| **Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Expected Contributions (Details) $ in Thousands** | Aug. 27, 2016 USD ($) |
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| **Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation:**                          |                  |
| Total expected contributions                                                                    | $ 588                 |
| U.S. Qualified Plans [Member]                                                                   |                  |
| **Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation:**                          |                  |
| Total expected contributions                                                                    | 0                     |
| U.S. Combined Nonqualified Plans [Member]                                                       |                  |
| **Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation:**                          |                  |
| Total expected contributions                                                                    | 159                   |
| Non-U.S. Plan [Member]                                                                          |                  |
| **Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation:**                          |                  |
| Total expected contributions                                                                    | 384                   |
| Postretirement Healthcare Benefit Plan [Member]                                                 |                  |
| **Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation:**                          |                  |
| Total expected contributions                                                                    | $ 45                  |

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