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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Effect Tax Effect Accumulated gains (losses) from derivative instruments, income tax effect Represents the recognized cost arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees subject to redemption. Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Subject to Redemption Compensation cost related to unvested restricted share and restricted stock units included in share-based payments subject to redemption on the Balance Sheet Represents information pertaining to Asia Pacific segment. Asia Pacific Segment [Member] Asia Pacific Segment [Member] Represents the Canadian plan which is non US-Plan. Canadian Plans [Member] Canadian Plans [Member] Represents the carrying amount of an adjustment of fair value related to hedged fixed rate debt. Carrying Amount of Fair Value Adjustment Hedged Fixed Rate Debt Carrying amount of fair value adjustment related to hedged fixed rate debt The estimated tax amount of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months. Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months Tax Losses on cash flow hedges, income tax effect, reclassified within next twelve months This element represents profit included in acquisition-related inventory sold during the period. Charge for Fair Value Mark up of Acquired Inventory Charge for fair value mark-up of acquired inventory This element represents China and Colombia, a segment of the entity. C N And C O [Member] C N And C O [Member] Derivative instrument whose primary underlying risk is tied to commodity prices and foreign exchange rates. Commodity And Foreign Currency Contracts [Member] Commodity And Foreign Currency Contracts [Member] Represents the compensation agreement in which Board of Directors are awarded restricted stock units included in other share-based awards under the SIP. Compensation Arrangement [Member] Compensation Arrangement [Member] Represents the information about components of share based compensation expense. Components Of Share Based Compensation Expense [Table TextBlock] Schedule of components of share based compensation expense Represents the commodity futures contract of the entity having the underlying commodity as corn. Corn Commodity [Member] Corn Commodity [Member] Defined Benefit Contributions Employer [Abstract] Employer Contributions The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans plus net amounts recognized in pre-tax other comprehensive income/loss during the period. Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Pre Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total recorded in other comprehensive income and net periodic benefit cost Represents the age of employees upon attaining which they can avail benefits accrued during their employment. Defined Benefit Plan, Maximum Age used to Calculate Benefit Accrual Age of employees upon attaining which they can avail benefits accrued during their employment Represents the Company credits participating employees accounts in a defined benefit cash balance pension plan. The credit is a percentage of the employee's base salary, bonus and overtime. Defined Benefit Plan, Percent of Base Salary Bonus and Overtime Credited to Participating Employees Accounts Percent of base salary, bonus and overtime credited to participating employees' accounts by the Company Represents the term of treasury notes used to calculate the interest on accrued benefits. Defined Benefit Plan, Term of Treasury Notes used to Calculate Interest on Accrued Benefits Term of treasury notes used to calculate interest on accrued benefits Nominal energy measure used to calculate payments on a derivative instrument as reporting date. Derivative Nonmonetary Notional Amount Energy Measure1 Natural gas futures contract (in mmbtu) Nominal mass used to calculate payments on a derivative instrument as of reporting date. Derivative Nonmonetary Notional Amount Mass1 Soybean oil futures contract (in pounds) Nominal volume used to calculate payments on a derivative instrument as of the reporting date. Derivative Nonmonetary Notional Amount Volume1 Corn futures contract (in bushels) Document and Entity Information Represents information pertaining to Middle East and Africa segment. E M E A Segment [Member] E M E A Segment [Member] Represents an adjustment of fair value related to hedged fixed rate debt. Fair Value Adjustment Hedged Fixed Rate Debt Fair value adjustment related to hedged fixed rate debt The allocation (or location) of expense to (in) financing Cost. Financing Costs [Member] Financing Costs [Member] The net amount of expense (income) derived from financing activities, including: the aggregate cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period; the noncash expenses charged against earnings in the period to allocate debt discount and premium, and the costs to issue debt and obtain financing over the related debt instruments; income derived from investments in cash and cash equivalents; and foreign currency transaction gains and losses. Financing Costs, Net Financing costs, net Financing costs, net Represents the estimated amount of income tax effect on unrealized gains or losses on foreign currency cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months. Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Tax Effect Losses related to foreign currency hedges expected to be reclassified into earnings during the next twelve months, income tax effect The net change during the reporting period in the total amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from all parties associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities, plus the net change during the reporting period in the amount of outstanding money paid in advance for goods or services that bring economic benefits for future periods. Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable and Prepaid Expense Accounts receivable and prepaid items Represents the estimated amount of income tax effect on unrealized gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges, as of the balance sheet date, expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months. Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Tax Effect Losses expected to be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months on settled Treasury Lock Agreements, income tax effect General period of time over which entity hedges its exposure to commodity price risk. Length of Time Hedged in Price Risk, Cash Flow Hedge Maturity period of price risk derivative Represents the long term incentive plan for officers included in other share-based awards under the SIP. Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Represents the commodity futures contract of the entity having the underlying commodity as natural. Natural Gas Commodity [Member] Natural Gas Commodity [Member] Non-current liabilities, an item in the statement of financial position in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included. Non Current Liabilities [Member] Non Current Liabilities [Member] Represents information pertaining to North America segment. North America Segment [Member] North America Segment [Member] Pretax change in the value of either the benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from foreign currency changes that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost. Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes Foreign currency translation Details pertaining to other countries. Other Countries [Member] Other Countries [Member] Other Share Based Awards, under Stock Incentive Plan [Abstract] Other disclosures The cash outflows for short-term and long-term debt obligations. Payments on Debt Payments on debt The cash outflow, net of proceeds on disposition, associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Payments to Acquire Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Capital expenditures, net of proceeds on disposals Represents the estimated amount of income tax effect on unrealized gains or losses on price risk cash flow hedges, as of the balance sheet date, expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months. Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Tax Effect Losses expected to be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months on commodity hedging contracts, income tax effect The cash inflows from short-term and long-term borrowings. Proceeds from Borrowings Proceeds from borrowings Common stock whereby the holder of such stock has the right to require the Company to repurchase the shares for cash at a defined price. Redeemable Common Stock [Member] Redeemable Common Stock [Member] Represents the details relating to the restricted stock awards and Restricted stock units (RSUs) as awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation. Restricted Stock Awards And Restricted Stock Units R S U [Member] Restricted Stock Awards And Restricted Stock Units R S U [Member] Represents the details relating to the Restricted stock units (RSUs),restricted stock awards and other share-based awards as awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation. 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Schedule of Assumptions used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Table Text Block] Schedule of weighted average assumptions used to determine the company's net periodic benefit cost Tabular disclosure of carrying amounts and fair value of long-term debt. Schedule of Carrying Amount and Fair Value of Long Term Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values of long-term debt Tabular disclosure of the major categories of plan assets of pension plans, including the fair value of each major category of plan assets and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall. Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of fair values of the company's plan assets, by asset category and level Tabular disclosure of reconciliation of common stock share activity of the entity. Schedule of Reconciliation of Common Stock Share Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of common stock share activity Tabular disclosure of the expense relating to share based compensation and the corresponding income tax benefit that are included in net income. Schedule of Share Based Payment Award Stock Options Compensation Cost [Table Text Block] Schedule of information with respect to share-based compensation Represents the senior note due on September 25, 2017. Senior Notes1.8 Percent Due2017 [Member] Senior Notes1.8 Percent Due2017 [Member] Represents the senior note due on November 1, 2015. Senior Notes3.20 Percent Due November12015 [Member] Senior Notes 3.20 Percent Due November 1, 2015 [Member] Represents the senior note due on November 1, 2020. Senior Notes4.625 Percent Due2020 [Member] Senior Notes4.625 Percent Due2020 [Member] Represents the senior notes due on March 25, 2020. 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Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Minimum Period of Restriction for Transfer of Restricted Award after Director Termination of Service Minimum period of restriction for transfer of award after director's termination of service from the board The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options, Number Awards outstanding (in shares) Represents the minimum percentage of Board of Director's compensation they may elect to be awarded in the form of common stock or restricted stock units. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Minimum Percentage of Board of Director Compensation Awarded as Common Stock or Restricted Stock Units Minimum percentage of Board of Director's compensation they may elect to be awarded in the form of common stock or restricted stock units Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Disclosures [Abstract] Share options, aggregate intrinsic value The ceiling of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares exercised during the period under outstanding stock option awards on all stock option plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Exercises in Period Price Range, High Range Limit Exercised, high end of range (in dollars per share) The floor of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares exercised during the period under outstanding stock option awards on all stock option plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Exercises in Period Price Range, Low Range Limit Exercised, low end of range (in dollars per share) The floor of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares cancelled during the period under outstanding stock option awards on all stock option plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Price Range, Lower Range Limit Cancelled, low end of range (in dollars per share) The ceiling of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares cancelled during the period under outstanding stock option awards on all stock option plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Price Range, Upper Range Limit Cancelled, high end of range (in dollars per share) The ceiling of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares granted during the period under outstanding stock option awards on all stock option plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Grants in Period Price Range, High Range Limit Granted, high end of range (in dollars per share) The floor of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares granted during the period under outstanding stock option awards on all stock option plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Grants in Period Price Range, Low Range Limit Granted, low end of range (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Additional information pertaining to stock options The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based remuneration. This may include the value of stock options, amortization of restricted stock, restricted stock units and adjustment for officers' compensation. This also includes the issuance of common shares upon the exercise of options. Share Based Compensation During Period Share-based compensation The amount of deferred compensation that has been earned as of the balance sheet date and will be paid in the form of shares of common stock at the end of a predetermined vesting period. Share Based Payments Subject to Redemption Balance Share-based Payments Subject to Redemption Balance Share-based Payments Subject to Redemption Share-based payments subject to redemption Deferred compensation that has been earned as of the balance sheet date and will be paid in the form of shares of common stock at the end of a predetermined vesting period. Share Based Payments Subject To Redemption [Member] Share Based Payments Subject To Redemption [Member] Represents information pertaining to South America segment. South America Segment [Member] South America Segment [Member] South Korea and Thailand based defined benefit pension plans outside the reporting entity's home country. A defined benefit pension plan is a plan that defines an amount of pension benefit to be provided, usually as a function of one or more factors such as age, years of service, or compensation. Any pension plan that is not a defined contribution pension plan is a defined benefit pension plan. South Korea And Thailand Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member] South Korea And Thailand Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member] Represents the commodity futures contract of the entity having the underlying commodity as soy bean oil. Soy Bean Oil [Member] Soy Bean Oil [Member] Stock Option Price Range [Abstract] Stock Option Price Range Stock repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors in December 12, 2013. Stock Repurchase2013 Program [Member] Stock Repurchase2013 Program [Member] Represents amount of holdback in repurchase agreement. Stock Repurchase Program, Amount Of Holdback Amount of holdback Percentage of hold back in repurchase agreement. Stock Repurchase Program, Percent Of Holdback Holdback (in percent) Represents shares repurchased, as a percent to the total shares to be repurchased. Stock Repurchase Program, Percent Of Repurchased Shares Shares repurchased, as percent to the anticipated shares to be repurchased Total cost of shares repurchased under the Company's stock repurchase program. Total Cost of Shares Repurchased under the Companys Stock Repurchase Program Cost to repurchase common shares Represents the US revolving credit facility due October 22, 2017. U S Revolving Credit Facility Due October2017 [Member] U S Revolving Credit Facility Due October2017 [Member]