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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring | Restructuring and relocation costs    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Impairment charges in connection with restructuring $ 2us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_RestructuringChargesMember
/ us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis
= cqb_RestructuringMember		  
Cultivations | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated remaining useful lives of PP&E   30 years
Buildings and improvements | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated remaining useful lives of PP&E   10 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated remaining useful lives of PP&E   40 years
Machinery and equipment | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated remaining useful lives of PP&E   3 years
Machinery and equipment | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated remaining useful lives of PP&E   15 years