Total Assets for Reportable Operating Segments, Corporate and Discontinued Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 23, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 4,335,058	$ 4,229,771
Fresh Fruit
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	1,541,442	1,472,551
Fresh Vegetables
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	527,114	509,233
Total operating segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	2,068,556	1,981,784
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	359,004	357,253
Segment, Discontinued Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 1,907,498	$ 1,890,734