10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended October 6, 2012

or

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from             to            

Commission file number 1-4455

Dole Food Company, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	99-0035300
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Dole Drive, Westlake Village, California 91362

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(818) 879-6600

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data file required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	¨		Accelerated filer	x
Non-accelerated filer	¨	(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Shares Outstanding at November 9, 2012
Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value		88,822,882

DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

INDEX

		Page Number
PART I	Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations—Quarters and Three Quarters Ended October  6, 2012 and October 8, 2011		3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income—Quarters and Three Quarters Ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011		4
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—October 6, 2012 and December 31, 2011		5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Three Quarters Ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011		6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity—Three Quarters Ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011		8
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		9
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		47
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		57
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		57
PART II	Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		58
Item 6.	Exhibits		58
	Signatures		59
	Exhibit Index		60
	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

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PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenues, net	$	1,957,111		$	2,086,032		$	5,302,176		$	5,687,861
Cost of products sold		(1,781,259	)		(1,910,314	)		(4,722,340	)		(5,047,176	)
Gross margin		175,852			175,718			579,836			640,685
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses		(162,645	)		(160,902	)		(425,039	)		(415,865	)
Charges for restructuring and long-term receivables (Notes 5 and 7)		(793	)		(7,877	)		(4,062	)		(16,579	)
Gain on asset sales (Note 9)		5,759			3,326			11,916			3,337
Operating income		18,173			10,265			162,651			211,578
Other income (expense), net (Note 4)		(4,840	)		(18,956	)		(3,324	)		(53,970	)
Interest income		1,531			1,318			4,145			3,802
Interest expense		(39,953	)		(41,402	)		(101,546	)		(111,709	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings		(25,089	)		(48,775	)		61,926			49,701
Income taxes		8,055			(123	)		230			(18,781	)
Earnings from equity method investments		3,404			1,937			6,929			6,627
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income taxes		(13,630	)		(46,961	)		69,085			37,547
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(234	)		(43	)		(266	)		188
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			339
Net income (loss)		(13,864	)		(47,004	)		68,819			38,074
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(1,456	)		(1,634	)		(3,643	)		(3,906	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(15,320	)	$	(48,638	)	$	65,176		$	34,168
Earnings per share—Basic (Note 17):
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.54	)	$	0.79		$	0.43
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.56	)	$	0.74		$	0.39
Earnings per share—Diluted (Note 17):
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.54	)	$	0.78		$	0.43
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.56	)	$	0.74		$	0.39

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Net income (loss)	$	(13,864	)	$	(47,004	)	$	68,819		$	38,074
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		10,534			(11,909	)		7,405			(4,383	)
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income tax expense (benefit) of $554, ($1,202), $1,206 and ($1,841)		1,055			(35,026	)		26,116			(49,223	)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income tax expense (benefit) of ($491), $382, ($1,025) and $1,062		(1,089	)		11,557			45			25,280
Comprehensive income (loss)		(3,364	)		(82,382	)		102,385			9,748
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(1,456	)		(1,610	)		(3,646	)		(3,905	)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(4,820	)	$	(83,992	)	$	98,739		$	5,843

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

	October 6, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(In thousands, except per share data)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	82,044		$	122,348
Restricted cash		—			6,230
Receivables, net of allowances of $35,540 and $32,237, respectively		706,322			685,094
Inventories		844,795			829,517
Prepaid expenses and other assets		72,072			65,331
Deferred income tax assets		28,687			26,184
Assets held-for-sale (Note 9)		21,488			75,641
Total current assets		1,755,408			1,810,345
Investments		106,150			99,469
Actively marketed land (Note 9)		74,814			74,814
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,224,143 and $1,150,304, respectively		897,810			910,729
Goodwill		413,966			418,113
Intangible assets, net		735,226			732,013
Other assets, net		251,865			225,839
Total assets	$	4,235,239		$	4,271,322
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	428,236		$	452,049
Liabilities related to assets held-for-sale (Note 9)		—			49,117
Accrued liabilities		524,166			541,730
Current portion of long-term debt, net		162,851			10,756
Notes payable		55,161			27,969
Total current liabilities		1,170,414			1,081,621
Long-term debt, net		1,472,045			1,641,112
Deferred income tax liabilities		193,308			181,677
Other long-term liabilities		471,252			548,491
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Shareholders’ equity
Preferred stock—$0.001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding		—			—
Common stock—$0.001 par value; 300,000 shares authorized, 88,961 shares issued and outstanding as of October 6, 2012 and December 31, 2011		89			89
Additional paid-in capital		795,950			786,355
Retained earnings		174,618			109,442
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(69,819	)		(103,382	)
Equity attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.		900,838			792,504
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests		27,382			25,917
Total equity		928,220			818,421
Total liabilities and equity	$	4,235,239		$	4,271,322

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

	Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Operating Activities
Net income	$	68,819		$	38,074
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		80,225			79,064
Share-based compensation expense		9,448			6,891
Net losses on financial instruments		8,290			27,369
Asset write-offs and net (gains) losses on sales of assets		(6,454	)		6,202
Earnings from equity method investments		(6,929	)		(6,627	)
Amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs		8,403			8,569
Write-off of debt issuance costs and refinancing fees		—			12,759
Loss on early retirement of debt		433			13,453
Provision for deferred income taxes		20,603			(51	)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan expense		17,526			17,933
Other		521			15
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables		(12,265	)		(7,707	)
Inventories		(17,407	)		(86,765	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		(19,326	)		(9,224	)
Income taxes		(39,932	)		907
Accounts payable		(12,023	)		(2,874	)
Accrued liabilities		(12,923	)		(34,053	)
Other long-term liabilities		(43,096	)		(24,653	)
Cash flow provided by operating activities		43,913			39,282
Investing Activities
Cash received from sales of assets and businesses, net of cash disposed		36,921			23,365
Cash received from sale of investments		—			1,051
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(15,816	)		—
Capital expenditures		(61,336	)		(55,801	)
Restricted cash and deposits		6,230			45,425
Investment in non-consolidated subsidiary		—			(2,038	)
Other		(919	)		(579	)
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities		(34,920	)		11,423
Financing Activities
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments), net		19,364			(7,196	)
Long-term debt borrowings		771,096			1,056,350
Long-term debt repayments		(795,169	)		(1,051,128	)
Payment of debt issuance costs		—			(13,007	)
Premium of early retirement of notes		—			(10,238	)
Net proceeds from common stock option exercises		147			312
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		(1,467	)		(2,800	)
Settlement of long-term Japanese yen hedge forwards		(42,843	)		(3,290	)
Cash flow used in financing activities		(48,872	)		(30,997	)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash		(425	)		731
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(40,304	)		20,439
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		122,348			170,147
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	82,044		$	190,586

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Supplemental cash flow information

At October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011, accounts payable included approximately $5.6 million and $4.1 million, respectively, for capital expenditures.

During the first quarter of 2011, Dole effectively extinguished its cross currency swap liability by entering into a series of Japanese yen forward contracts (“long-term Japanese yen hedges”) that mature over a four year period. Refer to Note 14—Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information.

In connection with the first quarter 2012 sale of a non-core German subsidiary (“German subsidiary”), Dole has $21.4 million of notes receivable, of which $1.3 million is included in receivables and $20.1 million is included in other assets. Related to the sale, Dole has deferred income of $21.4 million of which approximately $1.3 million is included in accrued liabilities and approximately $20.1 million is included in other long-term liabilities. Of the notes receivable for which deferred income was recorded, approximately $2.0 million has been collected during the three quarters ended October 6, 2012, and was recognized as gain on sale of assets. Refer to Note 9—Assets Held-For-Sale and Actively Marketed Land for additional information.

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

	Equity Attributable to Shareholders’ of Dole Food Company, Inc.
										Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)									Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
	Common Shares Outstanding			Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Retained Earnings		Pension & Other Postretirement Benefits			Cumulative Translation Adjustment			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Hedges
Balance at January 1, 2011		88,611		$	89	$	776,918	$	71,083	$	(71,836	)	$	42,067		$	(26,152	)	$	24,615		$	816,784
Net income		—			—		—		34,168		—			—			—			3,906			38,074
Share-based compensation		—			—		6,891		—		—			—			—			—			6,891
Exercise of stock options		27			—		312		—		—			—			—			—			312
Issuance of restricted stock		6			—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—
Cancellation of restricted stock		(40	)		—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—
Dividends paid		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			(2,800	)		(2,800	)
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		—			—		—		—		—			(4,382	)		—			(1	)		(4,383	)
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income tax expense(benefit)of ($1,841)		—			—		—		—		—			—			(49,223	)		—			(49,223	)
Reclassification of realized losses to net income, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $1,062		—			—		—		—		—			—			25,280			—			25,280
Balance at October 8, 2011		88,604		$	89	$	784,121	$	105,251	$	(71,836	)	$	37,685		$	(50,095	)	$	25,720		$	830,935
Balance at December 31, 2011		88,952		$	89	$	786,355	$	109,442	$	(94,708	)	$	30,346		$	(39,020	)	$	25,917		$	818,421
Net income		—			—		—		65,176		—			—			—			3,643			68,819
Share-based compensation		—			—		9,448		—		—			—			—			—			9,448
Exercise of stock options		15			—		147		—		—			—			—			—			147
Cancellation of restricted stock		(6	)		—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—
Dividends paid		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			(1,467	)		(1,467	)
Disposal of noncontrolling interest		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			(714	)		(714	)
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		—			—		—		—		—			7,402			—			3			7,405
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income tax expense(benefit)of $1,206		—			—		—		—		—			—			26,116			—			26,116
Reclassification of realized losses to net income, net of income tax expense (benefit) of ($1,025)		—			—		—		—		—			—			45			—			45
Balance at October 6, 2012		88,961		$	89	$	795,950	$	174,618	$	(94,708	)	$	37,748		$	(12,859	)	$	27,382		$	928,220

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1—BASIS OF PRESENTATION

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Dole Food Company, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (“Dole” or the “Company”) include all adjustments necessary, which are of a normal recurring nature, to present fairly Dole’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Dole operates under a 52/53-week year. The quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011 are sixteen weeks in duration. For a summary of significant accounting policies and additional information relating to Dole’s financial statements, refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Dole’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Interim results are subject to seasonal variations and are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for a full year. Dole’s operations are sensitive to a number of factors including weather-related phenomena and their effects on industry volumes, prices, product quality and costs. Operations are also sensitive to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates in both sourcing and selling locations as well as economic crises and security risks.

In March 2003, Dole completed a going-private merger transaction. As a result of the transaction, Dole became wholly-owned by David H. Murdock, Dole’s Chairman. In October 2009, Dole completed a $446 million initial public offering of its common stock and received proceeds of $415 million. As of October 6, 2012, Dole’s chairman, David H. Murdock, and his affiliates beneficially owned 56,674,244 common shares, or approximately 63.7% of Dole’s outstanding common shares. On November 1, 2012, Mr. Murdock delivered 23,317,270 shares of Dole Food Company, Inc. common stock for distribution to the holders of the Dole Food $0.875 Trust Issued Automatic Common Exchange Securities (“MACES”). The remaining 682,730 shares of the 24,000,000 shares of Dole common stock pledged to secure this delivery obligation were released to Mr. Murdock and 2,185,994 shares of Dole common stock distributed to Mr. Murdock in exchange for the MACES he held. As a result, as of November 9, 2012, Mr. David H. Murdock and his affiliates beneficially owned 35,542,968 shares, or approximately 40% of Dole’s outstanding common shares.

NOTE 2—PROPOSED SALE OF PACKAGED FOODS AND ASIA FRESH PRODUCE BUSINESSES

On September 17, 2012, Dole signed a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) with ITOCHU Corporation (“ITOCHU”) for the sale of Dole’s worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh produce businesses (collectively, “Dole Asia”) for $1.685 billion in cash. The operations of Dole Asia consist of Dole’s Packaged Foods reportable operating segment and Asia Fresh, which is a component of Dole’s Fresh Fruit reportable operating segment. Additional consideration of $29 million may be received if the acquirer chooses to exercise its option not to assume certain U.S. pension liabilities of Dole Asia. Dole will use substantially all the proceeds from the transaction and Dole’s intended new capital structure to pay down our existing indebtedness and to provide funding for transaction-related taxes, costs and expenses. In the event of a termination of the Agreement, under certain very limited circumstances, Dole would be obligated to pay ITOCHU a termination fee of $50.4 million as provided in the Agreement. In addition, the transaction is subject to Dole stockholder approval and customary regulatory approvals in multiple countries. Dole will report the Dole Asia operations as assets and liabilities held-for-sale and discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated financial statements in the period in which Dole stockholder and regulatory approvals have been received.

NOTE 3—NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

During July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a standard which amended how entities test for impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets. The new guidance permits a company to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the annual impairment test. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after September 12, 2012, and is effective for Dole beginning the first quarter of 2013. The adoption of the standard is not expected to have an impact on Dole’s results of operations or financial position.

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DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 4—OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET

Included in other income (expense), net in Dole’s condensed consolidated statements of operations are the following items:

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Unrealized gain (loss) on long-term Japanese yen hedges	$	870		$	2,413		$	271		$	(20,167	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign denominated borrowings		(3,704	)		2,236			(583	)		(5,911	)
Realized gain (loss) on foreign denominated borrowings		1			(4	)		(338	)		(104	)
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) on vessel obligation		(2,177	)		2,590			(2,680	)		51
Write-off of debt issuance costs and refinancing fees		—			(12,739	)		—			(12,759	)
Loss on early retirement of notes		—			(13,453	)		(433	)		(13,453	)
Unrealized loss on cross currency swap		—			—			—			(3,787	)
Realized gain on cross currency swap		—			—			—			1,885
Other		170			1			439			275
Other income (expense), net	$	(4,840	)	$	(18,956	)	$	(3,324	)	$	(53,970	)

Refer to Note 14—Derivative Financial Instruments for further discussion regarding Dole’s long-term Japanese yen hedges and cross currency swap.

NOTE 5—CHARGES FOR RESTRUCTURING

As a result of challenging market conditions in Dole’s fresh fruit operations, Dole committed to a restructuring plan during the third quarter of 2010 in its fresh fruit segment in Europe, Latin America and Asia (“2010 plan”). These restructuring efforts are designed to reduce costs by realigning fruit supply with expected demand. As part of these initiatives, Dole restructured certain farming operations in Latin America and Asia, reorganized its European operations and rationalized vessel charters.

During the third quarter of 2011, Dole committed to further restructure its fresh fruit operations in Europe and Latin America, as well as restructure the fresh vegetables operations in Asia (“2011 plan”). As part of this plan, Dole consolidated certain operations in Europe to reduce overhead, restructured farming operations in Latin America, and further rationalized vessel charters. In addition, Dole ended certain unprofitable contractual arrangements in Asia.

As a result of these various initiatives, Dole expects to realize cash savings in its financial results. These savings are expected to result from lower production costs including lower labor costs on our farms and in our ports, enhanced farm productivity, lower distribution costs resulting from more efficient utilization of our shipping fleet, the termination of unprofitable contractual arrangements, and lower selling and general and administrative costs as a result of streamlining Dole’s organization in Europe.

2010 Restructuring Plan

Dole incurred restructuring costs of $0.2 million and $0.9 million during the quarter and three quarters ended October 6, 2012, related to the 2010 plan. Dole has incurred cumulative restructuring costs of $42.2 million since the third quarter of 2010 for this plan. Of these costs, $20.8 million were paid or will be paid

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

in cash, with the remaining amounts related to the non-cash write-down of long-lived assets and deferred crop-growing costs of $13.4 million as well as pension-related settlement charges of $8 million. Severance charges relating to employee terminations involved approximately 3,580 employees.

Dole expects to incur additional restructuring charges of approximately $0.4 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 related to the 2010 plan. These additional charges will primarily consist of contract termination costs.

The following table summarizes restructuring charges related to the 2010 plan:

	Charges Incurred in Three Quarters 2011		Charges Incurred in Three Quarters 2012		Cumulative Charges Incurred		Additional Charges to  be Incurred		Total Charges
	(In thousands)
Severance and other employee-related costs	$	1,146	$	174	$	8,792	$	—	$	8,792
Contract termination and other costs		7,385		92		12,008		381		12,389
Pension-related settlement charges		863		—		7,982		—		7,982
Asset write-downs		2,733		586		8,097		—		8,097
Subtotal		12,127		852		36,879		381		37,260
Inventory write-downs recorded in costs of products sold		5,294		—		5,294		—		5,294
	$	17,421	$	852	$	42,173	$	381	$	42,554

A rollforward of activity for Dole’s restructuring liabilities related to the 2010 plan, for the year ended January 1, 2011 through October 6, 2012, which are classified in accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, is summarized as follows:

	Severance and Other Employee- Related Costs			Contract Termination and Other Costs			Total Costs
	(In thousands)
Balance as of January 1, 2011	$	2,092		$	3,555		$	5,647
Charges / (adjustments) incurred		1,950			7,459			9,409
Cash payments		(3,136	)		(7,299	)		(10,435	)
Non-cash		(821	)		—			(821	)
Balance as of December 31, 2011		85			3,715			3,800
Charges / (adjustments) incurred		174			92			266
Cash payments		(259	)		(866	)		(1,125	)
Non-cash		—			—			—
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	—		$	2,941		$	2,941

2011 Restructuring Plan

Dole incurred restructuring costs of $0.6 million and $2.2 million during the quarter and three quarters ended October 6, 2012, related to the 2011 plan. Dole has incurred cumulative restructuring costs of $12.4 million since the third quarter of 2011 for this plan. Of these costs, $8.7 million were paid or will be paid

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in cash, with the remaining amounts related to the non-cash write-down of long-lived assets of $3.6 million as well as pension-related settlement charges of $0.1 million. Severance charges relating to employee terminations involved approximately 475 employees.

Dole expects to incur additional restructuring charges of approximately $1.4 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 related to the 2011 plan. These additional charges will primarily consist of employee severance and contract termination costs. Approximately 60 additional employees are expected to be impacted by these initiatives.

The following table summarizes restructuring charges related to the 2011 plan:

	Charges/ (Adjustments) Incurred  in Three Quarters 2011		Charges/ (Adjustments) Incurred  in Three Quarters 2012			Cumulative Charges Incurred		Additional Charges to  be Incurred		Total Charges
	(In thousands)
Severance and other employee-related costs	$	184	$	(29	)	$	413	$	1,184	$	1,597
Contract termination and other costs		1,005		2,018			8,312		203		8,515
Pension-related settlement charges		—		—			86		—		86
Asset write-downs		3,263		191			3,601		—		3,601
	$	4,452	$	2,180		$	12,412	$	1,387	$	13,799

A rollforward of activity for Dole’s restructuring liabilities related to the 2011 plan, for the year ended January 1, 2011 through October 6, 2012, which are classified in accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, is summarized as follows:

	Severance and Other Employee- Related Costs			Contract Termination and Other Costs			Total Costs
	(In thousands)
Balance as of January 1, 2011	$	—		$	—		$	—
Charges / (adjustments) incurred		442			6,294			6,736
Cash payments		(248	)		(1,913	)		(2,161	)
Non-cash		—			(146	)		(146	)
Balance as of December 31, 2011		194			4,235			4,429
Charges / (adjustments) incurred		(29	)		2,017			1,988
Cash payments		(165	)		(5,073	)		(5,238	)
Non-cash		—			(11	)		(11	)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	—		$	1,168		$	1,168

NOTE 6—INCOME TAXES

Dole recorded a tax benefit of $0.2 million on $61.9 million of pretax income from continuing operations for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012. Income taxes included an interest benefit of $3.4 million related to Dole’s unrecognized tax benefits. Income tax benefit of $18.8 million on $49.7 million of pretax income from continuing operations was recorded for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011 which included an interest

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benefit of $2.9 million related to Dole’s unrecognized tax benefits. Dole’s effective tax rate varies significantly from period to period due to the level, mix and seasonality of earnings generated in its various U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. For the three quarters ended October 6, 2012, Dole’s income tax expense differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate applied to Dole’s pretax income primarily due to a decrease in Dole’s total amount of unrecognized tax benefits which included $17 million as a result of the expiration of the statute of limitations in the second quarter of 2012 concerning certain transfer pricing items. Including interest, net of tax benefits, the total amount recorded for this item was $18.7 million which was partially offset by an increase in Dole’s U.S. federal valuation allowance. For the three quarters ended October 8, 2011, Dole’s income tax expense differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate applied to Dole’s pretax income primarily due to losses in certain jurisdictions for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.

Dole is required to adjust its effective tax rate for each quarter to be consistent with the estimated annual effective tax rate. Jurisdictions with a projected loss where no tax benefit can be recognized are excluded from the calculation of the estimated annual effective tax rate. These factors could result in a higher or lower effective tax rate during a particular quarter based upon the mix and timing of actual earnings versus annual projections.

Dole recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to its unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income taxes in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Accrued interest and penalties before tax benefits were $6.9 million and $10.6 million at October 6, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, and are included as a component of other long-term liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The decrease in interest expense of $3.7 million for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 includes a reduction of $0.3 million included in the net assets of a German subsidiary sold during the first quarter.

Dole or one or more of its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, Dole is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2006.

Income Tax Audits: Dole believes its tax positions comply with the applicable tax laws and that it has adequately provided for all tax related matters. Matters raised upon audit may involve substantial amounts and could result in material cash payments if resolved unfavorably. Management considers it unlikely that the resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on Dole’s results of operations.

Internal Revenue Service Audit: On September 4, 2012, the IRS completed its examination of Dole’s U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 2006-2008 and issued a Revenue Agent’s report (“RAR”) that includes various proposed adjustments, including with respect to whether certain transactions with foreign affiliates or certain third party borrowings by Dole or its foreign affiliates created or are deemed to have created investments in U.S. property. The net tax deficiency associated with the RAR is $132 million, plus interest. On November 9, 2012, Dole filed a protest letter challenging the proposed adjustments contained in the RAR and will pursue resolution of these issues with the Appeals Division of the IRS. Dole believes, based in part upon the advice of its tax advisors, that its tax treatment of such transactions was appropriate. Although the timing and ultimate resolution of any issues arising from the IRS examination are uncertain, at this time Dole does not anticipate that the total unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change within the next twelve months nor does Dole believe that any material tax payments will be made related to these matters within the next twelve months.

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NOTE 7—LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES

At October 6, 2012, Dole’s long-term financing receivables consisted of $15.5 million of grower advances, net of allowances, $7 million of note receivable related to the sale of the fresh-cut flowers business, $21.4 million of notes receivable related to the sale of a German subsidiary and net long-term trade receivables of $2.3 million. These assets have been included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 6, 2012.

Dole monitors the collectability of these grower advances through periodic review of financial information received from these growers. At October 6, 2012, these advances had an allowance for credit losses of $14.9 million, of which approximately $4.6 million of the net grower advances were 90 days past due. Dole’s historical losses on its long-term grower advances have been immaterial and Dole expects this to continue. During the three quarters ended October 6, 2012, the allowance for grower advances increased by $2.2 million, which resulted in an increase in the provision that was recorded to cost of products sold.

At October 6, 2012, Dole had a $7 million note receivable from the buyer of the fresh-cut flowers business. This receivable is secured by properties that have an estimated fair value in excess of the note, which was due in January 2011. Two of the three Colombian companies that have granted mortgages in such properties to secure their guaranties of such note are currently under reorganization pursuant to Colombian Law 1116. Dole is currently renegotiating with the buyer the terms of the note, including the timing of payment and the interest rate. Dole believes that the note will be collected, based on its secured creditor position in the reorganization. During the second quarter of 2012, Dole received a cash payment of $2.9 million from the owner of certain properties. In exchange, Dole released the mortgages on such properties. Subsequent to such cash payment, the party that made the payment gave Dole written notice pursuant to which Dole allocated $1.3 million to repayment of principal on the note receivable and the remainder to interest.

During the fourth quarter of 2011, Dole entered into an agreement to sell a German subsidiary. The sale was completed during the first quarter of 2012. Net consideration from the sale totaled approximately $49.6 million. Of this amount, $20.6 million of cash proceeds, net of cash disposed, was collected and the remaining $29 million (€22 million) was recorded as notes receivable denominated in euros, which mature on various dates through March 2022. During the second and third quarter of 2012, $0.8 million (€0.6 million) and $6.1 million (€5 million), respectively were collected on the notes receivable. Of the remaining $21.4 million (€14.8 million) notes receivable, approximately $20.1 million was recorded as long-term notes receivable. These notes receivable have annual minimum payment requirements based on the financial performance of the business and are collateralized by the business.

Dole has gross long-term trade receivables of $19.1 million due from a customer in Eastern Europe, for which it is likely that payment will not be received during the next year. During fiscal 2010 and 2009, Dole recorded provisions for bad debt of $11.4 million and $4.4 million, respectively. During the second quarter of 2012, Dole recorded provisions for bad debt of $1 million, which is included in charges for restructuring and long-term receivables, bringing the total allowance for bad debt to $16.8 million. The net receivable of $2.3 million represents management’s best estimate of its net realizable value after consideration of collateral securing the receivables.

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NOTE 8—INVENTORIES

The major classes of inventories were as follows:

	October 6, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Finished products	$	441,541	$	414,640
Raw materials and work in progress		140,579		131,287
Crop-growing costs		198,195		224,149
Operating supplies and other		64,480		59,441
	$	844,795	$	829,517

NOTE 9—ASSETS HELD-FOR-SALE AND ACTIVELY MARKETED LAND

Dole continuously reviews its assets in order to identify those assets that do not meet Dole’s future strategic direction or internal economic return criteria. As a result of this review, Dole has identified and is in the process of selling certain long-lived assets. Accordingly, Dole has assets classified as either held-for-sale or actively marketed land.

Total assets held-for-sale by segment were as follows:

	Fresh Fruit			Fresh Vegetables		Packaged Foods		Fresh-Cut Flowers— Discontinued Operation		Total Assets Held-for-Sale
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	66,805		$	599	$	3,214	$	5,023	$	75,641
Additions		1,034			—		—		—		1,034
Sales		(52,839	)		—		—		—		(52,839	)
Reclassifications		(2,348	)		—		—		—		(2,348	)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	12,652		$	599	$	3,214	$	5,023	$	21,488

Assets held-for-sale included on Dole’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 6, 2012 consisted of property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation.

Total liabilities related to assets held-for-sale by segment were as follows:

	Fresh Fruit			Fresh Vegetables		Packaged Foods		Fresh-Cut Flowers— Discontinued Operation		Total Liabilities Held-for-Sale
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	49,117		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	49,117
Sales		(49,117	)		—		—		—		(49,117	)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

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Gains on asset sales by segment were as follows:

	Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011		October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh Fruit	$	5,759	$	3,326	$	11,916	$	3,337
Fresh Vegetables		—		—		—		—
Packaged Foods		—		—		—		—
Total from Continuing Operations		5,759		3,326		11,916		3,337
Fresh-Cut Flowers—Discontinued Operations		—		—		—		339
	$	5,759	$	3,326	$	11,916	$	3,676

Proceeds from asset sales by segment were as follows:

	Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011		October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh Fruit	$	11,272	$	10,350	$	35,669	$	11,679
Fresh Vegetables		—		—		—		—
Packaged Foods		—		—		—		—
Total from Continuing Operations		11,272		10,350		35,669		11,679
Fresh-Cut Flowers—Discontinued Operations		—		—		1,279		2,912
	$	11,272	$	10,350	$	36,948	$	14,591

Fresh Fruit

During the fourth quarter of 2011, Dole entered into an agreement to sell a German subsidiary which was part of the European ripening and distribution business within the fresh fruit segment. The sale was completed during the first quarter of 2012. Net consideration from the sale totaled approximately $49.6 million. Of this amount, $20.6 million of cash proceeds, net of cash disposed, was collected and the remaining $29 million (€22 million) was recorded as notes receivable, which mature on various dates through March 2022. Dole realized a gain of $27 million on the sale, of which $3.2 million was recorded during the first quarter of 2012, resulting in deferred income of $23.8 million (€18 million), which will be recognized as cash on the notes receivable are collected. During the second quarter of 2012, $0.8 million was collected and recorded as a gain on the sale. During the third quarter of 2012, Dole collected $5.7 million and recorded $1.3 million as a gain on the sale. In addition, Dole may receive an earn-out of up to €10 million based on future operating performance of the business.

Additionally, during the first quarter of 2012, Dole sold 230 acres of land in Hawaii. Dole received net cash proceeds of $1.8 million and recorded a gain of $1 million. At October 6, 2012, the asset held-for-sale balance in the fresh fruit reporting segment included approximately 2,050 acres of land in Hawaii. During the second quarter of 2012, Dole completed the sale of farm land in Honduras. Dole received cash proceeds of $1.2 million and recorded a gain of $1.2 million. During the third quarter Dole sold farm land in Costa Rica. Dole received cash proceeds of $5.6 million and recorded a gain of $4.5 million.

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Packaged Foods

At October 6, 2012, the assets held-for-sale balance in the packaged foods reporting segment consisted of approximately 400 acres of peach orchards located in California.

Fresh-Cut Flowers—Discontinued Operation

At October 6, 2012, the assets held-for-sale balance in the fresh-cut flowers—discontinued operation consisted of a portion of the real estate of the former flowers division. Dole collected $1.3 million of long-term receivables during the second quarter ended June 16, 2012 related to the sale of the fresh-cut flowers—discontinued operation. Refer to Note 7—Long-Term Receivables for additional information.

Actively Marketed Land

Included in actively marketed land is land that does not meet Dole’s future strategic direction or internal economic return criteria. The land that has been identified is available for sale in its present condition and an active program is underway to sell the properties. Dole is actively marketing these properties at a price that is in excess of book value but the timing of sale is uncertain. At October 6, 2012, actively marketed land consisted of approximately 14,200 acres of Hawaii land in the fresh fruit segment, with a net book value of $74.8 million.

NOTE 10—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill has been allocated to Dole’s reporting segments as follows:

	Fresh Fruit			Fresh Vegetables		Packaged Foods		Total
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	272,743		$	84,759	$	60,611	$	418,113
Additions		—			—		6,853		6,853
Disposals		(11,000	)		—		—		(11,000	)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	261,743		$	84,759	$	67,464	$	413,966

During the first quarter of 2012, Dole completed the sale of a German subsidiary in the fresh fruit segment. As a result of the sale, $11 million of goodwill attributable to this subsidiary was written-off. Refer to Note 9—Assets-Held-For-Sale and Actively Marketed Land for further information.

During the first quarter of 2012, Dole completed the acquisition of Mrs. May’s Naturals, Inc. (“Mrs. May’s”), a company committed to providing consumers with wholesome snacks for a healthier lifestyle. Mrs. May’s is part of the packaged foods segment. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, Dole purchased Mrs. May’s for total consideration of approximately $15 million, plus an annual earn-out between $0 and $0.5 million payable in 2013, 2014 and 2015. The acquisition resulted in goodwill of $6.9 million. In addition, Dole recorded $9.3 million of intangible assets consisting of $7.1 million for customer relationships and $2.2 million for trade names.

Dole’s Fresh Vegetables goodwill balance as of December 31, 2011 has been retrospectively adjusted to reflect an increase in goodwill and a corresponding increase in accrued liabilities of $1.3 million related to the fourth quarter 2011 SunnyRidge Farms (“SunnyRidge”) acquisition. During the second quarter of 2012, Dole was able to determine the amount of additional consideration owed to the former shareholders of SunnyRidge related to certain tax matters.

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Details of Dole’s intangible assets were as follows:

	October 6, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Amortized intangible assets:
Customer relationships	$	66,601		$	59,501
Other amortized intangible assets		18,023			15,231
		84,624			74,732
Accumulated amortization—customer relationships		(36,815	)		(31,755	)
Other accumulated amortization		(2,198	)		(579	)
Accumulated amortization—intangible assets		(39,013	)		(32,334	)
Amortized intangible assets, net		45,611			42,398
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademark and trade names		689,615			689,615
	$	735,226		$	732,013

Amortization expense of intangible assets totaled $2.4 million and $1.1 million in the quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011, respectively, and $6.3 million and $2.9 million for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011, respectively.

As of October 6, 2012, the estimated amortization expense associated with Dole’s intangible assets for the remainder of 2012 and in each of the next four fiscal years is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year	Amount
2012 (remainder of the year)	$	1,796
2013	$	6,654
2014	$	5,998
2015	$	5,998
2016	$	5,522
Thereafter	$	19,643

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NOTE 11—NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT

Notes payable and long-term debt consisted of the following:

	October 6, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Unsecured debt:
8.75% debentures due 2013	$	155,000		$	155,000
Secured debt:
13.875% notes due 2014		174,904			174,904
8% notes due 2016		315,000			315,000
Revolving credit facility		76,600			69,300
Term loan facilities		867,702			895,500
Contracts and notes, at a weighted average interest rate of 3.2% in 2012 (3.8% in 2011)		4,369			7,294
Capital lease obligations, at a weighted average interest rate of 2.9% in 2012 (3.0% in 2011)		59,050			57,000
Notes payable, at a weighted average interest rate of 2.0% in 2012 (3.1% in 2011)		55,161			27,969
Unamortized debt discounts		(17,729	)		(22,130	)
		1,690,057			1,679,837
Notes payable and current maturities, net of unamortized debt discounts		(218,012	)		(38,725	)
	$	1,472,045		$	1,641,112

Notes Payable

Dole borrows funds primarily on a short-term basis to finance current operations. The terms of these borrowings range from one month to six months. Dole’s notes payable at October 6, 2012 consist primarily of foreign borrowings in Asia and Latin America.

2011 Refinancing and Partial Retirement of 13 ⁷/₈% notes due 2014

Dole’s senior secured term loan and the asset-based lending senior secured revolving credit facility (“ABL revolver”) were amended and restated on July 8, 2011 (“2011 Refinancing”). The amendments reduced borrowing rates on the ABL revolver, with an opportunity to also reduce future borrowing rates on the term loan and eliminated the financial maintenance covenants of total leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio (such covenants had been in the previous term loan facilities, but not the revolving credit facility). The amended credit facilities included $872.1 million of term debt due 2018 and provided a $350 million revolving credit facility due 2016. During the third quarter of fiscal 2011, Dole incurred debt issuance costs of $13 million.

During the third quarter of 2011, Dole repurchased and retired $52.5 million of its 13.875% notes due 2014. As a result of the repurchase, Dole recorded a charge of $13.5 million to other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The charge related to premiums paid in connection with the early debt retirement as well as the write-off of deferred debt issuance costs and debt discounts.

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Term Loans and Revolving Credit Facility

As of October 6, 2012, the term loan facilities consisted of $311.1 million of Term Loan B and $556.6 million of Term Loan C. The term loan facilities bear interest, at Dole’s option, at a rate per annum equal to either (i) the London Interbank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 3.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.25%; or (ii) a base rate plus 2.75%. Interest on the term loan facilities is payable quarterly in arrears or at maturity of LIBOR contracts. The weighted average variable interest rate at October 6, 2012 for Term Loan B and Term Loan C was 5.03%. The term loan facilities require quarterly principal payments, plus a balloon payment due in 2018.

As of October 6, 2012, there was $76.6 million outstanding under the ABL revolver. Amounts outstanding under the ABL revolver bear interest, at Dole’s option, at a rate per annum equal to either (i) LIBOR plus 1.75% to 2.25%, or (ii) a base rate plus 0.75% to 1.25%, in each case, based upon Dole’s historical borrowing availability under this facility. The weighted average variable interest rate at October 6, 2012 for the ABL was 4.89%. As of October 6, 2012, the borrowing base for the ABL revolver was $333.1 million. After taking into account approximately $158 million of outstanding letters of credit issued under the ABL revolver and the outstanding ABL balance, Dole had approximately $98.5 million available for borrowings as of October 6, 2012. The ABL revolver matures in 2016.

Covenants

Provisions under the senior secured credit facilities and the indentures governing Dole’s senior secured notes and debentures require Dole to comply with certain covenants. These covenants include limitations on, among other things, indebtedness, investments, liens, loans to subsidiaries, employees and third parties, the issuance of guarantees and the payment of dividends. The ABL revolver also contains a “springing covenant,” which would not be effective unless the availability under the ABL revolver were to fall below the greater of (i) $35 million and (ii) 12.5% of the lesser of the Total Commitment (as defined) and the borrowing base. To date, the springing covenant has never been effective and Dole does not currently anticipate that the springing covenant will become effective. At October 6, 2012, Dole was in compliance with all applicable covenants.

A breach of a covenant or other provision in any debt instrument governing Dole’s current or future indebtedness could result in a default under that instrument and, due to customary cross-default and cross-acceleration provisions, could result in a default under Dole’s other debt instruments. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the senior secured credit facilities or other debt instrument, the lenders or holders of such debt could elect to declare all amounts outstanding to be immediately due and payable and terminate all commitments to extend further credit. If Dole were unable to repay those amounts, the lenders could proceed against the collateral, if any, securing the indebtedness. If the lenders under Dole’s indebtedness were to accelerate the payment of the indebtedness, Dole cannot give assurance that its assets would be sufficiently liquid to repay in full its outstanding indebtedness on an accelerated basis.

Debt Issuance Costs

Debt issuance costs are capitalized and amortized into interest expense over the term of the underlying debt. During the quarter and three quarters ended October 6, 2012, Dole amortized deferred debt issuance costs of $1.7 million and $4.3 million, respectively. During the quarter and three quarters ended October 8, 2011, Dole amortized deferred debt issuance costs of $1.7 million and $4.5 million, respectively.

Debt discounts are amortized into interest expense over the term of the underlying debt. During the quarter and three quarters ended October 6, 2012, Dole amortized debt discounts of $1.7 million and $4.1 million, respectively. During the quarter and three quarters ended October 8, 2011, Dole amortized debt discounts of $1.5 million and $3.8 million, respectively.

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As a result of the 2011 refinancing, Dole recorded a charge of $12.7 million to other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations during the third quarter of 2011. The charge relates to fees incurred in connection with the refinancing as well as the write-off of deferred issuance costs and debt discounts.

Fair Value of Debt

Dole estimates the fair value of its secured and unsecured notes and debentures based on current quoted market prices. The term loans are traded between institutional investors on the secondary loan market, and the fair values of the term loans are based on the last available trading price.

The carrying values and estimated fair values of Dole’s debt are summarized below:

	October 6, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Carrying Values		Estimated Fair Values		Carrying Values		Estimated Fair Values
	(In thousands)
Secured and unsecured notes and debentures	$	636,778	$	690,255	$	633,970	$	694,314
Term loans		858,099		868,787		884,304		888,784

Carrying values are net of debt discounts.

NOTE 12—EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The components of net periodic benefit cost for Dole’s U.S. and international pension plans and other postretirement benefit (“OPRB”) plans were as follows:

	U.S. Pension Plans						International Pension Plans						OPRB Plans
	Quarter Ended						Quarter Ended						Quarter Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Service cost	$	56		$	57		$	2,744		$	2,248		$	21		$	23
Interest cost		4,273			4,587			2,226			2,138			641			643
Expected return on plan assets		(4,706	)		(5,039	)		(131	)		(140	)					—
Amortization of:
Unrecognized net loss		2,513			2,034			514			281			24			21
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)		—			—			122			130			(1,084	)		(1,085	)
Unrecognized net transition obligation		—			—			—			—			—			—
Restructuring related settlements and other		—			—			—			332			—			47
	$	2,136		$	1,639		$	5,475		$	4,989		$	(398	)	$	(351	)

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	U.S. Pension Plans						International Pension Plans						OPRB Plans
	Three Quarters Ended						Three Quarters Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Service cost	$	140		$	143		$	6,360		$	5,159		$	53		$	58
Interest cost		10,717			11,467			5,523			5,325			1,603			1,607
Expected return on plan assets		(11,764	)		(12,597	)		(327	)		(347	)					—
Amortization of:
Unrecognized net loss		6,255			5,084			1,316			702			60			51
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)		—			—			302			324			(2,712	)		(2,711	)
Unrecognized net transition obligation		—			—			—			1			—			—
Restructuring related settlements and other		—			—			—			1,889			—			1,778
	$	5,348		$	4,097		$	13,174		$	13,053		$	(996	)	$	783

NOTE 13—SEGMENT INFORMATION

Dole has three reportable operating segments: fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and packaged foods. These reportable segments are managed separately due to differences in geography, products, production processes, distribution channels and customer bases.

The fresh fruit reportable operating segment (“fresh fruit”) primarily sells bananas, fresh pineapple and deciduous fruit, which are sourced from local growers or Dole-owned or leased farms located in Latin America and Asia, with significant selling locations in North America, Western Europe and Japan. The Asia component of fresh fruit not only sells fruit, but also sources and grows vegetables for sale primarily in Japan.

The fresh vegetables reportable operating segment (“fresh vegetables”) sells packaged salads and has a line of fresh-packed products that includes iceberg and romaine lettuce, celery, and fresh berries including strawberries and blueberries. Substantially all of the sales for fresh vegetables are generated in North America.

During the fourth quarter of 2011, Dole changed the segment classification of its Asia fresh vegetables operations from the fresh vegetables operating segment to the fresh fruit operating segment, due to a change in operational reporting. The segment reporting change has been reflected for all periods presented.

The packaged foods reportable operating segment (“packaged foods”) sells and distributes packaged fruit and frozen fruit products in North America, Europe and Asia, with North America as the primary market. The largest component of packaged foods sales are FRUIT BOWLS^®, canned pineapple and pineapple juice.

Management evaluates and monitors segment performance primarily through, among other measures, earnings before interest expense and income taxes (“EBIT”). EBIT before discontinued operations is calculated from net income by adding interest expense and income tax expense, and adding the loss or subtracting the income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes. Management believes that segment EBIT provides useful information for analyzing the underlying business results as well as allowing investors a means to evaluate the financial results of each segment in relation to Dole as a whole. EBIT is not defined under U.S. Generally

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Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income or cash flow measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP or as a measure of Dole’s profitability. Additionally, Dole’s computation of EBIT may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies, because not all companies calculate EBIT in the same manner.

Revenues from external customers for the reportable operating segments and corporate were as follows:

	Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011		October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh fruit	$	1,254,472	$	1,422,823	$	3,516,673	$	3,998,106
Fresh vegetables		326,570		297,422		851,054		786,522
Packaged foods		375,928		365,601		934,113		902,722
Corporate		141		186		336		511
	$	1,957,111	$	2,086,032	$	5,302,176	$	5,687,861

EBIT for the reportable operating segments and corporate were as follows:

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh fruit EBIT	$	10,069		$	4,856		$	136,514		$	178,323
Fresh vegetables EBIT		3,220			6,145			20,506			24,008
Packaged foods EBIT		29,305			24,054			63,110			62,115
Total operating segments EBIT		42,594			35,055			220,130			264,446
Corporate:
Unrealized loss on cross currency swap		—			—			—			(3,787	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on long-term Japanese yen hedges		870			2,413			271			(20,167	)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign denominated instruments		(2,886	)		1,854			212			(4,580	)
Share-based compensation		(2,295	)		(1,816	)		(5,737	)		(4,392	)
Write-off of debt issuance costs and refinancing fees		—			(12,739	)		(433	)		(12,759	)
Loss on early retirement of notes		—			(13,453	)		—			(13,453	)
Strategic review transaction costs		(7,194	)		—			(8,282	)		—
Operating and other expenses		(12,821	)		(16,750	)		(35,760	)		(37,271	)
Corporate		(24,326	)		(40,491	)		(49,729	)		(96,409	)
Interest expense		(39,953	)		(41,402	)		(101,546	)		(111,709	)
Income taxes		8,055			(123	)		230			(18,781	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations		(13,630	)		(46,961	)		69,085			37,547
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(234	)		(43	)		(266	)		188
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			339
Net income (loss)	$	(13,864	)	$	(47,004	)	$	68,819		$	38,074

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Dole’s equity earnings from equity method investments, which have been included in EBIT in the table above, relate primarily to the fresh fruit operating segment.

Total assets for the three reportable operating segments, corporate and fresh-cut flowers were as follows:

	October 6, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh fruit	$	2,099,430	$	2,129,910
Fresh vegetables		467,432		489,091
Packaged foods		794,430		743,447
Total operating segments		3,361,292		3,362,448
Corporate		868,924		903,851
Fresh-cut flowers—discontinued operation		5,023		5,023
	$	4,235,239	$	4,271,322

NOTE 14—DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Dole is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, bunker fuel price fluctuations and interest rate changes in the normal course of its business. As part of its risk management strategy, Dole uses derivative instruments to hedge some of these exposures. Dole’s objective is to offset gains and losses resulting from these exposures with losses and gains on the derivative contracts used to hedge them, thereby reducing volatility of earnings. Dole does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Cash Flow Hedges

Certain of Dole’s foreign currency derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. Specifically, Dole designated certain of its foreign currency exchange forward contracts and participating forward contracts as cash flow hedges of its forecasted revenue and operating expense transactions. As a result, changes in fair value of the foreign currency derivative instruments since hedge designation, to the extent effective, are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet and are reclassified into earnings in the same period the underlying transactions affect earnings. Changes in the fair value of any portion of a cash flow hedge deemed ineffective are recognized into current period earnings.

Interest Rate Swap, Cross Currency Swap and Long-term Japanese Yen Hedges

Dole entered into an interest rate swap in 2006 to hedge future changes in interest rates. This agreement effectively converted $320 million of borrowings under Term Loan C, which was variable-rate debt, to a fixed-rate basis that matured June 16, 2011.

In connection with a refinancing transaction in which we engaged in March 2010, some of the terms of Dole’s senior secured credit facilities were amended. Dole evaluated the impact of these amendments on its hedge designation for its interest rate swap and determined not to re-designate the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge of its interest rate risk associated with Term Loan C. As a result, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap after de-designation on March 2, 2010 were recorded in interest expense. The unrealized loss in AOCI was recognized into interest expense through the June 2011 maturity of the interest rate swap as the underlying Term Loan C interest payments were made.

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During 2006 (subsequently amended in 2009), Dole executed a cross currency swap to synthetically convert $320 million of Term Loan C into Japanese yen denominated debt in order to effectively lower the U.S. dollar fixed interest rate. The cross currency swap was scheduled to mature in June 2011. During 2009, Dole entered into a collateral arrangement which required Dole to provide collateral to its counterparties when the fair market value of the cross currency and interest rate swaps exceeded a combined liability of $35 million.

During the first quarter of 2011, Dole entered into a transaction to effectively unwind the cross currency swap by refinancing its obligation under the cross currency swap and entering into a series of long-term Japanese yen hedges that mature through December 2014. As a result of the unwind of the cross currency swap, the collateral arrangement with the counterparties was no longer required. The long-term Japanese yen hedges require Dole to buy U.S. dollars and sell Japanese yen at an exchange rate of ¥101.3. At inception, these contracts were in a liability position of approximately $159 million and the total notional amount outstanding of the long-term Japanese yen hedges was $596.3 million. At October 6, 2012, the liability was approximately $124.8 million, and the total notional amount outstanding of the long-term Japanese yen hedges was $425.8 million. The value of these contracts will fluctuate based on changes in the exchange rate over the life of the individual forward contracts.

Upon entering into the long-term Japanese yen hedges, Dole designated the long-term Japanese yen forward contracts as cash flow hedges of its forecasted Japanese yen revenue stream. Due to the fact that there is a significant financing element present at the inception of the long-term Japanese yen hedges, the cash inflows or outflows associated with settlement of these contracts are included within the financing activities in Dole’s condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. While the long-term Japanese yen hedges were designated as cash flow hedges, a portion of the long-term Japanese yen hedges were deemed ineffective. With respect to this portion, changes in the fair value of the hedges are recorded in other income (expense), net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations, because the ineffectiveness was considered to be caused by the financing element of this instrument.

As a result of Dole executing a definitive agreement with ITOCHU Corporation on September 17, 2012, it is no longer considered to be probable that the forecasted Japanese yen revenue steams in 2013 and 2014 will occur. Accordingly, Dole de-designated these contracts as cash flow hedges on that date. Changes in the fair value of these hedges subsequent to September 17, 2012, are recorded to other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. Since it is still considered to be reasonably possible that the forecasted transactions will occur in the future, the AOCI balance for these hedges will be reclassified into earnings upon settlement of the forecasted transactions. Once management has determined that it is no longer reasonably possible that the forecasted Japanese yen revenue streams will occur, the amounts remaining in AOCI for the long-term Japanese yen forward contracts will be recorded to other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

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At October 6, 2012, the gross notional values of Dole’s derivative instruments were as follows:

	Average  Strike Price		Notional Amount
	(In thousands, except average strike price)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Foreign currency hedges (buy/sell):
U.S. dollar/Japanese yen		JPY 100.3 /$	$	39,896
U.S. dollar/Euro		USD 1.31 /€		103,193
Thai baht/U.S. dollar		THB 31.06 /$		48,137
Philippine peso/U.S. dollar		PHP 42.52 /$		27,037
Chilean peso/U.S. dollar		CLP 507.76/$		3,545
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Foreign currency hedges (buy/sell):
U.S. dollar/Japanese yen		JPY 101.3/$		387,393
U.S. dollar/Swedish krona		SEK 6.57 /$		3,105
South African rand/U.S. dollar		ZAR 8.55 /$		1,800
South African rand/ British pound sterling		ZAR 13.39 /£	£	425
South African rand/Euro		ZAR 10.78 /€	€	425
British pound sterling /U.S. dollar		USD 1.55 /£		305
Bunker fuel hedges		USD 562 /mt		7,000	mt

The following table presents the derivative assets (liabilities) at fair value for derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:

	Balance Sheet Classification	October  6, 2012			December  31, 2011
		(In thousands)
Assets:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Receivables, net	$	3,279		$	5,427
			3,279			5,427
Liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities		(11,016	)		(70,730	)
	Other long-term liabilities		(21	)		(123,304	)
			(11,037	)		(194,034	)
Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments		$	(7,758	)	$	(188,607	)

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The following table presents the derivative assets (liabilities) at fair value for derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments:

	Balance Sheet Classification	October 6, 2012			December 31, 2011
		(In thousands)
Assets:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Receivables, net	$	33		$	205
Bunker fuel hedges	Receivables, net		385			1,563
			418			1,768
Liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities		(45,008	)		—
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other long-term liabilities		(68,329	)		—
			(113,337	)		—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments		$	(112,919	)	$	1,768

Settlement of the foreign currency hedges will occur during 2012 through 2014 and settlement of bunker fuel hedges will occur during 2012.

The effects of the interest rate swap and foreign currency hedges designated as cash flow hedging instruments on accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the condensed consolidated statements of operations were as follows:

	Gains (Losses) Recognized in AOCI During Quarter Ended						Gains (Losses) Reclassified Into Income  During Quarter Ended					Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income due to Hedge Ineffectiveness or Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing During Quarter Ended
	October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011			Income Statement Classification	October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011			October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency hedges (1)		1,609		(36,156	)	Cost of products sold		598		(11,175	)		1,388		(239	)
						Other income (expense), net		—		—			870		2,413

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	Gains (Losses) Recognized in AOCI During Three Quarters Ended						Gains (Losses) Reclassified Into Income During Three Quarters Ended						Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income due to Hedge Ineffectiveness or Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing During Three Quarters Ended
	October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011			Income Statement Classification	October  6, 2012			October  8, 2011			October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Interest rate swap	$	—	$	—		Interest expense	$	—		$	(6,644	)	$	—	$	—
Foreign currency hedges (1)		27,322		(51,064	)	Cost of products sold		(1,070	)		(17,574	)		3,500		(1,029	)
						Other income (expense), net		—			—			271		6,556

(1) Amounts related to the long-term Japanese yen hedges have been included in this line item.

Unrealized gains and losses on the interest rate swap were recorded through AOCI through the de-designation date. Amounts included in AOCI as of the de-designation date were being amortized into interest expense as the quarterly payments were made through maturity of the interest rate swap in June 2011. Net unrecognized losses of $4.5 million related to the foreign currency hedges are expected to be realized into earnings in the next twelve months.

Net gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments, or prior to being designated as cash flow hedging instruments were as follows:

		Quarter Ended
	Classification in Statement of Operations	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
		(In thousands)
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Cost of products sold	$	(299	)	$	148
Bunker fuel contracts	Cost of products sold		772			260
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other income (expense), net		15			—
Long-term Japanese yen hedges	Other income (expense), net		62			—
		$	550		$	408

		Three Quarters Ended
	Classification in Statement of Operations	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
		(In thousands)
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Cost of products sold	$	(63	)	$	(710	)
Bunker fuel contracts	Cost of products sold		400			3,072
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other income (expense), net		47			—
Long-term Japanese yen hedges	Other income (expense), net		62			(26,723	)
Cross currency swap	Other income (expense), net		—			(1,902	)
Interest rate swap	Interest expense		—			(18,942	)
		$	446		$	(45,205	)

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NOTE 15—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Dole’s financial instruments primarily consist of short-term trade and grower receivables, trade payables, notes receivable and notes payable, as well as long-term grower receivables, derivatives, capital lease obligations, term loans, a revolving loan, and notes and debentures. For short-term instruments, the carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. For long-term financial instruments, excluding Dole’s secured and unsecured notes and debentures, and term loans, the carrying amount approximates fair value since they bear interest at variable rates or fixed rates which approximate market.

The inputs used to measure fair value are based on a hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used in valuation techniques. These levels, in order of highest to lowest priority are described below:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

The following table provides a summary of the assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
	October 6, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	3,312		$	5,632
Bunker fuel contracts		385			1,563
	$	3,697		$	7,195
Liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	(124,374	)	$	(194,034	)

For Dole, the assets and liabilities that are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis are the derivative instruments. The fair values of Dole’s derivative instruments are determined using Level 2 inputs, which are defined as “significant other observable inputs.” The fair values of the foreign currency exchange contracts and bunker fuel contracts were estimated using internal discounted cash flow calculations based upon forward foreign currency exchange rates, bunker fuel futures, interest-rate yield curves or quotes obtained from brokers for contracts with similar terms less any credit valuation adjustments. Dole recorded a credit valuation adjustment at October 6, 2012 which reduced the derivative liability balances. The credit valuation adjustment was $0.6 million at October 6, 2012 and $10.5 million at December 31, 2011.

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The following table shows the change in the credit valuation adjustment in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations and the portion that is reflected in OCI:

	Quarter Ended					Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011		October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Unrealized gain (loss) recorded in other income (expense), net	$	(1,739	)	$	2,561	$	(8,020	)	$	8,562
Unrealized gain (loss) recorded in OCI		(228	)		2,195		(1,866	)		2,195
	$	(1,967	)	$	4,756	$	(9,886	)	$	10,757

The fair value of goodwill and the intangible assets recorded in connection with the acquisition of Mrs. May’s was determined using discounted cash flow models based on an internal estimate of future cash flows based on unobservable inputs, and as such, are considered to be Level 3 non-recurring fair values within the fair value hierarchy.

During the second quarter of 2012, $1 million of long-term trade receivables were written down to their estimated fair values based on Level 3 inputs.

The goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment analysis was performed in the second quarter of 2012 using a combination of discounted cash flow models and market multiples. The discounted cash flow models used estimates and assumptions including pricing and volume data, anticipated growth rates, profitability levels, tax rates and discount rates.

Credit Risk

The counterparties to the foreign currency and bunker fuel forward contracts and the interest rate and cross currency swaps consist of a number of major international financial institutions. Dole has established counterparty guidelines and regularly monitors its positions and the financial strength of these institutions. While counterparties to hedging contracts expose Dole to credit-related losses in the event of a counterparty’s non-performance, the risk would be limited to the unrealized gains on such affected contracts. Dole does not anticipate any such losses.

NOTE 16—CONTINGENCIES

Dole is a guarantor of indebtedness of some of its key fruit suppliers and other entities integral to Dole’s operations. At October 6, 2012, guarantees of $10.7 million consisted primarily of amounts advanced under third-party bank agreements to independent growers that supply Dole with product. Dole has not historically experienced significant losses associated with these guarantees.

Dole issues letters of credit and bank guarantees through its ABL revolver and, in addition, separately through major banking institutions. Dole also provides bonds issued by insurance companies. These letters of credit, bank guarantees and insurance company bonds are required by certain regulatory authorities, suppliers and other operating agreements. As of October 6, 2012, total letters of credit, bank guarantees and bonds outstanding under these arrangements were $190.5 million.

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Dole also provides various guarantees, mostly to foreign banks, in the course of its normal business operations to support the borrowings, leases and other obligations of its subsidiaries. Dole guaranteed $116.8 million of its subsidiaries’ obligations to their suppliers and other third parties as of October 6, 2012.

Dole has change of control agreements with certain key executives, under which severance payments and benefits would become payable in the event of specified terminations of employment in connection with a change of control (as defined) of Dole.

Dole is involved from time to time in claims and legal actions incidental to its operations, both as plaintiff and defendant. Dole has established what management currently believes to be adequate reserves for pending legal matters. These reserves are established as part of an ongoing worldwide assessment of claims and legal actions that takes into consideration such items as changes in the pending case load (including resolved and new matters), opinions of legal counsel, individual developments in court proceedings, changes in the law, changes in business focus, changes in the litigation environment, changes in opponent strategy and tactics, new developments as a result of ongoing discovery, and past experience in defending and settling similar claims. In the opinion of management, after consultation with outside counsel, the claims or actions to which Dole is a party are not expected to have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on Dole’s financial position or results of operations.

DBCP Cases: A significant portion of Dole’s legal exposure relates to lawsuits pending in the United States and in several foreign countries, alleging injury as a result of exposure to the agricultural chemical DBCP (1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane). DBCP was manufactured by several chemical companies including entities of The Dow Chemical Company and Royal Dutch Shell plc and registered by the U.S. government for use on food crops. Dole and other growers applied DBCP on banana farms in Latin America and the Philippines and on pineapple farms in Hawaii. Specific periods of use varied among the different locations. Dole halted all purchases of DBCP, including for use in foreign countries, when the U.S. EPA cancelled the registration of DBCP for use in the United States in 1979. That cancellation was based in part on a 1977 study by a manufacturer which indicated an apparent link between male sterility and exposure to DBCP among factory workers producing the product, as well as early product testing done by the manufacturers showing testicular effects on animals exposed to DBCP. To date, there is no reliable evidence demonstrating that field application of DBCP led to sterility among farm workers, although that claim is made in the pending lawsuits. Nor is there any reliable scientific evidence that DBCP causes any other injuries in humans, although plaintiffs in the various actions assert claims based on cancer, birth defects and other general illnesses.

Currently there are 195 lawsuits, in various stages of proceedings, alleging injury as a result of exposure to DBCP or seeking enforcement of Nicaragua judgments. In addition, there are 66 labor cases pending in Costa Rica under that country’s national insurance program.

On October 3, 2011, Dole signed a definitive settlement agreement with the plaintiff group represented by the Provost & Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P. On September 5, 2012, that settlement agreement was completed, terminating Provost’s 33 Nicaragua lawsuits representing approximately $9 billion in claimed damages and, in seven of those cases, judgments totaling $907.5 million, and four U.S. lawsuits (90% of the plaintiffs have been dismissed, the Court has scheduled a dismissal hearing for the remaining plaintiffs in November 2012). This settlement is consistent with the position Dole has taken in the past, that it is willing to seek reasonable resolution of pending DBCP litigation. The settlement will not have a material effect on Dole’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Of the 195 lawsuits not included in the Provost & Umphrey settlement, 18 are currently pending in various jurisdictions in the United States. One case in Los Angeles Superior Court, the last remaining lawsuit brought in the United States by Nicaraguan plaintiffs, was dismissed after the Court found that the plaintiffs and their representatives engaged in blatant fraud, witness tampering and active manipulation. On March 11, 2011, the Court issued a final Statement of Decision, followed on March 31, 2011 by a Judgment, that vacates the prior judgment and dismisses all plaintiffs’ claims with prejudice. Plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of that judgment on May 6, 2011, and briefing is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2012. Six cases that were recently filed in Delaware Federal court by the same plaintiffs that had filed identical cases in Louisiana Federal Court in 2011, were dismissed with prejudice on August 21, 2012 under the first-filed rule. On September 17, 2012, the Louisiana counterparts to those six cases, together with one additional case, were dismissed with prejudice by the Louisiana Federal Court under Louisiana prescription law. Plaintiffs have filed an appeal of the Louisiana dismissals. The remaining lawsuits are pending in Latin America and the Philippines. Claimed damages in DBCP cases worldwide total approximately $36 billion, with lawsuits in Nicaragua representing approximately 85% of this amount. Typically in these cases, Dole is a joint defendant with the major DBCP manufacturers. Except as described below, none of these lawsuits has resulted in a verdict or judgment against Dole.

In Nicaragua, 163 cases are currently filed (of which 13 are active) in various courts throughout the country, all but three of which were brought pursuant to Law 364 (including one new case that was served on November 21, 2011), an October 2000 Nicaraguan statute that contains substantive and procedural provisions that Nicaragua’s Attorney General formally opined are unconstitutional. In October 2003, the Supreme Court of Nicaragua issued an advisory opinion, not connected with any litigation, that Law 364 is constitutional. Twenty-five cases have resulted in judgments in Nicaragua: $489.4 million (nine cases consolidated with 465 claimants) on December 11, 2002; $82.9 million (one case with 58 claimants) on February 25, 2004; $15.7 million (one case with 20 claimants) on May 25, 2004; $4 million (one case with four claimants) on May 25, 2004; $56.5 million (one case with 72 claimants) on June 14, 2004; $64.8 million (one case with 85 claimants) on June 15, 2004; $27.7 million (one case with 36 claimants) on March 17, 2005; $46.4 million (one case with 62 claimants) on August 20, 2005; $38.4 million (one case with 192 claimants) on November 14, 2007; and $357.7 million (eight cases with 417 claimants) on January 12, 2009, which Dole learned of unofficially. Except for the latest one, Dole has appealed all judgments. Dole will appeal the $357.7 million judgment once it has been served.

In all but one of the active cases where the proceeding has reached the appropriate stage, Dole has sought to have the cases returned to the United States. In all of the cases where Dole’s request to return the case to the United States has been ruled upon, the courts have denied Dole’s request and Dole has appealed those decisions.

Dole believes that none of the Nicaraguan judgments will be enforceable against any Dole entity in the U.S. or in any other country, because Nicaragua’s Law 364 is unconstitutional and violates international principles of due process. Among other things, Law 364 is an improper “special law” directed at particular parties; it requires defendants to pay large, non-refundable deposits in order to even participate in the litigation; it provides a severely truncated procedural process; it establishes an irrebuttable presumption of causation that is contrary to the evidence and scientific data; and it sets unreasonable minimum damages that must be awarded in every case.

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On October 23, 2006, Dole announced that its subsidiary, Standard Fruit de Honduras, S.A., reached an agreement with the Government of Honduras and representatives of Honduran banana workers. This agreement establishes a Worker Program that is intended by the parties to resolve in a fair and equitable manner the claims of male banana workers alleging sterility as a result of exposure to DBCP. The Honduran Worker Program will not have a material effect on Dole’s financial position or results of operations. The official start of the Honduran Worker Program was announced on January 8, 2007. On August 15, 2007, Shell Oil Company was included in the Worker Program.

As to all the DBCP matters, Dole has denied liability and asserted substantial defenses. Although no assurance can be given concerning the outcome of the DBCP cases, in the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel and based on past experience defending and settling DBCP claims, the pending lawsuits are not expected to have a material adverse effect on Dole’s financial position or results of operations.

European Union Antitrust Inquiry: On October 15, 2008, the European Commission (“EC”) adopted a Decision against Dole Food Company, Inc. and Dole Fresh Fruit Europe OHG and against other unrelated banana companies, finding violations of the European competition (antitrust) laws. The Decision imposes €45.6 million in fines on Dole.

The Decision follows a Statement of Objections, issued by the EC on July 25, 2007, and searches carried out by the EC in June 2005 at certain banana importers and distributors, including two of Dole’s offices.

Dole received the Decision on October 21, 2008 and appealed the Decision to the European General Court in Luxembourg on December 24, 2008. Oral argument on the appeal was held on January 25, 2012.

Dole made an initial $10 million (€7.6 million) provisional payment towards the €45.6 million fine on January 22, 2009, which is classified as other assets, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. As agreed with the European Commission (DG Budget), Dole provided the required bank guaranty for the remaining balance of the fine plus interest to the EC by the deadline of April 30, 2009. The bank guaranty renews annually during the appeals process (which may take several years) and carries interest of 6.15% (accrued from January 23, 2009). If the European General Court fully agrees with Dole’s arguments presented in its appeal, Dole will be entitled to the return of all monies paid, plus interest.

Although no assurances can be given, and although there could be a material adverse effect on Dole, Dole believes that it has not violated the European competition laws. No accrual for the Decision has been made in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, since Dole cannot determine at this time the amount of probable loss, if any, incurred as a result of the Decision.

Honduran Tax Case: In 2005, Dole received a tax assessment from Honduras of approximately $137 million (including the claimed tax, penalty, and interest through the date of assessment) relating to the disposition of all of Dole’s interest in Cervecería Hondureña, S.A in 2001. Dole believes the assessment is without merit and filed an appeal with the Honduran tax authorities, which was denied. As a result of the denial in the administrative process, in order to negate the tax assessment, on August 5, 2005, Dole proceeded to the next stage of the appellate process by filing a lawsuit against the Honduran government in the Honduran Administrative Tax Trial Court. The Honduran government sought dismissal of the lawsuit and attachment of assets, which Dole challenged. The Honduran Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Honduran intermediate appellate court that a statutory prerequisite to challenging the tax assessment on the merits is the payment of the

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tax assessment or the filing of a payment plan with the Honduran courts; Dole has challenged the constitutionality of the statute requiring such payment or payment plan. Dole and the Honduran government have had discussions regarding possible ways to resolve pending lawsuits and tax-related matters. Although no assurance can be given concerning the outcome of this case, in the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the pending lawsuits and tax-related matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on Dole’s financial position or results of operations.

Former Shell Site: Shell Oil Company and Dole were sued in several cases filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, beginning in 2009, alleging property damage and personal injury by persons claiming to be current or former residents in the area of a housing development built in the 1960s by a predecessor of what is now a Dole subsidiary, on land that had been owned and used by Shell as a crude oil storage facility for 40 years prior to the housing development. On April 20, 2011, the Court dismissed the case with prejudice, including all claims against Dole. On August 11, 2011, the Court overturned its dismissal in response to plaintiffs’ motion for reconsideration and permitted the filing of a second amended complaint by plaintiffs. The defendants filed motions to dismiss plaintiffs’ second amended complaint, which have been denied, except that Shell’s motions were granted to dismiss certain property damage claims and certain claims based on the allegation that Shell had engaged in ultrahazardous activity. The California Regional Water Quality Control Board is supervising the cleanup on the former Shell site. On March 11, 2011, the Water Board issued a Cleanup and Abatement Order naming Shell as the Discharger and a Responsible Party, and ordering Shell to assess, monitor, and cleanup and abate the effects of contaminants discharged to soil and groundwater at the site. On April 22, 2011, the Water Board sent Dole a letter requiring Dole to supply information concerning ownership, development and activities of the former Shell site, which Dole did on September 15, 2011.

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NOTE 17—EARNINGS PER SHARE

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(13,630	)	$	(46,961	)	$	69,085		$	37,547
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(234	)		(43	)		(266	)		188
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			339
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(1,456	)		(1,634	)		(3,643	)		(3,906	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(15,320	)	$	(48,638	)	$	65,176		$	34,168
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic		87,762			87,600			87,761			87,588
Dilutive effects of stock incentive plan		—			—			722			503
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted		87,762			87,600			88,483			88,091
Earnings Per Share—Basic
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.54	)	$	0.79		$	0.43
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			—
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			—
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(0.01	)		(0.02	)		(0.05	)		(0.04	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.56	)	$	0.74		$	0.39
Earnings Per Share—Diluted
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.54	)	$	0.78		$	0.43
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			—
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			—
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(0.01	)		(0.02	)		(0.04	)		(0.04	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.56	)	$	0.74		$	0.39

Anti-dilutive shares of 1 million and 525 thousand were excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average shares for the quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011, respectively.

NOTE 18—GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Dole’s 100% owned domestic subsidiaries (“Guarantors”) have fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, Dole’s obligations under the indentures related to the 2013 Debentures, the 2014 Notes and the 2016 Notes. Each guarantee is subordinated in right of payment to the Guarantors’ existing and future senior debt, including obligations under the senior secured credit facilities, and will rank pari passu with all senior subordinated indebtedness of the applicable Guarantor.

The accompanying Guarantor consolidating financial information is presented on the equity method of accounting for all periods presented. Under this method, investments in subsidiaries are recorded at cost and adjusted for Dole’s share in the subsidiaries’ cumulative results of operations, capital contributions and

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distributions and other changes in equity. Elimination entries relate to the elimination of investments in subsidiaries and associated intercompany balances and transactions as well as cash overdraft and income tax reclassifications.

The following are condensed consolidating statements of operations of Dole for the quarters and three quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011; condensed consolidating statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the quarters and three quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011; condensed consolidating statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the quarters and three quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011; condensed consolidating balance sheets as of October 6, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Quarter Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Revenues, net	$	28,913		$	926,979		$	1,428,698		$	(427,479	)	$	1,957,111
Cost of products sold		(24,900	)		(817,220	)		(1,362,383	)		423,244			(1,781,259	)
Gross margin		4,013			109,759			66,315			(4,235	)		175,852
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses		(23,281	)		(70,330	)		(73,269	)		4,235			(162,645	)
Charges for restructuring and long-term receivables		—			—			(793	)		—			(793	)
Gain on sale of assets		—			—			5,759			—			5,759
Operating income (loss)		(19,268	)		39,429			(1,988	)		—			18,173
Equity in subsidiary income		27,232			(11,412	)		—			(15,820	)		—
Other income (expense), net		—			—			(4,840	)		—			(4,840	)
Interest income		20			67			1,444			—			1,531
Interest expense		(29,210	)		524			(11,267	)		—			(39,953	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings		(21,226	)		28,608			(16,651	)		(15,820	)		(25,089	)
Income taxes		5,600			(1,702	)		4,157			—			8,055
Earnings from equity method investments		306			(105	)		3,203			—			3,404
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes		(15,320	)		26,801			(9,291	)		(15,820	)		(13,630	)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			(234	)		—			(234	)
Net income (loss)		(15,320	)		26,801			(9,525	)		(15,820	)		(13,864	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(1,456	)		—			(1,456	)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(15,320	)	$	26,801		$	(10,981	)	$	(15,820	)	$	(15,320	)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Quarter Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Revenues, net	$	26,993		$	921,485		$	1,561,454		$	(423,900	)	$	2,086,032
Cost of products sold		(23,403	)		(829,110	)		(1,476,402	)		418,601			(1,910,314	)
Gross margin		3,590			92,375			85,052			(5,299	)		175,718
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses		(19,408	)		(70,406	)		(76,387	)		5,299			(160,902	)
Charges for restructuring		—			—			(7,877	)		—			(7,877	)
Gain on asset sales		3,326			—			—			—			3,326
Operating income (loss)		(12,492	)		21,969			788			—			10,265
Equity in subsidiary income		4,494			(14,493	)		—			9,999			—
Other income (expense), net		(18,052	)		—			(904	)		—			(18,956	)
Interest income		323			54			941			—			1,318
Interest expense		(28,993	)		(85	)		(12,324	)		—			(41,402	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings		(54,720	)		7,445			(11,499	)		9,999			(48,775	)
Income taxes		6,082			(2,878	)		(3,327	)		—			(123	)
Earnings from equity method investments		—			(90	)		2,027			—			1,937
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income taxes		(48,638	)		4,477			(12,799	)		9,999			(46,961	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			(43	)		—			(43	)
Net income (loss)		(48,638	)		4,477			(12,842	)		9,999			(47,004	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(1,634	)		—			(1,634	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(48,638	)	$	4,477		$	(14,476	)	$	9,999		$	(48,638	)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Three Quarters Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Revenues, net	$	72,759		$	2,427,148		$	3,894,028		$	(1,091,759	)	$	5,302,176
Cost of products sold		(59,741	)		(2,146,940	)		(3,596,825	)		1,081,166			(4,722,340	)
Gross margin		13,018			280,208			297,203			(10,593	)		579,836
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses		(53,758	)		(191,400	)		(190,474	)		10,593			(425,039	)
Charges for restructuring and long-term receivables		—			—			(4,062	)		—			(4,062	)
Gain on sale of assets		962			—			10,954			—			11,916
Operating income (loss)		(39,778	)		88,808			113,621			—			162,651
Equity in subsidiary income		150,268			66,996			—			(217,264	)		—
Other income (expense), net		—			—			(3,324	)		—			(3,324	)
Interest income		653			430			3,062			—			4,145
Interest expense		(73,699	)		475			(28,322	)		—			(101,546	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings		37,444			156,709			85,037			(217,264	)		61,926
Income taxes		27,426			(7,833	)		(19,363	)		—			230
Earnings from equity method investments		306			155			6,468			—			6,929
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes		65,176			149,031			72,142			(217,264	)		69,085
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			(266	)		—			(266	)
Net income		65,176			149,031			71,876			(217,264	)		68,819
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(3,643	)		—			(3,643	)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	65,176		$	149,031		$	68,233		$	(217,264	)	$	65,176

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Three Quarters Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Revenues, net	$	73,462		$	2,472,424		$	4,340,002		$	(1,198,027	)	$	5,687,861
Cost of products sold		(60,027	)		(2,204,867	)		(3,968,686	)		1,186,404			(5,047,176	)
Gross margin		13,435			267,557			371,316			(11,623	)		640,685
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses		(46,079	)		(188,111	)		(193,298	)		11,623			(415,865	)
Charges for restructuring		—			—			(16,579	)		—			(16,579	)
Gain on asset sales		3,337			—			—			—			3,337
Operating income (loss)		(29,307	)		79,446			161,439			—			211,578
Equity in subsidiary income		138,272			69,820			—			(208,092	)		—
Other income (expense), net		(18,058	)		—			(35,912	)		—			(53,970	)
Interest income		803			457			2,542			—			3,802
Interest expense		(74,491	)		(126	)		(37,092	)		—			(111,709	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings		17,219			149,597			90,977			(208,092	)		49,701
Income taxes		16,949			(11,989	)		(23,741	)		—			(18,781	)
Earnings from equity method investments		—			202			6,425			—			6,627
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes		34,168			137,810			73,661			(208,092	)		37,547
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			188			—			188
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			339			—			339
Net income		34,168			137,810			74,188			(208,092	)		38,074
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(3,906	)		—			(3,906	)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	34,168		$	137,810		$	70,282		$	(208,092	)	$	34,168

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Quarter Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors		Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Net income (loss)	$	(15,320	)	$	26,801	$	(9,525	)	$	(15,820	)	$	(13,864	)
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		(704	)		14		11,224			—			10,534
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes		—			—		1,055			—			1,055
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes		—			—		(1,089	)		—			(1,089	)
Comprehensive income (loss)		(16,024	)		26,815		1,665			(15,820	)		(3,364	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—		(1,456	)		—			(1,456	)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(16,024	)	$	26,815	$	209		$	(15,820	)	$	(4,820	)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Quarter Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations		Total
	(In thousands)
Net income (loss)	$	(48,638	)	$	4,477		$	(12,842	)	$	9,999	$	(47,004	)
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		—			(400	)		(11,509	)		—		(11,909	)
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes		—			—			(35,026	)		—		(35,026	)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes		—			—			11,557			—		11,557
Comprehensive income (loss)		(48,638	)		4,077			(47,820	)		9,999		(82,382	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(1,610	)		—		(1,610	)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(48,638	)	$	4,077		$	(49,430	)	$	9,999	$	(83,992	)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Three Quarters Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.		Guarantors		Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Net income	$	65,176	$	149,031	$	71,876		$	(217,264	)	$	68,819
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		2,114		2		5,289			—			7,405
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes		—		—		26,116			—			26,116
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes		—		—		45			—			45
Comprehensive income		67,290		149,033		103,326			(217,264	)		102,385
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—		(3,646	)		—			(3,646	)
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	67,290	$	149,033	$	99,680		$	(217,264	)	$	98,739

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Three Quarters Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.		Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Net income	$	34,168	$	137,810		$	74,188		$	(208,092	)	$	38,074
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		—		(367	)		(4,016	)		—			(4,383	)
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes		—		—			(49,223	)		—			(49,223	)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes		—		—			25,280			—			25,280
Comprehensive income		34,168		137,443			46,229			(208,092	)		9,748
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			(3,905	)		—			(3,905	)
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	34,168	$	137,443		$	42,324		$	(208,092	)	$	5,843

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.		Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	16,268	$	2,498		$	63,278		$	—		$	82,044
Receivables, net of allowances		94,760		133,706			477,856			—			706,322
Inventories		7,899		325,618			511,278			—			844,795
Prepaid expenses and other assets		4,905		14,938			52,229			—			72,072
Deferred income tax assets		—		22,335			10,867			(4,515	)		28,687
Assets held-for-sale		12,479		3,813			5,196			—			21,488
Total current assets		136,311		502,908			1,120,704			(4,515	)		1,755,408
Investments		2,684,040		1,942,062			106,849			(4,626,801	)		106,150
Actively marketed land		74,814		—			—			—			74,814
Property, plant and equipment, net		134,748		265,923			497,139			—			897,810
Goodwill		—		131,818			282,148			—			413,966
Intangible assets, net		689,615		4,987			40,624			—			735,226
Other assets, net		50,392		17,967			191,529			(8,023	)		251,865
Total assets	$	3,769,920	$	2,865,665		$	2,238,993		$	(4,639,339	)	$	4,235,239
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	5,132	$	151,590		$	271,514		$	—		$	428,236
Accrued liabilities		55,656		166,201			306,824			(4,515	)		524,166
Current portion of long-term debt, net		153,832		324			8,695			—			162,851
Notes payable		—		—			55,161			—			55,161
Total current liabilities		214,620		318,115			642,194			(4,515	)		1,170,414
Intercompany payables (receivables)		1,376,935		(156,889	)		(1,220,046	)		—			—
Long-term debt, net		867,407		2,396			602,242			—			1,472,045
Deferred income tax liabilities		156,883		—			44,448			(8,023	)		193,308
Other long-term liabilities		253,237		23,180			194,835			—			471,252
Equity attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.		900,838		2,678,863			1,947,938			(4,626,801	)		900,838
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			27,382			—			27,382
Total equity		900,838		2,678,863			1,975,320			(4,626,801	)		928,220
Total liabilities and equity	$	3,769,920	$	2,865,665		$	2,238,993		$	(4,639,339	)	$	4,235,239

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of December 31, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13,558		$	1,813		$	106,977		$	—		$	122,348
Restricted cash		—			—			6,230			—			6,230
Receivables, net of allowances		106,855			122,450			455,789			—			685,094
Inventories		8,970			309,391			511,156			—			829,517
Prepaid expenses and other assets		6,647			8,934			49,750			—			65,331
Deferred income tax assets		—			21,442			9,257			(4,515	)		26,184
Assets held-for-sale		13,370			3,813			58,458			—			75,641
Total current assets		149,400			467,843			1,197,617			(4,515	)		1,810,345
Investments		2,485,133			1,834,271			100,629			(4,320,564	)		99,469
Actively marketed land		74,814			—			—			—			74,814
Property, plant and equipment, net		135,050			268,548			507,131			—			910,729
Goodwill		—			131,818			286,295			—			418,113
Intangible assets, net		689,615			7,331			35,067			—			732,013
Other assets, net		67,299			12,982			149,658			(4,100	)		225,839
Total assets	$	3,601,311		$	2,722,793		$	2,276,397		$	(4,329,179	)	$	4,271,322
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	10,428		$	140,638		$	300,983		$	—		$	452,049
Liabilities related to assets held-for-sale		—			—			49,117			—			49,117
Accrued liabilities		68,906			166,166			306,658			—			541,730
Current portion of long-term debt, net		(1,060	)		711			11,105			—			10,756
Notes payable		—			—			27,969			—			27,969
Total current liabilities		78,274			307,515			695,832			—			1,081,621
Intercompany payables (receivables)		1,260,604			(88,549	)		(1,167,540	)		(4,515	)		—
Long-term debt, net		1,014,113			2,608			624,391			—			1,641,112
Deferred income tax liabilities		154,011			—			31,766			(4,100	)		181,677
Other long-term liabilities		301,805			22,885			223,801			—			548,491
Equity attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.		792,504			2,478,334			1,842,230			(4,320,564	)		792,504
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			25,917			—			25,917
Total equity		792,504			2,478,334			1,868,147			(4,320,564	)		818,421
Total liabilities and equity	$	3,601,311		$	2,722,793		$	2,276,397		$	(4,329,179	)	$	4,271,322

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Quarters Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany dividend income	$	3,000		$	—		$	—		$	(3,000	)	$	—
Operating activities		(12,437	)		40,241			16,109			—			43,913
Cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities		(9,437	)		40,241			16,109			(3,000	)		43,913
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash received from sales of assets and businesses, net of cash disposed		8,743			103			28,075			—			36,921
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		—			(15,816	)		—			—			(15,816	)
Capital expenditures		(523	)		(22,775	)		(38,038	)		—			(61,336	)
Restricted cash		—			—			6,230			—			6,230
Other		(919	)		—			—			—			(919	)
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities		7,301			(38,488	)		(3,733	)		—			(34,920	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments), net		(238	)		266			19,336			—			19,364
Long-term debt borrowings		768,300			270			2,526			—			771,096
Long-term debt repayments		(763,363	)		(1,604	)		(30,202	)		—			(795,169	)
Net proceeds of exercise stock options		147			—			—			—			147
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(1,467	)		—			(1,467	)
Intercompany dividends		—			—			(3,000	)		3,000			—
Settlement on long-term Japanese yen hedge forwards		—			—			(42,843	)		—			(42,843	)
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities		4,846			(1,068	)		(55,650	)		3,000			(48,872	)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash		—			—			(425	)		—			(425	)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		2,710			685			(43,699	)		—			(40,304	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		13,558			1,813			106,977			—			122,348
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	16,268		$	2,498		$	63,278		$	—		$	82,044

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Quarters Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations		Total
	(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(27,019	)	$	15,285		$	51,016		$	—	$	39,282
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash received from sales of assets		10,369			886			12,110			—		23,365
Cash received from sales of investments		—			—			1,051			—		1,051
Capital expenditures		(257	)		(25,643	)		(29,901	)		—		(55,801	)
Restricted cash and deposits		—			—			45,425			—		45,425
Investment in non-consolidated subsidiary		—			—			(2,038	)		—		(2,038	)
Other		(579	)		—			—			—		(579	)
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities		9,533			(24,757	)		26,647			—		11,423
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments), net		436			9,045			(16,677	)		—		(7,196	)
Long-term debt borrowings		475,638			—			580,712			—		1,056,350
Long-term debt repayments		(454,521	)		(216	)		(596,391	)		—		(1,051,128	)
Payment of debt issuance costs		(6,281	)		—			(6,726	)		—		(13,007	)
Premium on early retirement of notes		(10,238	)		—			—			—		(10,238	)
Proceeds from stock option exercises		312			—			—			—		312
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(2,800	)		—		(2,800	)
Settlement of long-term Japanese yen hedge forwards		—			—			(3,290	)		—		(3,290	)
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities		5,346			8,829			(45,172	)		—		(30,997	)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash		—			—			731			—		731
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(12,140	)		(643	)		33,222			—		20,439
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		39,080			2,714			128,353			—		170,147
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	26,940		$	2,071		$	161,575		$	—	$	190,586

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements, which are based on management’s assumptions and describe Dole’s future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by the use of terms such as “anticipate,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “should” or similar expressions. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause Dole’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied herein are set forth in Item 1A and Item 7A of Dole’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and include: weather-related phenomena; market responses to industry volume pressures; product and raw materials supplies and pricing; changes in interest and currency exchange rates; economic crises; quotas, tariffs and other governmental actions; and international conflict.

Overview

Significant highlights for Dole Food Company, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (“Dole”) for the quarter and three quarters ended October 6, 2012 were as follows:

• On September 17, 2012, Dole signed a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) with ITOCHU Corporation for the sale of Dole’s worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh produce businesses (collectively, “Dole Asia”) for $1.685 billion in cash. Additional consideration of $29 million may be received if the acquirer chooses to exercise its option not to assume certain U.S. pension liabilities of Dole Asia. In the event of a termination of the Agreement, under certain very limited circumstances, Dole would be obligated to pay ITOCHU a termination fee of $50.4 million as provided in the Agreement. The transaction is subject to Dole stockholder approval and customary regulatory approvals in multiple countries. Dole will use substantially all the proceeds from the transaction and Dole’s intended new capital structure to pay down its existing indebtedness and to provide funding for transaction-related taxes, costs and expenses. In connection with the transaction, Dole will realign and streamline its global operating structure to conform to the specific needs of the remaining fresh produce businesses. The operations of Dole Asia consist of Dole’s Packaged Foods reportable operating segment and Asia Fresh, which is a component of Dole’s Fresh Fruit reportable operating segment. Following the consummation of the transaction, Dole will have two lines of business – fresh fruit and fresh vegetables – and will remain a leading producer, marketer and distributor of fresh fruit and fresh vegetables, including Dole’s expanding line of value-added products. As a result of the transaction, Dole’s fresh fruit business line will be smaller than at present, with an approximate 30% reduction in revenue; Dole’s fresh vegetables business line will not be impacted by the transaction. Dole will continue to be one of the world’s largest producers of bananas and pineapples, and an industry leader in packaged salads, fresh-packed vegetables and fresh berries. Dole also will maintain its fully-integrated operating platform in the Americas and Europe, as well as its refrigerated supply chain, which features the largest dedicated refrigerated containerized fleet in the world, as well as a network of packaging, ripening and distribution centers, to deliver fresh Dole products to market.

• Net revenues for the third quarter of 2012 were $2 billion, a decrease of 6% from the third quarter of 2011. Excluding the sales from both our German ripening and distribution subsidiary, which was sold during the first quarter of 2012 and our Dole Spain ripening and distribution subsidiary, which was sold in the fourth quarter of 2011 (“European divested businesses”), as well as sales from SunnyRidge Farms, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2011 (“berry acquisition”), sales increased 2% and were higher in all three of our reporting segments.

• Operating income for the third quarter of 2012 was $18.2 million compared to $10.3 million in the third quarter of 2011. Earnings increased in our fresh fruit and packaged foods segments, partially offset by lower earnings in our fresh vegetables segment.

• Fresh fruit operating income increased primarily as a result of higher banana earnings in our European banana operations as well as higher earnings in our fresh pineapple operation and Chilean deciduous fruit business. These improvements were partially offset by lower pricing in North America and Asia bananas.

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• Fresh vegetables operating income decreased primarily due to lower earnings in fresh berries and packaged salads, partially offset by improved pricing in fresh-packed vegetables. Fresh berries earnings were impacted by higher growing costs. Packaged salads earnings decreased primarily due to costs related to the precautionary recall of a limited number of packaged salad products.

• Packaged foods operating income increased due to lower product costs for packaged fruit products in North America and improved pricing for frozen fruit products.

• Dole’s 2011 restructuring plan in the fresh fruit segment in Europe, Latin America and Asia remains on track and is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2012. Full year net cash savings for fiscal 2012 are estimated at $24 million, of which $18 million has already been realized in the first three quarters of 2012. The 2011 restructuring initiatives did not significantly impact fiscal 2012 revenues. Although cost of products sold for the first three quarters of 2012 benefitted from our shipping and farming restructuring initiatives, higher purchased fruit costs from Latin America growers more than offset these benefits. The remaining $6 million of estimated net cash savings are expected to be realized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 and are expected to reduce cost of products sold.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The following is a reconciliation of earnings before interest expense, income taxes and discontinued operations (“EBIT before discontinued operations”) and adjusted earnings before interest expense, income taxes and depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) to the most directly comparable U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) financial measure:

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Net income	$	(13,864	)	$	(47,004	)	$	68,819		$	38,074
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		234			43			266			(188	)
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			(339	)
Interest expense		39,953			41,402			101,546			111,709
Income taxes		(8,055	)		123			(230	)		18,781
EBIT before discontinued operations		18,268			(5,436	)		170,401			168,037
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations		31,694			31,666			80,225			79,064
Net unrealized loss on derivative instruments		(116	)		2,487			711			8,381
(Gain) loss on long-term Japanese yen hedges		855			(2,298	)		1,793			20,141
Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss on vessel obligations		2,177			(2,590	)		2,680			(51	)
Net unrealized (gain) loss on foreign denominated instruments		3,409			(1,645	)		538			5,802
Share-based compensation		3,794			2,894			9,448			6,891
Charges for restructuring and long-term receivables		793			13,171			4,062			21,873
Strategic review transaction costs		7,194			—			8,282			—
Refinancing charges and loss on early retirement of debt		—			26,192			433			26,212
Gain on asset sales		(5,759	)		(3,326	)		(11,916	)		(3,337	)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	62,309		$	61,115		$	266,657		$	333,013

EBIT before discontinued operations and Adjusted EBITDA are measures commonly used by financial analysts in evaluating the performance of companies. EBIT before discontinued operations is calculated from net income by adding interest expense and income tax expense, and adding the loss or subtracting the income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated from EBIT before discontinued

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operations by: (1) adding depreciation and amortization from continuing operations; (2) adding the net unrealized loss or subtracting the net unrealized gain on foreign currency and bunker fuel hedges and the cross currency swap which do not have a more than insignificant financing element present at contract inception; (3) adding the net loss or subtracting the net gain on the long-term Japanese yen hedges; (4) adding the foreign currency loss or subtracting the foreign currency gain on the vessel obligations; (5) adding the net unrealized loss or subtracting the net unrealized gain on foreign denominated instruments; (6) adding share-based compensation expense; (7) adding charges for restructuring and long-term receivables; (8) adding strategic review transaction costs; (9) adding refinancing charges and loss on early retirement of debt; and (10) subtracting the gain on asset sales. Due to the fact that the long-term Japanese yen hedges had more than an insignificant financing element at inception (as discussed in Note 14 to the condensed consolidated financial statements), the liability is treated similar to a debt instrument and the associated cash flows are classified as a financing activity. As a result, both the realized and unrealized gains and losses related to the long-term Japanese yen hedges are subtracted from or added back to EBIT before discontinued operations when calculating Adjusted EBITDA. These adjustments have been made because management excludes these amounts when evaluating the performance of Dole.

EBIT before discontinued operations and Adjusted EBITDA are not calculated or presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and EBIT before discontinued operations and Adjusted EBITDA are not a substitute for net income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc., net income, income from continuing operations, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure prescribed by U.S. GAAP. Further, EBIT before discontinued operations and Adjusted EBITDA as used herein are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. However, Dole has included EBIT before discontinued operations and Adjusted EBITDA herein because management believes that EBIT before discontinued operations and Adjusted EBITDA are useful performance measures for Dole. In addition, EBIT before discontinued operations and Adjusted EBITDA are presented because management believes that these measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and others in the evaluation of Dole.

EBIT before discontinued operations and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or as an alternative to, operating income, cash flow or other combined income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Because of their limitations, EBIT before discontinued operations and Adjusted EBITDA and the related ratios presented throughout this Item 2 should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash available to invest in business growth or reduce indebtedness. Dole compensates for these limitations by relying primarily on its U.S. GAAP results and using EBIT before discontinued operations and Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally.

Results of Operations

Selected results of operations for the quarters and three quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011 were as follows:

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Revenues, net	$	1,957,111		$	2,086,032		$	5,302,176		$	5,687,681
Operating income		18,173			10,265			162,651			211,578
Other income (expense), net		(4,840	)		(18,956	)		(3,324	)		(53,970	)
Interest expense		(39,953	)		(41,402	)		(101,546	)		(111,709	)
Income taxes		8,055			(123	)		230			(18,781	)
Net income (loss)		(13,864	)		(47,004	)		68,819			38,074
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(1,456	)		(1,634	)		(3,644	)		(3,906	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.		(15,320	)		(48,638	)		65,176			34,168

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Revenues

Revenues in the quarter ended October 6, 2012 decreased 6% to $2 billion from $2.1 billion for the quarter ended October 8, 2011. Excluding third quarter 2011 sales from Dole’s European divested businesses of $186 million as well as third quarter 2012 sales from the berry acquisition of $13 million, sales increased 2%. Fresh fruit sales decreased $168 million. Excluding sales from divested businesses, fresh fruit sales increased $17 million. The increase is primarily related to higher sales in Europe, improved pricing in Dole’s Chilean deciduous fruit business and other fresh fruit sold in Asia and higher volumes of North America fresh pineapple. These factors were partially offset by lower pricing in North America and Asia bananas. Fresh vegetables sales increased $29 million. Excluding sales from the berry acquisition, fresh vegetables sales increased $17 million due to improved pricing for fresh-packed vegetables and packaged salads. Packaged foods sales increased $10 million primarily due to higher sales in the North America frozen fruit and healthy snack businesses. The increase was partially offset by lower volumes of packaged fruit products sold in North America and Asia. Net unfavorable foreign currency exchange movements in Dole’s selling locations resulted in lower revenues of approximately $32 million.

Revenues in the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 decreased 7% to $5.3 billion from $5.7 billion for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011. Excluding sales from Dole’s European divested businesses of $421 million, as well as the first three quarters 2012 sales from the berry acquisition of $53 million, sales were comparable. Fresh fruit revenues decreased $481 million. Excluding sales from divested businesses, fresh fruit sales decreased $60 million primarily due to lower pricing in North America and lower volumes of fresh fruit sold in Europe as well as unfavorable euro and Swedish krona foreign currency exchange movements. These factors were partially offset by higher volumes of fresh pineapples sold worldwide and bananas sold in Asia. Fresh vegetables sales increased $65 million. Excluding sales from the berry acquisition, fresh vegetables sales increased $11 million. The increase was primarily due to higher pricing of packaged salads and improved volumes of strawberries, partially offset by lower pricing of fresh-packed vegetables. Packaged foods sales increased $31 million due primarily to the same factors that impacted sales during the third quarter, except for higher pricing in North America and Asia. Net unfavorable foreign currency exchange movements in Dole’s selling locations resulted in lower revenues of approximately $77 million.

Operating Income

For the quarter ended October 6, 2012, operating income increased to $18.2 million compared with $10.3 million for the quarter ended October 8, 2011. Fresh fruit operating income increased primarily due to higher earnings in Dole Europe’s banana operations, fresh pineapple operations worldwide and the Chilean deciduous fruit business, partially offset by lower earnings in the banana operations of North America and Asia. Packaged foods operating income increased primarily due to lower product costs in North America for packaged fruit products and improved pricing for frozen fruit. Fresh vegetables operating income decreased due to lower earnings in the fresh berries and packaged salads businesses, partially offset by improved pricing for iceberg lettuce and celery in the fresh-packed vegetable operations. If foreign currency exchange rates in Dole’s significant foreign operations during the quarter ended October 6, 2012 had remained unchanged from those experienced during the quarter ended October 8, 2011, Dole estimates that its operating income would have been higher by approximately $7 million.

For the three quarters ended October 6, 2012, operating income decreased to $162.7 million compared with $211.6 million for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011. Fresh fruit operating income decreased primarily due to lower earnings in Dole’s banana operations in North America and Asia, partially offset by higher earnings in Dole Europe’s banana operations, North America fresh pineapple operations, and Chilean deciduous fruit business. Packaged foods operating income increased primarily due to improved pricing in North America and Asia and lower levels of marketing expenditures in North America as prior year first quarter results included additional spending for the introduction of FRUIT BOWLS^® in 100% juice and fruit in jars in 100% juice. Fresh vegetables operating income decreased due to lower pricing in all major fresh-packed vegetable product lines,

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partially offset by higher earnings of packaged salads and fresh berries. If foreign currency exchange rates in Dole’s significant foreign operations during the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 had remained unchanged from those experienced during the three quarters ended October 8, 2011, Dole estimates that its operating income would have been higher by approximately $12 million.

Other Income (Expense), Net

For the quarter ended October 6, 2012, other income (expense), net was expense of $4.8 million compared to expense of $19 million in the prior year. The improvement was primarily due to the absence of $26.2 million of charges recorded in connection with Dole’s third quarter 2011 refinancing and early retirement of debt. The refinancing of Dole’s term loan and asset-based revolving facility resulted in $12.7 million of charges related to the write-off of debt issuance costs and debt discounts. In addition, $13.5 million of charges were recorded related to the premiums paid as well as the write-off of debt issuance costs and debt discounts associated with the early retirement of debt. These improvements were partially offset by unrealized losses of $3.7 million recorded during the third quarter of 2012 on Dole’s foreign denominated borrowings compared to unrealized gains of $2.2 million recorded in the third quarter of 2011. In addition, Dole’s British pound sterling vessel obligation generated unrealized losses of $2.2 million during the third quarter of 2012 compared to unrealized gains of $2.6 million during the third quarter of 2011. There was also a $1.5 million decrease in unrealized gains generated on Dole’s long-term Japanese yen hedges.

For the three quarters ended October 6, 2012, other income (expense), net was an expense of $3.3 million compared to an expense of $54 million in the prior year. The improvement was primarily due to the absence of $27.4 million of unrealized losses incurred in connection with the March 2011 unwinding of the cross currency swap and entering into a series of long-term Japanese yen hedges. In addition, other income (expense) benefited from the absence of $26.2 million of charges recorded in connection with Dole’s third quarter 2011 refinancing and early extinguishment of debt.

The cross currency swap was scheduled to mature in June 2011. During the first quarter of 2011, Dole entered into a transaction to effectively unwind the cross currency swap by refinancing its obligation under the cross currency swap and entered into a series of long-term Japanese yen hedges that mature through December 2014. The value of these contracts will continue to fluctuate based on changes in the exchange rate over the life of the individual forward contracts. Refer to Note 14 — Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the quarter ended October 6, 2012 was $40 million compared to $41.4 million for the quarter ended October 8, 2011. Interest expense for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 was $101.5 million compared to $111.7 million for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011. Interest expense decreased in both periods primarily as a result of lower effective borrowing rates due in part to the maturity of Dole’s interest rate swap in the second quarter of 2011 as well as Dole’s repurchase and retirement of $52.5 million of its 13.875% senior secured notes due 2014 during the third quarter of 2011.

Income Taxes

Dole recorded a tax benefit of $0.2 million on $61.9 million of pretax income from continuing operations for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012. Income taxes included an interest benefit of $3.4 million related to Dole’s unrecognized tax benefits. Income tax benefit of $18.8 million on $49.7 million of pretax income from continuing operations was recorded for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011 which included an interest benefit of $2.9 million related to Dole’s unrecognized tax benefits. Dole’s effective tax rate varies significantly from period to period due to the level, mix and seasonality of earnings generated in its various U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. For the three quarters ended October 6, 2012, Dole’s income tax expense differs from the U.S.

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federal statutory rate applied to Dole’s pretax income primarily due to a decrease in Dole’s total amount of unrecognized tax benefits which included $17 million as a result of the expiration of the statute of limitations in the second quarter of 2012 concerning certain transfer pricing items. Including interest, net of tax benefits, the total amount recorded for this item was $18.7 million which was partially offset by an increase in Dole’s U.S. federal valuation allowance. For the three quarters ended October 8, 2011, Dole’s income tax expense differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate applied to Dole’s pretax income primarily due to losses in certain jurisdictions for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.

Income tax expense/(benefit) for the quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011 were ($8.1) million and $0.1 million, respectively. During the quarter ended October 6, 2012, income taxes benefited from lower expense associated with Dole’s banana operations in Asia.

Dole is required to adjust its effective tax rate for each quarter to be consistent with the estimated annual effective tax rate. Jurisdictions with a projected loss where no tax benefit can be recognized are excluded from the calculation of the estimated annual effective tax rate. These factors could result in a higher or lower effective tax rate during a particular quarter based upon the mix and timing of actual earnings versus annual projections.

Segment Results of Operations

Dole has three reportable operating segments: fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and packaged foods. These reportable segments are managed separately due to differences in geography, products, production processes, distribution channels and customer bases.

The fresh fruit reportable operating segment (“fresh fruit”) primarily sells bananas, fresh pineapple and deciduous fruit, which are sourced from local growers or Dole-owned or leased farms located in Latin America and Asia, with significant selling locations in North America, Western Europe and Japan. The Asia component of fresh fruit not only sells fruit, but also sources and grows vegetables for sale primarily in Japan.

The fresh vegetables reportable operating segment (“fresh vegetables”) sells packaged salads and has a line of fresh-packed products that includes iceberg and romaine lettuce, celery, and fresh berries including strawberries and blueberries. Substantially all of the sales for fresh vegetables are generated in North America.

During the fourth quarter of 2011, Dole changed the segment classification of its Asia fresh vegetables operations from the fresh vegetables operating segment to the fresh fruit operating segment, due to a change in operational reporting. The segment reporting change has been reflected for all periods presented.

The packaged foods reportable operating segment (“packaged foods”) sells and distributes packaged fruit and frozen fruit products in North America, Europe and Asia, with North America as the primary market. The largest component of packaged foods sales are FRUIT BOWLS, canned pineapple and pineapple juice.

Management evaluates and monitors segment performance primarily through, among other measures, EBIT. EBIT before discontinued operations is calculated from net income by adding interest expense and income tax expense, and adding the loss or subtracting the income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes. Management believes that segment EBIT provides useful information for analyzing the underlying business results as well as allowing investors a means to evaluate the financial results of each segment in relation to Dole as a whole. EBIT is not defined under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income or cash flow measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP or as a measure of Dole’s profitability. Additionally, Dole’s computation of EBIT may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies, because not all companies calculate EBIT in the same manner.

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Revenues from external customers for the reportable operating segments and corporate were as follows:

	Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011		October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh fruit	$	1,254,472	$	1,422,823	$	3,516,673	$	3,998,106
Fresh vegetables		326,570		297,422		851,054		786,522
Packaged foods		375,928		365,601		934,113		902,722
Corporate		141		186		336		511
	$	1,957,111	$	2,086,032	$	5,302,176	$	5,687,861

EBIT for the reportable operating segments and corporate were as follows:

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh fruit EBIT	$	10,069		$	4,856		$	136,514		$	178,323
Fresh vegetables EBIT		3,220			6,145			20,506			24,008
Packaged foods EBIT		29,305			24,054			63,110			62,115
Total operating segments EBIT		42,594			35,055			220,130			264,446
Corporate:
Unrealized loss on cross currency swap		—			—			—			(3,787	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on long-term Japanese yen hedges		870			2,413			271			(20,167	)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign denominated instruments		(2,886	)		1,854			212			(4,580	)
Share-based compensation		(2,295	)		(1,816	)		(5,737	)		(4,392	)
Write-off of debt issuance costs and refinancing fees		—			(12,739	)		(433	)		(12,759	)
Loss on early retirement of notes		—			(13,453	)		—			(13,453	)
Strategic review transaction costs		(7,194	)		—			(8,282	)		—
Operating and other expenses		(12,821	)		(16,750	)		(35,760	)		(37,271	)
Corporate		(24,326	)		(40,491	)		(49,729	)		(96,409	)
Interest expense		(39,953	)		(41,402	)		(101,546	)		(111,709	)
Income taxes		8,055			(123	)		230			(18,781	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations		(13,630	)		(46,961	)		69,085			37,547
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(234	)		(43	)		(266	)		188
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			339
Net income (loss)	$	(13,864	)	$	(47,004	)	$	68,819		$	38,074

Fresh Fruit

Fresh fruit revenues for the quarter ended October 6, 2012 decreased 12% to $1.3 billion from $1.4 billion for the quarter ended October 8, 2011. Excluding third quarter 2011 sales from Dole’s European divested businesses of $186 million, fresh fruit revenues increased slightly. Excluding sales from divestitures, European sales increased as a result of improved local pricing and higher volumes, partially offset by unfavorable euro and Swedish krona foreign currency exchange movements. Banana sales decreased slightly due to lower sales in North America and Asia.

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Fresh pineapple sales increased primarily due to higher volumes in North America. Sales in Asia of other fresh fruit increased due to higher pricing. Sales of Chilean deciduous fruit increased as a result of higher pricing for apples and grapes and higher volumes of kiwi. Net unfavorable foreign currency exchange movements in Dole’s foreign selling locations resulted in lower revenues of approximately $31 million during the third quarter ended October 6, 2012.

Fresh fruit revenues for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 decreased 12% to $3.5 billion from $4 billion for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011. Excluding the first three quarters 2011 sales from Dole Spain and second and third quarter 2011 sales from the divested German subsidiary, totaling $421 million, fresh fruit revenues decreased 2%. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to lower pricing in North America bananas and lower fresh fruit volumes sold in Europe as well as unfavorable euro and Swedish krona foreign currency exchange movements. These factors were partially offset by higher volumes of fresh pineapples sold worldwide and bananas sold in Asia. Net unfavorable foreign currency exchange movements in Dole’s foreign selling locations resulted in lower revenues of approximately $74 million during the three quarters ended October 6, 2012.

Dole’s fresh fruit segment EBIT is impacted by certain items, which are included in the table below:

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Charges for restructuring and long-term receivables	$	(793	)	$	(13,171	)	$	(4,062	)	$	(21,873	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency and fuel hedges		237			(1,437	)		(1,308	)		(2,066	)
Net gain (loss) on long-term Japanese yen hedges		(1,725	)		(115	)		(2,064	)		26
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) on vessel obligations		(2,177	)		2,590			(2,680	)		51
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign denominated instruments		(213	)		(213	)		(411	)		(194	)
Share-based compensation		(919	)		(660	)		(2,260	)		(1,495	)
Gain on asset sales		5,759			3,326			11,916			3,337
Total	$	169		$	(9,680	)	$	(869	)	$	(22,214	)

Fresh fruit EBIT for the quarter ended October 6, 2012 increased $5.2 million to $10.1 million from $4.9 million for the quarter ended October 8, 2011. Fresh pineapples EBIT increased primarily due to lower fruit and shipping costs. EBIT in the Chilean deciduous fruit operations increased primarily as a result of higher pricing. Banana EBIT decreased as a result of lower pricing in North America and Asia as well as higher fruit and distribution costs in Asia, partially offset by lower shipping costs and fruit costs in Europe. Disruptions from delays related to China quarantine regulations contributed to lower pricing and higher costs in the Asia market. The decrease in shipping costs was due primarily to Dole’s 2011 restructuring initiatives which further reduced vessel charters, improved vessel utilization and made better use of available outside freight offerings. EBIT in Europe was comparable as higher local pricing and lower marketing expenditures were offset by unfavorable euro currency exchange movements. If foreign currency exchange rates in Dole’s significant fresh fruit foreign operations during the quarter ended October 6, 2012 had remained unchanged from those experienced during the quarter ended October 8, 2011, Dole estimates that fresh fruit EBIT would have been higher by approximately $9 million.

Fresh fruit EBIT for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 decreased to $136.5 million from $178.3 million for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011. Banana EBIT decreased as a result of lower pricing and higher fruit costs in North America and Asia, partially offset by lower shipping costs in Europe. EBIT in other

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European activities decreased as a result of unfavorable euro currency exchange movements, lower earnings in fresh pineapples and lower equity earnings, partially offset by lower selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses. EBIT in Dole’s Chilean deciduous fruit and North America fresh pineapples operations increased mainly due to the same factors that impacted EBIT during the third quarter. If foreign currency exchange rates in Dole’s significant fresh fruit foreign operations during the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 had remained unchanged from those experienced during the three quarters ended October 8, 2011, Dole estimates that fresh fruit EBIT would have been higher by approximately $15 million.

Fresh Vegetables

Fresh vegetables revenues for the quarter ended October 6, 2012 increased 10% to $326.6 million from $297.4 million for the quarter ended October 8, 2011. Fresh-packed vegetables revenues increased due to higher sales of iceberg lettuce and improved pricing for celery. Fresh berries revenues increased as a result of sales associated with the berry acquisition. Packaged salads revenues increased as a result of improved pricing. Fresh vegetables revenues for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 increased 8% to $851.1 million from $786.5 million for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011. The increase in revenues was mainly due to higher pricing of packaged salads and improved volumes of fresh-packed vegetables and strawberries, partially offset by lower pricing of fresh-packed vegetables across all major product lines. Revenues from the berry acquisition were $12.5 million and $53.4 million for the quarter and three quarters ended October 6, 2012, respectively. In addition, the year over year comparison for fresh-packed vegetables was impacted by abnormally strong pricing during the first quarter of 2011 associated with product shortages from challenging weather conditions.

Fresh vegetables EBIT for the quarter ended October 6, 2012 decreased to $3.2 million from $6.1 million for the quarter ended October 8, 2011. EBIT decreased as a result of lower earnings in the fresh berries business due primarily to higher growing costs, partially offset by improved pricing for strawberries. Packaged salads earnings decreased slightly as a result of costs of approximately $4.6 million related to the precautionary recall of a limited number of packaged salad products and higher selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses, partially offset by improved pricing. Fresh-packed vegetables earnings were higher due to improved pricing for iceberg lettuce and celery. Fresh vegetables EBIT for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 decreased to $20.5 million from $24 million for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011. EBIT decreased due to lower pricing across all major fresh-packed vegetable product lines during the first half of 2012. Packaged salads earnings increased as a result of improved pricing and lower product costs due in part to production efficiencies, partially offset by higher selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses. Fresh berries earnings improved due to earnings from the berry acquisition, partially offset by higher growing costs.

Packaged Foods

Packaged foods revenues for the quarter ended October 6, 2012 increased 3% to $375.9 million from $365.6 million for the quarter ended October 8, 2011. Revenues increased primarily due to higher sales in the frozen fruit and healthy snacks businesses. These improvements were partially offset by lower volumes of packaged fruit products sold in North America and Asia. Packaged foods revenues for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 increased 3% to $934.1 million from $902.7 million for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011. The increase in revenues was mainly due to the same factors that impacted sales during the third quarter, except for higher pricing of FRUIT BOWLS and canned pineapple juice in North America and other packaged fruit products sold in Asia.

EBIT in the packaged foods segment for the quarter ended October 6, 2012 increased to $29.3 million from $24.1 million for the quarter ended October 8, 2011. The increase in EBIT was due primarily to lower product and distribution costs in North America for packaged fruit products and higher pricing for frozen fruit products, partially offset by higher product costs in Asia. EBIT in the packaged foods segment for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 increased to $63.1 million from $62.1 million for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012. The

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increase in EBIT was primarily due to improved pricing of FRUIT BOWLS and canned pineapple juice in North America and other packaged fruit products sold in Asia, partially offset by higher purchased fruit and tinplate costs experienced during the first half of 2012. In addition, marketing expenditures increased as a result of the introduction of new frozen fruit products.

Corporate

Corporate EBIT was a loss of $24.3 million for the quarter ended October 6, 2012 compared to a loss of $40.5 million for the quarter ended October 8, 2011. The improvement in EBIT was primarily due to the absence of $26.2 million of charges related to Dole’s third quarter 2011 refinancing and early retirement of debt as well as lower incentive compensation accruals. These improvements were partially offset by strategic review transaction costs of $7.2 million and unrealized losses of $2.9 million recorded during the third quarter of 2012 on Dole’s foreign denominated instruments, compared with unrealized gains of $1.9 million recorded during the third quarter of 2011. Corporate EBIT was a loss of $49.7 million for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 compared to a loss of $96.4 million for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011. The improvement in EBIT was primarily due to the absence of unrealized losses of $27.4 million incurred in connection with the March 2011 unwinding of the cross currency swap and entering into a series of long-term Japanese yen hedges as well as the absence of $26.2 million of charges associated with the third quarter 2011 refinancing and early retirement of debt. In addition, unrealized gains of $0.2 million on foreign denominated instruments were recorded during the first three quarters of 2012 compared to unrealized losses of $4.6 million recorded during the first three quarters of 2011. These factors were partially offset by strategic review transaction costs of $8.3 million incurred during the first three quarters of 2012.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash flows provided by operating activities were $43.9 million for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012, compared to $39.3 million for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011. The change was primarily related to lower inventory spending as prior year reflected increased inventory levels to support new products, partially offset by lower levels of accounts payable and higher levels of receivables due to timing.

Cash flows used in investing activities were $34.9 million for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012, compared to cash flows provided by investing activities of $11.4 million for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011. The change was primarily due to lower restricted deposits of $39.2 million due to the elimination of the collateral requirement for the cross currency swap during the second quarter of 2011 as well as reductions in cash on deposit related to bank guarantees. In addition, cash used to fund the first quarter 2012 acquisition of Mrs. May’s and higher levels of capital expenditures were partially offset by cash proceeds received from the first quarter 2012 sale of a German subsidiary and other asset sales.

Cash flows used in financing activities was $48.9 million for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012, compared to $31 million for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011. The change was primarily due to higher settlements related to the long-term Japanese yen hedges of $39.6 million. Cash flows during the three quarters ended October 8, 2011 were impacted by the payment of debt issuance costs and premiums paid associated with Dole’s third quarter 2011 refinancing and early retirement of debt.

As of October 6, 2012, Dole had a cash balance of $82 million and an ABL revolver borrowing base of $333.1 million. There was a $76.6 million outstanding balance under the ABL revolver at October 6, 2012. After taking into account approximately $158 million of outstanding letters of credit issued under the ABL revolver, Dole had approximately $98.5 million available for borrowings as of October 6, 2012. The ABL revolver matures in 2016.

Dole believes that available borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility and subsidiaries’ uncommitted lines of credit, together with its existing cash balances, future cash flow from operations, planned asset sales and access to capital markets will enable it to meet its working capital, capital expenditure, debt

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maturity and other commitments and funding requirements over the next 12 months. Management’s plan is dependent upon the occurrence of future events which will be impacted by a number of factors including the general economic environment in which Dole operates, Dole’s ability to generate cash flow from its operations, and its ability to attract buyers for assets being marketed for sale. Factors impacting Dole’s cash flow from operations include, but are not limited to, product pricing, commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.

Other Matters

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements: See Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for information related to recently issued accounting pronouncements. During the quarter and three quarters ended October 6, 2012, Dole did not adopt any new accounting pronouncements.

European Union (“EU”) Banana Import Regime: Effective March 7, 2011, a new EU “tariff only” import regime for bananas went into force on all banana imports to the EU market from Latin America. Under terms of the agreement, there will be a gradual tariff reduction from 148 euros per metric ton in 2010 to a final tariff of 114 euros per metric ton on January 1, 2017 or January 1, 2019 (the 2019 date applies if no further trade agreements are reached in the ongoing Doha Development Agenda global trade discussions). Bananas from African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries may be imported to the EU duty-free.

In addition, the EU has negotiated several free trade areas agreements (“FTA”) that will allow for an even lower import tariff on specified volumes of banana exports from certain countries. An EU-Colombia-Peru FTA was signed on June 26, 2012 and an EU-Central America (i.e., Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama) FTA was signed on June 29, 2012. Both of these FTAs must still be ratified by the European Parliament before they can come into effect, which is expected by early 2013. Ecuador has not yet negotiated an FTA with the EU on bananas and may not benefit, like the other Latin American countries party to an FTA, unless a similar FTA can be negotiated with the EU. Dole continues to monitor these developments but cannot yet anticipate when the necessary approvals will be obtained and when, or if, these FTAs will come into force.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

For the three quarters ended October 6, 2012, there have been no material changes in the market risk disclosure presented in Dole’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. For information regarding Dole’s derivative instruments and hedging activities, refer to Note 14 to the condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

An evaluation was carried out as of October 6, 2012 under the supervision and with the participation of Dole’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act. Based upon this evaluation, Dole’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of October 6, 2012. No change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with this evaluation that occurred during our third quarter of 2012 has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Dole’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

For information regarding legal matters, refer to Note 16 to the condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report.

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit Number
31.1*	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
31.2*	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
32.1†	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
32.2†	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
101†	The following financial information from Dole Food Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 6, 2012, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

* Filed herewith

† Furnished herewith

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC. REGISTRANT
By:	/S/    JOSEPH S. TESORIERO
	Joseph S. Tesoriero
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

By:	/S/    YOON J. HUGH
	Yoon J. Hugh
	Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

November 15, 2012

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number
31.1*	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act.
31.2*	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.1†	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.2†	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
101†	The following financial information from Dole Food Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 6, 2012, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

* Filed herewith

† Furnished herewith

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, David A. DeLorenzo, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Dole Food Company, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

/S/    DAVID A. DELORENZO

David A. DeLorenzo

President and Chief Executive Officer

November 15, 2012

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Joseph S. Tesoriero, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Dole Food Company, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

/S/    JOSEPH S. TESORIERO

Joseph S. Tesoriero

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

November 15, 2012

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF

DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

This certification is provided pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. § 1350, and is filed with respect to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Form 10-Q”) for the quarter ended October 6, 2012 of Dole Food Company, Inc. (the “Issuer”). I, David A. DeLorenzo, certify that to the best of my knowledge:

(i) the Form 10-Q fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and

(ii) the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer.

/S/    DAVID A. DELORENZO

David A. DeLorenzo

President and Chief Executive Officer

November 15, 2012

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF

DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

This certification is provided pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. § 1350, and is filed with respect to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Form 10-Q”) for the quarter ended October 6, 2012 of Dole Food Company, Inc. (the “Issuer”). I, Joseph S. Tesoriero, certify that to the best of my knowledge:

(i) the Form 10-Q fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and

(ii) the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer.

/S/    JOSEPH S. TESORIERO

Joseph S. Tesoriero

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

November 15, 2012

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

Earnings per Share in Operations

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(13,630	)	$	(46,961	)	$	69,085		$	37,547
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(234	)		(43	)		(266	)		188
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			339
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(1,456	)		(1,634	)		(3,643	)		(3,906	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(15,320	)	$	(48,638	)	$	65,176		$	34,168
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic		87,762			87,600			87,761			87,588
Dilutive effects of stock incentive plan		—			—			722			503
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted		87,762			87,600			88,483			88,091
Earnings Per Share—Basic
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.54	)	$	0.79		$	0.43
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			—
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			—
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(0.01	)		(0.02	)		(0.05	)		(0.04	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.56	)	$	0.74		$	0.39
Earnings Per Share—Diluted
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.54	)	$	0.78		$	0.43
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			—
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			—
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(0.01	)		(0.02	)		(0.04	)		(0.04	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.56	)	$	0.74		$	0.39

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Assets Held-for-Sale and Actively Marketed Land - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended			3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Jun. 16, 2012 USD ($)	Jun. 16, 2012 EUR (€)	Mar. 24, 2012 USD ($)	Mar. 24, 2012 EUR (€)	Oct. 06, 2012 USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member] USD ($) acre	Jun. 16, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 24, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 24, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member] EUR (€)	Oct. 06, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member] EUR (€)	Mar. 24, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member] Hawaii [Member] USD ($) acre	Oct. 06, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member] Hawaii [Member] acre	Oct. 06, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member] Honduras [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 16, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member] Honduras [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Packaged Foods [Member] acre	Jun. 16, 2012 Fresh-Cut Flowers-Discontinued Operation [Member] USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net consideration from the sale totaled			$ 49,600,000							$ 49,600,000
Cash proceeds, net of cash disposed	800,000	600,000	20,600,000		6,100,000	5,000,000		5,700,000	800,000	20,600,000
Notes receivable			29,000,000	22,000,000	21,400,000	14,800,000				29,000,000	22,000,000
Gain loss on sale of business recognized during period								1,300,000		27,000,000
Note receivable collected										23,800,000	18,000,000							1,300,000
Recognized gain on sale of assets					2,000,000				800,000	3,200,000
Earn out based on future operating performance												10,000,000
Area of land sold													230
Cash proceedings from sale of assets													1,800,000		5,600,000	1,200,000
Gain on net cash proceeds													1,000,000		4,500,000	1,200,000
Area of land								14,200						2,050			400
Actively marketed land					$ 74,814,000		$ 74,814,000	$ 74,800,000

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Long-Term Receivables - Additional Information (Detail) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended					3 Months Ended
	Jun. 16, 2012 USD ($)	Jun. 16, 2012 EUR (€)	Mar. 24, 2012 USD ($)	Mar. 24, 2012 EUR (€)	Oct. 06, 2012 USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 EUR (€)	Oct. 06, 2012 Grower Advances [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Notes Receivable [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 German Subsidiary [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 16, 2012 Fresh-Cut Flowers-Discontinued Operation [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Fresh-Cut Flowers-Discontinued Operation [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Discontinued Flowers Operations Receivable [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Long Term Trade Receivable [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 Long Term Trade Receivable [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2009 Long Term Trade Receivable [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member] USD ($)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Long term trade receivable, net					$ 2.3		$ 15.5									$ 2.3
Long term trade receivable, net								7.0	21.4		7.0
Allowance for credit losses							14.9
Grower Advances net due after specific period							4.6
Due time of Grower Advances net							90 days past due
Increase decrease in provision for grower advances							2.2
Principal payment on note					1.3
Cash payment received from the owner of certain properties										2.9
Net consideration from the sale totaled			49.6
Net cash disposed	0.8	0.6	20.6		6.1	5.0
Notes receivable			29.0	22.0	21.4	14.8
Long-term notes receivable					20.1
Long term trade receivable due from an Eastern European customer												19.1
Provisions for bad debt													1.0	11.4	4.4
Total allowance for bad debt																$ 16.8

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Net Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains(losses)on derivatives not designated	$ 550	$ 408	$ 446	$ (45,205)
Bunker fuel contracts | Cost of products sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains(losses)on derivatives not designated	772	260	400	3,072
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member] | Cost of products sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains(losses)on derivatives not designated	(299)	148	(63)	(710)
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member] | Other income expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains(losses)on derivatives not designated	15		47
Long-Term Japanese Yen Hedges [Member] | Other income expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains(losses)on derivatives not designated	62		62	(26,723)
Cross Currency Swap [Member] | Other income expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains(losses)on derivatives not designated				(1,902)
Interest rate swap [Member] | Interest expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains(losses)on derivatives not designated				$ (18,942)

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Allocation of Goodwill to Reporting Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Mar. 24, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Fresh Vegetables [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Fresh Vegetables [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Packaged Foods [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$ 418,113	$ 272,743	$ 272,743	$ 84,759	$ 84,759	$ 60,611
Additions	6,853					6,853
Disposals	(11,000)	(11,000)	(11,000)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$ 413,966		$ 261,743	$ 84,759	$ 84,759	$ 67,464

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 1,957,111	$ 2,086,032	$ 5,302,176	$ 5,687,861
Cost of products sold	(1,781,259)	(1,910,314)	(4,722,340)	(5,047,176)
Gross margin	175,852	175,718	579,836	640,685
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses	(162,645)	(160,902)	(425,039)	(415,865)
Charges for restructuring and long-term receivables	(793)	(7,877)	(4,062)	(16,579)
Gain on asset sales	5,759	3,326	11,916	3,337
Operating income (loss)	18,173	10,265	162,651	211,578
Other income (expense), net	(4,840)	(18,956)	(3,324)	(53,970)
Interest income	1,531	1,318	4,145	3,802
Interest expense	(39,953)	(41,402)	(101,546)	(111,709)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings	(25,089)	(48,775)	61,926	49,701
Income taxes	8,055	(123)	230	(18,781)
Earnings from equity method investments	3,404	1,937	6,929	6,627
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income taxes	(13,630)	(46,961)	69,085	37,547
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(234)	(43)	(266)	188
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes				339
Net (loss) income	(13,864)	(47,004)	68,819	38,074
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,456)	(1,634)	(3,643)	(3,906)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc	(15,320)	(48,638)	65,176	34,168
Dole Food Company, Inc. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	28,913	26,993	72,759	73,462
Cost of products sold	(24,900)	(23,403)	(59,741)	(60,027)
Gross margin	4,013	3,590	13,018	13,435
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses	(23,281)	(19,408)	(53,758)	(46,079)
Gain on asset sales		3,326	962	3,337
Operating income (loss)	(19,268)	(12,492)	(39,778)	(29,307)
Equity in subsidiary income	27,232	4,494	150,268	138,272
Other income (expense), net		(18,052)		(18,058)
Interest income	20	323	653	803
Interest expense	(29,210)	(28,993)	(73,699)	(74,491)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings	(21,226)	(54,720)	37,444	17,219
Income taxes	5,600	6,082	27,426	16,949
Earnings from equity method investments	306		306
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income taxes	(15,320)	(48,638)	65,176	34,168
Net (loss) income	(15,320)	(48,638)	65,176	34,168
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc	(15,320)	(48,638)	65,176	34,168
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	926,979	921,485	2,427,148	2,472,424
Cost of products sold	(817,220)	(829,110)	(2,146,940)	(2,204,867)
Gross margin	109,759	92,375	280,208	267,557
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses	(70,330)	(70,406)	(191,400)	(188,111)
Operating income (loss)	39,429	21,969	88,808	79,446
Equity in subsidiary income	(11,412)	(14,493)	66,996	69,820
Interest income	67	54	430	457
Interest expense	524	(85)	475	(126)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings	28,608	7,445	156,709	149,597
Income taxes	(1,702)	(2,878)	(7,833)	(11,989)
Earnings from equity method investments	(105)	(90)	155	202
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income taxes	26,801	4,477	149,031	137,810
Net (loss) income	26,801	4,477	149,031	137,810
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc	26,801	4,477	149,031	137,810
Non Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	1,428,698	1,561,454	3,894,028	4,340,002
Cost of products sold	(1,362,383)	(1,476,402)	(3,596,825)	(3,968,686)
Gross margin	66,315	85,052	297,203	371,316
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses	(73,269)	(76,387)	(190,474)	(193,298)
Charges for restructuring and long-term receivables	(793)	(7,877)	(4,062)	(16,579)
Gain on asset sales	5,759		10,954
Operating income (loss)	(1,988)	788	113,621	161,439
Other income (expense), net	(4,840)	(904)	(3,324)	(35,912)
Interest income	1,444	941	3,062	2,542
Interest expense	(11,267)	(12,324)	(28,322)	(37,092)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings	(16,651)	(11,499)	85,037	90,977
Income taxes	4,157	(3,327)	(19,363)	(23,741)
Earnings from equity method investments	3,203	2,027	6,468	6,425
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income taxes	(9,291)	(12,799)	72,142	73,661
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(234)	(43)	(266)	188
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes				339
Net (loss) income	(9,525)	(12,842)	71,876	74,188
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,456)	(1,634)	(3,643)	(3,906)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc	(10,981)	(14,476)	68,233	70,282
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(427,479)	(423,900)	(1,091,759)	(1,198,027)
Cost of products sold	423,244	418,601	1,081,166	1,186,404
Gross margin	(4,235)	(5,299)	(10,593)	(11,623)
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses	4,235	5,299	10,593	11,623
Equity in subsidiary income	(15,820)	9,999	(217,264)	(208,092)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings	(15,820)	9,999	(217,264)	(208,092)
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income taxes	(15,820)	9,999	(217,264)	(208,092)
Net (loss) income	(15,820)	9,999	(217,264)	(208,092)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc	$ (15,820)	$ 9,999	$ (217,264)	$ (208,092)

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Roll Forward of Activity for Company's Restructuring Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance	$ 3,800	$ 5,647
Charges	266	9,409
Cash payments	(1,125)	(10,435)
Non-cash		(821)
Balance	2,941	3,800
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance	85	2,092
Charges	174	1,950
Cash payments	(259)	(3,136)
Non-cash		(821)
Balance		85
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Contract termination and other costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance	3,715	3,555
Charges	92	7,459
Cash payments	(866)	(7,299)
Balance	2,941	3,715
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance	4,429
Charges	1,988	6,736
Cash payments	(5,238)	(2,161)
Non-cash	(11)	(146)
Balance	1,168	4,429
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance	194
Charges	(29)	442
Cash payments	(165)	(248)
Balance		194
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Contract termination and other costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance	4,235
Charges	2,017	6,294
Cash payments	(5,073)	(1,913)
Non-cash	(11)	(146)
Balance	$ 1,168	$ 4,235

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

Allocation of Goodwill to Reporting Segments

Goodwill has been allocated to Dole’s reporting segments as follows:

	Fresh Fruit			Fresh Vegetables		Packaged Foods		Total
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	272,743		$	84,759	$	60,611	$	418,113
Additions		—			—		6,853		6,853
Disposals		(11,000	)		—		—		(11,000	)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	261,743		$	84,759	$	67,464	$	413,966

Intangible Assets

Details of Dole’s intangible assets were as follows:

	October 6, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Amortized intangible assets:
Customer relationships	$	66,601		$	59,501
Other amortized intangible assets		18,023			15,231
		84,624			74,732
Accumulated amortization—customer relationships		(36,815	)		(31,755	)
Other accumulated amortization		(2,198	)		(579	)
Accumulated amortization—intangible assets		(39,013	)		(32,334	)
Amortized intangible assets, net		45,611			42,398
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademark and trade names		689,615			689,615
	$	735,226		$	732,013

Estimated Amortization Expense of Goodwill and Intangible Assets

As of October 6, 2012, the estimated amortization expense associated with Dole’s intangible assets for the remainder of 2012 and in each of the next four fiscal years is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year	Amount
2012 (remainder of the year)	$	1,796
2013	$	6,654
2014	$	5,998
2015	$	5,998
2016	$	5,522
Thereafter	$	19,643

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income	$ (13,864)	$ (47,004)	$ 68,819	$ 38,074
Net foreign currency translation adjustment	10,534	(11,909)	7,405	(4,383)
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes	1,055	(35,026)	26,116	(49,223)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes	(1,089)	11,557	45	25,280
Comprehensive income	(3,364)	(82,382)	102,385	9,748
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,456)	(1,610)	(3,646)	(3,905)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	(4,820)	(83,992)	98,739	5,843
Dole Food Company, Inc. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income	(15,320)	(48,638)	65,176	34,168
Net foreign currency translation adjustment	(704)		2,114
Comprehensive income	(16,024)	(48,638)	67,290	34,168
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	(16,024)	(48,638)	67,290	34,168
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income	26,801	4,477	149,031	137,810
Net foreign currency translation adjustment	14	(400)	2	(367)
Comprehensive income	26,815	4,077	149,033	137,443
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	26,815	4,077	149,033	137,443
Non Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income	(9,525)	(12,842)	71,876	74,188
Net foreign currency translation adjustment	11,224	(11,509)	5,289	(4,016)
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes	1,055	(35,026)	26,116	(49,223)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes	(1,089)	11,557	45	25,280
Comprehensive income	1,665	(47,820)	103,326	46,229
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,456)	(1,610)	(3,646)	(3,905)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	209	(49,430)	99,680	42,324
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income	(15,820)	9,999	(217,264)	(208,092)
Comprehensive income	(15,820)	9,999	(217,264)	(208,092)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$ (15,820)	$ 9,999	$ (217,264)	$ (208,092)

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Fair Value Measurements - Net Change in Credit Valuation Adjustment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]
Total change in credit valuation	$ (1,967)	$ 4,756	$ (9,886)	$ 10,757
Other Income [Member]
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]
Total change in credit valuation	(1,739)	2,561	(8,020)	8,562
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]
Total change in credit valuation	$ (228)	$ 2,195	$ (1,866)	$ 2,195

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Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Amortized intangible assets:
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 84,624	$ 74,732
Accumulated amortization-customer relationships	(39,013)	(32,334)
Amortized intangible assets, net	45,611	42,398
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademark and trade names	689,615	689,615
Intangible assets, net	735,226	732,013
Customer relationships [Member]
Amortized intangible assets:
Customer relationships	66,601	59,501
Accumulated amortization-customer relationships	(36,815)	(31,755)
Other amortized intangible assets [Member]
Amortized intangible assets:
Other amortized intangible assets	18,023	15,231
Accumulated amortization-customer relationships	$ (2,198)	$ (579)

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Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive shares	1,000	525

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating activities	$ 43,913
Cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities	43,913	39,282
Investing Activities
Cash received from sales of assets and businesses, net of cash disposed	36,921	23,365
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(15,816)
Cash received from sales of investments		1,051
Capital expenditures	(61,336)	(55,801)
Restricted cash and deposits	6,230	45,425
Investment in non-consolidated subsidiary		(2,038)
Other	(919)	(579)
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities	(34,920)	11,423
Financing Activities
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments), net	19,364	(7,196)
Long-term debt borrowings	771,096	1,056,350
Long-term debt repayments	(795,169)	(1,051,128)
Payment of debt issuance costs		(13,007)
Premium on early retirement of notes		(10,238)
Net proceeds of exercise stock options	147	312
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	(1,467)	(2,800)
Settlement of long-term Japanese yen hedge forwards	(42,843)	(3,290)
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities	(48,872)	(30,997)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash	(425)	731
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(40,304)	20,439
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	122,348	170,147
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	82,044	190,586
Dole Food Company, Inc. [Member]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany dividend income	3,000
Operating activities	(12,437)
Cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities	(9,437)	(27,019)
Investing Activities
Cash received from sales of assets and businesses, net of cash disposed	8,743	10,369
Capital expenditures	(523)	(257)
Other	(919)	(579)
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities	7,301	9,533
Financing Activities
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments), net	(238)	436
Long-term debt borrowings	768,300	475,638
Long-term debt repayments	(763,363)	(454,521)
Payment of debt issuance costs		(6,281)
Premium on early retirement of notes		(10,238)
Net proceeds of exercise stock options	147	312
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities	4,846	5,346
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,710	(12,140)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	13,558	39,080
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	16,268	26,940
Guarantors [Member]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating activities	40,241
Cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities	40,241	15,285
Investing Activities
Cash received from sales of assets and businesses, net of cash disposed	103	886
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(15,816)
Capital expenditures	(22,775)	(25,643)
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities	(38,488)	(24,757)
Financing Activities
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments), net	266	9,045
Long-term debt borrowings	270
Long-term debt repayments	(1,604)	(216)
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,068)	8,829
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	685	(643)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,813	2,714
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	2,498	2,071
Non Guarantors [Member]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating activities	16,109
Cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities	16,109	51,016
Investing Activities
Cash received from sales of assets and businesses, net of cash disposed	28,075	12,110
Cash received from sales of investments		1,051
Capital expenditures	(38,038)	(29,901)
Restricted cash and deposits	6,230	45,425
Investment in non-consolidated subsidiary		(2,038)
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities	(3,733)	26,647
Financing Activities
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments), net	19,336	(16,677)
Long-term debt borrowings	2,526	580,712
Long-term debt repayments	(30,202)	(596,391)
Payment of debt issuance costs		(6,726)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	(1,467)	(2,800)
Intercompany dividends	(3,000)
Settlement of long-term Japanese yen hedge forwards	(42,843)	(3,290)
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities	(55,650)	(45,172)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash	(425)	731
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(43,699)	33,222
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	106,977	128,353
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	63,278	161,575
Eliminations [Member]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany dividend income	(3,000)
Cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities	(3,000)
Financing Activities
Intercompany dividends	3,000
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities	$ 3,000

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Guarantor Financial Information - Additional Information (Detail) (Guarantors [Member])	Jun. 16, 2012
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Owned subsidiaries	100.00%

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Fair Value Measurements (Detail) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$ 3,312	$ 5,632
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	3,697	7,195
Liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	(124,374)	(194,034)
Bunker fuel contracts [Member]
Assets:
Bunker fuel contracts	$ 385	$ 1,563

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

NOTE 15—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Dole’s financial instruments primarily consist of short-term trade and grower receivables, trade payables, notes receivable and notes payable, as well as long-term grower receivables, derivatives, capital lease obligations, term loans, a revolving loan, and notes and debentures. For short-term instruments, the carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. For long-term financial instruments, excluding Dole’s secured and unsecured notes and debentures, and term loans, the carrying amount approximates fair value since they bear interest at variable rates or fixed rates which approximate market.

The inputs used to measure fair value are based on a hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used in valuation techniques. These levels, in order of highest to lowest priority are described below:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

The following table provides a summary of the assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
	October 6, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	3,312		$	5,632
Bunker fuel contracts		385			1,563
	$	3,697		$	7,195
Liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	(124,374	)	$	(194,034	)

For Dole, the assets and liabilities that are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis are the derivative instruments. The fair values of Dole’s derivative instruments are determined using Level 2 inputs, which are defined as “significant other observable inputs.” The fair values of the foreign currency exchange contracts and bunker fuel contracts were estimated using internal discounted cash flow calculations based upon forward foreign currency exchange rates, bunker fuel futures, interest-rate yield curves or quotes obtained from brokers for contracts with similar terms less any credit valuation adjustments. Dole recorded a credit valuation adjustment at October 6, 2012 which reduced the derivative liability balances. The credit valuation adjustment was $0.6 million at October 6, 2012 and $10.5 million at December 31, 2011.

The following table shows the change in the credit valuation adjustment in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations and the portion that is reflected in OCI:

	Quarter Ended					Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011		October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Unrealized gain (loss) recorded in other income (expense), net	$	(1,739	)	$	2,561	$	(8,020	)	$	8,562
Unrealized gain (loss) recorded in OCI		(228	)		2,195		(1,866	)		2,195
	$	(1,967	)	$	4,756	$	(9,886	)	$	10,757

The fair value of goodwill and the intangible assets recorded in connection with the acquisition of Mrs. May’s was determined using discounted cash flow models based on an internal estimate of future cash flows based on unobservable inputs, and as such, are considered to be Level 3 non-recurring fair values within the fair value hierarchy.

During the second quarter of 2012, $1 million of long-term trade receivables were written down to their estimated fair values based on Level 3 inputs.

The goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment analysis was performed in the second quarter of 2012 using a combination of discounted cash flow models and market multiples. The discounted cash flow models used estimates and assumptions including pricing and volume data, anticipated growth rates, profitability levels, tax rates and discount rates.

Credit Risk

The counterparties to the foreign currency and bunker fuel forward contracts and the interest rate and cross currency swaps consist of a number of major international financial institutions. Dole has established counterparty guidelines and regularly monitors its positions and the financial strength of these institutions. While counterparties to hedging contracts expose Dole to credit-related losses in the event of a counterparty’s non-performance, the risk would be limited to the unrealized gains on such affected contracts. Dole does not anticipate any such losses.

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Total Assets Held for Sale by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 06, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Fresh Vegetables [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Fresh Vegetables [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Packaged Foods [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Packaged Foods [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Fresh-Cut Flowers-Discontinued Operation [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Fresh-Cut Flowers-Discontinued Operation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$ 75,641	$ 66,805	$ 599	$ 599	$ 3,214	$ 3,214	$ 5,023	$ 5,023
Additions	1,034	1,034
Sales	(52,839)	(52,839)
Reclassifications	(2,348)	(2,348)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$ 21,488	$ 12,652	$ 599	$ 599	$ 3,214	$ 3,214	$ 5,023	$ 5,023

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Proposed Sale of Packaged Foods and Asia Fresh Produce Businesses - Additional Information (Detail) (Dole Asia Sale [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended
	Sep. 17, 2012
Dole Asia Sale [Member]
Sale of business	$ 1,685.0
Additional consideration for previous acquisitions	29.0
Agreement termination fee	$ 50.4

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Earnings Per Share in Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ (13,630)	$ (46,961)	$ 69,085	$ 37,547
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(234)	(43)	(266)	188
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes				339
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,456)	(1,634)	(3,643)	(3,906)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$ (15,320)	$ (48,638)	$ 65,176	$ 34,168
Weighted average common shares outstanding-Basic	87,762	87,600	87,761	87,588
Dilutive effects of stock incentive plan			722	503
Weighted average common shares outstanding-Diluted	87,762	87,600	88,483	88,091
Earnings Per Share-Basic
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ (0.16)	$ (0.54)	$ 0.79	$ 0.43
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ (0.01)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.05)	$ (0.04)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$ (0.17)	$ (0.56)	$ 0.74	$ 0.39
Earnings Per Share-Diluted
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ (0.16)	$ (0.54)	$ 0.78	$ 0.43
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ (0.01)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.04)	$ (0.04)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$ (0.17)	$ (0.56)	$ 0.74	$ 0.39

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

Gross Notional Value and Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

At October 6, 2012, the gross notional values of Dole’s derivative instruments were as follows:

	Average  Strike Price		Notional Amount
	(In thousands, except average strike price)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Foreign currency hedges (buy/sell):
U.S. dollar/Japanese yen		JPY 100.3 /$	$	39,896
U.S. dollar/Euro		USD 1.31 /€		103,193
Thai baht/U.S. dollar		THB 31.06 /$		48,137
Philippine peso/U.S. dollar		PHP 42.52 /$		27,037
Chilean peso/U.S. dollar		CLP 507.76/$		3,545
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Foreign currency hedges (buy/sell):
U.S. dollar/Japanese yen		JPY 101.3/$		387,393
U.S. dollar/Swedish krona		SEK 6.57 /$		3,105
South African rand/U.S. dollar		ZAR 8.55 /$		1,800
South African rand/ British pound sterling		ZAR 13.39 /£	£	425
South African rand/Euro		ZAR 10.78 /€	€	425
British pound sterling /U.S. dollar		USD 1.55 /£		305
Bunker fuel hedges		USD 562 /mt		7,000	mt

Settlement of the Foreign Currency Hedges

The following table presents the derivative assets (liabilities) at fair value for derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:

	Balance Sheet Classification	October  6, 2012			December  31, 2011
		(In thousands)
Assets:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Receivables, net	$	3,279		$	5,427
			3,279			5,427
Liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities		(11,016	)		(70,730	)
	Other long-term liabilities		(21	)		(123,304	)
			(11,037	)		(194,034	)
Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments		$	(7,758	)	$	(188,607	)

The following table presents the derivative assets (liabilities) at fair value for derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments:

	Balance Sheet Classification	October 6, 2012			December 31, 2011
		(In thousands)
Assets:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Receivables, net	$	33		$	205
Bunker fuel hedges	Receivables, net		385			1,563
			418			1,768
Liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities		(45,008	)		—
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other long-term liabilities		(68,329	)		—
			(113,337	)		—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments		$	(112,919	)	$	1,768

Interest Rate Swap and Foreign Currency Hedges Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments

The effects of the interest rate swap and foreign currency hedges designated as cash flow hedging instruments on accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the condensed consolidated statements of operations were as follows:

	Gains (Losses) Recognized in AOCI During Quarter Ended						Gains (Losses) Reclassified Into Income  During Quarter Ended					Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income due to Hedge Ineffectiveness or Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing During Quarter Ended
	October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011			Income Statement Classification	October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011			October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency hedges (1)		1,609		(36,156	)	Cost of products sold		598		(11,175	)		1,388		(239	)
						Other income (expense), net		—		—			870		2,413

	Gains (Losses) Recognized in AOCI During Three Quarters Ended						Gains (Losses) Reclassified Into Income During Three Quarters Ended						Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income due to Hedge Ineffectiveness or Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing During Three Quarters Ended
	October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011			Income Statement Classification	October  6, 2012			October  8, 2011			October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Interest rate swap	$	—	$	—		Interest expense	$	—		$	(6,644	)	$	—	$	—
Foreign currency hedges (1)		27,322		(51,064	)	Cost of products sold		(1,070	)		(17,574	)		3,500		(1,029	)
						Other income (expense), net		—			—			271		6,556

(1) Amounts related to the long-term Japanese yen hedges have been included in this line item.

Net Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated

Net gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments, or prior to being designated as cash flow hedging instruments were as follows:

		Quarter Ended
	Classification in Statement of Operations	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
		(In thousands)
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Cost of products sold	$	(299	)	$	148
Bunker fuel contracts	Cost of products sold		772			260
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other income (expense), net		15			—
Long-term Japanese yen hedges	Other income (expense), net		62			—
		$	550		$	408

		Three Quarters Ended
	Classification in Statement of Operations	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
		(In thousands)
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Cost of products sold	$	(63	)	$	(710	)
Bunker fuel contracts	Cost of products sold		400			3,072
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other income (expense), net		47			—
Long-term Japanese yen hedges	Other income (expense), net		62			(26,723	)
Cross currency swap	Other income (expense), net		—			(1,902	)
Interest rate swap	Interest expense		—			(18,942	)
		$	446		$	(45,205	)

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Gains on Asset Sales by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gains on asset sales by segment	$ 5,759	$ 3,326	$ 11,916	$ 3,676
Fresh-Cut Flowers-Discontinued Operation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gains on asset sales by segment				339
Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gains on asset sales by segment	5,759	3,326	11,916	3,337
Continuing Operations [Member] | Fresh Fruit [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gains on asset sales by segment	$ 5,759	$ 3,326	$ 11,916	$ 3,337

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Gross Notional Value and Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Detail) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] U.S. dollar/Japanese yen [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] Thai baht/U.S. dollar [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] U.S. dollar/Euro [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] Philippine peso/U.S. dollar [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] Chilean peso/U.S. dollar [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] U.S. dollar/Japanese yen [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] U.S. dollar/Swedish krona [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] South African rand/U.S. dollar [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] British pound sterling /U.S. dollar [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] South African rand/ British pound sterling [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] South African rand/ British pound sterling [Member] GBP (£)	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] South African rand/Euro [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] South African rand/Euro [Member] EUR (€)	Oct. 06, 2012 Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] Bunker fuel hedges [Member] USD ($)
Derivative Instruments Notional And Fair Value [Line Items]
Average strike price of derivative instruments	100.30	1.31	31.06	42.52	507.76	101.30	6.57	8.55	13.39	10.78	10.78	1.55	1.55	562.00
Notional amount of derivative instruments	$ 39,896	$ 103,193	$ 48,137	$ 27,037	$ 3,545	$ 387,393	$ 3,105	$ 1,800	$ 425		£ 425		€ 305	$ 7,000

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Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payments of debt issuance cost		$ 13,000,000		$ 13,007,000
Retired value of notes		52,500,000		52,500,000
Interest rate of debt		13.875%		13.875%
Loss on early retirement of notes		13,453,000	433,000	13,453,000
Line of credit facility availability for springing covenant to be effective	35,000,000		35,000,000
Percentage of line of credit facility availability on commitment and base rate for springing covenant to be effective			12.50%
Deferred debt issuance cost	1,700,000	1,700,000	4,300,000	4,500,000
Debt discounts are amortized into interest expense	1,700,000	1,500,000	4,100,000	3,800,000
Write-off of debt issuance costs and refinancing fees		12,739,000		12,759,000
Term Loan B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	311,100,000		311,100,000
Weighted average variable interest rate	5.03%		5.03%
Term Loan C [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	556,600,000		556,600,000
Weighted average variable interest rate	5.03%		5.03%
Term loan facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate per annum			(i) the London Interbank Offer Rate ("LIBOR") plus 3.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.25%; or (ii) a base rate plus 2.75%.
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	3.75%		3.75%
LIBOR floor rate	1.25%		1.25%
Interest rate over and above base rate	2.75%		2.75%
ABL revolver [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Approximate borrowing amount of ABL revolver	98,500,000		98,500,000
Interest rate per annum			(i) LIBOR plus 1.75% to 2.25%, or (ii) a base rate plus 0.75% to 1.25%
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.25%		2.25%
LIBOR floor rate	1.75%		1.75%
Weighted average variable interest rate	4.89%		4.89%
Revolving credit facility outstanding	76,600,000		76,600,000
Minimum interest rate over base rate	0.75%		0.75%
Maximum interest rate over base rate	1.25%		1.25%
Line of credit borrowing base	333,100,000		333,100,000
Outstanding letters of credit	158,000,000		158,000,000
Notes payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Approximate borrowing amount of ABL revolver	872,100,000		872,100,000
Revolving credit facility	$ 350,000,000		$ 350,000,000

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Mar. 24, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax	$ (8,055,000)		$ 123,000	$ (230,000)	$ 18,781,000
Pretax income from continuing operations	(25,089,000)		(48,775,000)	61,926,000	49,701,000
Interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits				3,400,000	2,900,000
Unrecognized tax benefit				17,000,000
Valuation allowance	18,700,000			18,700,000
Accrued interest and penalties tax benefits	6,900,000			6,900,000		10,600,000
Unrecognized tax benefits decrease in interest on income taxes expense				3,700,000
Reduction in liabilities on net assets sold		300,000
Net tax deficiency				$ 132,000,000

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Pension & Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	Cumulative Translation Adjustment [Member]	Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Hedges [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 816,784	$ 89	$ 776,918	$ 71,083	$ (71,836)	$ 42,067	$ (26,152)	$ 24,615
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010		88,611
Net income	38,074			34,168				3,906
Share-based compensation	6,891		6,891
Exercise of stock options	312		312
Exercise of stock options, shares		27
Issuance of restricted stock, shares		6
Cancellation of restricted stock, shares		(40)
Dividends paid	(2,800)							(2,800)
Net foreign currency translation adjustment	(4,383)					(4,382)		(1)
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income tax expense (benefit)	(49,223)						(49,223)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income tax expense (benefit)	25,280						25,280
Ending Balance at Oct. 08, 2011	830,935	89	784,121	105,251	(71,836)	37,685	(50,095)	25,720
Ending Balance, shares at Oct. 08, 2011		88,604
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	818,421	89	786,355	109,442	(94,708)	30,346	(39,020)	25,917
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	88,961	88,952
Net income	68,819			65,176				3,643
Share-based compensation	9,448		9,448
Exercise of stock options	147		147
Exercise of stock options, shares		15
Cancellation of restricted stock, shares		(6)
Dividends paid	(1,467)							(1,467)
Disposal of noncontrolling interest	(714)							(714)
Net foreign currency translation adjustment	7,405					7,402		3
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income tax expense (benefit)	26,116						26,116
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income tax expense (benefit)	45						45
Ending Balance at Oct. 06, 2012	$ 928,220	$ 89	$ 795,950	$ 174,618	$ (94,708)	$ 37,748	$ (12,859)	$ 27,382
Ending Balance, shares at Oct. 06, 2012	88,961	88,961

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Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Secured and unsecured notes and debentures [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Values	$ 636,778	$ 633,970
Estimated Fair Values	690,255	694,314
Term loan facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Values	858,099	884,304
Estimated Fair Values	$ 868,787	$ 888,784

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Other Income (Expense), Net (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) on vessel obligation	$ (2,177)	$ 2,590	$ (2,680)	$ 51
Write-off of debt issuance costs and refinancing fees		(12,739)		(12,759)
Loss on early retirement of notes		(13,453)	(433)	(13,453)
Other	170	1	439	275
Other income (expense), net	(4,840)	(18,956)	(3,324)	(53,970)
Long-Term Japanese Yen Hedges [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on long-term Japanese yen hedges	870	2,413	271	(20,167)
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign denominated borrowings	(3,704)	2,236	(583)	(5,911)
Realized gain (loss) on foreign denominated borrowings	1	(4)	(338)	(104)
Cross Currency Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized loss on cross currency swap				(3,787)
Realized gain on cross currency swap				$ 1,885

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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

Other Income (Expense), Net

Included in other income (expense), net in Dole’s condensed consolidated statements of operations are the following items:

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Unrealized gain (loss) on long-term Japanese yen hedges	$	870		$	2,413		$	271		$	(20,167	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign denominated borrowings		(3,704	)		2,236			(583	)		(5,911	)
Realized gain (loss) on foreign denominated borrowings		1			(4	)		(338	)		(104	)
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) on vessel obligation		(2,177	)		2,590			(2,680	)		51
Write-off of debt issuance costs and refinancing fees		—			(12,739	)		—			(12,759	)
Loss on early retirement of notes		—			(13,453	)		(433	)		(13,453	)
Unrealized loss on cross currency swap		—			—			—			(3,787	)
Realized gain on cross currency swap		—			—			—			1,885
Other		170			1			439			275
Other income (expense), net	$	(4,840	)	$	(18,956	)	$	(3,324	)	$	(53,970	)

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GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

NOTE 18—GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Dole’s 100% owned domestic subsidiaries (“Guarantors”) have fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, Dole’s obligations under the indentures related to the 2013 Debentures, the 2014 Notes and the 2016 Notes. Each guarantee is subordinated in right of payment to the Guarantors’ existing and future senior debt, including obligations under the senior secured credit facilities, and will rank pari passu with all senior subordinated indebtedness of the applicable Guarantor.

The accompanying Guarantor consolidating financial information is presented on the equity method of accounting for all periods presented. Under this method, investments in subsidiaries are recorded at cost and adjusted for Dole’s share in the subsidiaries’ cumulative results of operations, capital contributions and distributions and other changes in equity. Elimination entries relate to the elimination of investments in subsidiaries and associated intercompany balances and transactions as well as cash overdraft and income tax reclassifications.

The following are condensed consolidating statements of operations of Dole for the quarters and three quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011; condensed consolidating statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the quarters and three quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011; condensed consolidating statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the quarters and three quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011; condensed consolidating balance sheets as of October 6, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Quarter Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Revenues, net	$	28,913		$	926,979		$	1,428,698		$	(427,479	)	$	1,957,111
Cost of products sold		(24,900	)		(817,220	)		(1,362,383	)		423,244			(1,781,259	)
Gross margin		4,013			109,759			66,315			(4,235	)		175,852
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses		(23,281	)		(70,330	)		(73,269	)		4,235			(162,645	)
Charges for restructuring and long-term receivables		—			—			(793	)		—			(793	)
Gain on sale of assets		—			—			5,759			—			5,759
Operating income (loss)		(19,268	)		39,429			(1,988	)		—			18,173
Equity in subsidiary income		27,232			(11,412	)		—			(15,820	)		—
Other income (expense), net		—			—			(4,840	)		—			(4,840	)
Interest income		20			67			1,444			—			1,531
Interest expense		(29,210	)		524			(11,267	)		—			(39,953	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings		(21,226	)		28,608			(16,651	)		(15,820	)		(25,089	)
Income taxes		5,600			(1,702	)		4,157			—			8,055
Earnings from equity method investments		306			(105	)		3,203			—			3,404
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes		(15,320	)		26,801			(9,291	)		(15,820	)		(13,630	)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			(234	)		—			(234	)
Net income (loss)		(15,320	)		26,801			(9,525	)		(15,820	)		(13,864	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(1,456	)		—			(1,456	)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(15,320	)	$	26,801		$	(10,981	)	$	(15,820	)	$	(15,320	)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Quarter Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Revenues, net	$	26,993		$	921,485		$	1,561,454		$	(423,900	)	$	2,086,032
Cost of products sold		(23,403	)		(829,110	)		(1,476,402	)		418,601			(1,910,314	)
Gross margin		3,590			92,375			85,052			(5,299	)		175,718
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses		(19,408	)		(70,406	)		(76,387	)		5,299			(160,902	)
Charges for restructuring		—			—			(7,877	)		—			(7,877	)
Gain on asset sales		3,326			—			—			—			3,326
Operating income (loss)		(12,492	)		21,969			788			—			10,265
Equity in subsidiary income		4,494			(14,493	)		—			9,999			—
Other income (expense), net		(18,052	)		—			(904	)		—			(18,956	)
Interest income		323			54			941			—			1,318
Interest expense		(28,993	)		(85	)		(12,324	)		—			(41,402	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings		(54,720	)		7,445			(11,499	)		9,999			(48,775	)
Income taxes		6,082			(2,878	)		(3,327	)		—			(123	)
Earnings from equity method investments		—			(90	)		2,027			—			1,937
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income taxes		(48,638	)		4,477			(12,799	)		9,999			(46,961	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			(43	)		—			(43	)
Net income (loss)		(48,638	)		4,477			(12,842	)		9,999			(47,004	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(1,634	)		—			(1,634	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(48,638	)	$	4,477		$	(14,476	)	$	9,999		$	(48,638	)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Three Quarters Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Revenues, net	$	72,759		$	2,427,148		$	3,894,028		$	(1,091,759	)	$	5,302,176
Cost of products sold		(59,741	)		(2,146,940	)		(3,596,825	)		1,081,166			(4,722,340	)
Gross margin		13,018			280,208			297,203			(10,593	)		579,836
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses		(53,758	)		(191,400	)		(190,474	)		10,593			(425,039	)
Charges for restructuring and long-term receivables		—			—			(4,062	)		—			(4,062	)
Gain on sale of assets		962			—			10,954			—			11,916
Operating income (loss)		(39,778	)		88,808			113,621			—			162,651
Equity in subsidiary income		150,268			66,996			—			(217,264	)		—
Other income (expense), net		—			—			(3,324	)		—			(3,324	)
Interest income		653			430			3,062			—			4,145
Interest expense		(73,699	)		475			(28,322	)		—			(101,546	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings		37,444			156,709			85,037			(217,264	)		61,926
Income taxes		27,426			(7,833	)		(19,363	)		—			230
Earnings from equity method investments		306			155			6,468			—			6,929
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes		65,176			149,031			72,142			(217,264	)		69,085
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			(266	)		—			(266	)
Net income		65,176			149,031			71,876			(217,264	)		68,819
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(3,643	)		—			(3,643	)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	65,176		$	149,031		$	68,233		$	(217,264	)	$	65,176

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Three Quarters Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Revenues, net	$	73,462		$	2,472,424		$	4,340,002		$	(1,198,027	)	$	5,687,861
Cost of products sold		(60,027	)		(2,204,867	)		(3,968,686	)		1,186,404			(5,047,176	)
Gross margin		13,435			267,557			371,316			(11,623	)		640,685
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses		(46,079	)		(188,111	)		(193,298	)		11,623			(415,865	)
Charges for restructuring		—			—			(16,579	)		—			(16,579	)
Gain on asset sales		3,337			—			—			—			3,337
Operating income (loss)		(29,307	)		79,446			161,439			—			211,578
Equity in subsidiary income		138,272			69,820			—			(208,092	)		—
Other income (expense), net		(18,058	)		—			(35,912	)		—			(53,970	)
Interest income		803			457			2,542			—			3,802
Interest expense		(74,491	)		(126	)		(37,092	)		—			(111,709	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings		17,219			149,597			90,977			(208,092	)		49,701
Income taxes		16,949			(11,989	)		(23,741	)		—			(18,781	)
Earnings from equity method investments		—			202			6,425			—			6,627
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes		34,168			137,810			73,661			(208,092	)		37,547
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			188			—			188
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			339			—			339
Net income		34,168			137,810			74,188			(208,092	)		38,074
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(3,906	)		—			(3,906	)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	34,168		$	137,810		$	70,282		$	(208,092	)	$	34,168

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Quarter Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors		Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Net income (loss)	$	(15,320	)	$	26,801	$	(9,308	)	$	(16,037	)	$	(13,864	)
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		(704	)		14		11,224			—			10,534
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes		—			—		1,055			—			1,055
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes		—			—		(1,089	)		—			(1,089	)
Comprehensive income (loss)		(16,024	)		26,815		1,882			(16,037	)		(3,364	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—		(1,456	)		—			(1,456	)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(16,024	)	$	26,815	$	426		$	(16,037	)	$	(4,820	)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Quarter Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations		Total
	(In thousands)
Net income (loss)	$	(48,638	)	$	4,477		$	(12,842	)	$	9,999	$	(47,004	)
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		—			(400	)		(11,509	)		—		(11,909	)
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes		—			—			(35,026	)		—		(35,026	)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes		—			—			11,557			—		11,557
Comprehensive income (loss)		(48,638	)		4,077			(47,820	)		9,999		(82,382	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(1,610	)		—		(1,610	)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(48,638	)	$	4,077		$	(49,430	)	$	9,999	$	(83,992	)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Three Quarters Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.		Guarantors		Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Net income	$	65,176	$	149,031	$	72,093		$	(217,481	)	$	68,819
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		2,114		2		5,289			—			7,405
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes		—		—		26,116			—			26,116
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes		—		—		45			—			45
Comprehensive income		67,290		149,033		103,543			(217,481	)		102,385
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—		(3,646	)		—			(3,646	)
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	67,290	$	149,033	$	99,897		$	(217,481	)	$	98,739

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Three Quarters Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.		Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Net income	$	34,168	$	137,810		$	74,188		$	(208,092	)	$	38,074
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		—		(367	)		(4,016	)		—			(4,383	)
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes		—		—			(49,223	)		—			(49,223	)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes		—		—			25,280			—			25,280
Comprehensive income		34,168		137,443			46,229			(208,092	)		9,748
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			(3,905	)		—			(3,905	)
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	34,168	$	137,443		$	42,324		$	(208,092	)	$	5,843

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.		Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	16,268	$	2,498		$	63,278		$	—		$	82,044
Receivables, net of allowances		94,760		133,706			477,856			—			706,322
Inventories		7,899		325,618			511,278			—			844,795
Prepaid expenses and other assets		4,905		14,938			52,229			—			72,072
Deferred income tax assets		—		22,335			10,867			(4,515	)		28,687
Assets held-for-sale		12,479		3,813			5,196			—			21,488
Total current assets		136,311		502,908			1,120,704			(4,515	)		1,755,408
Investments		2,684,040		1,942,062			106,849			(4,626,801	)		106,150
Actively marketed land		74,814		—			—			—			74,814
Property, plant and equipment, net		134,748		265,923			497,139			—			897,810
Goodwill		—		131,818			282,148			—			413,966
Intangible assets, net		689,615		4,987			40,624			—			735,226
Other assets, net		50,392		17,967			191,529			(8,023	)		251,865
Total assets	$	3,769,920	$	2,865,665		$	2,238,993		$	(4,639,339	)	$	4,235,239
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	5,132	$	151,590		$	271,514		$	—		$	428,236
Accrued liabilities		55,656		166,201			306,824			(4,515	)		524,166
Current portion of long-term debt, net		153,832		324			8,695			—			162,851
Notes payable		—		—			55,161			—			55,161
Total current liabilities		214,620		318,115			642,194			(4,515	)		1,170,414
Intercompany payables (receivables)		1,376,935		(156,889	)		(1,220,046	)		—			—
Long-term debt, net		867,407		2,396			602,242			—			1,472,045
Deferred income tax liabilities		156,883		—			44,448			(8,023	)		193,308
Other long-term liabilities		253,237		23,180			194,835			—			471,252
Equity attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.		900,838		2,678,863			1,947,938			(4,626,801	)		900,838
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			27,382			—			27,382
Total equity		900,838		2,678,863			1,975,320			(4,626,801	)		928,220
Total liabilities and equity	$	3,769,920	$	2,865,665		$	2,238,993		$	(4,639,339	)	$	4,235,239

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of December 31, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13,558		$	1,813		$	106,977		$	—		$	122,348
Restricted cash		—			—			6,230			—			6,230
Receivables, net of allowances		106,855			122,450			455,789			—			685,094
Inventories		8,970			309,391			511,156			—			829,517
Prepaid expenses and other assets		6,647			8,934			49,750			—			65,331
Deferred income tax assets		—			21,442			9,257			(4,515	)		26,184
Assets held-for-sale		13,370			3,813			58,458			—			75,641
Total current assets		149,400			467,843			1,197,617			(4,515	)		1,810,345
Investments		2,485,133			1,834,271			100,629			(4,320,564	)		99,469
Actively marketed land		74,814			—			—			—			74,814
Property, plant and equipment, net		135,050			268,548			507,131			—			910,729
Goodwill		—			131,818			286,295			—			418,113
Intangible assets, net		689,615			7,331			35,067			—			732,013
Other assets, net		67,299			12,982			149,658			(4,100	)		225,839
Total assets	$	3,601,311		$	2,722,793		$	2,276,397		$	(4,329,179	)	$	4,271,322
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	10,428		$	140,638		$	300,983		$	—		$	452,049
Liabilities related to assets held-for-sale		—			—			49,117			—			49,117
Accrued liabilities		68,906			166,166			306,658			—			541,730
Current portion of long-term debt, net		(1,060	)		711			11,105			—			10,756
Notes payable		—			—			27,969			—			27,969
Total current liabilities		78,274			307,515			695,832			—			1,081,621
Intercompany payables (receivables)		1,260,604			(88,549	)		(1,167,540	)		(4,515	)		—
Long-term debt, net		1,014,113			2,608			624,391			—			1,641,112
Deferred income tax liabilities		154,011			—			31,766			(4,100	)		181,677
Other long-term liabilities		301,805			22,885			223,801			—			548,491
Equity attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.		792,504			2,478,334			1,842,230			(4,320,564	)		792,504
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			25,917			—			25,917
Total equity		792,504			2,478,334			1,868,147			(4,320,564	)		818,421
Total liabilities and equity	$	3,601,311		$	2,722,793		$	2,276,397		$	(4,329,179	)	$	4,271,322

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Quarters Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany dividend income	$	3,000		$	—		$	—		$	(3,000	)	$	—
Operating activities		(12,437	)		40,241			16,109			—			43,913
Cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities		(9,437	)		40,241			16,109			(3,000	)		43,913
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash received from sales of assets and businesses, net of cash disposed		8,743			103			28,075			—			36,921
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		—			(15,816	)		—			—			(15,816	)
Capital expenditures		(523	)		(22,775	)		(38,038	)		—			(61,336	)
Restricted cash		—			—			6,230			—			6,230
Other		(919	)		—			—			—			(919	)
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities		7,301			(38,488	)		(3,733	)		—			(34,920	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments), net		(238	)		266			19,336			—			19,364
Long-term debt borrowings		768,300			270			2,526			—			771,096
Long-term debt repayments		(763,363	)		(1,604	)		(30,202	)		—			(795,169	)
Net proceeds of exercise stock options		147			—			—			—			147
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(1,467	)		—			(1,467	)
Intercompany dividends		—			—			(3,000	)		3,000			—
Settlement on long-term Japanese yen hedge forwards		—			—			(42,843	)		—			(42,843	)
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities		4,846			(1,068	)		(55,650	)		3,000			(48,872	)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash		—			—			(425	)		—			(425	)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		2,710			685			(43,699	)		—			(40,304	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		13,558			1,813			106,977			—			122,348
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	16,268		$	2,498		$	63,278		$	—		$	82,044

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Quarters Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations		Total
	(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(27,019	)	$	15,285		$	51,016		$	—	$	39,282
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash received from sales of assets		10,369			886			12,110			—		23,365
Cash received from sales of investments		—			—			1,051			—		1,051
Capital expenditures		(257	)		(25,643	)		(29,901	)		—		(55,801	)
Restricted cash and deposits		—			—			45,425			—		45,425
Investment in non-consolidated subsidiary		—			—			(2,038	)		—		(2,038	)
Other		(579	)		—			—			—		(579	)
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities		9,533			(24,757	)		26,647			—		11,423
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments), net		436			9,045			(16,677	)		—		(7,196	)
Long-term debt borrowings		475,638			—			580,712			—		1,056,350
Long-term debt repayments		(454,521	)		(216	)		(596,391	)		—		(1,051,128	)
Payment of debt issuance costs		(6,281	)		—			(6,726	)		—		(13,007	)
Premium on early retirement of notes		(10,238	)		—			—			—		(10,238	)
Proceeds from stock option exercises		312			—			—			—		312
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(2,800	)		—		(2,800	)
Settlement of long-term Japanese yen hedge forwards		—			—			(3,290	)		—		(3,290	)
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities		5,346			8,829			(45,172	)		—		(30,997	)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash		—			—			731			—		731
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(12,140	)		(643	)		33,222			—		20,439
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		39,080			2,714			128,353			—		170,147
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	26,940		$	2,071		$	161,575		$	—	$	190,586

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets -Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended				3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Mar. 24, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011 Fresh Vegetables [Member]	Mar. 24, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Fresh Fruit [Member]	Mar. 24, 2012 Customer relationships [Member]	Mar. 24, 2012 Trademark and trade names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill attributable to subsidiary			$ 11,000,000				$ 11,000,000	$ 11,000,000
Annual earn-out maximum					500,000
Annual earn-out minimum					0
Total consideration					15,000,000
Acquisition of goodwill					6,900,000
Intangible Assets					9,300,000				7,100,000	2,200,000
Increase in accrued liabilities						1,300,000
Amortization expense of intangible assets	$ 2,400,000	$ 1,100,000	$ 6,300,000	$ 2,900,000

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Charges for Restructuring - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 06, 2012 Employees	Oct. 08, 2011
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 200	$ 852	$ 17,421
Cumulative restructuring costs		42,173
Restructuring cost cash payments		20,800
Number of employees impacted		3,580
Additional restructuring charges		400
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Asset write-downs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		586	2,733
Cumulative restructuring costs		8,097
Non-cash restructuring charge		13,400
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Pension-related settlement charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			863
Cumulative restructuring costs		7,982
Non-cash restructuring charge		8,000
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	600	2,180	4,452
Cumulative restructuring costs		12,412
Restructuring cost cash payments		8,700
Number of employees impacted		475
Additional restructuring charges		1,400
Number of employees impacted		60
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Asset write-downs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		191	3,263
Cumulative restructuring costs		3,601
Non-cash restructuring charge		3,600
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Pension-related settlement charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative restructuring costs		86
Non-cash restructuring charge		$ 100

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CHARGES FOR RESTRUCTURING (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

2010 Restructuring Plan [Member]

Summary of Restructuring Charges

The following table summarizes restructuring charges related to the 2010 plan:

	Charges Incurred in Three Quarters 2011		Charges Incurred in Three Quarters 2012		Cumulative Charges Incurred		Additional Charges to  be Incurred		Total Charges
	(In thousands)
Severance and other employee-related costs	$	1,146	$	174	$	8,792	$	—	$	8,792
Contract termination and other costs		7,385		92		12,008		381		12,389
Pension-related settlement charges		863		—		7,982		—		7,982
Asset write-downs		2,733		586		8,097		—		8,097
Subtotal		12,127		852		36,879		381		37,260
Inventory write-downs recorded in costs of products sold		5,294		—		5,294		—		5,294
	$	17,421	$	852	$	42,173	$	381	$	42,554

Roll Forward of Activity for Company's Restructuring Liabilities

A rollforward of activity for Dole’s restructuring liabilities related to the 2010 plan, for the year ended January 1, 2011 through October 6, 2012, which are classified in accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, is summarized as follows:

	Severance and Other Employee- Related Costs			Contract Termination and Other Costs			Total Costs
	(In thousands)
Balance as of January 1, 2011	$	2,092		$	3,555		$	5,647
Charges / (adjustments) incurred		1,950			7,459			9,409
Cash payments		(3,136	)		(7,299	)		(10,435	)
Non-cash		(821	)		—			(821	)
Balance as of December 31, 2011		85			3,715			3,800
Charges / (adjustments) incurred		174			92			266
Cash payments		(259	)		(866	)		(1,125	)
Non-cash		—			—			—
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	—		$	2,941		$	2,941

2011 Restructuring Plan [Member]

Summary of Restructuring Charges

The following table summarizes restructuring charges related to the 2011 plan:

	Charges/ (Adjustments) Incurred  in Three Quarters 2011		Charges/ (Adjustments) Incurred  in Three Quarters 2012			Cumulative Charges Incurred		Additional Charges to  be Incurred		Total Charges
	(In thousands)
Severance and other employee-related costs	$	184	$	(29	)	$	413	$	1,184	$	1,597
Contract termination and other costs		1,005		2,018			8,312		203		8,515
Pension-related settlement charges		—		—			86		—		86
Asset write-downs		3,263		191			3,601		—		3,601
	$	4,452	$	2,180		$	12,412	$	1,387	$	13,799

Roll Forward of Activity for Company's Restructuring Liabilities

A rollforward of activity for Dole’s restructuring liabilities related to the 2011 plan, for the year ended January 1, 2011 through October 6, 2012, which are classified in accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, is summarized as follows:

	Severance and Other Employee- Related Costs			Contract Termination and Other Costs			Total Costs
	(In thousands)
Balance as of January 1, 2011	$	—		$	—		$	—
Charges / (adjustments) incurred		442			6,294			6,736
Cash payments		(248	)		(1,913	)		(2,161	)
Non-cash		—			(146	)		(146	)
Balance as of December 31, 2011		194			4,235			4,429
Charges / (adjustments) incurred		(29	)		2,017			1,988
Cash payments		(165	)		(5,073	)		(5,238	)
Non-cash		—			(11	)		(11	)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	—		$	1,168		$	1,168

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INVENTORIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

Major Classes of Inventories

The major classes of inventories were as follows:

	October 6, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Finished products	$	441,541	$	414,640
Raw materials and work in progress		140,579		131,287
Crop-growing costs		198,195		224,149
Operating supplies and other		64,480		59,441
	$	844,795	$	829,517

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Supplemental cash flow information
Capital expenditures payable at year-end included into accounts payable	$ 1.6	$ 4.1
Receivables	1.3
Other assets	20.1	0
Notes receivable net	21.4	0
Accrued liabilities	1.3	0
Other long-term liabilities	20.1	0
Deferred income	21.4	0
Recognized gain on sale of assets	$ 2

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ASSETS HELD-FOR-SALE AND ACTIVELY MARKETED LAND (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

Total Assets Held for Sale by Segment

Total assets held-for-sale by segment were as follows:

	Fresh Fruit			Fresh Vegetables		Packaged Foods		Fresh-Cut Flowers— Discontinued Operation		Total Assets Held-for-Sale
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	66,805		$	599	$	3,214	$	5,023	$	75,641
Additions		1,034			—		—		—		1,034
Sales		(52,839	)		—		—		—		(52,839	)
Reclassifications		(2,348	)		—		—		—		(2,348	)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	12,652		$	599	$	3,214	$	5,023	$	21,488

Total Liabilities Related to Assets Held-for-Sale by Segment

Total liabilities related to assets held-for-sale by segment were as follows:

	Fresh Fruit			Fresh Vegetables		Packaged Foods		Fresh-Cut Flowers— Discontinued Operation		Total Liabilities Held-for-Sale
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	49,117		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	49,117
Sales		(49,117	)		—		—		—		(49,117	)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

Gains on Asset Sales by Segment

Gains on asset sales by segment were as follows:

	Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011		October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh Fruit	$	5,759	$	3,326	$	11,916	$	3,337
Fresh Vegetables		—		—		—		—
Packaged Foods		—		—		—		—
Total from Continuing Operations		5,759		3,326		11,916		3,337
Fresh-Cut Flowers—Discontinued Operations		—		—		—		339
	$	5,759	$	3,326	$	11,916	$	3,676

Proceeds from Asset Sales by Segment

Proceeds from asset sales by segment were as follows:

	Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011		October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh Fruit	$	11,272	$	10,350	$	35,669	$	11,679
Fresh Vegetables		—		—		—		—
Packaged Foods		—		—		—		—
Total from Continuing Operations		11,272		10,350		35,669		11,679
Fresh-Cut Flowers—Discontinued Operations		—		—		1,279		2,912
	$	11,272	$	10,350	$	36,948	$	14,591

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GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Quarter Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Revenues, net	$	28,913		$	926,979		$	1,428,698		$	(427,479	)	$	1,957,111
Cost of products sold		(24,900	)		(817,220	)		(1,362,383	)		423,244			(1,781,259	)
Gross margin		4,013			109,759			66,315			(4,235	)		175,852
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses		(23,281	)		(70,330	)		(73,269	)		4,235			(162,645	)
Charges for restructuring and long-term receivables		—			—			(793	)		—			(793	)
Gain on sale of assets		—			—			5,759			—			5,759
Operating income (loss)		(19,268	)		39,429			(1,988	)		—			18,173
Equity in subsidiary income		27,232			(11,412	)		—			(15,820	)		—
Other income (expense), net		—			—			(4,840	)		—			(4,840	)
Interest income		20			67			1,444			—			1,531
Interest expense		(29,210	)		524			(11,267	)		—			(39,953	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings		(21,226	)		28,608			(16,651	)		(15,820	)		(25,089	)
Income taxes		5,600			(1,702	)		4,157			—			8,055
Earnings from equity method investments		306			(105	)		3,203			—			3,404
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes		(15,320	)		26,801			(9,291	)		(15,820	)		(13,630	)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			(234	)		—			(234	)
Net income (loss)		(15,320	)		26,801			(9,525	)		(15,820	)		(13,864	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(1,456	)		—			(1,456	)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(15,320	)	$	26,801		$	(10,981	)	$	(15,820	)	$	(15,320	)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Quarter Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Revenues, net	$	26,993		$	921,485		$	1,561,454		$	(423,900	)	$	2,086,032
Cost of products sold		(23,403	)		(829,110	)		(1,476,402	)		418,601			(1,910,314	)
Gross margin		3,590			92,375			85,052			(5,299	)		175,718
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses		(19,408	)		(70,406	)		(76,387	)		5,299			(160,902	)
Charges for restructuring		—			—			(7,877	)		—			(7,877	)
Gain on asset sales		3,326			—			—			—			3,326
Operating income (loss)		(12,492	)		21,969			788			—			10,265
Equity in subsidiary income		4,494			(14,493	)		—			9,999			—
Other income (expense), net		(18,052	)		—			(904	)		—			(18,956	)
Interest income		323			54			941			—			1,318
Interest expense		(28,993	)		(85	)		(12,324	)		—			(41,402	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings		(54,720	)		7,445			(11,499	)		9,999			(48,775	)
Income taxes		6,082			(2,878	)		(3,327	)		—			(123	)
Earnings from equity method investments		—			(90	)		2,027			—			1,937
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income taxes		(48,638	)		4,477			(12,799	)		9,999			(46,961	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			(43	)		—			(43	)
Net income (loss)		(48,638	)		4,477			(12,842	)		9,999			(47,004	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(1,634	)		—			(1,634	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(48,638	)	$	4,477		$	(14,476	)	$	9,999		$	(48,638	)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Three Quarters Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Revenues, net	$	72,759		$	2,427,148		$	3,894,028		$	(1,091,759	)	$	5,302,176
Cost of products sold		(59,741	)		(2,146,940	)		(3,596,825	)		1,081,166			(4,722,340	)
Gross margin		13,018			280,208			297,203			(10,593	)		579,836
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses		(53,758	)		(191,400	)		(190,474	)		10,593			(425,039	)
Charges for restructuring and long-term receivables		—			—			(4,062	)		—			(4,062	)
Gain on sale of assets		962			—			10,954			—			11,916
Operating income (loss)		(39,778	)		88,808			113,621			—			162,651
Equity in subsidiary income		150,268			66,996			—			(217,264	)		—
Other income (expense), net		—			—			(3,324	)		—			(3,324	)
Interest income		653			430			3,062			—			4,145
Interest expense		(73,699	)		475			(28,322	)		—			(101,546	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings		37,444			156,709			85,037			(217,264	)		61,926
Income taxes		27,426			(7,833	)		(19,363	)		—			230
Earnings from equity method investments		306			155			6,468			—			6,929
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes		65,176			149,031			72,142			(217,264	)		69,085
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			(266	)		—			(266	)
Net income		65,176			149,031			71,876			(217,264	)		68,819
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(3,643	)		—			(3,643	)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	65,176		$	149,031		$	68,233		$	(217,264	)	$	65,176

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Three Quarters Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Revenues, net	$	73,462		$	2,472,424		$	4,340,002		$	(1,198,027	)	$	5,687,861
Cost of products sold		(60,027	)		(2,204,867	)		(3,968,686	)		1,186,404			(5,047,176	)
Gross margin		13,435			267,557			371,316			(11,623	)		640,685
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses		(46,079	)		(188,111	)		(193,298	)		11,623			(415,865	)
Charges for restructuring		—			—			(16,579	)		—			(16,579	)
Gain on asset sales		3,337			—			—			—			3,337
Operating income (loss)		(29,307	)		79,446			161,439			—			211,578
Equity in subsidiary income		138,272			69,820			—			(208,092	)		—
Other income (expense), net		(18,058	)		—			(35,912	)		—			(53,970	)
Interest income		803			457			2,542			—			3,802
Interest expense		(74,491	)		(126	)		(37,092	)		—			(111,709	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings		17,219			149,597			90,977			(208,092	)		49,701
Income taxes		16,949			(11,989	)		(23,741	)		—			(18,781	)
Earnings from equity method investments		—			202			6,425			—			6,627
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes		34,168			137,810			73,661			(208,092	)		37,547
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			188			—			188
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			339			—			339
Net income		34,168			137,810			74,188			(208,092	)		38,074
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(3,906	)		—			(3,906	)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	34,168		$	137,810		$	70,282		$	(208,092	)	$	34,168

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Quarter Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors		Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Net income (loss)	$	(15,320	)	$	26,801	$	(9,308	)	$	(16,037	)	$	(13,864	)
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		(704	)		14		11,224			—			10,534
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes		—			—		1,055			—			1,055
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes		—			—		(1,089	)		—			(1,089	)
Comprehensive income (loss)		(16,024	)		26,815		1,882			(16,037	)		(3,364	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—		(1,456	)		—			(1,456	)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(16,024	)	$	26,815	$	426		$	(16,037	)	$	(4,820	)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Quarter Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations		Total
	(In thousands)
Net income (loss)	$	(48,638	)	$	4,477		$	(12,842	)	$	9,999	$	(47,004	)
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		—			(400	)		(11,509	)		—		(11,909	)
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes		—			—			(35,026	)		—		(35,026	)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes		—			—			11,557			—		11,557
Comprehensive income (loss)		(48,638	)		4,077			(47,820	)		9,999		(82,382	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(1,610	)		—		(1,610	)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(48,638	)	$	4,077		$	(49,430	)	$	9,999	$	(83,992	)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Three Quarters Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.		Guarantors		Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Net income	$	65,176	$	149,031	$	72,093		$	(217,481	)	$	68,819
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		2,114		2		5,289			—			7,405
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes		—		—		26,116			—			26,116
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes		—		—		45			—			45
Comprehensive income		67,290		149,033		103,543			(217,481	)		102,385
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—		(3,646	)		—			(3,646	)
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	67,290	$	149,033	$	99,897		$	(217,481	)	$	98,739

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Three Quarters Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.		Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
Net income	$	34,168	$	137,810		$	74,188		$	(208,092	)	$	38,074
Net foreign currency translation adjustment		—		(367	)		(4,016	)		—			(4,383	)
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income taxes		—		—			(49,223	)		—			(49,223	)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes		—		—			25,280			—			25,280
Comprehensive income		34,168		137,443			46,229			(208,092	)		9,748
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			(3,905	)		—			(3,905	)
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	34,168	$	137,443		$	42,324		$	(208,092	)	$	5,843

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.		Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	16,268	$	2,498		$	63,278		$	—		$	82,044
Receivables, net of allowances		94,760		133,706			477,856			—			706,322
Inventories		7,899		325,618			511,278			—			844,795
Prepaid expenses and other assets		4,905		14,938			52,229			—			72,072
Deferred income tax assets		—		22,335			10,867			(4,515	)		28,687
Assets held-for-sale		12,479		3,813			5,196			—			21,488
Total current assets		136,311		502,908			1,120,704			(4,515	)		1,755,408
Investments		2,684,040		1,942,062			106,849			(4,626,801	)		106,150
Actively marketed land		74,814		—			—			—			74,814
Property, plant and equipment, net		134,748		265,923			497,139			—			897,810
Goodwill		—		131,818			282,148			—			413,966
Intangible assets, net		689,615		4,987			40,624			—			735,226
Other assets, net		50,392		17,967			191,529			(8,023	)		251,865
Total assets	$	3,769,920	$	2,865,665		$	2,238,993		$	(4,639,339	)	$	4,235,239
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	5,132	$	151,590		$	271,514		$	—		$	428,236
Accrued liabilities		55,656		166,201			306,824			(4,515	)		524,166
Current portion of long-term debt, net		153,832		324			8,695			—			162,851
Notes payable		—		—			55,161			—			55,161
Total current liabilities		214,620		318,115			642,194			(4,515	)		1,170,414
Intercompany payables (receivables)		1,376,935		(156,889	)		(1,220,046	)		—			—
Long-term debt, net		867,407		2,396			602,242			—			1,472,045
Deferred income tax liabilities		156,883		—			44,448			(8,023	)		193,308
Other long-term liabilities		253,237		23,180			194,835			—			471,252
Equity attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.		900,838		2,678,863			1,947,938			(4,626,801	)		900,838
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			27,382			—			27,382
Total equity		900,838		2,678,863			1,975,320			(4,626,801	)		928,220
Total liabilities and equity	$	3,769,920	$	2,865,665		$	2,238,993		$	(4,639,339	)	$	4,235,239

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of December 31, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13,558		$	1,813		$	106,977		$	—		$	122,348
Restricted cash		—			—			6,230			—			6,230
Receivables, net of allowances		106,855			122,450			455,789			—			685,094
Inventories		8,970			309,391			511,156			—			829,517
Prepaid expenses and other assets		6,647			8,934			49,750			—			65,331
Deferred income tax assets		—			21,442			9,257			(4,515	)		26,184
Assets held-for-sale		13,370			3,813			58,458			—			75,641
Total current assets		149,400			467,843			1,197,617			(4,515	)		1,810,345
Investments		2,485,133			1,834,271			100,629			(4,320,564	)		99,469
Actively marketed land		74,814			—			—			—			74,814
Property, plant and equipment, net		135,050			268,548			507,131			—			910,729
Goodwill		—			131,818			286,295			—			418,113
Intangible assets, net		689,615			7,331			35,067			—			732,013
Other assets, net		67,299			12,982			149,658			(4,100	)		225,839
Total assets	$	3,601,311		$	2,722,793		$	2,276,397		$	(4,329,179	)	$	4,271,322
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	10,428		$	140,638		$	300,983		$	—		$	452,049
Liabilities related to assets held-for-sale		—			—			49,117			—			49,117
Accrued liabilities		68,906			166,166			306,658			—			541,730
Current portion of long-term debt, net		(1,060	)		711			11,105			—			10,756
Notes payable		—			—			27,969			—			27,969
Total current liabilities		78,274			307,515			695,832			—			1,081,621
Intercompany payables (receivables)		1,260,604			(88,549	)		(1,167,540	)		(4,515	)		—
Long-term debt, net		1,014,113			2,608			624,391			—			1,641,112
Deferred income tax liabilities		154,011			—			31,766			(4,100	)		181,677
Other long-term liabilities		301,805			22,885			223,801			—			548,491
Equity attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.		792,504			2,478,334			1,842,230			(4,320,564	)		792,504
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			25,917			—			25,917
Total equity		792,504			2,478,334			1,868,147			(4,320,564	)		818,421
Total liabilities and equity	$	3,601,311		$	2,722,793		$	2,276,397		$	(4,329,179	)	$	4,271,322

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Quarters Ended October 6, 2012

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany dividend income	$	3,000		$	—		$	—		$	(3,000	)	$	—
Operating activities		(12,437	)		40,241			16,109			—			43,913
Cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities		(9,437	)		40,241			16,109			(3,000	)		43,913
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash received from sales of assets and businesses, net of cash disposed		8,743			103			28,075			—			36,921
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		—			(15,816	)		—			—			(15,816	)
Capital expenditures		(523	)		(22,775	)		(38,038	)		—			(61,336	)
Restricted cash		—			—			6,230			—			6,230
Other		(919	)		—			—			—			(919	)
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities		7,301			(38,488	)		(3,733	)		—			(34,920	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments), net		(238	)		266			19,336			—			19,364
Long-term debt borrowings		768,300			270			2,526			—			771,096
Long-term debt repayments		(763,363	)		(1,604	)		(30,202	)		—			(795,169	)
Net proceeds of exercise stock options		147			—			—			—			147
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(1,467	)		—			(1,467	)
Intercompany dividends		—			—			(3,000	)		3,000			—
Settlement on long-term Japanese yen hedge forwards		—			—			(42,843	)		—			(42,843	)
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities		4,846			(1,068	)		(55,650	)		3,000			(48,872	)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash		—			—			(425	)		—			(425	)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		2,710			685			(43,699	)		—			(40,304	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		13,558			1,813			106,977			—			122,348
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	16,268		$	2,498		$	63,278		$	—		$	82,044

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Quarters Ended October 8, 2011

	Dole Food Company, Inc.			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations		Total
	(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(27,019	)	$	15,285		$	51,016		$	—	$	39,282
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash received from sales of assets		10,369			886			12,110			—		23,365
Cash received from sales of investments		—			—			1,051			—		1,051
Capital expenditures		(257	)		(25,643	)		(29,901	)		—		(55,801	)
Restricted cash and deposits		—			—			45,425			—		45,425
Investment in non-consolidated subsidiary		—			—			(2,038	)		—		(2,038	)
Other		(579	)		—			—			—		(579	)
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities		9,533			(24,757	)		26,647			—		11,423
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments), net		436			9,045			(16,677	)		—		(7,196	)
Long-term debt borrowings		475,638			—			580,712			—		1,056,350
Long-term debt repayments		(454,521	)		(216	)		(596,391	)		—		(1,051,128	)
Payment of debt issuance costs		(6,281	)		—			(6,726	)		—		(13,007	)
Premium on early retirement of notes		(10,238	)		—			—			—		(10,238	)
Proceeds from stock option exercises		312			—			—			—		312
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(2,800	)		—		(2,800	)
Settlement of long-term Japanese yen hedge forwards		—			—			(3,290	)		—		(3,290	)
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities		5,346			8,829			(45,172	)		—		(30,997	)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash		—			—			731			—		731
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(12,140	)		(643	)		33,222			—		20,439
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		39,080			2,714			128,353			—		170,147
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	26,940		$	2,071		$	161,575		$	—	$	190,586

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Proceeds from Asset Sales by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from asset sales by segment	$ 11,272	$ 10,350	$ 36,948	$ 14,591
Fresh-Cut Flowers-Discontinued Operation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from asset sales by segment			1,279	2,912
Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from asset sales by segment	11,272	10,350	35,669	11,679
Continuing Operations [Member] | Fresh Fruit [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from asset sales by segment	$ 11,272	$ 10,350	$ 35,669	$ 11,679

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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Long Term Trade Receivable [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Long Term Trade Receivable [Member]	Jan. 02, 2009 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Long Term Trade Receivable [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Credit Valuation adjustments	$ 0.6	$ 10.5
Long-term trade receivables written down			$ 1.0	$ 11.4	$ 4.4

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Revenues, net	$ 1,957,111	$ 2,086,032	$ 5,302,176	$ 5,687,861
Cost of products sold	(1,781,259)	(1,910,314)	(4,722,340)	(5,047,176)
Gross margin	175,852	175,718	579,836	640,685
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses	(162,645)	(160,902)	(425,039)	(415,865)
Charges for restructuring and long-term receivables (Notes 5 and 7)	(793)	(7,877)	(4,062)	(16,579)
Gain on asset sales (Note 9)	5,759	3,326	11,916	3,337
Operating income	18,173	10,265	162,651	211,578
Other income (expense), net (Note 4)	(4,840)	(18,956)	(3,324)	(53,970)
Interest income	1,531	1,318	4,145	3,802
Interest expense	(39,953)	(41,402)	(101,546)	(111,709)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings	(25,089)	(48,775)	61,926	49,701
Income taxes	8,055	(123)	230	(18,781)
Earnings from equity method investments	3,404	1,937	6,929	6,627
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income taxes	(13,630)	(46,961)	69,085	37,547
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(234)	(43)	(266)	188
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes				339
Net income (loss)	(13,864)	(47,004)	68,819	38,074
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,456)	(1,634)	(3,643)	(3,906)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$ (15,320)	$ (48,638)	$ 65,176	$ 34,168
Earnings per share-Basic (Note 17):
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ (0.16)	$ (0.54)	$ 0.79	$ 0.43
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$ (0.17)	$ (0.56)	$ 0.74	$ 0.39
Earnings per share-Diluted (Note 17):
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ (0.16)	$ (0.54)	$ 0.78	$ 0.43
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$ (0.17)	$ (0.56)	$ 0.74	$ 0.39

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Summary of Restructuring Charges (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Charges Incurred	$ 200	$ 852	$ 17,421
Cumulative Charges Incurred		42,173
Additional Charges to be Incurred		381
Total Charges		42,554
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Charges Incurred		174	1,146
Cumulative Charges Incurred		8,792
Total Charges		8,792
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Contract termination and other costs [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Charges Incurred		92	7,385
Cumulative Charges Incurred		12,008
Additional Charges to be Incurred		381
Total Charges		12,389
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Pension-related settlement charges [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Charges Incurred			863
Cumulative Charges Incurred		7,982
Total Charges		7,982
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Asset write-downs [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Charges Incurred		586	2,733
Cumulative Charges Incurred		8,097
Total Charges		8,097
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Subtotal [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Charges Incurred		852	12,127
Cumulative Charges Incurred		36,879
Additional Charges to be Incurred		381
Total Charges		37,260
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Inventory write-down recorded in costs of products sold [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Charges Incurred			5,294
Cumulative Charges Incurred		5,294
Total Charges		5,294
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Charges Incurred	600	2,180	4,452
Cumulative Charges Incurred		12,412
Additional Charges to be Incurred		1,387
Total Charges		13,799
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Charges Incurred		(29)	184
Cumulative Charges Incurred		413
Additional Charges to be Incurred		1,184
Total Charges		1,597
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Contract termination and other costs [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Charges Incurred		2,018	1,005
Cumulative Charges Incurred		8,312
Additional Charges to be Incurred		203
Total Charges		8,515
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Pension-related settlement charges [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cumulative Charges Incurred		86
Total Charges		86
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Asset write-downs [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Charges Incurred		191	3,263
Cumulative Charges Incurred		3,601
Total Charges		$ 3,601

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net of allowances receivables	$ 35,540	$ 32,237
Net of accumulated depreciation property plant and equipment	$ 1,224,143	$ 1,150,304
Preferred stock par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock shares authorized	10,000	10,000
Preferred stock stock shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock share outstanding	0	0
Common stock par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock shares authorized	300,000	300,000
Common stock share issued	88,961	88,961
Common stock share outstanding	88,961	88,961

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Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt discounts	$ (17,729)	$ (22,130)
Total debt	1,690,057	1,679,837
Notes payable and current maturities, net of unamortized debt discounts	(218,012)	(38,725)
Long-term Debt, net	1,472,045	1,641,112
8.75% debentures due 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt,Gross	155,000	155,000
Secured debt, 13.875% notes due 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt,Gross	174,904	174,904
Secured debt, 8% notes due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt,Gross	315,000	315,000
Revolving credit facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt,Gross	76,600	69,300
Term loan facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt,Gross	867,702	895,500
Contracts and Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt,Gross	4,369	7,294
Capital lease obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt,Gross	59,050	57,000
Notes payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt,Gross	$ 55,161	$ 27,969

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs

The components of net periodic benefit cost for Dole’s U.S. and international pension plans and other postretirement benefit (“OPRB”) plans were as follows:

	U.S. Pension Plans						International Pension Plans						OPRB Plans
	Quarter Ended						Quarter Ended						Quarter Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Service cost	$	56		$	57		$	2,744		$	2,248		$	21		$	23
Interest cost		4,273			4,587			2,226			2,138			641			643
Expected return on plan assets		(4,706	)		(5,039	)		(131	)		(140	)					—
Amortization of:
Unrecognized net loss		2,513			2,034			514			281			24			21
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)		—			—			122			130			(1,084	)		(1,085	)
Unrecognized net transition obligation		—			—			—			—			—			—
Restructuring related settlements and other		—			—			—			332			—			47
	$	2,136		$	1,639		$	5,475		$	4,989		$	(398	)	$	(351	)

	U.S. Pension Plans						International Pension Plans						OPRB Plans
	Three Quarters Ended						Three Quarters Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Service cost	$	140		$	143		$	6,360		$	5,159		$	53		$	58
Interest cost		10,717			11,467			5,523			5,325			1,603			1,607
Expected return on plan assets		(11,764	)		(12,597	)		(327	)		(347	)					—
Amortization of:
Unrecognized net loss		6,255			5,084			1,316			702			60			51
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)		—			—			302			324			(2,712	)		(2,711	)
Unrecognized net transition obligation		—			—			—			1			—			—
Restructuring related settlements and other		—			—			—			1,889			—			1,778
	$	5,348		$	4,097		$	13,174		$	13,053		$	(996	)	$	783

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Total Assets for Reportable Operating Segments, Corporate and Fresh-Cut Flowers (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 4,235,239	$ 4,271,322
Fresh Fruit [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	2,099,430	2,129,910
Fresh Vegetables [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	467,432	489,091
Packaged Foods [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	794,430	743,447
Total operating segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	3,361,292	3,362,448
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	868,924	903,851
Fresh-Cut Flowers-Discontinued Operation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 5,023	$ 5,023

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

NOTE 12—EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The components of net periodic benefit cost for Dole’s U.S. and international pension plans and other postretirement benefit (“OPRB”) plans were as follows:

	U.S. Pension Plans						International Pension Plans						OPRB Plans
	Quarter Ended						Quarter Ended						Quarter Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Service cost	$	56		$	57		$	2,744		$	2,248		$	21		$	23
Interest cost		4,273			4,587			2,226			2,138			641			643
Expected return on plan assets		(4,706	)		(5,039	)		(131	)		(140	)					—
Amortization of:
Unrecognized net loss		2,513			2,034			514			281			24			21
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)		—			—			122			130			(1,084	)		(1,085	)
Unrecognized net transition obligation		—			—			—			—			—			—
Restructuring related settlements and other		—			—			—			332			—			47
	$	2,136		$	1,639		$	5,475		$	4,989		$	(398	)	$	(351	)

	U.S. Pension Plans						International Pension Plans						OPRB Plans
	Three Quarters Ended						Three Quarters Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Service cost	$	140		$	143		$	6,360		$	5,159		$	53		$	58
Interest cost		10,717			11,467			5,523			5,325			1,603			1,607
Expected return on plan assets		(11,764	)		(12,597	)		(327	)		(347	)					—
Amortization of:
Unrecognized net loss		6,255			5,084			1,316			702			60			51
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)		—			—			302			324			(2,712	)		(2,711	)
Unrecognized net transition obligation		—			—			—			1			—			—
Restructuring related settlements and other		—			—			—			1,889			—			1,778
	$	5,348		$	4,097		$	13,174		$	13,053		$	(996	)	$	783

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

Revenues from External Customers and EBIT

Revenues from external customers for the reportable operating segments and corporate were as follows:

	Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011		October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh fruit	$	1,254,472	$	1,422,823	$	3,516,673	$	3,998,106
Fresh vegetables		326,570		297,422		851,054		786,522
Packaged foods		375,928		365,601		934,113		902,722
Corporate		141		186		336		511
	$	1,957,111	$	2,086,032	$	5,302,176	$	5,687,861

EBIT for the reportable operating segments and corporate were as follows:

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh fruit EBIT	$	10,069		$	4,856		$	136,514		$	178,323
Fresh vegetables EBIT		3,220			6,145			20,506			24,008
Packaged foods EBIT		29,305			24,054			63,110			62,115
Total operating segments EBIT		42,594			35,055			220,130			264,446
Corporate:
Unrealized loss on cross currency swap		—			—			—			(3,787	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on long-term Japanese yen hedges		870			2,413			271			(20,167	)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign denominated instruments		(2,886	)		1,854			212			(4,580	)
Share-based compensation		(2,295	)		(1,816	)		(5,737	)		(4,392	)
Write-off of debt issuance costs and refinancing fees		—			(12,739	)		(433	)		(12,759	)
Loss on early retirement of notes		—			(13,453	)		—			(13,453	)
Strategic review transaction costs		(7,194	)		—			(8,282	)		—
Operating and other expenses		(12,821	)		(16,750	)		(35,760	)		(37,271	)
Corporate		(24,326	)		(40,491	)		(49,729	)		(96,409	)
Interest expense		(39,953	)		(41,402	)		(101,546	)		(111,709	)
Income taxes		8,055			(123	)		230			(18,781	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations		(13,630	)		(46,961	)		69,085			37,547
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(234	)		(43	)		(266	)		188
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			339
Net income (loss)	$	(13,864	)	$	(47,004	)	$	68,819		$	38,074

Total Assets for Reportable Operating Segments, Corporate and Fresh-Cut Flowers

Total assets for the three reportable operating segments, corporate and fresh-cut flowers were as follows:

	October 6, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh fruit	$	2,099,430	$	2,129,910
Fresh vegetables		467,432		489,091
Packaged foods		794,430		743,447
Total operating segments		3,361,292		3,362,448
Corporate		868,924		903,851
Fresh-cut flowers—discontinued operation		5,023		5,023
	$	4,235,239	$	4,271,322

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

NOTE 14—DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Dole is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, bunker fuel price fluctuations and interest rate changes in the normal course of its business. As part of its risk management strategy, Dole uses derivative instruments to hedge some of these exposures. Dole’s objective is to offset gains and losses resulting from these exposures with losses and gains on the derivative contracts used to hedge them, thereby reducing volatility of earnings. Dole does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Cash Flow Hedges

Certain of Dole’s foreign currency derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. Specifically, Dole designated certain of its foreign currency exchange forward contracts and participating forward contracts as cash flow hedges of its forecasted revenue and operating expense transactions. As a result, changes in fair value of the foreign currency derivative instruments since hedge designation, to the extent effective, are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet and are reclassified into earnings in the same period the underlying transactions affect earnings. Changes in the fair value of any portion of a cash flow hedge deemed ineffective are recognized into current period earnings.

Interest Rate Swap, Cross Currency Swap and Long-term Japanese Yen Hedges

Dole entered into an interest rate swap in 2006 to hedge future changes in interest rates. This agreement effectively converted $320 million of borrowings under Term Loan C, which was variable-rate debt, to a fixed-rate basis that matured June 16, 2011.

In connection a refinancing transaction in which we engaged in March 2010, some of the terms of Dole’s senior secured credit facilities were amended. Dole evaluated the impact of these amendments on its hedge designation for its interest rate swap and determined not to re-designate the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge of its interest rate risk associated with Term Loan C. As a result, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap after de-designation on March 2, 2010 were recorded in interest expense. The unrealized loss in AOCI was recognized into interest expense through the June 2011 maturity of the interest rate swap as the underlying Term Loan C interest payments were made.

During 2006 (subsequently amended in 2009), Dole executed a cross currency swap to synthetically convert $320 million of Term Loan C into Japanese yen denominated debt in order to effectively lower the U.S. dollar fixed interest rate. The cross currency swap was scheduled to mature in June 2011. During 2009, Dole entered into a collateral arrangement which required Dole to provide collateral to its counterparties when the fair market value of the cross currency and interest rate swaps exceeded a combined liability of $35 million.

During the first quarter of 2011, Dole entered into a transaction to effectively unwind the cross currency swap by refinancing its obligation under the cross currency swap and entering into a series of long-term Japanese yen hedges that mature through December 2014. As a result of the unwind of the cross currency swap, the collateral arrangement with the counterparties was no longer required. The long-term Japanese yen hedges require Dole to buy U.S. dollars and sell Japanese yen at an exchange rate of ¥101.3. At inception, these contracts were in a liability position of approximately $159 million and the total notional amount outstanding of the long-term Japanese yen hedges was $596.3 million. At October 6, 2012, the liability was approximately $124.8 million, and the total notional amount outstanding of the long-term Japanese yen hedges was $425.8 million. The value of these contracts will fluctuate based on changes in the exchange rate over the life of the individual forward contracts.

Upon entering into the long-term Japanese yen hedges, Dole designated the long-term Japanese yen forward contracts as cash flow hedges of its forecasted Japanese yen revenue stream. Due to the fact that there is a significant financing element present at the inception of the long-term Japanese yen hedges, the cash inflows or outflows associated with settlement of these contracts are included within the financing activities in Dole’s condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. While the long-term Japanese yen hedges were designated as cash flow hedges, a portion of the long-term Japanese yen hedges were deemed ineffective. With respect to this portion, changes in the fair value of the hedges are recorded in other income (expense), net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations, because the ineffectiveness was considered to be caused by the financing element of this instrument.

As a result of Dole executing a definitive agreement with ITOCHU Corporation on September 17, 2012, it is no longer considered to be probable that the forecasted Japanese yen revenue steams in 2013 and 2014 will occur. Accordingly, Dole de-designated these contracts as cash flow hedges on that date. Changes in the fair value of these hedges subsequent to September 17, 2012, are recorded to other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. Since it is still considered to be reasonably possible that the forecasted transactions will occur in the future, the AOCI balance for these hedges will be reclassified into earnings upon settlement of the forecasted transactions. Once management has determined that it is no longer reasonably possible that the forecasted Japanese yen revenue streams will occur, the amounts remaining in AOCI for the long-term Japanese yen forward contracts will be recorded to other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

At October 6, 2012, the gross notional values of Dole’s derivative instruments were as follows:

	Average  Strike Price		Notional Amount
	(In thousands, except average strike price)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Foreign currency hedges (buy/sell):
U.S. dollar/Japanese yen		JPY 100.3 /$	$	39,896
U.S. dollar/Euro		USD 1.31 /€		103,193
Thai baht/U.S. dollar		THB 31.06 /$		48,137
Philippine peso/U.S. dollar		PHP 42.52 /$		27,037
Chilean peso/U.S. dollar		CLP 507.76/$		3,545
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Foreign currency hedges (buy/sell):
U.S. dollar/Japanese yen		JPY 101.3/$		387,393
U.S. dollar/Swedish krona		SEK 6.57 /$		3,105
South African rand/U.S. dollar		ZAR 8.55 /$		1,800
South African rand/ British pound sterling		ZAR 13.39 /£	£	425
South African rand/Euro		ZAR 10.78 /€	€	425
British pound sterling /U.S. dollar		USD 1.55 /£		305
Bunker fuel hedges		USD 562 /mt		7,000	mt

The following table presents the derivative assets (liabilities) at fair value for derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:

	Balance Sheet Classification	October  6, 2012			December  31, 2011
		(In thousands)
Assets:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Receivables, net	$	3,279		$	5,427
			3,279			5,427
Liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities		(11,016	)		(70,730	)
	Other long-term liabilities		(21	)		(123,304	)
			(11,037	)		(194,034	)
Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments		$	(7,758	)	$	(188,607	)

The following table presents the derivative assets (liabilities) at fair value for derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments:

	Balance Sheet Classification	October 6, 2012			December 31, 2011
		(In thousands)
Assets:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Receivables, net	$	33		$	205
Bunker fuel hedges	Receivables, net		385			1,563
			418			1,768
Liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities		(45,008	)		—
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other long-term liabilities		(68,329	)		—
			(113,337	)		—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments		$	(112,919	)	$	1,768

Settlement of the foreign currency hedges will occur during 2012 through 2014 and settlement of bunker fuel hedges will occur during 2012.

The effects of the interest rate swap and foreign currency hedges designated as cash flow hedging instruments on accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the condensed consolidated statements of operations were as follows:

	Gains (Losses) Recognized in AOCI During Quarter Ended						Gains (Losses) Reclassified Into Income  During Quarter Ended					Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income due to Hedge Ineffectiveness or Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing During Quarter Ended
	October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011			Income Statement Classification	October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011			October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency hedges (1)		1,609		(36,156	)	Cost of products sold		598		(11,175	)		1,388		(239	)
						Other income (expense), net		—		—			870		2,413

	Gains (Losses) Recognized in AOCI During Three Quarters Ended						Gains (Losses) Reclassified Into Income During Three Quarters Ended						Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income due to Hedge Ineffectiveness or Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing During Three Quarters Ended
	October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011			Income Statement Classification	October  6, 2012			October  8, 2011			October  6, 2012		October  8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Interest rate swap	$	—	$	—		Interest expense	$	—		$	(6,644	)	$	—	$	—
Foreign currency hedges (1)		27,322		(51,064	)	Cost of products sold		(1,070	)		(17,574	)		3,500		(1,029	)
						Other income (expense), net		—			—			271		6,556

(1) Amounts related to the long-term Japanese yen hedges have been included in this line item.

Unrealized gains and losses on the interest rate swap were recorded through AOCI through the de-designation date. Amounts included in AOCI as of the de-designation date were being amortized into interest expense as the quarterly payments were made through maturity of the interest rate swap in June 2011. Net unrecognized losses of $4.5 million related to the foreign currency hedges are expected to be realized into earnings in the next twelve months.

Net gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments, or prior to being designated as cash flow hedging instruments were as follows:

		Quarter Ended
	Classification in Statement of Operations	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
		(In thousands)
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Cost of products sold	$	(299	)	$	148
Bunker fuel contracts	Cost of products sold		772			260
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other income (expense), net		15			—
Long-term Japanese yen hedges	Other income (expense), net		62			—
		$	550		$	408

		Three Quarters Ended
	Classification in Statement of Operations	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
		(In thousands)
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Cost of products sold	$	(63	)	$	(710	)
Bunker fuel contracts	Cost of products sold		400			3,072
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other income (expense), net		47			—
Long-term Japanese yen hedges	Other income (expense), net		62			(26,723	)
Cross currency swap	Other income (expense), net		—			(1,902	)
Interest rate swap	Interest expense		—			(18,942	)
		$	446		$	(45,205	)

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Derivative Assets (Liabilities) at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset Fair Value	$ 3,279	$ 5,427
Derivative Asset Fair Value	(11,037)	(194,034)
Total derivatives	(7,758)	(188,607)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member] | Receivables, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset Fair Value	3,279	5,427
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member] | Accrued liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset Fair Value	(11,016)	(70,730)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset Fair Value	(21)	(123,304)
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset Fair Value	418	1,768
Derivative Asset Fair Value	(113,337)
Total derivatives	(112,919)	1,768
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] | Receivables, net | Bunker fuel hedges [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset Fair Value	385	1,563
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset Fair Value	(68,329)
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member] | Receivables, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset Fair Value	33	205
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member] | Accrued liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset Fair Value	$ (45,008)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 68,819	$ 38,074
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	80,225	79,064
Share-based compensation expense	9,448	6,891
Net losses on financial instruments	8,290	27,369
Asset write-offs and net (gains) losses on sales of assets	(6,454)	6,202
Earnings from equity method investments	(6,929)	(6,627)
Amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs	8,403	8,569
Write-off of debt issuance costs and refinancing fees		12,759
Loss on early retirement of debt	433	13,453
Provision for deferred income taxes	20,603	(51)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan expense	17,526	17,933
Other	521	15
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(12,265)	(7,707)
Inventories	(17,407)	(86,765)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(19,326)	(9,224)
Income taxes	(39,932)	907
Accounts payable	(12,023)	(2,874)
Accrued liabilities	(12,923)	(34,053)
Other long-term liabilities	(43,096)	(24,653)
Cash flow provided by operating activities	43,913	39,282
Investing Activities
Cash received from sales of assets and businesses, net of cash disposed	36,921	23,365
Cash received from sale of investments		1,051
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(15,816)
Capital expenditures	(61,336)	(55,801)
Restricted cash and deposits	6,230	45,425
Investment in non-consolidated subsidiary		(2,038)
Other	(919)	(579)
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities	(34,920)	11,423
Financing Activities
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments), net	19,364	(7,196)
Long-term debt borrowings	771,096	1,056,350
Long-term debt repayments	(795,169)	(1,051,128)
Payment of debt issuance costs		(13,007)
Premium of early retirement of notes		(10,238)
Net proceeds from common stock option exercises	147	312
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	(1,467)	(2,800)
Settlement of long-term Japanese yen hedge forwards	(42,843)	(3,290)
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities	(48,872)	(30,997)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash	(425)	731
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(40,304)	20,439
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	122,348	170,147
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 82,044	$ 190,586

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ (13,864)	$ (47,004)	$ 68,819	$ 38,074
Net foreign currency translation adjustment	10,534	(11,909)	7,405	(4,383)
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income tax expense (benefit)	1,055	(35,026)	26,116	(49,223)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, net of income tax expense (benefit)	(1,089)	11,557	45	25,280
Comprehensive income (loss)	(3,364)	(82,382)	102,385	9,748
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,456)	(1,610)	(3,646)	(3,905)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$ (4,820)	$ (83,992)	$ 98,739	$ 5,843

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LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES

NOTE 7—LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES

At October 6, 2012, Dole’s long-term financing receivables consisted of $15.5 million of grower advances, net of allowances, $7 million of note receivable related to the sale of the fresh-cut flowers business, $21.4 million of notes receivable related to the sale of a German subsidiary and net long-term trade receivables of $2.3 million. These assets have been included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 6, 2012.

Dole monitors the collectability of these grower advances through periodic review of financial information received from these growers. At October 6, 2012, these advances had an allowance for credit losses of $14.9 million, of which approximately $4.6 million of the net grower advances were 90 days past due. Dole’s historical losses on its long-term grower advances have been immaterial and Dole expects this to continue. During the three quarters ended October 6, 2012, the allowance for grower advances increased by $2.2 million, which resulted in an increase in the provision that was recorded to cost of products sold.

At October 6, 2012, Dole had a $7 million note receivable from the buyer of the fresh-cut flowers business. This receivable is secured by properties that have an estimated fair value in excess of the note, which was due in January 2011. Two of the three Colombian companies that have granted mortgages in such properties to secure their guaranties of such note are currently under reorganization pursuant to Colombian Law 1116. Dole is currently renegotiating with the buyer the terms of the note, including the timing of payment and the interest rate. Dole believes that the note will be collected, based on its secured creditor position in the reorganization. During the second quarter of 2012, Dole received a cash payment of $2.9 million from the owner of certain properties. In exchange, Dole released the mortgages on such properties. Subsequent to such cash payment, the party that made the payment gave Dole written notice pursuant to which Dole allocated $1.3 million to repayment of principal on the note receivable and the remainder to interest.

During the fourth quarter of 2011, Dole entered into an agreement to sell a German subsidiary. The sale was completed during the first quarter of 2012. Net consideration from the sale totaled approximately $49.6 million. Of this amount, $20.6 million of cash proceeds, net of cash disposed, was collected and the remaining $29 million (€22 million) was recorded as notes receivable denominated in euros, which mature on various dates through March 2022. During the second and third quarter of 2012, $0.8 million (€0.6 million) and $6.1 million (€5 million), respectively were collected on the notes receivable. Of the remaining $21.4 million (€14.8 million) notes receivable, approximately $20.1 million was recorded as long-term notes receivable. These notes receivable have annual minimum payment requirements based on the financial performance of the business and are collateralized by the business.

Dole has gross long-term trade receivables of $19.1 million due from a customer in Eastern Europe, for which it is likely that payment will not be received during the next year. During fiscal 2010 and 2009, Dole recorded provisions for bad debt of $11.4 million and $4.4 million, respectively. During the second quarter of 2012, Dole recorded provisions for bad debt of $1 million, which is included in charges for restructuring and long-term receivables, bringing the total allowance for bad debt to $16.8 million. The net receivable of $2.3 million represents management’s best estimate of its net realizable value after consideration of collateral securing the receivables.

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Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Nov. 09, 2012
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Oct. 06, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	DOLE
Entity Registrant Name	DOLE FOOD CO INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000018169
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-29
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		88,822,882

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INVENTORIES

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

INVENTORIES

NOTE 8—INVENTORIES

The major classes of inventories were as follows:

	October 6, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Finished products	$	441,541	$	414,640
Raw materials and work in progress		140,579		131,287
Crop-growing costs		198,195		224,149
Operating supplies and other		64,480		59,441
	$	844,795	$	829,517

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 08, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 82,044	$ 122,348	$ 190,586	$ 170,147
Restricted cash		6,230
Receivables, net of allowances	706,322	685,094
Inventories	844,795	829,517
Prepaid expenses and other assets	72,072	65,331
Deferred income tax assets	28,687	26,184
Assets held-for-sale	21,488	75,641
Total current assets	1,755,408	1,810,345
Investments	106,150	99,469
Actively marketed land	74,814	74,814
Property, plant and equipment, net	897,810	910,729
Goodwill	413,966	418,113
Intangible assets, net	735,226	732,013
Other assets, net	251,865	225,839
Total assets	4,235,239	4,271,322
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	428,236	452,049
Liabilities related to assets held-for-sale		49,117
Accrued liabilities	524,166	541,730
Current portion of long-term debt, net	162,851	10,756
Notes payable	55,161	27,969
Total current liabilities	1,170,414	1,081,621
Long-term debt, net	1,472,045	1,641,112
Deferred income tax liabilities	193,308	181,677
Other long-term liabilities	471,252	548,491
Equity attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	900,838	792,504
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests	27,382	25,917
Total equity	928,220	818,421	830,935	816,784
Total liabilities and equity	4,235,239	4,271,322
Dole Food Company, Inc. [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	16,268	13,558	26,940	39,080
Receivables, net of allowances	94,760	106,855
Inventories	7,899	8,970
Prepaid expenses and other assets	4,905	6,647
Assets held-for-sale	12,479	13,370
Total current assets	136,311	149,400
Investments	2,684,040	2,485,133
Actively marketed land	74,814	74,814
Property, plant and equipment, net	134,748	135,050
Intangible assets, net	689,615	689,615
Other assets, net	50,392	67,299
Total assets	3,769,920	3,601,311
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	5,132	10,428
Accrued liabilities	55,656	68,906
Current portion of long-term debt, net	153,832	(1,060)
Total current liabilities	214,620	78,274
Intercompany payables (receivables)	1,376,935	1,260,604
Long-term debt, net	867,407	1,014,113
Deferred income tax liabilities	156,883	154,011
Other long-term liabilities	253,237	301,805
Equity attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	900,838	792,504
Total equity	900,838	792,504
Total liabilities and equity	3,769,920	3,601,311
Guarantors [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	2,498	1,813	2,071	2,714
Receivables, net of allowances	133,706	122,450
Inventories	325,618	309,391
Prepaid expenses and other assets	14,938	8,934
Deferred income tax assets	22,335	21,442
Assets held-for-sale	3,813	3,813
Total current assets	502,908	467,843
Investments	1,942,062	1,834,271
Property, plant and equipment, net	265,923	268,548
Goodwill	131,818	131,818
Intangible assets, net	4,987	7,331
Other assets, net	17,967	12,982
Total assets	2,865,665	2,722,793
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	151,590	140,638
Accrued liabilities	166,201	166,166
Current portion of long-term debt, net	324	711
Total current liabilities	318,115	307,515
Intercompany payables (receivables)	(156,889)	(88,549)
Long-term debt, net	2,396	2,608
Other long-term liabilities	23,180	22,885
Equity attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	2,678,863	2,478,334
Total equity	2,678,863	2,478,334
Total liabilities and equity	2,865,665	2,722,793
Non Guarantors [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	63,278	106,977	161,575	128,353
Restricted cash		6,230
Receivables, net of allowances	477,856	455,789
Inventories	511,278	511,156
Prepaid expenses and other assets	52,229	49,750
Deferred income tax assets	10,867	9,257
Assets held-for-sale	5,196	58,458
Total current assets	1,120,704	1,197,617
Investments	106,849	100,629
Property, plant and equipment, net	497,139	507,131
Goodwill	282,148	286,295
Intangible assets, net	40,624	35,067
Other assets, net	191,529	149,658
Total assets	2,238,993	2,276,397
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	271,514	300,983
Liabilities related to assets held-for-sale		49,117
Accrued liabilities	306,824	306,658
Current portion of long-term debt, net	8,695	11,105
Notes payable	55,161	27,969
Total current liabilities	642,194	695,832
Intercompany payables (receivables)	(1,220,046)	(1,167,540)
Long-term debt, net	602,242	624,391
Deferred income tax liabilities	44,448	31,766
Other long-term liabilities	194,835	223,801
Equity attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	1,947,938	1,842,230
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests	27,382	25,917
Total equity	1,975,320	1,868,147
Total liabilities and equity	2,238,993	2,276,397
Eliminations [Member]
ASSETS
Deferred income tax assets	(4,515)	(4,515)
Total current assets	(4,515)	(4,515)
Investments	(4,626,801)	(4,320,564)
Other assets, net	(8,023)	(4,100)
Total assets	(4,639,339)	(4,329,179)
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accrued liabilities	(4,515)
Total current liabilities	(4,515)
Intercompany payables (receivables)		(4,515)
Deferred income tax liabilities	(8,023)	(4,100)
Equity attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	(4,626,801)	(4,320,564)
Total equity	(4,626,801)	(4,320,564)
Total liabilities and equity	$ (4,639,339)	$ (4,329,179)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), income tax expense (benefit)	$ 554	$ (1,202)	$ 1,206	$ (1,841)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, income tax expense (benefit)	$ (491)	$ 382	$ (1,025)	$ 1,062

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PROPOSED SALE OF PACKAGED FOODS AND ASIA FRESH PRODUCE BUSINESSES

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

PROPOSED SALE OF PACKAGED FOODS AND ASIA FRESH PRODUCE BUSINESSES

NOTE 2—PROPOSED SALE OF PACKAGED FOODS AND ASIA FRESH PRODUCE BUSINESSES

On September 17, 2012, Dole signed a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) with ITOCHU Corporation (“ITOCHU”) for the sale of Dole’s worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh produce businesses (collectively, “Dole Asia”) for $1.685 billion in cash. The operations of Dole Asia consist of Dole’s Packaged Foods reportable operating segment and Asia Fresh, which is a component of Dole’s Fresh Fruit reportable operating segment. Additional consideration of $29 million may be received if the acquirer chooses to exercise its option not to assume certain U.S. pension liabilities of Dole Asia. Dole will use substantially all the proceeds from the transaction and Dole’s intended new capital structure to pay down our existing indebtedness and to provide funding for transaction-related taxes, costs and expenses. In the event of a termination of the Agreement, under certain very limited circumstances, Dole would be obligated to pay ITOCHU a termination fee of $50.4 million as provided in the Agreement. In addition, the transaction is subject to Dole stockholder approval and customary regulatory approvals in multiple countries. Dole will report the Dole Asia operations as assets and liabilities held-for-sale and discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated financial statements in the period in which Dole stockholder and regulatory approvals have been received.

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

NOTE 1—BASIS OF PRESENTATION

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Dole Food Company, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (“Dole” or the “Company”) include all adjustments necessary, which are of a normal recurring nature, to present fairly Dole’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Dole operates under a 52/53-week year. The quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011 are sixteen weeks in duration. For a summary of significant accounting policies and additional information relating to Dole’s financial statements, refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Dole’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Interim results are subject to seasonal variations and are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for a full year. Dole’s operations are sensitive to a number of factors including weather-related phenomena and their effects on industry volumes, prices, product quality and costs. Operations are also sensitive to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates in both sourcing and selling locations as well as economic crises and security risks.

In March 2003, Dole completed a going-private merger transaction. As a result of the transaction, Dole became wholly-owned by David H. Murdock, Dole’s Chairman. In October 2009, Dole completed a $446 million initial public offering of its common stock and received proceeds of $415 million. As of October 6, 2012, Dole’s chairman, David H. Murdock, and his affiliates beneficially owned 56,674,244 common shares, or approximately 63.7% of Dole’s outstanding common shares. On November 1, 2012, Mr. Murdock delivered 23,317,270 shares of Dole Food Company, Inc. common stock for distribution to the holders of the Dole Food $0.875 Trust Issued Automatic Common Exchange Securities (“MACES”). The remaining 682,730 shares of the 24,000,000 shares of Dole common stock pledged to secure this delivery obligation were released to Mr. Murdock and 2,185,994 shares of Dole common stock distributed to Mr. Murdock in exchange for the MACES he held. As a result, as of November 9, 2012, Mr. David H. Murdock and his affiliates beneficially owned 35,542,968 shares, or approximately 40% of Dole’s outstanding common shares.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

SEGMENT INFORMATION

NOTE 13—SEGMENT INFORMATION

Dole has three reportable operating segments: fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and packaged foods. These reportable segments are managed separately due to differences in geography, products, production processes, distribution channels and customer bases.

The fresh fruit reportable operating segment (“fresh fruit”) primarily sells bananas, fresh pineapple and deciduous fruit, which are sourced from local growers or Dole-owned or leased farms located in Latin America and Asia, with significant selling locations in North America, Western Europe and Japan. The Asia component of fresh fruit not only sells fruit, but also sources and grows vegetables for sale primarily in Japan.

The fresh vegetables reportable operating segment (“fresh vegetables”) sells packaged salads and has a line of fresh-packed products that includes iceberg and romaine lettuce, celery, and fresh berries including strawberries and blueberries. Substantially all of the sales for fresh vegetables are generated in North America.

During the fourth quarter of 2011, Dole changed the segment classification of its Asia fresh vegetables operations from the fresh vegetables operating segment to the fresh fruit operating segment, due to a change in operational reporting. The segment reporting change has been reflected for all periods presented.

The packaged foods reportable operating segment (“packaged foods”) sells and distributes packaged fruit and frozen fruit products in North America, Europe and Asia, with North America as the primary market. The largest component of packaged foods sales are FRUIT BOWLS^®, canned pineapple and pineapple juice.

Management evaluates and monitors segment performance primarily through, among other measures, earnings before interest expense and income taxes (“EBIT”). EBIT before discontinued operations is calculated from net income by adding interest expense and income tax expense, and adding the loss or subtracting the income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes. Management believes that segment EBIT provides useful information for analyzing the underlying business results as well as allowing investors a means to evaluate the financial results of each segment in relation to Dole as a whole. EBIT is not defined under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income or cash flow measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP or as a measure of Dole’s profitability. Additionally, Dole’s computation of EBIT may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies, because not all companies calculate EBIT in the same manner.

Revenues from external customers for the reportable operating segments and corporate were as follows:

	Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011		October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh fruit	$	1,254,472	$	1,422,823	$	3,516,673	$	3,998,106
Fresh vegetables		326,570		297,422		851,054		786,522
Packaged foods		375,928		365,601		934,113		902,722
Corporate		141		186		336		511
	$	1,957,111	$	2,086,032	$	5,302,176	$	5,687,861

EBIT for the reportable operating segments and corporate were as follows:

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh fruit EBIT	$	10,069		$	4,856		$	136,514		$	178,323
Fresh vegetables EBIT		3,220			6,145			20,506			24,008
Packaged foods EBIT		29,305			24,054			63,110			62,115
Total operating segments EBIT		42,594			35,055			220,130			264,446
Corporate:
Unrealized loss on cross currency swap		—			—			—			(3,787	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on long-term Japanese yen hedges		870			2,413			271			(20,167	)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign denominated instruments		(2,886	)		1,854			212			(4,580	)
Share-based compensation		(2,295	)		(1,816	)		(5,737	)		(4,392	)
Write-off of debt issuance costs and refinancing fees		—			(12,739	)		(433	)		(12,759	)
Loss on early retirement of notes		—			(13,453	)		—			(13,453	)
Strategic review transaction costs		(7,194	)		—			(8,282	)		—
Operating and other expenses		(12,821	)		(16,750	)		(35,760	)		(37,271	)
Corporate		(24,326	)		(40,491	)		(49,729	)		(96,409	)
Interest expense		(39,953	)		(41,402	)		(101,546	)		(111,709	)
Income taxes		8,055			(123	)		230			(18,781	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations		(13,630	)		(46,961	)		69,085			37,547
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(234	)		(43	)		(266	)		188
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			339
Net income (loss)	$	(13,864	)	$	(47,004	)	$	68,819		$	38,074

Dole’s equity earnings from equity method investments, which have been included in EBIT in the table above, relate primarily to the fresh fruit operating segment.

Total assets for the three reportable operating segments, corporate and fresh-cut flowers were as follows:

	October 6, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh fruit	$	2,099,430	$	2,129,910
Fresh vegetables		467,432		489,091
Packaged foods		794,430		743,447
Total operating segments		3,361,292		3,362,448
Corporate		868,924		903,851
Fresh-cut flowers—discontinued operation		5,023		5,023
	$	4,235,239	$	4,271,322

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ASSETS HELD-FOR-SALE AND ACTIVELY MARKETED LAND

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

ASSETS HELD-FOR-SALE AND ACTIVELY MARKETED LAND

NOTE 9—ASSETS HELD-FOR-SALE AND ACTIVELY MARKETED LAND

Dole continuously reviews its assets in order to identify those assets that do not meet Dole’s future strategic direction or internal economic return criteria. As a result of this review, Dole has identified and is in the process of selling certain long-lived assets. Accordingly, Dole has assets classified as either held-for-sale or actively marketed land.

Total assets held-for-sale by segment were as follows:

	Fresh Fruit			Fresh Vegetables		Packaged Foods		Fresh-Cut Flowers— Discontinued Operation		Total Assets Held-for-Sale
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	66,805		$	599	$	3,214	$	5,023	$	75,641
Additions		1,034			—		—		—		1,034
Sales		(52,839	)		—		—		—		(52,839	)
Reclassifications		(2,348	)		—		—		—		(2,348	)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	12,652		$	599	$	3,214	$	5,023	$	21,488

Assets held-for-sale included on Dole’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 6, 2012 consisted of property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation.

Total liabilities related to assets held-for-sale by segment were as follows:

	Fresh Fruit			Fresh Vegetables		Packaged Foods		Fresh-Cut Flowers— Discontinued Operation		Total Liabilities Held-for-Sale
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	49,117		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	49,117
Sales		(49,117	)		—		—		—		(49,117	)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

Gains on asset sales by segment were as follows:

	Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011		October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh Fruit	$	5,759	$	3,326	$	11,916	$	3,337
Fresh Vegetables		—		—		—		—
Packaged Foods		—		—		—		—
Total from Continuing Operations		5,759		3,326		11,916		3,337
Fresh-Cut Flowers—Discontinued Operations		—		—		—		339
	$	5,759	$	3,326	$	11,916	$	3,676

Proceeds from asset sales by segment were as follows:

	Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011		October 6, 2012		October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fresh Fruit	$	11,272	$	10,350	$	35,669	$	11,679
Fresh Vegetables		—		—		—		—
Packaged Foods		—		—		—		—
Total from Continuing Operations		11,272		10,350		35,669		11,679
Fresh-Cut Flowers—Discontinued Operations		—		—		1,279		2,912
	$	11,272	$	10,350	$	36,948	$	14,591

Fresh Fruit

During the fourth quarter of 2011, Dole entered into an agreement to sell a German subsidiary which was part of the European ripening and distribution business within the fresh fruit segment. The sale was completed during the first quarter of 2012. Net consideration from the sale totaled approximately $49.6 million. Of this amount, $20.6 million of cash proceeds, net of cash disposed, was collected and the remaining $29 million (€22 million) was recorded as notes receivable, which mature on various dates through March 2022. Dole realized a gain of $27 million on the sale, of which $3.2 million was recorded during the first quarter of 2012, resulting in deferred income of $23.8 million (€18 million), which will be recognized as cash on the notes receivable are collected. During the second quarter of 2012, $0.8 million was collected and recorded as a gain on the sale. During the third quarter of 2012, Dole collected $5.7 million and recorded $1.3 million as a gain on the sale. In addition, Dole may receive an earn-out of up to €10 million based on future operating performance of the business.

Additionally, during the first quarter of 2012, Dole sold 230 acres of land in Hawaii. Dole received net cash proceeds of $1.8 million and recorded a gain of $1 million. At October 6, 2012, the asset held-for-sale balance in the fresh fruit reporting segment included approximately 2,050 acres of land in Hawaii. During the second quarter of 2012, Dole completed the sale of farm land in Honduras. Dole received cash proceeds of $1.2 million and recorded a gain of $1.2 million. During the third quarter Dole sold farm land in Costa Rica. Dole received cash proceeds of $5.6 million and recorded a gain of $4.5 million.

Packaged Foods

At October 6, 2012, the assets held-for-sale balance in the packaged foods reporting segment consisted of approximately 400 acres of peach orchards located in California.

Fresh-Cut Flowers—Discontinued Operation

At October 6, 2012, the assets held-for-sale balance in the fresh-cut flowers—discontinued operation consisted of a portion of the real estate of the former flowers division. Dole collected $1.3 million of long-term receivables during the second quarter ended June 16, 2012 related to the sale of the fresh-cut flowers—discontinued operation. Refer to Note 7—Long-Term Receivables for additional information.

Actively Marketed Land

Included in actively marketed land is land that does not meet Dole’s future strategic direction or internal economic return criteria. The land that has been identified is available for sale in its present condition and an active program is underway to sell the properties. Dole is actively marketing these properties at a price that is in excess of book value but the timing of sale is uncertain. At October 6, 2012, actively marketed land consisted of approximately 14,200 acres of Hawaii land in the fresh fruit segment, with a net book value of $74.8 million.

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CHARGES FOR RESTRUCTURING

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Oct. 06, 2012

CHARGES FOR RESTRUCTURING

NOTE 5—CHARGES FOR RESTRUCTURING

As a result of challenging market conditions in Dole’s fresh fruit operations, Dole committed to a restructuring plan during the third quarter of 2010 in its fresh fruit segment in Europe, Latin America and Asia (“2010 plan”). These restructuring efforts are designed to reduce costs by realigning fruit supply with expected demand. As part of these initiatives, Dole restructured certain farming operations in Latin America and Asia, reorganized its European operations and rationalized vessel charters.

During the third quarter of 2011, Dole committed to further restructure its fresh fruit operations in Europe and Latin America, as well as restructure the fresh vegetables operations in Asia (“2011 plan”). As part of this plan, Dole consolidated certain operations in Europe to reduce overhead, restructured farming operations in Latin America, and further rationalized vessel charters. In addition, Dole ended certain unprofitable contractual arrangements in Asia.

As a result of these various initiatives, Dole expects to realize cash savings in its financial results. These savings are expected to result from lower production costs including lower labor costs on our farms and in our ports, enhanced farm productivity, lower distribution costs resulting from more efficient utilization of our shipping fleet, the termination of unprofitable contractual arrangements, and lower selling and general and administrative costs as a result of streamlining Dole’s organization in Europe.

2010 Restructuring Plan

Dole incurred restructuring costs of $0.2 million and $0.9 million during the quarter and three quarters ended October 6, 2012, related to the 2010 plan. Dole has incurred cumulative restructuring costs of $42.2 million since the third quarter of 2010 for this plan. Of these costs, $20.8 million were paid or will be paid in cash, with the remaining amounts related to the non-cash write-down of long-lived assets and deferred crop-growing costs of $13.4 million as well as pension-related settlement charges of $8 million. Severance charges relating to employee terminations involved approximately 3,580 employees.

Dole expects to incur additional restructuring charges of approximately $0.4 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 related to the 2010 plan. These additional charges will primarily consist of contract termination costs.

The following table summarizes restructuring charges related to the 2010 plan:

	Charges Incurred in Three Quarters 2011		Charges Incurred in Three Quarters 2012		Cumulative Charges Incurred		Additional Charges to  be Incurred		Total Charges
	(In thousands)
Severance and other employee-related costs	$	1,146	$	174	$	8,792	$	—	$	8,792
Contract termination and other costs		7,385		92		12,008		381		12,389
Pension-related settlement charges		863		—		7,982		—		7,982
Asset write-downs		2,733		586		8,097		—		8,097
Subtotal		12,127		852		36,879		381		37,260
Inventory write-downs recorded in costs of products sold		5,294		—		5,294		—		5,294
	$	17,421	$	852	$	42,173	$	381	$	42,554

A rollforward of activity for Dole’s restructuring liabilities related to the 2010 plan, for the year ended January 1, 2011 through October 6, 2012, which are classified in accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, is summarized as follows:

	Severance and Other Employee- Related Costs			Contract Termination and Other Costs			Total Costs
	(In thousands)
Balance as of January 1, 2011	$	2,092		$	3,555		$	5,647
Charges / (adjustments) incurred		1,950			7,459			9,409
Cash payments		(3,136	)		(7,299	)		(10,435	)
Non-cash		(821	)		—			(821	)
Balance as of December 31, 2011		85			3,715			3,800
Charges / (adjustments) incurred		174			92			266
Cash payments		(259	)		(866	)		(1,125	)
Non-cash		—			—			—
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	—		$	2,941		$	2,941

2011 Restructuring Plan

Dole incurred restructuring costs of $0.6 million and $2.2 million during the quarter and three quarters ended October 6, 2012, related to the 2011 plan. Dole has incurred cumulative restructuring costs of $12.4 million since the third quarter of 2011 for this plan. Of these costs, $8.7 million were paid or will be paid in cash, with the remaining amounts related to the non-cash write-down of long-lived assets of $3.6 million as well as pension-related settlement charges of $0.1 million. Severance charges relating to employee terminations involved approximately 475 employees.

Dole expects to incur additional restructuring charges of approximately $1.4 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 related to the 2011 plan. These additional charges will primarily consist of employee severance and contract termination costs. Approximately 60 additional employees are expected to be impacted by these initiatives.

The following table summarizes restructuring charges related to the 2011 plan:

	Charges/ (Adjustments) Incurred  in Three Quarters 2011		Charges/ (Adjustments) Incurred  in Three Quarters 2012			Cumulative Charges Incurred		Additional Charges to  be Incurred		Total Charges
	(In thousands)
Severance and other employee-related costs	$	184	$	(29	)	$	413	$	1,184	$	1,597
Contract termination and other costs		1,005		2,018			8,312		203		8,515
Pension-related settlement charges		—		—			86		—		86
Asset write-downs		3,263		191			3,601		—		3,601
	$	4,452	$	2,180		$	12,412	$	1,387	$	13,799

A rollforward of activity for Dole’s restructuring liabilities related to the 2011 plan, for the year ended January 1, 2011 through October 6, 2012, which are classified in accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, is summarized as follows:

	Severance and Other Employee- Related Costs			Contract Termination and Other Costs			Total Costs
	(In thousands)
Balance as of January 1, 2011	$	—		$	—		$	—
Charges / (adjustments) incurred		442			6,294			6,736
Cash payments		(248	)		(1,913	)		(2,161	)
Non-cash		—			(146	)		(146	)
Balance as of December 31, 2011		194			4,235			4,429
Charges / (adjustments) incurred		(29	)		2,017			1,988
Cash payments		(165	)		(5,073	)		(5,238	)
Non-cash		—			(11	)		(11	)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	—		$	1,168		$	1,168

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Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail)	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012 8.75% debentures due 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 8.75% debentures due 2013 [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Secured debt, 13.875% notes due 2014 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Secured debt, 13.875% notes due 2014 [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Secured debt, 8% notes due 2016 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Secured debt, 8% notes due 2016 [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Contracts and Notes [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Contracts and Notes [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Capital lease obligations [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Capital lease obligations [Member]	Oct. 06, 2012 Notes payable [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Notes payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate of debt	13.875%	8.75%	8.75%	13.875%	13.875%	8.00%	8.00%
Weighted average interest rate of short-term debt								3.20%	3.80%			2.00%	3.10%
Weighted average interest rate of debt										2.90%	3.00%

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NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

NOTE 3—NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

During July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a standard which amended how entities test for impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets. The new guidance permits a company to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the annual impairment test. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after September 12, 2012, and is effective for Dole beginning the first quarter of 2013. The adoption of the standard is not expected to have an impact on Dole’s results of operations or financial position.

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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET

NOTE 4—OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET

Included in other income (expense), net in Dole’s condensed consolidated statements of operations are the following items:

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Unrealized gain (loss) on long-term Japanese yen hedges	$	870		$	2,413		$	271		$	(20,167	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign denominated borrowings		(3,704	)		2,236			(583	)		(5,911	)
Realized gain (loss) on foreign denominated borrowings		1			(4	)		(338	)		(104	)
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) on vessel obligation		(2,177	)		2,590			(2,680	)		51
Write-off of debt issuance costs and refinancing fees		—			(12,739	)		—			(12,759	)
Loss on early retirement of notes		—			(13,453	)		(433	)		(13,453	)
Unrealized loss on cross currency swap		—			—			—			(3,787	)
Realized gain on cross currency swap		—			—			—			1,885
Other		170			1			439			275
Other income (expense), net	$	(4,840	)	$	(18,956	)	$	(3,324	)	$	(53,970	)

Refer to Note 14—Derivative Financial Instruments for further discussion regarding Dole’s long-term Japanese yen hedges and cross currency swap.

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INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

INCOME TAXES

NOTE 6—INCOME TAXES

Dole recorded a tax benefit of $0.2 million on $61.9 million of pretax income from continuing operations for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012. Income taxes included an interest benefit of $3.4 million related to Dole’s unrecognized tax benefits. Income tax benefit of $18.8 million on $49.7 million of pretax income from continuing operations was recorded for the three quarters ended October 8, 2011 which included an interest benefit of $2.9 million related to Dole’s unrecognized tax benefits. Dole’s effective tax rate varies significantly from period to period due to the level, mix and seasonality of earnings generated in its various U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. For the three quarters ended October 6, 2012, Dole’s income tax expense differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate applied to Dole’s pretax income primarily due to a decrease in Dole’s total amount of unrecognized tax benefits which included $17 million as a result of the expiration of the statute of limitations in the second quarter of 2012 concerning certain transfer pricing items. Including interest, net of tax benefits, the total amount recorded for this item was $18.7 million which was partially offset by an increase in Dole’s U.S. federal valuation allowance. For the three quarters ended October 8, 2011, Dole’s income tax expense differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate applied to Dole’s pretax income primarily due to losses in certain jurisdictions for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.

Dole is required to adjust its effective tax rate for each quarter to be consistent with the estimated annual effective tax rate. Jurisdictions with a projected loss where no tax benefit can be recognized are excluded from the calculation of the estimated annual effective tax rate. These factors could result in a higher or lower effective tax rate during a particular quarter based upon the mix and timing of actual earnings versus annual projections.

Dole recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to its unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income taxes in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Accrued interest and penalties before tax benefits were $6.9 million and $10.6 million at October 6, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, and are included as a component of other long-term liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The decrease in interest expense of $3.7 million for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 includes a reduction of $0.3 million included in the net assets of a German subsidiary sold during the first quarter.

Dole or one or more of its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, Dole is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2006.

Income Tax Audits: Dole believes its tax positions comply with the applicable tax laws and that it has adequately provided for all tax related matters. Matters raised upon audit may involve substantial amounts and could result in material cash payments if resolved unfavorably. Management considers it unlikely that the resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on Dole’s results of operations.

Internal Revenue Service Audit: On September 4, 2012, the IRS completed its examination of Dole’s U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 2006-2008 and issued a Revenue Agent’s report (“RAR”) that includes various proposed adjustments, including with respect to whether certain transactions with foreign affiliates or certain third party borrowings by Dole or its foreign affiliates created or are deemed to have created investments in U.S. property. The net tax deficiency associated with the RAR is $132 million, plus interest. On November 9, 2012, Dole filed a protest letter challenging the proposed adjustments contained in the RAR and will pursue resolution of these issues with the Appeals Division of the IRS. Dole believes, based in part upon the advice of its tax advisors, that its tax treatment of such transactions was appropriate. Although the timing and ultimate resolution of any issues arising from the IRS examination are uncertain, at this time Dole does not anticipate that the total unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change within the next twelve months nor does Dole believe that any material tax payments will be made related to these matters within the next twelve months.

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Revenues from External Customers and EBIT (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	$ 1,957,111	$ 2,086,032	$ 5,302,176	$ 5,687,861
Share-based compensation			(9,448)	(6,891)
Write-off of debt issuance costs and refinancing fees		(12,739)		(12,759)
Loss on early retirement of notes		(13,453)	(433)	(13,453)
Operating segments EBIT	42,594	35,055	220,130	264,446
Interest expense	(39,953)	(41,402)	(101,546)	(111,709)
Income taxes	8,055	(123)	230	(18,781)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	(13,630)	(46,961)	69,085	37,547
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(234)	(43)	(266)	188
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes				339
Net income (loss)	(13,864)	(47,004)	68,819	38,074
Fresh Fruit [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	1,254,472	1,422,823	3,516,673	3,998,106
Operating segments EBIT	10,069	4,856	136,514	178,323
Fresh Vegetables [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	326,570	297,422	851,054	786,522
Operating segments EBIT	3,220	6,145	20,506	24,008
Packaged Foods [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	375,928	365,601	934,113	902,722
Operating segments EBIT	29,305	24,054	63,110	62,115
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	141	186	336	511
Unrealized loss on cross currency swap				(3,787)
Unrealized gain (loss) on long-term Japanese yen hedges	870	2,413	271	(20,167)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign denominated instruments	(2,886)	1,854	212	(4,580)
Share-based compensation	(2,295)	(1,816)	(5,737)	(4,392)
Write-off of debt issuance costs and refinancing fees		(12,739)	(433)	(12,759)
Loss on early retirement of notes		(13,453)		(13,453)
Strategic review transaction costs	(7,194)		(8,282)
Operating and other expenses	(12,821)	(16,750)	(35,760)	(37,271)
Operating segments EBIT	$ (24,326)	$ (40,491)	$ (49,729)	$ (96,409)

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Mar. 24, 2011
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrecognized losses of foreign currency hedges are expected to be realized		$ 4.5
Long-Term Japanese Yen Hedges [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Cross currency swap to convert Term Loan C into Japanese yen	320
Interest rate swap to hedge future changes in interest rates	320
Combined liability of the cross currency and interest rate swaps	35
Japanese yen exchange rate
Liability Position LT JPY Hedge at inception		124.8	159.0
Liability position and the total notional amount outstanding of the long-term Japanese yen hedges		$ 425.8	$ 596.3

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Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 56	$ 57	$ 140	$ 143
Interest cost	4,273	4,587	10,717	11,467
Expected return on plan assets	(4,706)	(5,039)	(11,764)	(12,597)
Amortization of:
Unrecognized net loss	2,513	2,034	6,255	5,084
Total	2,136	1,639	5,348	4,097
International Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	2,744	2,248	6,360	5,159
Interest cost	2,226	2,138	5,523	5,325
Expected return on plan assets	(131)	(140)	(327)	(347)
Amortization of:
Unrecognized net loss	514	281	1,316	702
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)	122	130	302	324
Unrecognized net transition obligation				1
Restructuring related settlements and other		332		1,889
Total	5,475	4,989	13,174	13,053
OPRB Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	21	23	53	58
Interest cost	641	643	1,603	1,607
Amortization of:
Unrecognized net loss	24	21	60	51
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)	(1,084)	(1,085)	(2,712)	(2,711)
Restructuring related settlements and other		47		1,778
Total	$ (398)	$ (351)	$ (996)	$ 783

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NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt

Notes payable and long-term debt consisted of the following:

	October 6, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Unsecured debt:
8.75% debentures due 2013	$	155,000		$	155,000
Secured debt:
13.875% notes due 2014		174,904			174,904
8% notes due 2016		315,000			315,000
Revolving credit facility		76,600			69,300
Term loan facilities		867,702			895,500
Contracts and notes, at a weighted average interest rate of 3.2% in 2012 (3.8% in 2011)		4,369			7,294
Capital lease obligations, at a weighted average interest rate of 2.9% in 2012 (3.0% in 2011)		59,050			57,000
Notes payable, at a weighted average interest rate of 2.0% in 2012 (3.1% in 2011)		55,161			27,969
Unamortized debt discounts		(17,729	)		(22,130	)
		1,690,057			1,679,837
Notes payable and current maturities, net of unamortized debt discounts		(218,012	)		(38,725	)
	$	1,472,045		$	1,641,112

Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt

The carrying values and estimated fair values of Dole’s debt are summarized below:

	October 6, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Carrying Values		Estimated Fair Values		Carrying Values		Estimated Fair Values
	(In thousands)
Secured and unsecured notes and debentures	$	636,778	$	690,255	$	633,970	$	694,314
Term loans		858,099		868,787		884,304		888,784

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Total Liabilities to Assets Held for Sale by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$ 49,117
Sales	(49,117)
Fresh Fruit [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Balance as of December 31, 2011	49,117
Sales	$ (49,117)

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NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT

NOTE 11—NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT

Notes payable and long-term debt consisted of the following:

	October 6, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Unsecured debt:
8.75% debentures due 2013	$	155,000		$	155,000
Secured debt:
13.875% notes due 2014		174,904			174,904
8% notes due 2016		315,000			315,000
Revolving credit facility		76,600			69,300
Term loan facilities		867,702			895,500
Contracts and notes, at a weighted average interest rate of 3.2% in 2012 (3.8% in 2011)		4,369			7,294
Capital lease obligations, at a weighted average interest rate of 2.9% in 2012 (3.0% in 2011)		59,050			57,000
Notes payable, at a weighted average interest rate of 2.0% in 2012 (3.1% in 2011)		55,161			27,969
Unamortized debt discounts		(17,729	)		(22,130	)
		1,690,057			1,679,837
Notes payable and current maturities, net of unamortized debt discounts		(218,012	)		(38,725	)
	$	1,472,045		$	1,641,112

Notes Payable

Dole borrows funds primarily on a short-term basis to finance current operations. The terms of these borrowings range from one month to six months. Dole’s notes payable at October 6, 2012 consist primarily of foreign borrowings in Asia and Latin America.

2011 Refinancing and Partial Retirement of 13 ⁷/₈% notes due 2014

Dole’s senior secured term loan and the asset-based lending senior secured revolving credit facility (“ABL revolver”) were amended and restated on July 8, 2011 (“2011 Refinancing”). The amendments reduced borrowing rates on the ABL revolver, with an opportunity to also reduce future borrowing rates on the term loan and eliminated the financial maintenance covenants of total leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio (such covenants had been in the previous term loan facilities, but not the revolving credit facility). The amended credit facilities included $872.1 million of term debt due 2018 and provided a $350 million revolving credit facility due 2016. During the third quarter of fiscal 2011, Dole incurred debt issuance costs of $13 million.

During the third quarter of 2011, Dole repurchased and retired $52.5 million of its 13.875% notes due 2014. As a result of the repurchase, Dole recorded a charge of $13.5 million to other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The charge related to premiums paid in connection with the early debt retirement as well as the write-off of deferred debt issuance costs and debt discounts.

Term Loans and Revolving Credit Facility

As of October 6, 2012, the term loan facilities consisted of $311.1 million of Term Loan B and $556.6 million of Term Loan C. The term loan facilities bear interest, at Dole’s option, at a rate per annum equal to either (i) the London Interbank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 3.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.25%; or (ii) a base rate plus 2.75%. Interest on the term loan facilities is payable quarterly in arrears or at maturity of LIBOR contracts. The weighted average variable interest rate at October 6, 2012 for Term Loan B and Term Loan C was 5.03%. The term loan facilities require quarterly principal payments, plus a balloon payment due in 2018.

As of October 6, 2012, there was $76.6 million outstanding under the ABL revolver. Amounts outstanding under the ABL revolver bear interest, at Dole’s option, at a rate per annum equal to either (i) LIBOR plus 1.75% to 2.25%, or (ii) a base rate plus 0.75% to 1.25%, in each case, based upon Dole’s historical borrowing availability under this facility. The weighted average variable interest rate at October 6, 2012 for the ABL was 4.89%. As of October 6, 2012, the borrowing base for the ABL revolver was $333.1 million. After taking into account approximately $158 million of outstanding letters of credit issued under the ABL revolver and the outstanding ABL balance, Dole had approximately $98.5 million available for borrowings as of October 6, 2012. The ABL revolver matures in 2016.

Covenants

Provisions under the senior secured credit facilities and the indentures governing Dole’s senior secured notes and debentures require Dole to comply with certain covenants. These covenants include limitations on, among other things, indebtedness, investments, liens, loans to subsidiaries, employees and third parties, the issuance of guarantees and the payment of dividends. The ABL revolver also contains a “springing covenant,” which would not be effective unless the availability under the ABL revolver were to fall below the greater of (i) $35 million and (ii) 12.5% of the lesser of the Total Commitment (as defined) and the borrowing base. To date, the springing covenant has never been effective and Dole does not currently anticipate that the springing covenant will become effective. At October 6, 2012, Dole was in compliance with all applicable covenants.

A breach of a covenant or other provision in any debt instrument governing Dole’s current or future indebtedness could result in a default under that instrument and, due to customary cross-default and cross-acceleration provisions, could result in a default under Dole’s other debt instruments. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the senior secured credit facilities or other debt instrument, the lenders or holders of such debt could elect to declare all amounts outstanding to be immediately due and payable and terminate all commitments to extend further credit. If Dole were unable to repay those amounts, the lenders could proceed against the collateral, if any, securing the indebtedness. If the lenders under Dole’s indebtedness were to accelerate the payment of the indebtedness, Dole cannot give assurance that its assets would be sufficiently liquid to repay in full its outstanding indebtedness on an accelerated basis.

Debt Issuance Costs

Debt issuance costs are capitalized and amortized into interest expense over the term of the underlying debt. During the quarter and three quarters ended October 6, 2012, Dole amortized deferred debt issuance costs of $1.7 million and $4.3 million, respectively. During the quarter and three quarters ended October 8, 2011, Dole amortized deferred debt issuance costs of $1.7 million and $4.5 million, respectively.

Debt discounts are amortized into interest expense over the term of the underlying debt. During the quarter and three quarters ended October 6, 2012, Dole amortized debt discounts of $1.7 million and $4.1 million, respectively. During the quarter and three quarters ended October 8, 2011, Dole amortized debt discounts of $1.5 million and $3.8 million, respectively.

As a result of the 2011 refinancing, Dole recorded a charge of $12.7 million to other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations during the third quarter of 2011. The charge relates to fees incurred in connection with the refinancing as well as the write-off of deferred issuance costs and debt discounts.

Fair Value of Debt

Dole estimates the fair value of its secured and unsecured notes and debentures based on current quoted market prices. The term loans are traded between institutional investors on the secondary loan market, and the fair values of the term loans are based on the last available trading price.

The carrying values and estimated fair values of Dole’s debt are summarized below:

	October 6, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Carrying Values		Estimated Fair Values		Carrying Values		Estimated Fair Values
	(In thousands)
Secured and unsecured notes and debentures	$	636,778	$	690,255	$	633,970	$	694,314
Term loans		858,099		868,787		884,304		888,784

Carrying values are net of debt discounts.

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CONTINGENCIES

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 16—CONTINGENCIES

Dole is a guarantor of indebtedness of some of its key fruit suppliers and other entities integral to Dole’s operations. At October 6, 2012, guarantees of $10.7 million consisted primarily of amounts advanced under third-party bank agreements to independent growers that supply Dole with product. Dole has not historically experienced significant losses associated with these guarantees.

Dole issues letters of credit and bank guarantees through its ABL revolver and, in addition, separately through major banking institutions. Dole also provides bonds issued by insurance companies. These letters of credit, bank guarantees and insurance company bonds are required by certain regulatory authorities, suppliers and other operating agreements. As of October 6, 2012, total letters of credit, bank guarantees and bonds outstanding under these arrangements were $190.5 million.

Dole also provides various guarantees, mostly to foreign banks, in the course of its normal business operations to support the borrowings, leases and other obligations of its subsidiaries. Dole guaranteed $116.8 million of its subsidiaries’ obligations to their suppliers and other third parties as of October 6, 2012.

Dole has change of control agreements with certain key executives, under which severance payments and benefits would become payable in the event of specified terminations of employment in connection with a change of control (as defined) of Dole.

Dole is involved from time to time in claims and legal actions incidental to its operations, both as plaintiff and defendant. Dole has established what management currently believes to be adequate reserves for pending legal matters. These reserves are established as part of an ongoing worldwide assessment of claims and legal actions that takes into consideration such items as changes in the pending case load (including resolved and new matters), opinions of legal counsel, individual developments in court proceedings, changes in the law, changes in business focus, changes in the litigation environment, changes in opponent strategy and tactics, new developments as a result of ongoing discovery, and past experience in defending and settling similar claims. In the opinion of management, after consultation with outside counsel, the claims or actions to which Dole is a party are not expected to have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on Dole’s financial position or results of operations.

DBCP Cases: A significant portion of Dole’s legal exposure relates to lawsuits pending in the United States and in several foreign countries, alleging injury as a result of exposure to the agricultural chemical DBCP (1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane). DBCP was manufactured by several chemical companies including entities of The Dow Chemical Company and Royal Dutch Shell plc and registered by the U.S. government for use on food crops. Dole and other growers applied DBCP on banana farms in Latin America and the Philippines and on pineapple farms in Hawaii. Specific periods of use varied among the different locations. Dole halted all purchases of DBCP, including for use in foreign countries, when the U.S. EPA cancelled the registration of DBCP for use in the United States in 1979. That cancellation was based in part on a 1977 study by a manufacturer which indicated an apparent link between male sterility and exposure to DBCP among factory workers producing the product, as well as early product testing done by the manufacturers showing testicular effects on animals exposed to DBCP. To date, there is no reliable evidence demonstrating that field application of DBCP led to sterility among farm workers, although that claim is made in the pending lawsuits. Nor is there any reliable scientific evidence that DBCP causes any other injuries in humans, although plaintiffs in the various actions assert claims based on cancer, birth defects and other general illnesses.

Currently there are 195 lawsuits, in various stages of proceedings, alleging injury as a result of exposure to DBCP or seeking enforcement of Nicaragua judgments. In addition, there are 66 labor cases pending in Costa Rica under that country’s national insurance program.

On October 3, 2011, Dole signed a definitive settlement agreement with the plaintiff group represented by the Provost & Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P. On September 5, 2012, that settlement agreement was completed, terminating Provost’s 33 Nicaragua lawsuits representing approximately $9 billion in claimed damages and, in seven of those cases, judgments totaling $907.5 million, and four U.S. lawsuits (90% of the plaintiffs have been dismissed, the Court has scheduled a dismissal hearing for the remaining plaintiffs in November 2012). This settlement is consistent with the position Dole has taken in the past, that it is willing to seek reasonable resolution of pending DBCP litigation. The settlement will not have a material effect on Dole’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Of the 195 lawsuits not included in the Provost & Umphrey settlement, 18 are currently pending in various jurisdictions in the United States. One case in Los Angeles Superior Court, the last remaining lawsuit brought in the United States by Nicaraguan plaintiffs, was dismissed after the Court found that the plaintiffs and their representatives engaged in blatant fraud, witness tampering and active manipulation. On March 11, 2011, the Court issued a final Statement of Decision, followed on March 31, 2011 by a Judgment, that vacates the prior judgment and dismisses all plaintiffs’ claims with prejudice. Plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of that judgment on May 6, 2011, and briefing is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2012. Six cases that were recently filed in Delaware Federal court by the same plaintiffs that had filed identical cases in Louisiana Federal Court in 2011, were dismissed with prejudice on August 21, 2012 under the first-filed rule. On September 17, 2012, the Louisiana counterparts to those six cases, together with one additional case, were dismissed with prejudice by the Louisiana Federal Court under Louisiana prescription law. Plaintiffs have filed an appeal of the Louisiana dismissals. The remaining lawsuits are pending in Latin America and the Philippines. Claimed damages in DBCP cases worldwide total approximately $36 billion, with lawsuits in Nicaragua representing approximately 85% of this amount. Typically in these cases, Dole is a joint defendant with the major DBCP manufacturers. Except as described below, none of these lawsuits has resulted in a verdict or judgment against Dole.

In Nicaragua, 163 cases are currently filed (of which 13 are active) in various courts throughout the country, all but three of which were brought pursuant to Law 364 (including one new case that was served on November 21, 2011), an October 2000 Nicaraguan statute that contains substantive and procedural provisions that Nicaragua’s Attorney General formally opined are unconstitutional. In October 2003, the Supreme Court of Nicaragua issued an advisory opinion, not connected with any litigation, that Law 364 is constitutional. Twenty-five cases have resulted in judgments in Nicaragua: $489.4 million (nine cases consolidated with 465 claimants) on December 11, 2002; $82.9 million (one case with 58 claimants) on February 25, 2004; $15.7 million (one case with 20 claimants) on May 25, 2004; $4 million (one case with four claimants) on May 25, 2004; $56.5 million (one case with 72 claimants) on June 14, 2004; $64.8 million (one case with 85 claimants) on June 15, 2004; $27.7 million (one case with 36 claimants) on March 17, 2005; $46.4 million (one case with 62 claimants) on August 20, 2005; $38.4 million (one case with 192 claimants) on November 14, 2007; and $357.7 million (eight cases with 417 claimants) on January 12, 2009, which Dole learned of unofficially. Except for the latest one, Dole has appealed all judgments. Dole will appeal the $357.7 million judgment once it has been served.

In all but one of the active cases where the proceeding has reached the appropriate stage, Dole has sought to have the cases returned to the United States. In all of the cases where Dole’s request to return the case to the United States has been ruled upon, the courts have denied Dole’s request and Dole has appealed those decisions.

Dole believes that none of the Nicaraguan judgments will be enforceable against any Dole entity in the U.S. or in any other country, because Nicaragua’s Law 364 is unconstitutional and violates international principles of due process. Among other things, Law 364 is an improper “special law” directed at particular parties; it requires defendants to pay large, non-refundable deposits in order to even participate in the litigation; it provides a severely truncated procedural process; it establishes an irrebuttable presumption of causation that is contrary to the evidence and scientific data; and it sets unreasonable minimum damages that must be awarded in every case.

On October 23, 2006, Dole announced that its subsidiary, Standard Fruit de Honduras, S.A., reached an agreement with the Government of Honduras and representatives of Honduran banana workers. This agreement establishes a Worker Program that is intended by the parties to resolve in a fair and equitable manner the claims of male banana workers alleging sterility as a result of exposure to DBCP. The Honduran Worker Program will not have a material effect on Dole’s financial position or results of operations. The official start of the Honduran Worker Program was announced on January 8, 2007. On August 15, 2007, Shell Oil Company was included in the Worker Program.

As to all the DBCP matters, Dole has denied liability and asserted substantial defenses. Although no assurance can be given concerning the outcome of the DBCP cases, in the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel and based on past experience defending and settling DBCP claims, the pending lawsuits are not expected to have a material adverse effect on Dole’s financial position or results of operations.

European Union Antitrust Inquiry: On October 15, 2008, the European Commission (“EC”) adopted a Decision against Dole Food Company, Inc. and Dole Fresh Fruit Europe OHG and against other unrelated banana companies, finding violations of the European competition (antitrust) laws. The Decision imposes €45.6 million in fines on Dole.

The Decision follows a Statement of Objections, issued by the EC on July 25, 2007, and searches carried out by the EC in June 2005 at certain banana importers and distributors, including two of Dole’s offices.

Dole received the Decision on October 21, 2008 and appealed the Decision to the European General Court in Luxembourg on December 24, 2008. Oral argument on the appeal was held on January 25, 2012.

Dole made an initial $10 million (€7.6 million) provisional payment towards the €45.6 million fine on January 22, 2009, which is classified as other assets, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. As agreed with the European Commission (DG Budget), Dole provided the required bank guaranty for the remaining balance of the fine plus interest to the EC by the deadline of April 30, 2009. The bank guaranty renews annually during the appeals process (which may take several years) and carries interest of 6.15% (accrued from January 23, 2009). If the European General Court fully agrees with Dole’s arguments presented in its appeal, Dole will be entitled to the return of all monies paid, plus interest.

Although no assurances can be given, and although there could be a material adverse effect on Dole, Dole believes that it has not violated the European competition laws. No accrual for the Decision has been made in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, since Dole cannot determine at this time the amount of probable loss, if any, incurred as a result of the Decision.

Honduran Tax Case: In 2005, Dole received a tax assessment from Honduras of approximately $137 million (including the claimed tax, penalty, and interest through the date of assessment) relating to the disposition of all of Dole’s interest in Cervecería Hondureña, S.A in 2001. Dole believes the assessment is without merit and filed an appeal with the Honduran tax authorities, which was denied. As a result of the denial in the administrative process, in order to negate the tax assessment, on August 5, 2005, Dole proceeded to the next stage of the appellate process by filing a lawsuit against the Honduran government in the Honduran Administrative Tax Trial Court. The Honduran government sought dismissal of the lawsuit and attachment of assets, which Dole challenged. The Honduran Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Honduran intermediate appellate court that a statutory prerequisite to challenging the tax assessment on the merits is the payment of the tax assessment or the filing of a payment plan with the Honduran courts; Dole has challenged the constitutionality of the statute requiring such payment or payment plan. Dole and the Honduran government have had discussions regarding possible ways to resolve pending lawsuits and tax-related matters. Although no assurance can be given concerning the outcome of this case, in the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the pending lawsuits and tax-related matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on Dole’s financial position or results of operations.

Former Shell Site: Shell Oil Company and Dole were sued in several cases filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, beginning in 2009, alleging property damage and personal injury by persons claiming to be current or former residents in the area of a housing development built in the 1960s by a predecessor of what is now a Dole subsidiary, on land that had been owned and used by Shell as a crude oil storage facility for 40 years prior to the housing development. On April 20, 2011, the Court dismissed the case with prejudice, including all claims against Dole. On August 11, 2011, the Court overturned its dismissal in response to plaintiffs’ motion for reconsideration and permitted the filing of a second amended complaint by plaintiffs. The defendants filed motions to dismiss plaintiffs’ second amended complaint, which have been denied, except that Shell’s motions were granted to dismiss certain property damage claims and certain claims based on the allegation that Shell had engaged in ultrahazardous activity. The California Regional Water Quality Control Board is supervising the cleanup on the former Shell site. On March 11, 2011, the Water Board issued a Cleanup and Abatement Order naming Shell as the Discharger and a Responsible Party, and ordering Shell to assess, monitor, and cleanup and abate the effects of contaminants discharged to soil and groundwater at the site. On April 22, 2011, the Water Board sent Dole a letter requiring Dole to supply information concerning ownership, development and activities of the former Shell site, which Dole did on September 15, 2011.

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Inventories (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Inventories [Line Items]
Finished products	$ 441,541	$ 414,640
Raw materials and work in progress	140,579	131,287
Crop-growing costs	198,195	224,149
Operating supplies and other	64,480	59,441
Total Inventory	$ 844,795	$ 829,517

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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 31, 2009	Oct. 06, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Nov. 01, 2012 Subsequent Event [Member]	Nov. 01, 2012 Subsequent Event [Member] Related Party [Member]
Basis Of Preparation [Line Items]
Company operating period			52/53-week year
Initial public offering		$ 446
Received proceeds		$ 415
No of common shares beneficially owned	56,674,244		56,674,244		35,542,968
Percentage of common shares beneficially owned by related party	63.70%				40.00%
Common shares issued	88,961,000		88,961,000	88,961,000		23,317,270
MACES Common shares issued, per share price						$ 0.875
Number of remaining common stock pledged					24,000,000	682,730
Common stock distributed to Mr. Murdock in exchange for the MACES held						2,185,994

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 82,044	$ 122,348
Restricted cash		6,230
Receivables, net of allowances of $35,540 and $32,237, respectively	706,322	685,094
Inventories	844,795	829,517
Prepaid expenses and other assets	72,072	65,331
Deferred income tax assets	28,687	26,184
Assets held-for-sale (Note 9)	21,488	75,641
Total current assets	1,755,408	1,810,345
Investments	106,150	99,469
Actively marketed land (Note 9)	74,814	74,814
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,224,143 and $1,150,304, respectively	897,810	910,729
Goodwill	413,966	418,113
Intangible assets, net	735,226	732,013
Other assets, net	251,865	225,839
Total assets	4,235,239	4,271,322
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	428,236	452,049
Liabilities related to assets held-for-sale (Note 9)		49,117
Accrued liabilities	524,166	541,730
Current portion of long-term debt, net	162,851	10,756
Notes payable	55,161	27,969
Total current liabilities	1,170,414	1,081,621
Long-term debt, net	1,472,045	1,641,112
Deferred income tax liabilities	193,308	181,677
Other long-term liabilities	471,252	548,491
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock-$0.001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding
Common stock-$0.001 par value; 300,000 shares authorized, 88,961 shares issued and outstanding as of October 6, 2012 and December 31, 2011	89	89
Additional paid-in capital	795,950	786,355
Retained earnings	174,618	109,442
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(69,819)	(103,382)
Equity attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	900,838	792,504
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests	27,382	25,917
Total equity	928,220	818,421
Total liabilities and equity	$ 4,235,239	$ 4,271,322

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), income tax expense (benefit)	$ 554	$ (1,202)	$ 1,206	$ (1,841)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income, income tax expense (benefit)	$ (491)	$ 382	$ (1,025)	$ 1,062

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Estimated Amortization Expense of Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 06, 2012
Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items]
2012 (remainder of the year)	$ 1,796
2013	6,654
2014	5,998
2015	5,998
2016	5,522
Thereafter	$ 19,643

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Interest Rate Swap and Foreign Currency Hedges Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011	Oct. 06, 2012	Oct. 08, 2011
Other income expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income Due to Hedge Ineffectiveness or Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	$ 870	$ 2,413	$ 271	$ 6,556
Foreign currency hedges [Member] | Cost of products sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) Recognized AOCI	1,609	(36,156)	27,322	(51,064)
Gains (losses) reclassified into income	598	(11,175)	(1,070)	(17,574)
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income Due to Hedge Ineffectiveness or Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	1,388	(239)	3,500	(1,029)
Interest rate swap [Member] | Interest expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (losses) reclassified into income				$ (6,644)

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

EARNINGS PER SHARE

NOTE 17—EARNINGS PER SHARE

	Quarter Ended						Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011			October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(13,630	)	$	(46,961	)	$	69,085		$	37,547
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(234	)		(43	)		(266	)		188
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			339
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(1,456	)		(1,634	)		(3,643	)		(3,906	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(15,320	)	$	(48,638	)	$	65,176		$	34,168
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic		87,762			87,600			87,761			87,588
Dilutive effects of stock incentive plan		—			—			722			503
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted		87,762			87,600			88,483			88,091
Earnings Per Share—Basic
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.54	)	$	0.79		$	0.43
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			—
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			—
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(0.01	)		(0.02	)		(0.05	)		(0.04	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.56	)	$	0.74		$	0.39
Earnings Per Share—Diluted
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.54	)	$	0.78		$	0.43
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			—
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			—			—			—
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(0.01	)		(0.02	)		(0.04	)		(0.04	)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.56	)	$	0.74		$	0.39

Anti-dilutive shares of 1 million and 525 thousand were excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average shares for the quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011, respectively.

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Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 06, 2012 USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2012 USD ($) Office Cases	Oct. 06, 2012 EUR (€)	Oct. 06, 2012 United States [Member] Cases	Oct. 06, 2012 Nicaragua [Member] Cases	Oct. 06, 2012 Nicaragua [Member] Cases	Oct. 06, 2012 DBCP Cases [Member] USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Guarantees related to amounts advanced under third party bank agreements	$ 10,700,000	$ 10,700,000
Total Letter of Credit, bank guarantee and bonds outstanding	190,500,000	190,500,000
Guarantees related to subsidiaries' obligation	116,800,000	116,800,000
number of lawsuits in various stages of proceedings		199	199
number of labor cases pending		66	66
Number of tentative settlements domestic				4
Number of tentative settlements foreign						33
Estimated claimed damages under foreign tentative settlement description						33 Nicaragua lawsuits representing approximately $9 billion in claimed damages and, in seven of those cases, judgments totaling $907.5 million
Lawsuits not included under tentative settlement description						Of the 195 lawsuits not included in the Provost & Umphrey settlement, 18 are currently pending in various jurisdictions in the United States.
Number of cases dismissed						1
Number of cases filed in Delaware State and Federal court						6
Number of cases filed in Louisiana						6
Claimed Damages in DBCP cases total							36,000,000,000
Percentage of Claimed Damage In Nicaragua						85.00%
Number of cases filed					163
Number of cases active					13
Number of cases in which attorney general formally opined are unconstitutional					3
Cases resulted in judgment description					Twenty-five cases have resulted in judgments in Nicaragua: $489.4 million (nine cases consolidated with 465 claimants) on December 11, 2002; $82.9 million (one case with 58 claimants) on February 25, 2004; $15.7 million (one case with 20 claimants) on May 25, 2004; $4 million (one case with four claimants) on May 25, 2004; $56.5 million (one case with 72 claimants) on June 14, 2004; $64.8 million (one case with 85 claimants) on June 15, 2004; $27.7 million (one case with 36 claimants) on March 17, 2005; $46.4 million (one case with 62 claimants) on August 20, 2005; $38.4 million (one case with 192 claimants) on November 14, 2007; and $357.7 million (eight cases with 417 claimants) on January 12, 2009, which Dole learned of unofficially.
Amount of judgment in which company will file appeal	357,700,000
Fines imposed under antitrust laws			45,600,000
Number of offices in which search is carried out		2	2
Initial provisional payment towards fine amount		10,000,000	7,600,000
Annual bank guarantee renewal interest rate		6.15%	6.15%
Loss contingency accrual on provision		0
Amount of tax assessment received relating to disposition of interest		$ 137,000,000
Period for which land owned and used for oil storage facility		40 years	40 years

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

Summary of the Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table provides a summary of the assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
	October 6, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	3,312		$	5,632
Bunker fuel contracts		385			1,563
	$	3,697		$	7,195
Liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	(124,374	)	$	(194,034	)

Net Change in Credit Valuation Adjustment

The following table shows the change in the credit valuation adjustment in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations and the portion that is reflected in OCI:

	Quarter Ended					Three Quarters Ended
	October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011		October 6, 2012			October 8, 2011
	(In thousands)
Unrealized gain (loss) recorded in other income (expense), net	$	(1,739	)	$	2,561	$	(8,020	)	$	8,562
Unrealized gain (loss) recorded in OCI		(228	)		2,195		(1,866	)		2,195
	$	(1,967	)	$	4,756	$	(9,886	)	$	10,757

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

9 Months Ended

Oct. 06, 2012

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

NOTE 10—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill has been allocated to Dole’s reporting segments as follows:

	Fresh Fruit			Fresh Vegetables		Packaged Foods		Total
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	272,743		$	84,759	$	60,611	$	418,113
Additions		—			—		6,853		6,853
Disposals		(11,000	)		—		—		(11,000	)
Balance as of October 6, 2012	$	261,743		$	84,759	$	67,464	$	413,966

During the first quarter of 2012, Dole completed the sale of a German subsidiary in the fresh fruit segment. As a result of the sale, $11 million of goodwill attributable to this subsidiary was written-off. Refer to Note 9—Assets-Held-For-Sale and Actively Marketed Land for further information.

During the first quarter of 2012, Dole completed the acquisition of Mrs. May’s Naturals, Inc. (“Mrs. May’s”), a company committed to providing consumers with wholesome snacks for a healthier lifestyle. Mrs. May’s is part of the packaged foods segment. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, Dole purchased Mrs. May’s for total consideration of approximately $15 million, plus an annual earn-out between $0 and $0.5 million payable in 2013, 2014 and 2015. The acquisition resulted in goodwill of $6.9 million. In addition, Dole recorded $9.3 million of intangible assets consisting of $7.1 million for customer relationships and $2.2 million for trade names.

Dole’s Fresh Vegetables goodwill balance as of December 31, 2011 has been retrospectively adjusted to reflect an increase in goodwill and a corresponding increase in accrued liabilities of $1.3 million related to the fourth quarter 2011 SunnyRidge Farms (“SunnyRidge”) acquisition. During the second quarter of 2012, Dole was able to determine the amount of additional consideration owed to the former shareholders of SunnyRidge related to certain tax matters.

Details of Dole’s intangible assets were as follows:

	October 6, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Amortized intangible assets:
Customer relationships	$	66,601		$	59,501
Other amortized intangible assets		18,023			15,231
		84,624			74,732
Accumulated amortization—customer relationships		(36,815	)		(31,755	)
Other accumulated amortization		(2,198	)		(579	)
Accumulated amortization—intangible assets		(39,013	)		(32,334	)
Amortized intangible assets, net		45,611			42,398
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademark and trade names		689,615			689,615
	$	735,226		$	732,013

Amortization expense of intangible assets totaled $2.4 million and $1.1 million in the quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011, respectively, and $6.3 million and $2.9 million for the three quarters ended October 6, 2012 and October 8, 2011, respectively.

As of October 6, 2012, the estimated amortization expense associated with Dole’s intangible assets for the remainder of 2012 and in each of the next four fiscal years is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year	Amount
2012 (remainder of the year)	$	1,796
2013	$	6,654
2014	$	5,998
2015	$	5,998
2016	$	5,522
Thereafter	$	19,643