Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 23, 2013	Mar. 24, 2012
Net income (loss)	$ (65,597)	$ 17,144
Net foreign currency translation adjustment	(15,841)	4,953
Unrealized hedging gains (losses), net of income tax expense (benefit) of $289 and $1,636	1,719	52,772
Reclassification of realized losses to net income, net of income tax expense (benefit) of ($664) and ($199)	143	2,617
Comprehensive income (loss)	(79,576)	77,486
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,132)	(780)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Dole Food Company, Inc.	$ (80,708)	$ 76,706