Business Segment Data (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2014	Sep. 27, 2013	Sep. 26, 2014	Sep. 27, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 884.6	$ 861.1	$ 2,998.2	$ 2,803.8
Gross Profit	73.9	53.0	302.1	257.5
Banana [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	423.8	402.3	1,365.8	1,265.3
Gross Profit	22.5	1.3	103.4	66.5
Other Fresh Produce [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	371.0	366.1	1,343.5	1,278.1
Gross Profit	40.7	41.0	161.0	162.3
Prepared Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	89.8	92.7	288.9	260.4
Gross Profit	$ 10.7	$ 10.7	$ 37.7	$ 28.7