Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2012	Jul. 01, 2011	Jun. 29, 2012	Jul. 01, 2011
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.	$ 57.2	$ 35.2	$ 119.7	$ 90.4
Denominator:
Weighted average number of ordinary shares - Basic	57,905,312	59,562,202	57,856,208	59,202,865
Effect of dilutive securities - employee stock options	90,021	325,727	91,849	376,385
Weighted average number of ordinary shares - Diluted	57,995,333	59,887,929	57,948,057	59,579,250
Net income per ordinary share attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Onc.:
Basic	$ 0.99	$ 0.59	$ 2.07	$ 1.53
Diluted	$ 0.99	$ 0.59	$ 2.07	$ 1.52