Plan, Information About Plan Assets
Retirement Plan Provision Termination Period	5 years
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Voluntary employer contributions made during period	$ 24	$ 24
Defined Benefit Plan, Information About Plan Assets
Increase in benefit plan obligation due to adoption of rates in RP-2014 MortalityTables	$ 436.7
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | United States Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information About Plan Assets
Target Allocation, Percentage of Assets Equity Securities	30.00%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | International Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information About Plan Assets
Target Allocation, Percentage of Assets Equity Securities	20.00%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Private Equities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information About Plan Assets
Target Allocation, Percentage of Assets Equity Securities	10.00%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information About Plan Assets
Target Allocation, Percentage of Assets Equity Securities	30.00%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information About Plan Assets
Target Allocation, Percentage of Assets Equity Securities	10.00%

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Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Schedule of assumed health care trend costs) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate rate)	5.00%	5.00%
Under Age 65 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Health care cost trend rate for next year	6.50%	6.50%
Over Age 65 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Health care cost trend rate for next year	7.30%	7.30%

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Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Schedule of one percentage point change in the health care trend rate) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Effect Of One Percentage Point Change In Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Effect of one percentage point increase on the aggregate of the service and interest cost components next year	$ 3.7
Effect of one percentage point increase on the other postretirement accumulated benefit obligation as of current year end	77.1
Effect of one percentage point decrease on the aggregate of the service and interest cost components next year	(3.2)
Effect of one percentage point decrease on the other postretirement accumulated benefit obligation as of current year end	$ (68.9)

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Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Schedule of summarized financial information about benefit plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets Roll Forward [Abstract]
Fair value at beginning of year	$ 5,611.8	$ 5,066.1
Actual return on assets	373.6	740.2
Employer contributions	24.1	25.6
Plan participant contributions	10.3	6.7
Benefits payments	(244.9)	(231.4)
Foreign currency	(16.4)	4.6
Fair value at end of year	5,758.5	5,611.8	$ 5,066.1
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Projected Benefit Obligation Roll Forward [Abstract]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	5,618	5,381.4
Service cost	137	133	124.4
Interest cost	249.2	239.5	237.3
Plan amendment	1.9	17.8
Curtailment/other	19.9	0
Plan participant contributions	10.3	6.7
Medicare Part D reimbursements	0	0
Actuarial loss (gain)	479.7	67.6
Benefits payments	(245.5)	(231.6)
Foreign currency	(18.4)	3.6
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	6,252.1	5,618	5,381.4
Plan assets less than benefit obligation as of fiscal year end	(493.6)	(6.2)
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets Roll Forward [Abstract]
Fair value at beginning of year	517.3	436.9
Actual return on assets	44	59.1
Employer contributions	24.1	24.1
Plan participant contributions	13.6	13.5
Benefits payments	(16.2)	(16.3)
Foreign currency	0	0
Fair value at end of year	582.8	517.3	436.9
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Projected Benefit Obligation Roll Forward [Abstract]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	1,074.8	1,148.2
Service cost	22.4	22.7	21.6
Interest cost	46.9	50.5	52.1
Plan amendment	(42.4)	18.2
Curtailment/other	3.4	(2.9)
Plan participant contributions	13.6	13.5
Medicare Part D reimbursements	3.2	4.3
Actuarial loss (gain)	23.5	(119.4)
Benefits payments	(62.8)	(59.3)
Foreign currency	(3)	(1)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	1,079.6	1,074.8	1,148.2
Plan assets less than benefit obligation as of fiscal year end	(496.8)	(557.5)
Postemployment Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets Roll Forward [Abstract]
Plan participant contributions	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Projected Benefit Obligation Roll Forward [Abstract]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	145.3	145.4
Service cost	7.5	7.7	7.8
Interest cost	4.3	4.1	4.4
Plan amendment	0	0
Curtailment/other	9.5	3.7
Plan participant contributions	0	0
Medicare Part D reimbursements	0	0
Actuarial loss (gain)	(0.4)	1.8
Benefits payments	(19.1)	(17.2)
Foreign currency	(0.5)	(0.2)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	146.6	145.3	$ 145.4
Plan assets less than benefit obligation as of fiscal year end	$ (146.6)	$ (145.3)

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Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Schedule of amounts recognized in AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss	$ (1,756.1)	$ (1,469.2)
Prior service costs (credits)	7.1	(26.5)
Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,749)	(1,495.7)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss	(1,674.9)	(1,389.2)
Prior service costs (credits)	(13.8)	(26.1)
Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,688.7)	(1,415.3)
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss	(72.2)	(70.2)
Prior service costs (credits)	23.8	4
Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(48.4)	(66.2)
Postemployment Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss	(9)	(9.8)
Prior service costs (credits)	(2.9)	(4.4)
Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (11.9)	$ (14.2)

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Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Schedule of plans with accumulated benefit obiligations in excess of plan assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 512.3	$ 433.1
Accumulated benefit obligation	440.6	375.6
Plan assets at fair value	0	0
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation	0	0
Accumulated benefit obligation	1,074.8	1,070
Plan assets at fair value	582.8	517.3
Postemployment Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation	0	0
Accumulated benefit obligation	143.5	145.3
Plan assets at fair value	$ 0	$ 0

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Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Schedule of components of net periodic benefit expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 137	$ 133	$ 124.4
Interest cost	249.2	239.5	237.3
Expected return on plan assets	(476.4)	(455.6)	(428)
Amortization of losses	141.7	151	136
Amortization of prior service costs (credits)	7.4	5.6	6.2
Other adjustments	15.1	0	0
Settlement or curtailment losses	18	0	0
Net (income) expense	92	73.5	75.9
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost	22.4	22.7	21.6
Interest cost	46.9	50.5	52.1
Expected return on plan assets	(40.2)	(34.6)	(32.1)
Amortization of losses	4.9	15.4	17.1
Amortization of prior service costs (credits)	(1.6)	(3.4)	(3.4)
Other adjustments	3.3	0	0
Settlement or curtailment losses	1.3	(2.9)	0
Net (income) expense	37	47.7	55.3
Postemployment Benefit Plans [Member]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost	7.5	7.7	7.8
Interest cost	4.3	4.1	4.4
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0
Amortization of losses	0.7	0.6	2.1
Amortization of prior service costs (credits)	2.4	2.4	1.9
Other adjustments	9.5	3.7	11.4
Settlement or curtailment losses	0	0	0
Net (income) expense	$ 24.4	$ 18.5	$ 27.6

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Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Schedule of amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic expense next year) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015USD ($)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts That Will Be Amortized From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss In Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Amortization of losses	$ 189.9
Amortization of prior service costs (credits)	4.7
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts That Will Be Amortized From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss In Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Amortization of losses	6.7
Amortization of prior service costs (credits)	(5.4)
Postemployment Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts That Will Be Amortized From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss In Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Amortization of losses	0.7
Amortization of prior service costs (credits)	$ 2.4

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Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Schedule of assumptions used to determine benefit obligations) (Details)	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.38%	4.54%
Rate of salary increases	4.09%	4.44%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.20%	4.51%
Rate of salary increases	0.00%	0.00%
Postemployment Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate	3.55%	3.82%
Rate of salary increases	4.36%	4.44%

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Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Schedule of assumptions used to determine net periodic expense) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Abstract
Discount rate	4.54%	4.54%	4.85%
Rate of salary increases	4.44%	4.44%	4.44%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets.	8.53%	8.53%	8.53%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Abstract
Discount rate	4.51%	4.52%	4.70%
Rate of salary increases	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets.	8.13%	8.11%	8.13%
Postemployment Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Abstract
Discount rate	3.82%	3.70%	3.86%
Rate of salary increases	4.44%	4.44%	4.45%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

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Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Schedule of fair values of benefit plan assets and their respective levels in fair value heirarchy) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	$ 5,758.5	$ 5,611.8	$ 5,066.1
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	3,187.6	2,667.5
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	1,644.8	1,934
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	739.1	829.4
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	0.4	0.3
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Cash and accruals [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	186.6	180.6
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	2,431.6	2,170.5
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	1,634.4	1,305.4
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	486.3	586.3
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	124.3	98.2
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	0	0
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Cash and accruals [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	186.6	180.6
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	2,285.5	2,269.9
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	1,010.3	793.9
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	1,158.5	1,347.7
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	116.7	128.3
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	0	0
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Cash and accruals [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	0	0
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	1,041.4	1,171.4	990
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	542.9	568.2	559.3
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	0	0
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	498.1	602.9	430.4
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	0.4	0.3	0.3
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Cash and accruals [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	0	0
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	582.8	517.3	436.9
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	278.3	236.8
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	87.7	84.3
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	42.5	37.2
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	168.9	152.4
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Cash and accruals [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	5.4	6.6
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	153.6	111.7
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	134	86.6
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	14	18.5
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	0.2	0
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	0	0
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Cash and accruals [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	5.4	6.6
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	388.9	366.6
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	120.6	129.1
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	73.7	65.8
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	25.7	19.3
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	168.9	152.4
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Cash and accruals [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	0	0
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	40.3	39	34.7
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	23.7	21.1	20.2
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	0	0
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	16.6	17.9	$ 14.5
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	0	0
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Cash and accruals [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets	$ 0	$ 0

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Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Schedule of level 3 investments of benefit plan assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	$ 5,611.8	$ 5,066.1
Fair value at end of year	5,758.5	5,611.8
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	2,667.5
Fair value at end of year	3,187.6	2,667.5
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	829.4
Fair value at end of year	739.1	829.4
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	0.3
Fair value at end of year	0.4	0.3
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	1,171.4	990
Net Transfers Out	0	0
Net Purchases, Sales Issuances, and Settlements	(79)	(84.5)
Net Gain (Loss)	(51)	265.9
Fair value at end of year	1,041.4	1,171.4
Net change in level 3 assets attributable to unrealized gains	(113.4)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	568.2	559.3
Net Transfers Out	0	0
Net Purchases, Sales Issuances, and Settlements	(61)	(59)
Net Gain (Loss)	35.7	67.9
Fair value at end of year	542.9	568.2
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	602.9	430.4
Net Transfers Out	0	0
Net Purchases, Sales Issuances, and Settlements	(18.2)	(25.5)
Net Gain (Loss)	(86.6)	198
Fair value at end of year	498.1	602.9
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	0.3	0.3
Net Transfers Out	0	0
Net Purchases, Sales Issuances, and Settlements	0.2	0
Net Gain (Loss)	(0.1)	0
Fair value at end of year	0.4	0.3
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	517.3	436.9
Fair value at end of year	582.8	517.3
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	236.8
Fair value at end of year	278.3	236.8
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	37.2
Fair value at end of year	42.5	37.2
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	152.4
Fair value at end of year	168.9	152.4
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	39	34.7
Net Transfers Out	0	(4.2)
Net Purchases, Sales Issuances, and Settlements	0.8	0.7
Net Gain (Loss)	0.5	7.8
Fair value at end of year	40.3	39
Net change in level 3 assets attributable to unrealized gains	(1.5)
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	21.1	20.2
Net Transfers Out	0	0
Net Purchases, Sales Issuances, and Settlements	0.3	(0.7)
Net Gain (Loss)	2.3	1.6
Fair value at end of year	23.7	21.1
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	17.9	14.5
Net Transfers Out	0	(4.2)
Net Purchases, Sales Issuances, and Settlements	0.5	1.4
Net Gain (Loss)	(1.8)	6.2
Fair value at end of year	16.6	17.9
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of year	0
Fair value at end of year	$ 0	$ 0

Retirement Benefits and Poste96

Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Schedule of asset allocations for benefit plans) (Details)	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted-Average Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | United States Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted-Average Asset Allocations	28.90%	25.50%
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | International Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted-Average Asset Allocations	18.40%	13.90%
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Private Equities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted-Average Asset Allocations	9.50%	10.30%
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted-Average Asset Allocations	30.30%	35.50%
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted-Average Asset Allocations	12.90%	14.80%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted-Average Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | United States Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted-Average Asset Allocations	38.70%	38.40%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | International Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted-Average Asset Allocations	24.10%	24.00%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Private Equities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted-Average Asset Allocations	4.10%	4.10%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted-Average Asset Allocations	26.30%	26.30%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | Real asset investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted-Average Asset Allocations	6.80%	7.20%

Retirement Benefits and Poste97

Retirement Benefits and Postemployment Benefits (Schedule of estimated benefit payments) (Details) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
Medicare Subsidy Receipts, Next Twelve Months	$ 4.8
Medicare Subsidy Receipts, Year Two	5.2
Medicare Subsidy Receipts, Year Three	5.6
Medicare Subsidy Receipts, Year Four	6
Medicare Subsidy Receipts, Year Five	5.5
Medicare Subsidy Receipts, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	23.6
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months	264.7
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two	278.1
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three	288.3
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four	298.6
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five	309.3
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	1,700
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months	60.8
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two	64.8
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three	67.7
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four	69.6
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five	70.8
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	362.3
Postemployment Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months	21.9
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two	18.5
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three	17.3
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four	16.1
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five	15.2
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	$ 66.7

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	Aug. 26, 2012	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013	May. 30, 2010
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	$ 215.4		$ 215.4	$ 221.6
Valuation allowance related to deferred tax asset for losses recorded as part of Pillsbury acquisition			160.9
Valuation allowance related to various state and foreign loss carryforwards	47.8		47.8
Operating Loss Carryforwards	89.9		89.9
Unremitted foreign earnings	1,900		1,900
Foreign Earnings Repatriated	606.1		606.1
Discrete Tax Charge Related to Foreign Earnings Repatriated	78.6		78.6
Increase (decrease) in deferred income tax expense related to Medicare Part D subsidy					$ (33.7)	$ 35
Decrease to deferred income tax liabilities and corresponding reduction in income tax expense related to GMC restructuring		$ 63.3
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect effective tax rate	84		84
Unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest expected to be paid within the next 12 months	1.4		1.4
Tax-related net interest and penalties benefits recognized			0.2	4.6
Tax-related net interest and penalties accrued	35.2		35.2	$ 42
Foreign [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	78.7		78.7
Foreign [Member] | No Expiration Date [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	50.2		50.2
Foreign [Member] | Expiration Dates in Year One and Two [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	3.8		3.8
Foreign [Member] | Expiration Dates in Year Three and Beyond [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	24.7		24.7
State [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 11.2		$ 11.2
Minimum [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Number of open tax years for certain U.S. tax jurisdictions			3 years
Maximum [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Number of open tax years for certain U.S. tax jurisdictions			5 years

Income Taxes (Schedule of earni

Income Taxes (Schedule of earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures and corresponding income taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures:
United States	$ 1,338.6	$ 2,181.4	$ 2,051.2
Foreign	423.3	473.6	483.7
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	1,761.9	2,655	2,534.9
Income taxes currently payable:
Federal	392.7	526.7	493.4
State and local	29.3	37.8	39.5
Foreign	139.5	146.3	126.5
Total current	561.5	710.8	659.4
Income taxes deferred:
Federal	70.3	159.1	68.8
State and local	(8.7)	21.3	19.2
Foreign	(36.3)	(7.9)	(6.2)
Total deferred	25.3	172.5	81.8
Total income taxes	$ 586.8	$ 883.3	$ 741.2

Income Taxes (Schedule of the r

Income Taxes (Schedule of the reconcilation of the effective income tax rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
United States statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefits	0.70%	1.40%	1.30%
Foreign rate differences	(3.10%)	(0.10%)	(0.60%)
Repatriation on foreign earnings	4.50%	0.00%	0.00%
Deferred taxes for Medicare subsidies	0.00%	0.00%	(1.30%)
GMC subsidiary restructure	0.00%	0.00%	(2.50%)
Domestic manufacturing deduction	(2.90%)	(2.30%)	(2.10%)
Other, net	(0.90%)	(0.70%)	(0.60%)
Effective income tax rate	33.30%	33.30%	29.20%

Income Taxes (Schedule of defer

Income Taxes (Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued liabilities	$ 98	$ 106
Compensation and employee benefits	536.2	546
Unrealized hedges	0.8	0
Pension	169	(2)
Tax credit carryforwards	5.6	78.9
Stock, partnership, and miscellaneous investments	384.1	427.9
Capital losses	6.1	13
Net operating losses	89.3	71.4
Other	74.5	117.7
Gross deferred tax assets	1,363.6	1,360.9
Valuation allowance	215.4	221.6
Net deferred tax assets	1,148.2	1,139.3
Brands	1,346.3	1,373.4
Fixed assets	446.5	499.4
Intangible assets	208.4	204.2
Tax lease transactions	50.8	53.1
Inventories	59.7	60.6
Stock, partnership, and miscellaneous investments	472.5	470.7
Unrealized hedges	0	22.8
Other	14.2	45
Gross deferred tax liabilities	2,598.4	2,731.2
Net deferred tax liability	$ 1,450.2	$ 1,591.9

Income Taxes (Schedule of chang

Income Taxes (Schedule of changes in total gross unrecognized tax benefit liabilities, excluding accrued interest) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 150.9	$ 216.2
Current year additions	34.8	26.5
Prior years additions	17.4	15.1
Prior years reductions	(21.8)	(94.5)
Prior years settlements	(12)	(5.4)
Lapses in statutes of limitations	(8.2)	(7)
Balance, end of year	$ 161.1	$ 150.9

Leases, Other Commitments, a103

Leases, Other Commitments, and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
LEASES, OTHER COMMITMENTS, AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
Operating leases, rent expense, net	$ 193.5	$ 189	$ 187.9
Future sublease receipts	4.1
Guarantee obligations and comfort letters for consolidated subsidiaries	434.4
Guarantee obligations and comfort letters for non-consolidated affiliates	258.5
Future payments due under noncancelable operating leases	$ 400.5

Leases, Other Commitments, a104

Leases, Other Commitments, and Contingencies (Schedule of noncancelable future lease commitments) (Details) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015USD ($)
Operating lease future commitments
Due within one year	$ 108.4
Due within second year	76.2
Due within third year	56.9
Due within fourth year	45
Due within fifth year	32.4
Due after fifth year	81.6
Total noncancelable future lease commitments	400.5
Capital lease future commitments
Due within one year	0.6
Due within second year	0.4
Due within third year	0.2
Due within fourth year	0.2
Due within fifth year	0.1
Due after fifth year	0
Total noncancelable future lease commitments	1.5
Less: interest	(0.1)
Present value of obligations under capital leases	$ 1.4

Business Segment and Geograp105

Business Segment and Geographic Information (Narrative) (Details) - 12 months ended May. 31, 2015 - segment	Total
Operating segment results
Number of operating segments	3
U S Retail [Member]
Operating segment results
Segment percentage of total consolidated net sales	59.60%
International [Member]
Operating segment results
Segment percentage of total consolidated net sales	29.10%
Convenience Stores and Foodservice [Member]
Operating segment results
Segment percentage of total consolidated net sales	11.30%

Business Segment Information (S

Business Segment Information (Schedule of operating segment results) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	Feb. 22, 2015	Nov. 23, 2014	Aug. 24, 2014	May. 25, 2014	Feb. 23, 2014	Nov. 24, 2013	Aug. 25, 2013	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,298.8	$ 4,350.9	$ 4,712.2	$ 4,268.4	$ 4,283.8	$ 4,377.4	$ 4,875.7	$ 4,372.7	$ 17,630.3	$ 17,909.6	$ 17,774.1
Operating profit									2,077.3	2,957.4	2,851.8
Divestiture (gain)									0	65.5	0
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs									543.9	3.6	19.8
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									17,630.3	17,909.6	17,774.1
Operating profit									3,035	3,153.9	3,222.9
Unallocated Corporate Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit									413.8	258.4	351.3
Significant Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Divestiture (gain)									0	(65.5)	0
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs									543.9	3.6	19.8
United States [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									10,507	10,604.9	10,614.9
Operating profit									2,159.3	2,311.5	2,392.9
International [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									5,128.2	5,385.9	5,200.2
Operating profit									522.6	535.1	515.4
Convenience Stores and Foodservice Segment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,995.1	1,918.8	1,959
Operating profit									$ 353.1	$ 307.3	$ 314.6

Business Segment Information107

Business Segment Information (Schedule of net sales by class of similar products) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	Feb. 22, 2015	Nov. 23, 2014	Aug. 24, 2014	May. 25, 2014	Feb. 23, 2014	Nov. 24, 2013	Aug. 25, 2013	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,298.8	$ 4,350.9	$ 4,712.2	$ 4,268.4	$ 4,283.8	$ 4,377.4	$ 4,875.7	$ 4,372.7	$ 17,630.3	$ 17,909.6	$ 17,774.1
Snacks [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,392	3,232.5	3,024
Yogurt [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,938.3	2,964.7	2,908.4
Convenient Meals [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,810.3	2,844.2	2,802.9
Cereal [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,771.3	2,860.1	2,889.2
Dough [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,877	1,890.2	1,944.7
Baking Mixes and Ingredients [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,867.7	1,996.4	1,999.5
Vegetables [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									937.3	1,014.7	1,089.5
Super-premium Ice Cream [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									769.5	756.6	717.1
Other Products [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 266.9	$ 350.2	$ 398.8

Business Segment Information108

Business Segment Information (Schedule of financial information by geographic area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	Feb. 22, 2015	Nov. 23, 2014	Aug. 24, 2014	May. 25, 2014	Feb. 23, 2014	Nov. 24, 2013	Aug. 25, 2013	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Financial information by geographic area
Net sales	$ 4,298.8	$ 4,350.9	$ 4,712.2	$ 4,268.4	$ 4,283.8	$ 4,377.4	$ 4,875.7	$ 4,372.7	$ 17,630.3	$ 17,909.6	$ 17,774.1
Cash and cash equivalents	334.2				867.3				334.2	867.3
Land, buildings, and equipment	3,783.3				3,941.9				3,783.3	3,941.9
U S Retail [Member]
Financial information by geographic area
Net sales									12,501.8	12,523	12,573.1
Cash and cash equivalents	22.9				27.2				22.9	27.2
Land, buildings, and equipment	2,727.5				2,756.6				2,727.5	2,756.6
Non-United States [Member]
Financial information by geographic area
Net sales									5,128.5	5,386.6	$ 5,201
Cash and cash equivalents	311.3				840.1				311.3	840.1
Land, buildings, and equipment	$ 1,055.8				$ 1,185.3				$ 1,055.8	$ 1,185.3

Supplemental Information (Sched

Supplemental Information (Schedule of certain Consolidated Balance Sheet accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013	May. 27, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]
From customers	$ 1,412	$ 1,504.6
Less allowance for doubtful accounts	(25.3)	(21)
Total	1,386.7	1,483.6
Inventories, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials and packaging	390.8	419
Finished goods	1,268.6	1,260.2
Grain	95.7	97.1
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost	(214.2)	(216.9)
Total	1,540.9	1,559.4
LIFO Inventory Amount	867.5	904.2
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Other receivables	148.8	153.9
Prepaid expenses	169.3	187.2
Derivative receivables, primarily commodity-related	80.9	33.3
Grain contracts	3.3	7.5
Miscellaneous	21.5	27.2
Total	423.8	409.1
Land, Buildings and Equipment [Abstract]
Land	96	106.9
Buildings	2,298.7	2,228.4
Equipment	6,018.1	5,979.7
Capitalized software	499	468
Construction in progress	622.2	600.8
Total land, buildings, and equipment	9,544.1	9,393.1
Less accumulated depreciation	(5,760.8)	(5,451.2)
Total	3,783.3	3,941.9
Other Assets [Abstract]
Investments in and advances to joint ventures	530.6	507.5
Pension assets	138.2	432.2
Exchangeable note with related party	30.7	68.2
Life insurance	26.6	25.8
Miscellaneous	117.5	111.8
Total	843.6	1,145.5
Other Current Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued trade and consumer promotions	564.7	578.2
Accrued payroll	361.8	390.1
Dividends payable	27.9	33.5
Accrued taxes	20.7	63.1
Accrued interest, including interest rate swaps	91.8	92.5
Grains contracts	7.8	4.8
Restructuring and other exit costs reserve	120.8	3.5	$ 19.5	$ 85.9
Derivative payable	122.9	23.1
Miscellaneous	271.5	261.1
Total	1,589.9	1,449.9
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and benefits, including obligations for underfunded other postretirement benefit and postemployment benefit plans	1,451.4	1,341.9
Accrued taxes	202.5	195.6
Miscellaneous	90.9	105.7
Total	1,744.8	1,643.2
Buildings [Member]
Land, Buildings and Equipment [Abstract]
Capital leased assets	0.3	0.3
Equipment [Member]
Land, Buildings and Equipment [Abstract]
Capital leased assets	$ 9.8	$ 9

Supplemental Information (Sc110

Supplemental Information (Schedule of certain Consolidated Statement of Earnings amounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 588.3	$ 585.4	$ 588
Research and development expense	229.4	243.6	237.9
Advertising and media expense (including production and communication costs)	$ 823.1	$ 869.5	$ 895

Supplemental Information (Sc111

Supplemental Information (Schedule of the components of interest, net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 335.5	$ 323.4	$ 333.8
Capitalized interest	(6.9)	(4.9)	(4.3)
Interest income	(13.2)	(16.1)	(12.6)
Interest, net	$ 315.4	$ 302.4	$ 316.9

Supplemental Information (Sc112

Supplemental Information (Schedule of certain Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows amounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
Cash interest payments	$ 305.3	$ 288.3	$ 293
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 562.6	$ 757.2	$ 569.4

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Nar

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 25, 2014	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment	$ 0			$ 260,000,000
Foreign Earnings Repatriated		$ 606,100,000		606,100,000
Discrete income tax charge related to foreign earnings repatriated		78,600,000		78,600,000
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Pre-tax gain on sale				0	$ 65,500,000	$ 0
United States [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment				260,000,000
Sale of Grain Elevators [Member] | United States [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Pre-tax gain on sale			$ 65,500,000
Green Giant [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment		$ 260,000,000		$ 260,000,000

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Sch

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Schedule of summarized quarterly data) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	Feb. 22, 2015	Nov. 23, 2014	Aug. 24, 2014	May. 25, 2014	Feb. 23, 2014	Nov. 24, 2013	Aug. 25, 2013	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 4,298.8	$ 4,350.9	$ 4,712.2	$ 4,268.4	$ 4,283.8	$ 4,377.4	$ 4,875.7	$ 4,372.7	$ 17,630.3	$ 17,909.6	$ 17,774.1
Gross Margin	1,515.5	1,375.9	1,619.1	1,438.7	1,482.4	1,512.7	1,761.7	1,613
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 186.8	$ 343.2	$ 346.1	$ 345.2	$ 404.6	$ 410.6	$ 549.9	$ 459.3	$ 1,221.3	$ 1,824.4	$ 1,855.2
Earnings per share - basic	$ 0.31	$ 0.57	$ 0.58	$ 0.56	$ 0.66	$ 0.66	$ 0.87	$ 0.71	$ 2.02	$ 2.90	$ 2.86
Earnings per share - diluted	0.30	0.56	0.56	0.55	0.65	0.64	0.84	0.70	1.97	2.83	2.79
Dividends per share	0.44	0.41	0.41	0.41	0.41	0.38	0.38	0.38	1.67	1.55	$ 1.32
Market Price of Common Stock, High	57.14	55.11	53.82	55.56	54.40	51.50	51.53	52.73	57.14	54.40
Market Price of Common Stock, Low	$ 51.70	$ 51.13	$ 48.86	$ 50.15	$ 49.66	$ 46.86	$ 47.41	$ 47.08	$ 51.70	$ 49.66

Schedule II - Valuation of Q115

Schedule II - Valuation of Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 25, 2014	May. 26, 2013
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 21	$ 19.9	$ 21.7
Additions charged to expense, including translation amounts	19.8	12.5	12
Deductions for bad debt write-offs and amounts utilized for restructuring activities	(12.5)	(11.6)	(8.2)
Other adjustments and reclassifications	(3)	0.2	(5.6)
Balance at end of year	25.3	21	19.9
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	221.6	232.8	384.4
Additions charged to expense, including translation amounts	2.9	0.1	5.3
Adjustments due to acquisition, translation of amounts, and other	(9.1)	(11.3)	(156.9)
Balance at end of year	215.4	221.6	232.8
Reserve for Restructuring and Other Exit Costs [Member]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	3.5	19.5	85.9
Additions charged to expense, including translation amounts	185.1	6.4	10.6
Deductions for bad debt write-offs and amounts utilized for restructuring activities	(67.8)	(22.4)	(77)
Balance at end of year	120.8	3.5	19.5
Reserve for LIFO Valuation [Member]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	216.9	221.8	222.7
Increase (Decrease)	(2.7)	(4.9)	(0.9)
Balance at end of year	$ 214.2	$ 216.9	$ 221.8