Depreciation and Amortization and Capital Additions by Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 01, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 104,700	$ 103,921	$ 114,239
Capital additions	108,914	77,305	99,858
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	1,621	1,693	2,102
Capital additions	240	332	643
Segment, Continuing Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	64,235	62,206	73,801
Capital additions	60,107	36,349	46,722
Segment, Continuing Operations | Fresh Fruit
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	37,367	40,869	53,039
Capital additions	40,207	26,269	24,335
Segment, Continuing Operations | Fresh Vegetables
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	26,868	21,337	20,762
Capital additions	19,900	10,080	22,387
Segment, Discontinued Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	38,844	40,022	38,336
Capital additions	$ 48,567	$ 40,624	$ 52,493