Business Segment Data (Net Sales and Gross Profit by Product) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2012	Apr. 01, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 897.9	$ 974.0
Gross Profit	112.4	122.8
Banana [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	397.5	427.5
Gross Profit	38.8	51.5
Other Fresh Produce [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	421.1	452.6
Gross Profit	60.3	55.1
Prepared Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	79.3	93.9
Gross Profit	$ 13.3	$ 16.2