Gains on Asset Sales by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 01, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gains on asset sales by segment	$ 20,144	$ 4,880	$ 7,160
Fresh-Cut Flowers - Discontinued Operation
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gains on asset sales by segment	7,231	339	4,143
Segment, Continuing Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gains on asset sales by segment	12,913	4,541	3,017
Segment, Continuing Operations | Fresh Fruit
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gains on asset sales by segment	$ 12,913	$ 4,541	$ 3,017