| 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    |