Business Segment Data (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 28, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 788.8	$ 795.2	$ 2,644.3	$ 2,808.9
Gross Profit	74.4	62.9	303.2	288.6
Banana [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	359.8	375.1	1,182.2	1,268.7
Gross Profit	12.0	(1.0)	88.4	91.3
Other Fresh Produce [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	335.2	337.0	1,210.1	1,266.1
Gross Profit	50.8	52.1	177.0	151.7
Prepared Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	93.8	83.1	252.0	274.1
Gross Profit	$ 11.6	$ 11.8	$ 37.8	$ 45.6