Financing Receivables - Advances to Growers Along with the Related Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - Advances to Growers - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2018	Dec. 29, 2017
Short-term
Gross advances to growers and suppliers	$ 45.5	$ 38.9
Allowance for advances to growers and suppliers (past due)	(2.2)	(2.8)
Net advances to growers and suppliers	43.3	36.1
Long-term
Gross advances to growers and suppliers	1.0	1.6
Allowance for advances to growers and suppliers (past due)	(0.6)	(0.1)
Net advances to growers and suppliers	$ 0.4	$ 1.5

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