v2.4.0.6
Significant Operating and Nonoperating Items (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
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Sep. 28, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 28, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Merger of Embotelladoras Arca, S.A.B. de C.V. (Arca) and Grupo Continental S.A.B. (Contal)
Sep. 30, 2011
Merger of Embotelladoras Arca, S.A.B. de C.V. (Arca) and Grupo Continental S.A.B. (Contal)
Sep. 30, 2011
Coca-Cola Embonor S.A. (Embonor)
Sep. 28, 2012
Corporate
Sep. 30, 2011
Corporate
Sep. 28, 2012
Corporate
Sep. 30, 2011
Corporate
Sep. 30, 2011
Corporate
Merger of Embotelladoras Arca, S.A.B. de C.V. (Arca) and Grupo Continental S.A.B. (Contal)
Sep. 30, 2011
Corporate
Divestiture of Norwegian and Swedish Bottling Operations [member]
Sep. 30, 2011
Corporate
Divestiture of Norwegian and Swedish Bottling Operations [member]
Sep. 30, 2011
Corporate
Coca-Cola Embonor S.A. (Embonor)
Sep. 28, 2012
Integration of German Bottling and Distribution Operation [Member]
Sep. 28, 2012
Integration of German Bottling and Distribution Operation [Member]
Dec. 31, 2008
Integration of German Bottling and Distribution Operation [Member]
Sep. 28, 2012
Restructuring charges other than productivity and productivity and reinvestments initiatives [Member]
Sep. 28, 2012
Restructuring charges other than productivity and productivity and reinvestments initiatives [Member]
Sep. 28, 2012
Productivity and Reinvestment [Member]
Sep. 28, 2012
Productivity and Reinvestment [Member]
Sep. 28, 2012
Productivity initiatives [Member]
Sep. 28, 2012
Productivity initiatives [Member]
Sep. 28, 2012
Productivity initiatives [Member]
Corporate
Sep. 28, 2012
Productivity initiatives [Member]
Corporate
Sep. 28, 2012
Integration of CCE's North American Operations [Member]
Sep. 28, 2012
Integration of CCE's North American Operations [Member]
Sep. 30, 2011
Japan's events
Sep. 30, 2011
Japan's events
Sep. 30, 2011
Japan's events
Deductions from revenue
Sep. 30, 2011
Japan's events
Cost of goods sold
Sep. 30, 2011
Japan's events
Other operating charges
Sep. 30, 2011
Japan's events
Other operating charges
Sep. 28, 2012
License Agreement with Nestle [Member]
Sep. 28, 2012
Brazil Juice Expenses [Member]
Sep. 28, 2012
Brazil Juice Expenses [Member]
Sep. 28, 2012
Brazil Juice Expenses [Member]
Cost of goods sold
Sep. 28, 2012
Brazil Juice Expenses [Member]
Cost of goods sold
Sep. 28, 2012
Brazil Juice Expenses [Member]
Other operating charges
Sep. 28, 2012
Brazil Juice Expenses [Member]
Other operating charges
Sep. 28, 2012
BPW Nestle Joint Venture [Member]
Other Operating Items                                                                                    
Unusual or infrequent events charges $ 19   $ 22                                                   $ 1 $ 84 $ 22 $ 12 $ (2) $ 50       $ 7 $ 15      
Impairment charge                                                           1                        
Other Operating Charges                                                                                    
Other operating charges 64 96 233 457         26   100                                               20 9 21     2 6  
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives   89   370       10   18           12 37   14 44 59 177 (6) (9) (5) (5) (5) (5)                            
Costs Related To Exchange Of Equity Securities Of An Investee         9 35                                                                        
Number of German bottling and distribution operations for which integration initiatives began in 2008                                   18                                                
Equity Income (Loss) - Net                                                                                    
Our proportionate share of unusual or infrequent items recorded by equity method investees 10 36 (33) 40                                                                           14
Other Income (Loss) - Net                                                                                    
Net gain on exchange of equity securities                       417                                                            
Impairment of equity method investments   3   41         3   41                                                              
Gain on sale of equity method investment             102               102                                                      
Gain (Loss) due to finalization of working capital adjustment related to sale of bottlers   (5)                     (5) (5)                                                        
Gain (loss) form issuance of additional shares by an equity investee $ 0 $ 0 $ 92 $ 0           $ 92