| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 1068 - Disclosure - Inventories (Detail) (http://www.treehousefoods.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInventories) |
| Table | Inventory, Current [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001320695 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Legal Entity [Axis] | Entity [Domain] |
| Inventory [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2013-12-31 | 2012-12-31 | |
Raw materials and supplies | ||
Finished goods | ||
LIFO reserve | ( | ( |
Total | 405,698,000 | 347,353,000 |