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