Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Consolidated Balance Sheets Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Restricted cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Receivables, less uncollectible accounts and return allowances of $53,247 and $35,459 at December 26, 2015 and September 26, 2015, respectively Inventory, Net Inventories Inventories Income Taxes Receivable, Current Income taxes receivable Other Assets, Current Other current assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Deferred income taxes, net Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Fixed assets, net Fixed assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Intangibles, net Goodwill Balance at the end of the period Balance at the beginning of the period Goodwill Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes, net Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent Long-term restricted cash Other Assets, Noncurrent Other long-term assets Assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Less current portion Current portion of long-term debt Capital Lease Obligations, Current Current portion of capital lease and financing obligations Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued expenses Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income tax payable Dividends Payable, Current Dividend payable Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current Deferred income taxes, net Other Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term portion Long-term debt, less current portion Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Capital lease and financing obligations, less current portion Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes, net Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and contingencies Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount Balance at the end of the period Balance at the beginning of the period Redeemable noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock, $0.10 par value: Authorized - 1,000,000 shares; No shares issued or outstanding Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.10 par value: Authorized - 500,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding - 149,187,975 and 153,209,256 shares at December 26, 2015 and September 26, 2015, respectively Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance Balance Total stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Receivables, uncollectible accounts and return allowances (in dollars) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, Authorized shares Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common stock, par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, Authorized shares Common Stock, Shares, Issued Balance (in shares) Balance (in shares) Common stock, Issued shares Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, outstanding shares Consolidated Statements of Operations Revenue, Net Net sales Cost of Goods Sold Cost of sales Gross Profit Gross profit Selling and Marketing Expense Selling and operating expenses General and Administrative Expense General and administrative expenses Restructuring Charges Restructuring expenses Restructuring charge Operating Income (Loss) Operating income Operating income Operating income (loss) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other (expense) income, net Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives Gain on financial instruments, net Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Loss on foreign currency, net Interest Expense Interest expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income before income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Net Income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net income Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net income attributable to Keurig Net income attributable to Keurig Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic and diluted net income per common share Net income attributable to Keurig per common share: Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic (in dollars per share) Basic net income per common share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted (in dollars per share) Diluted net income per common share (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) Dividend declared per common share (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Denominator: Weighted-average common shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic (in shares) Basic weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted (in shares) Diluted weighted average shares outstanding Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), Pre-tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract] Cash flow hedges, Pre-tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, Pre-tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax Gains reclassified to net income, Pre-tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments, Pre-tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Other comprehensive loss, Pre-tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), Tax (expense) benefit: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect [Abstract] Cash flow hedges, Tax (expense) benefit: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, Tax (expense) benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Gains reclassified to net income, Tax (expense) benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Other comprehensive loss, Tax (expense) benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), After-tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract] Cash flow hedges, After-tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, After-tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Gains reclassified to net income, After-tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments, After-tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive loss, After-tax Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total comprehensive income Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Total comprehensive income attributable to Keurig Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common stock Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings [Member] Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Options exercised (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures Restricted stock awards and units Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures Restricted stock awards and units (in shares) Aggregate equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased during the period, without regard to whether the stock has been retired, is held in treasury, or is being held back pending finalization of an accelerated share repurchase program. Stock Repurchases During Period, Aggregate Value Repurchase of common stock Aggregate number of shares that have been repurchased during the period, without regard to whether the shares have been retired, are held in treasury, or are being held back pending finalization of an accelerated share repurchase program. Stock Repurchases During Period, Aggregate Shares Repurchase of common stock (in shares) Number of shares acquired Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Stock compensation expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Tax benefit from equity-based compensation plans This element represents the amount of recognized compensation during the period related to equity-based deferred compensation arrangements with key employees or individuals. Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital Deferred Compensation Deferred compensation expense Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Net current period other comprehensive loss Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Cash dividends declared Dividend declared on common shares Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization of intangibles Total amortization expense Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization of deferred financing fees Tangible Asset Impairment Charges Loss on impairment of fixed assets Impairment loss Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency, net Provision for Doubtful Accounts Provision for doubtful accounts Sales Returns and Allowances, Goods Provision for sales returns Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Gain on derivatives, net Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation plans Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Compensation Deferred compensation and stock compensation Other Noncash Income (Expense) Other Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract] Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Receivables Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable, Net of Income Taxes Receivable Income tax payable/receivable, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets Other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets Other long-term assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities Other current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities Other long-term liabilities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Change in restricted cash Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisition, net of cash acquired Total cash paid, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Capital expenditures for fixed assets Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Other investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit Net change in revolving line of credit Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options Proceeds from issuance of common stock under compensation plans Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Repurchase of common stock Total cost of acquired shares Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Purchase of noncontrolling interest Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation plans Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Payments on capital lease and financing obligations Repayments of Long-term Debt Repayment of long-term debt Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Dividends paid Dividend paid on common shares Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Other financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Fixed asset purchases included in accounts payable and not disbursed at the end of each year The amount of dividends declared during the period and unpaid as of the end of the period. Dividends Declared, Not Paid Dividends declared not paid at the end of each period Other Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract] Noncash investing and financing activities: Capital Lease Obligations Incurred Fixed assets acquired under capital lease and financing obligations Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Basis of Presentation NA. Recent Developments Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] Recent Developments Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting Restructuring Programs Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Restructuring Programs Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories Acquisition Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisition Fixed Assets Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Fixed Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets