Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2016 USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Weeks in fiscal quarters	91 days
Maximum percent of ownership to exercise significant influence	2000.00%
Peru Subsidiary [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Intercompany payable	$ 2.9
VENEZUELA [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cash	$ (8.2)

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Cash
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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