Business Segment Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 26, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 26, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,134.1	$ 1,131.3	$ 2,142.5	$ 2,113.6
Gross Profit	114.0	121.5	214.4	228.2
Banana [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	513.8	505.1	968.1	942.0
Gross Profit	44.6	49.9	80.7	80.9
Other Fresh Produce [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	523.7	518.2	988.3	972.5
Gross Profit	54.9	55.7	105.6	120.3
Prepared Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	96.6	108.0	186.1	199.1
Gross Profit	$ 14.5	$ 15.9	$ 28.1	$ 27.0

Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity.

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