Chiquita Brands International (CQB) Inactive 10-Q9 May 142014 Q1 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information	Mar. 31, 2014	2-May-14
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CHIQUITA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000101063	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	46,916,600

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	$761,990	$774,252
Cost of sales	685,252	679,151
Selling, general and administrative	59,850	53,777
Depreciation	13,499	13,627
Amortization	2,341	2,342
Equity in (earnings) losses of investees	0	0
Restructuring and relocation costs	460	217
Operating income (loss)	588	25,138
Interest income	664	732
Interest expense	-15,468	-14,564
Loss on debt extinguishment	-521	-6,275
Other income (expense), net	-3,894	555
Income (loss) before income taxes	-18,631	5,586
Income tax (expense) benefit	-5,972	-3,209
Net income (loss)	-24,603	2,377
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent	($24,603)	$2,377
Earnings (loss) per common share - basic (in dollars per share)	($0.53)	$0.05
Earnings (loss) per common share - diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.53)	$0.05

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income (loss)	($24,603)	$2,377
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, where applicable: [Abstract]	'	'
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	16	389
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax	-252	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	268	389
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	0	157
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	-561
Net other comprehensive loss related to available-for-sale investment	0	-404
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	-1,046	9,062
Derivative losses reclassified into Net sales	1,027	8,632
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	-175	-2,839
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	-194	14,855
Actuarial losses for the period, net of $259 and $145, respectively, of income tax benefit	-342	-1,421
Amortization included in pension cost	300	338
Net other comprehensive loss related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	-42	-1,083
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	32	13,757
Comprehensive income (loss)	($24,571)	$16,134

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'
Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, tax expense (benefit)	$259	$145

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Current assets:	'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	$26,824	$54,017	$51,648
Trade receivables, less allowances of $20,756, $19,602 and $18,908, respectively	278,167	252,068	307,745
Other receivables, net	59,296	56,273	65,538
Inventories	212,394	210,564	216,112
Prepaid expenses	46,094	49,733	47,298
Other current assets	6,722	6,540	19,867
Total current assets	629,497	629,195	708,208
Property, plant and equipment, net	398,720	390,773	396,851
Investments and other assets, net	109,368	108,077	91,901
Trademarks	426,085	426,085	426,085
Goodwill	18,095	18,095	18,095
Other intangible assets, net	84,571	86,913	93,937
Total assets	1,666,336	1,659,138	1,735,077
Current liabilities:	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	4,169	2,271	1,755
Accounts payable	276,557	248,273	291,877
Accrued Liabilities and Employee-related Liabilities, Current	151,482	158,034	125,961
Total current liabilities	432,208	408,578	419,593
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	635,104	629,353	611,678
Accrued pension and other employee benefits	78,502	77,066	77,396
Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	2,757	6,290	16,889
Deferred tax liabilities	105,977	103,679	112,666
Other liabilities	60,291	59,734	108,695
Total liabilities	1,314,839	1,284,700	1,346,917
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'	'
Common stock, $.01 par value (46,911,372, 46,829,913 and 46,461,504 shares outstanding, respectively)	469	468	465
Capital surplus	841,293	839,664	836,182
Accumulated deficit	-464,514	-439,911	-421,719
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-25,751	-25,783	-26,768
Total shareholders' equity	351,497	374,438	388,160
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$1,666,336	$1,659,138	$1,735,077

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Trade receivables allowances	'	$19,602	$18,908
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01	'
Common stock, shares outstanding	'	46,829,913	46,461,504

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
OPERATIONS	'	'
Net income (loss)	($24,603)	$2,377
Depreciation and amortization	15,840	15,969
Loss on debt extinguishment	521	6,275
Amortization of discount on Convertible Notes	2,956	2,619
Equity in (earnings) losses of investees	0	0
Amortization of gain on sale of the shipping fleet	-3,533	-3,315
Stock-based compensation	1,968	1,624
Changes in current assets and liabilities and other	-1,167	-10,633
Operating cash flow	-8,018	14,916
INVESTING	'	'
Capital expenditures	-10,685	-10,468
Other, net	-2,719	3,323
Investing cash flow	-13,404	-7,145
FINANCING	'	'
Issuance of long-term debt	0	429,415
Repayments of Long-term Debt	10,451	411,753
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	20,000	36,500
Repayments of Senior Secured Lines of Credit, Asset-Backed	15,000	9,000
Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver	0	-40,000
Payments for debt modification and issuance costs	-20	-12,311
Payments of debt extinguishment costs	-300	0
Financing cash flow	-5,771	-7,149
Increase in cash and equivalents	-27,193	622
Balance at beginning of period	54,017	51,026
Balance at end of period	$26,824	$51,648

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
Basis of Presentation	See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information relating to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The December 31, 2013 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share ("EPS") are calculated as follows:


		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2014			2013
	Net income (loss)	$	(24,603	)	$	2,377


	Weighted average common shares outstanding (used to calculate basic EPS)	46,850			46,372

	Dilutive effect of stock options and other stock awards	—			620

	Weighted average common shares outstanding (used to calculate diluted EPS)	46,850			46,992


	Earnings (loss) per common share – basic	$	(0.53	)	$	0.05

	Earnings (loss) per common share – diluted	$	(0.53	)	$	0.05

	If we had generated net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, an additional 1.1 million shares would have been added to basic weighted average common shares outstanding to calculate diluted EPS.
	The assumed conversions to common stock of stock options, other stock awards and 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 ("Convertible Notes") are excluded from weighted average common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted EPS in periods when these items, on an individual basis, have an anti-dilutive effect on diluted EPS. For the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the effect of the conversion of the Convertible Notes would have been anti-dilutive because the average trading price of the common stock was below the initial conversion price of $22.45 per share. In addition, certain stock options and other stock awards totaling 0.1 million and 1.9 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were anti-dilutive.

Restructuring_and_Relocation

Restructuring and Relocation	3 Months Ended
Restructuring and Relocation	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Relocation	'
	Relocation
	In August 2012, we announced a restructuring plan to transform the company into a branded commodity operator. The restructuring plan was designed to reduce costs and improve our competitive position by focusing our resources on the banana and salad businesses, reducing investment in non-core products, reducing overhead and manufacturing cost and limiting consumer marketing activities. In connection with this restructuring plan, we eliminated approximately 300 positions worldwide and incurred $18 million of restructuring costs, including $11 million of severance and $5 million of impairments primarily related to fixed assets and certain promotional and packaging materials. The restructuring was substantially complete at December 31, 2012. At March 31, 2014 we had a remaining severance accrual of $1 million related to severance payments to the former chief executive officer. A legal claim related to relocation activities in 2012 was settled for less than $1 million in the first quarter of 2014.
	In the first quarter of 2014, we disposed of a non-core healthy snacking business in Europe, resulting in a loss of $3 million, which was recorded in “Other income (expense), net.” Of this loss, $1 million related to cash payments upon disposal. This business represented approximately $2 million in annual net sales and had an insignificant effect on operating income.

Trade_and_Finance_Receivables

Trade and Finance Receivables	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Trade and Finance Receivables	'
	Trade and Finance Receivables
	TRADE RECEIVABLES
	Our primary markets are in North America and Europe, but we also have sales in the Middle East and other markets. The majority of our sales in the Middle East are in Iran under license from the U.S. government that allows sale of food products to non-sanctioned parties. Sales to Iranian customers are in U.S. dollars and represent $14 million, $17 million and $19 million of "Trade receivables, less allowances" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively. Even though the sales in Iran are permitted, the international sanctions against Iran affected the ability of certain Iranian customers to pay invoices within terms because it became difficult for them to obtain U.S. dollars, euros or other suitable currencies in sufficient quantity on a regular basis. Over the course of 2012, our receivable balance with these customers increased, and we established payment plans with each of these customers to reduce their balances. Certain customers have so far been able to find acceptable methods of payment to comply with their payment plans. However, some customers have not, and as a result, we recorded a reserve of $9 million in 2012, with an additional $2 million in 2013 as a result of further delinquency and other repayment risk. We source bananas from the Philippines for sale in the Middle East under a committed-volume, long term purchase contract with a former joint venture partner through 2016. To mitigate risk, we have reduced the amount of volume being sent to the Middle East and have developed other Middle Eastern markets, such as Iraq and Saudi Arabia. However, Iran remains an important market for our Philippine-sourced bananas.
	FINANCE RECEIVABLES
	Finance receivables were as follows:


		March 31, 2014							December 31, 2013					March 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Grower			Seller				Grower			Seller		Grower			Seller
		Receivables			Financing				Receivables			Financing		Receivables			Financing
	Gross receivable	$	35,638		$	26,236			$	35,761		$	27,127	$	40,812		$	29,699

	Reserve	(32,877		)	—				(32,877		)	—		(36,830		)	—

	Net receivable	$	2,761		$	26,236			$	2,884		$	27,127	$	3,982		$	29,699



	Current portion, net	$	2,761		$	4,068			$	2,884		$	3,990	$	3,982		$	3,764

	Long-term portion, net	—			22,168				—			23,137		—			25,935

	Net receivable	$	2,761		$	26,236			$	2,884		$	27,127	$	3,982		$	29,699

	Activity in the reserve for grower receivables is as follows:


	(In thousands)		2014			2013
	Reserve at beginning of year		$	32,877		$	36,854

	Charged to costs and expenses		—			26

	Recoveries		—			(51		)

	Write-offs		—			—

	Foreign exchange and other		—			1

	Reserve at March 31		$	32,877		$	36,830

	Seasonal advances may be made to certain qualified growers of other produce, which are normally collected as the other produce is harvested and sold. We generally require asset liens and pledges of the season's produce as collateral to support these advances. If sales of the season's produce do not result in full repayment of the advance, we may exercise the collateral provisions or renegotiate the terms, including terms of interest, to collect the remaining balance.
	The gross grower receivable balance includes $29 million, $29 million and $30 million (all of which were classified as long-term) related to a Chilean grower of grapes and other produce as of March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively. In 2011, we fully reserved the advances made to this Chilean grower, who was declared bankrupt later that year. We continue to aggressively negotiate recovery.
	We provided seller financing in the 2009 sale of the former joint venture that sourced bananas and pineapples from the Philippines for sale in the Middle East and Asia. The financing for the sale of this joint venture is a note that is receivable in equal installments through 2019. Payments are current on this note receivable.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory, Net [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories consist of the following:


	(In thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013		March 31, 2013
	Finished goods	$	64,956	$	69,450	$	69,658

	Growing crops	79,119		74,985		77,498

	Raw materials, supplies and other	68,319		66,129		68,956

		$	212,394	$	210,564	$	216,112

Debt_Including_Capital_Lease_O

Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations	3 Months Ended
Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations	'
	Debt including Capital Lease Obligations
	The carrying values of our debt represent amortized cost and are summarized below with estimated fair values:


		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013					March 31, 2013
		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1			Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1
	(In thousands)	Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1			Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1
	7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2021	$	412,249		$	462,000		$	422,174		$	459,000	$	421,956		$	446,000
	7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2021	$	412,249		$	462,000		$	422,174		$	459,000	$	421,956		$	446,000
	4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	167,006			201,000			164,050			194,000		155,701			183,000
	4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	167,006			201,000			164,050			194,000		155,701			183,000
	ABL Revolver	5,000			5,000			—			—		27,586			27,500
	ABL Revolver	5,000			5,000			—			—		27,586			27,500
	ABL Term Loan	6,000			6,000			6,375			6,000		7,500			7,500
	ABL Term Loan	6,000			6,000			6,375			6,000		7,500			7,500
	Capital lease obligations2	42,477			42,000			39,025			39,000		690			700
	Capital lease obligations2	42,477			42,000			39,025			39,000		690			700
	Other debt	6,541			6,000			—			—		—			—
	Other debt	6,541			6,000			—			—		—			—
	Less current portion	(4,169		)				(2,271		)			(1,755		)
	Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	635,104					$	629,353				$	611,678
	Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	635,104					$	629,353				$	611,678

	1	The fair value of the senior notes is based on observable inputs, which include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market and market-corroborated inputs (Level 2). All other debt may be traded on the secondary loan market, and the fair value is based on either the last available trading price, if recent, or trading prices of comparable debt (Level 3). See also Note 9 for discussion of fair value.

	2	Capital lease obligations at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include the borrowings for the salad production and warehousing facility in the Midwest. See further description of the build-to-suit lease below.
	7.875% SENIOR SECURED NOTES
	In February 2013, Chiquita Brands International, Inc. ("CBII") and its main operating subsidiary, Chiquita Brands L.L.C. ("CBL"), completed the offering of $425 million of 7.875% senior secured notes due February 1, 2021 ("7.875% Notes"). The notes were issued at 99.274% of par, resulting in a recorded discount that will be amortized over the life of the 7.875% Notes to reflect the effective interest rate of 8.0%. The 7.875% Notes were registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission through an exchange offer on January 6, 2014, which was completed on February 4, 2014. The 7.875% Notes bear interest of 7.875% per year (payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year). On January 31, 2014, we redeemed $10 million of the 7.875% Notes at 103% of the principal amount (plus interest to the redemption date), incurring less than $1 million of expense in 2014 for call premiums and deferred financing fee write-offs.
	4.25% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES
	Our $200 million of 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 ("Convertible Notes") are convertible at an initial conversion rate of 44.5524 shares of common stock per $1,000 in principal amount, equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $22.45 per share of common stock. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment based on certain dilutive events, including stock splits, stock dividends and other distributions (including cash dividends) in respect of the common stock. Holders of the Convertible Notes may tender their notes for conversion between May 15 and August 14, 2016, in multiples of $1,000 in principal amount, without limitation. Prior to May 15, 2016, holders of the Convertible Notes may tender the notes for conversion only under certain circumstances, in accordance with their terms.
	The carrying amounts of the debt and equity components of the Convertible Notes are as follows:


	(In thousands)	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013			March 31, 2013
	Principal amount of debt component1	$	200,000		$	200,000		$	200,000
	Principal amount of debt component1	$	200,000		$	200,000		$	200,000
	Unamortized discount	(32,994		)	(35,950		)	(44,299		)
	Net carrying amount of debt component	$	167,006		$	164,050		$	155,701
	Net carrying amount of debt component	$	167,006		$	164,050		$	155,701
	Equity component	$	84,904		$	84,904		$	84,904
	Equity component	$	84,904		$	84,904		$	84,904
	Issuance costs and income taxes	(3,210		)	(3,210		)	(3,210		)
	Equity component, net of issuance costs and income taxes	$	81,694		$	81,694		$	81,694
	Equity component, net of issuance costs and income taxes	$	81,694		$	81,694		$	81,694

	1	As of March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, the Convertible Notes' "if-converted" value did not exceed their principal amount because our common stock price was below the conversion price of the Convertible Notes.
	The interest expense related to the Convertible Notes was as follows:


		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	4.25% coupon interest	$	2,125		$	2,125
	4.25% coupon interest	$	2,125		$	2,125
	Amortization of deferred financing fees	117			117
	Amortization of deferred financing fees	117			117
	Amortization of discount on the debt component	2,956			2,619
	Amortization of discount on the debt component	2,956			2,619
	Total interest expense related to the Convertible Notes	$	5,198		$	4,861
	Total interest expense related to the Convertible Notes	$	5,198		$	4,861
	ASSET-BASED LENDING FACILITY
	CBII and CBL also entered into a 5-year secured asset-based lending facility ("ABL Facility") concurrently with the closing of the 7.875% Notes offering on February 5, 2013. The ABL Facility consists of a revolver (the "ABL Revolver") and a $7.5 million term loan (the "ABL Term Loan"). The ABL Facility matures at the earlier of February 5, 2018 or 60 days prior to the maturity of the 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due August 15, 2016, unless such notes have been satisfactorily refinanced. The ABL Term Loan requires annual repayments of approximately $2 million. A waiver was obtained on March 10, 2014 to facilitate the combination with Fyffes as described in Note 3.
	The ABL Facility has a maximum borrowing capacity of $150 million, with the ABL Revolver subject to a borrowing base calculation based on specified percentages of domestic receivables, certain inventory and certain domestic machinery and equipment.
	At March 31, 2014, there was $5 million in borrowings under the ABL Revolver, under which $90 million was available after $23 million was used to support letters of credit.
Loans under the ABL Facility bear interest at:

•	A rate equal to LIBOR plus a margin of from 1.75% to 2.25%, or Base Rate plus a margin of from 0.25% to 0.75%, determined based on levels of borrowing availability reset each fiscal quarter;

•	In the case of the Fixed Asset Sub-Line, a rate equal to LIBOR plus a margin from 2.25% to 2.75%, or Base Rate plus a margin of from 0.75% to 1.25%, determined based on levels of borrowing availability reset each fiscal quarter; and

•	In the case of the ABL Term Loan, a rate equal to LIBOR plus a margin from 2.75% to 3.25%, or Base Rate plus a margin of from 1.25% to 1.75%, determined based on levels of borrowing availability reset each fiscal quarter.
At March 31, 2014, the weighted average interest rate for the ABL Facility was LIBOR plus 2.75%, or 2.90%.
Obligations under the ABL Facility are secured by a first-priority security interest in present and future domestic receivables, inventory, equipment and substantially all other domestic assets that are not under the first-priority security interest of the 7.875% Notes, all subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens and by a second-priority interest in the existing and after acquired material domestic real estate, certain intellectual property and a pledge of 100% of the stock of substantially all of the CBII, CBL and guarantors' domestic subsidiaries and up to 65% of the stock of certain foreign subsidiaries held by CBII, CBL and the guarantors, and proceeds relating thereto. Under the ABL Facility, CBL and non-de minimis domestic subsidiaries are borrowers. The ABL Facility is guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis by CBII and limited domestic subsidiaries of CBII, with the potential for additional guarantees from foreign subsidiaries of CBII.
The ABL Facility contains a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant that only becomes applicable when excess availability (as defined under such facility) is less than $20 million. The ABL Facility also contains a covenant requiring CBII and its subsidiaries to maintain substantially all its cash in accounts that are subject to the control of the collateral agent under the ABL Facility which only becomes applicable when (a) an event of default under the facility occurs and is continuing or (b) excess availability (as defined under such facility) is less than 12.5% of the maximum stated revolver amount thereunder.
The ABL facility also contains other customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on CBII and its subsidiaries' ability to incur indebtedness, create or permit the existence of liens over their assets, engage in certain mergers, asset sales and liquidations, prepay certain indebtedness, pay dividends and other "restricted payments," and engage in transactions with their affiliates, in each case subject to customary exceptions.
At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with the ABL and its other agreements and expect to remain in compliance for at least the next twelve months.
BUILD-TO-SUIT LEASE FOR MIDWEST SALAD PLANT CONSOLIDATION
In June 2012, we entered into a 20-year lease agreement for a salad production and warehousing facility in the Midwest that replaced three existing facilities in the region. The lease agreement contains two 5-year extension periods. Though the construction costs were financed by the lessor, because of the specialized nature of the facility we acted as the construction agent and were responsible for all construction activity during the construction period. This resulted in us owning the facility for accounting purposes. Construction costs were finalized on March 31, 2014 and an interest rate of 6.3% was used to calculate the capital lease liability and future payments. Lease payments will increase annually based on the Consumer Price Index ("CPI"). Because we were the owner of the assets during construction, the related liability related to this facility prior to the assets being placed into service was recorded in "Other liabilities." The capital lease liability balance related to this facility was $42 million and $38 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and the amount recorded in "Other liabilities" was $34 million at March 31, 2013.
OTHER DEBT
In the first quarter of 2014, we purchased a group of banana farms in Honduras that were adjacent to farms that we already owned. The purchase included approximately 700 hectares of land, of which nearly 450 hectare are in production, as well as related buildings and equipment. The purchase price was $10 million, of which $3 million, which is included in "Investing: Other, net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, was paid at closing and the remaining $7 million was financed by the sellers. Our debt to the sellers is payable in annual installments over four years. The agreement did not specify an interest rate, and we calculated the debt balance using the effective rate method and an estimated interest rate of 8%. Valuations are in progress and adjustments may occur during the measurement period.

Hedging

Hedging	3 Months Ended
Hedging	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Hedging	'
	Hedging
	Derivative instruments are carried at fair value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gains or losses is deferred as a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" ("AOCI") and reclassified into net income in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects net income. Gains and losses on derivatives representing hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in net income (loss) currently. See further information regarding fair value measurements of derivatives in Note 9.
	To manage its exposure to exchange rates on the conversion of euro-based revenue into U.S. dollars, we use average rate euro put options, average rate collars (a purchased average rate euro put option paired with a sold average rate euro call option) and average rate euro forward contracts. In some cases, we may enter into an average rate euro put and an average rate euro call at the same strike rate (a "synthetic average rate forward") to effectively lock in the exchange rate of the notional amount similar to an average rate euro forward. Average rate euro put options require an upfront premium payment and reduce the risk of a decline in the value of the euro without limiting the benefit of an increase in the value of the euro. Average rate euro call options sold by us require an upfront premium payment to be received from the counterparty and limit the benefit of an increase in the value of the euro without limiting the risk of a decline in the value of the euro. Average rate forward contracts lock in the value of the euro and do not require an upfront premium. These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. At March 31, 2014, the amount of unrealized net losses on our currency hedging portfolio that would be reclassified to net income, if realized in the next twelve months, is $5 million; these net losses were deferred in "AOCI".
	In connection with the February 2013 debt refinancing further discussed in Note 7, certain of our hedging counterparties that were members of the previous Credit Facility were no longer participants in the ABL Facility. Upon consummation of the ABL Facility on February 5, 2013, we transferred all outstanding hedge positions with former Credit Facility members to lenders under the ABL Facility. The transferred positions included approximately €71 million notional amount of euro call and put options that matured during the first three quarters of 2013. The change in counterparty is a change in a critical term resulting in termination of hedge accounting at the transfer date. Due to technical accounting requirements, these specific option contracts did not qualify to be re-designated as cash flow hedges at the transfer date. Therefore, the decline in fair value of these options through the transfer date was deferred in AOCI until the hedged transaction occurred because the related hedged cash flows remained probable of occurrence. However, unrealized changes in fair value after the transfer date were recognized currently in "Net sales."
	Loss of hedge accounting did not affect the put and call options' purpose of reducing the volatility inherent in exchanging euro-based revenue into U.S. dollars or change the ultimate earnings or cash flow recognized upon settlement of each position. However, loss of hedge accounting resulted in unintended volatility of earnings for the first, second and third quarters of 2013 as the fair market value adjustments after the transfer date was recognized in "Net sales." Ultimately, for the year ended December 31, 2013, the effect on earnings was the same as if we had maintained hedge accounting. Activity related to the transferred positions at March 31, 2013 was as follows:


		Quarter ended March 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Realized Gains (Losses) Recorded in "Net sales"				Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded in "Net sales"				(Losses) Deferred in AOCI at March 31, 2013
	€25 million purchased euro put option settled in Q1 2013	$	—			$	—			$	—
	€25 million purchased euro put option settled in Q1 2013	$	—			$	—			$	—
	€25 million sold euro call option settled in Q1 2013	(620		)		—				—
	€25 million sold euro call option settled in Q1 2013	(620		)		—				—
	€19 million purchased euro put option to settle in Q2 2013	—				(7		)		(928		)
	€19 million purchased euro put option to settle in Q2 2013	—				(7		)		(928		)
	€19 million sold euro call option to settle in Q2 2013	—				1,586				(1,059		)
	€19 million sold euro call option to settle in Q2 2013	—				1,586				(1,059		)
	€27 million purchased euro put options to settle in Q3 2013	—				76				(1,447		)
	€27 million purchased euro put options to settle in Q3 2013	—				76				(1,447		)
	€27 million sold euro call options to settle in Q3 2013	—				1,754				(1,083		)
	€27 million sold euro call options to settle in Q3 2013	—				1,754				(1,083		)
		$	(620	)		$	3,409			$	(4,517	)
		$	(620	)		$	3,409			$	(4,517	)
	Most of our foreign operations use the U.S. dollar as their functional currency. As a result, balance sheet translation adjustments due to currency fluctuations are recognized currently in "Cost of sales." To reduce the resulting volatility, we also enter into 30-day euro forward contracts each month to economically hedge the net monetary assets exposed to euro exchange rates. These 30-day euro forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments, and gains and losses on these forward contracts are recognized currently in "Cost of sales" as follows:


		Quarter ended March 31,
	(In thousands)	2014				2013
	Gains (losses) on 30-day euro forward contracts	$	(212	)		$	1,942
	Gains (losses) on 30-day euro forward contracts	$	(212	)		$	1,942
	Gains (losses) from fluctuations in the value of the net monetary assets exposed to euro exchange rates	(2,351		)		(4,222		)
	We also enter into bunker fuel forward contracts for our shipping operations, which permit us to lock in fuel purchase prices for up to three years and thereby minimize the volatility that changes in fuel prices could have on our operating results. These bunker fuel forward contracts are designated as cash flow hedging instruments. At March 31, 2014, the amount of unrealized net losses on our bunker fuel hedging portfolio that would be reclassified to net income, if realized, in the next twelve months is $1 million; these net losses were deferred in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)."
	At March 31, 2014, our hedge portfolio was comprised of the following outstanding positions:


		Notional		Contract Average		Settlement
		Amount		Rate/Price		Period
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Currency derivatives:
	Purchased euro put options	€131 million		$1.33/€		2014
	Sold euro call options	€131 million		$1.39/€		2014
	Average rate forward contracts	€118 million		$1.36/€		2014
	Purchased euro put options	€113 million		$1.36/€		20151
	Sold euro call options	€113 million		$1.40/€		20151
	Average rate forward contracts	€14 million		$1.38/€		20151

	3.5% Rotterdam Barge fuel derivatives:
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	66,885 mt		$586/mt		2014
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	59,800 mt		$556/mt		20151

	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	30-day euro forward contracts	€52 million		$1.37/€		Apr-14

	1	Settlement periods for bunker fuel forward contracts and currency derivatives are through September 2015 and June 2015, respectively.
	Activity related to our derivative assets and liabilities designated as hedging instruments is as follows:


		2014								2013
	(In thousands)	Currency				Bunker Fuel				Currency				Bunker Fuel
		Hedge				Forward				Hedge				Forward
		Portfolio				Contracts				Portfolio				Contracts
	Balance at beginning of year	$	(5,014	)		$	988			$	(23,215	)		$	8,572
	Balance at beginning of year	$	(5,014	)		$	988			$	(23,215	)		$	8,572
Realized (gains) losses included in net income	1,229				(175		)		8,722				(2,839		)
Realized (gains) losses included in net income	1,229				(175		)		8,722				(2,839		)
Transfers1	—				—				7,638				—
Transfers1	—				—				7,638				—
Purchases, net2	277				—				541				—
Purchases, net2	277				—				541				—
Changes in fair value	(323		)		(1,447		)		3,189				1,888
Changes in fair value	(323		)		(1,447		)		3,189				1,888
Balance at March 31	$	(3,831	)		$	(634	)		$	(3,125	)		$	7,621
Balance at March 31	$	(3,831	)		$	(634	)		$	(3,125	)		$	7,621

1	Represents the fair value at the transfer date of positions where hedge accounting was terminated. See discussion above.

2	Purchases (sales) represent the cash premiums paid upon the purchase of euro put options or received upon the sale of euro call options. Bunker fuel and currency forward contracts require no up-front cash payment and have an initial fair value of zero; settlements on the forward contracts (swaps) occur upon their maturity.
Deferred net gains (losses) in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" at March 31, 2014 are expected to be reclassified into income as follows (in thousands):


Expected Period of Recognition		Currency				Bunker				Total
		Hedge				Fuel
		Portfolio				Forward
						Contracts
2014		$	(4,413	)		$	(971	)		$	(5,384	)
2015		(661		)		197				(464		)
2015		(661		)		197				(464		)
		$	(5,074	)		$	(774	)		$	(5,848	)
The following tables summarize the effect of our derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments on OCI and earnings:


	Quarter ended March 31, 2014												Quarter ended March 31, 2013
(In thousands)	Currency				Bunker Fuel				Total				Currency			Bunker Fuel			Total
	Hedge				Forward								Hedge			Forward
	Portfolio				Contracts								Portfolio			Contracts
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)	$	80			$	(1,126	)		$	(1,046	)		$	6,564		$	2,498		$	9,062
	$	80			$	(1,126	)		$	(1,046	)		$	6,564		$	2,498		$	9,062
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)1	(1,027		)		175				(852		)		(8,632		)	2,839			(5,793		)
	(1,027		)		175				(852		)		(8,632		)	2,839			(5,793		)
Loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)1	$	—			$	(321	)		$	(321	)		$	—		$	(610	)	$	(610	)
	$	—			$	(321	)		$	(321	)		$	—		$	(610	)	$	(610	)

1	Both the gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion) and the gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion, if any) are included in "Net sales" for the currency hedge portfolio and "Cost of sales" for bunker fuel forward contracts.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is the price to hypothetically sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly manner in the principal market for that asset or liability. Accounting standards prioritize the use of observable inputs in measuring fair value. The level of a fair value measurement is determined entirely by the lowest level input that is significant to the measurement. The three levels are (from highest to lowest):
	Level 1 – observable prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
	Level 2 – observable inputs other than quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, which include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market and market-corroborated inputs; and
	Level 3 – unobservable inputs.
	The following table summarizes financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value, including derivative instruments on a gross basis, and the location of these instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013:


				Assets (Liabilities)				Fair Value Measurements Using
	(In thousands)			at Fair Value				Level 1			Level 2				Level 3

	31-Mar-14
	Derivatives recorded in "Investments & other assets, net":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized assets		$	2,146			$	—		$	2,146			$	—

	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(1,936		)		—			(1,936		)		—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets		373				—			373				—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(166		)		—			(166		)		—

	Net amount recorded in investments & other assets, net			417				—			417				—

	Derivatives recorded in "Accrued liabilities":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		2,937				—			2,937

	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(6,978		)		—			(6,978		)

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		317				—			317				—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(1,158		)		—			(1,158		)		—

	30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(162		)		—			(162		)		—

	Net amount recorded in accrued liabilities			(5,044		)		—			(5,044		)		—

	March 31, 2014			$	(4,627	)		$	—		$	(4,627	)		$	—




				Assets (Liabilities)				Fair Value Measurements Using
	(In thousands)			at Fair Value				Level 1			Level 2				Level 3

	31-Dec-13
	Derivatives recorded in "Investments & other assets, net":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		$	(220	)		—			$	(220	)		—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets		953				—			953				—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(100		)		—			(100		)		—

	Net amount recorded in investments & other assets, net			633				—			633				—

	Derivatives recorded in "Accrued liabilities":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		1,250				—			1,250				—

	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(5,947		)		—			(5,947		)		—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		778				—			778				—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(643		)					(643		)
	30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		245				—			245				—

Net amount recorded in accrued liabilities			(4,317		)		—			(4,317		)		—

Derivatives recorded in "Other liabilities":
Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		833				—			833				—

Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(930		)		—			(930		)		—

Net amount recorded in other liabilities			(97		)		—			(97		)		—

December 31, 2013			$	(3,781	)		$	—		$	(3,781	)		$	—


31-Mar-13
Derivatives recorded in "Other current assets":
Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized assets		$	2,078			$	—		$	2,078			$	—

Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(2,935		)		—			(2,935		)		—

Currency hedge portfolio2	Gross amounts of recognized assets		187				—			187				—

Currency hedge portfolio2	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(1,260		)		—			(1,260		)		—

Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets		5,219				—			5,219				—

30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet		(186		)		—			(186		)		—

Net amount recorded in other current assets			3,103				—			3,103				—

Derivatives recorded in "Investments & other assets, net":
Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized assets		3,024				—			3,024				—

Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(632		)		—			(632		)		—

Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets		1,679				—			1,679				—

Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(821		)		—			(821		)		—

Net amount recorded in investments & other assets, net			3,250				—			3,250				—

Derivatives recorded in "Accrued liabilities":
Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		1,456				—			1,456				—

Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(6,116		)		—			(6,116		)		—

Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		1,544				—			1,544				—

30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(199		)		—			(199		)		—

	Net amount recorded in accrued liabilities		(3,315		)		—			(3,315		)		—

March 31, 2013			$	3,038			$	—		$	3,038			$	—

1 Currency hedge portfolio positions designated as cash flow hedges.
2 Currency hedge portfolio positions not designated as hedging instruments.
Except as described in Note 8, currency hedge portfolio and bunker fuel forward contracts are designated as hedging instruments. 30-day euro forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments. To the extent derivatives in an asset position and derivatives in a liability position are with the same counterparty, they are netted in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets because we enter into master netting arrangements with each of our hedging partners.
We value fuel hedging positions by applying an observable discount rate to the current forward prices of identical hedge positions. We value currency hedging positions by utilizing observable or market-corroborated inputs such as exchange rates, volatility and forward yield curves. We trade only with counterparties that meet certain liquidity and creditworthiness standards and do not anticipate non-performance by any of these counterparties. We do not require collateral from its counterparties, nor are we obligated to provide collateral when contracts are in a liability position. However, consideration of non-performance risk is required when valuing derivative instruments, and we include an adjustment for non-performance risk in the recognized measure of derivative instruments to reflect the full credit default spread ("CDS") applied to a net exposure by counterparty. When there is a net asset position, we use the counterparty's CDS; when there is a net liability position, we use our own estimated CDS. CDS is generally not a significant input in measuring fair value and was not significant for any of our derivative instruments in any period presented. See further discussion and tabular disclosure of hedging activity in Note 8.
Financial instruments not carried at fair value consist of our debt. See further fair value discussion and tabular disclosure related to debt in Note 7.
Fair value measurements of benefit plan assets included in net benefit plan liabilities are based on quoted market prices in active markets (Level 1) or quoted prices in inactive markets (Level 2). The carrying amounts of cash and equivalents, accounts receivable, other receivables including current and non-current finance receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value. Level 3 fair value measurements are used in the impairment reviews of goodwill and intangible assets, which take place annually during the fourth quarter, or as circumstances indicate the possibility of impairment. Level 3 fair value measurements are also used in measuring impairments related to long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable.

Pension_and_Severance_Benefits

Pension and Severance Benefits	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and Severance Benefits	'
	Pension and Severance Benefits
	Net pension expense from our defined benefit and severance plans are primarily comprised of severance plans covering Central American employees and consists of the following:


		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Service cost	$	1,855		$	1,864

	Interest on projected benefit obligation	1,390			1,297

	Expected return on plan assets	(330		)	(332		)
	Recognized actuarial loss	268			306

	Amortization of prior service cost	32			32

	Defined benefit and severance plan expense	$	3,215		$	3,167

Reclassifications_from_Accumul

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	Gains and losses deferred in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" ("AOCI") are reclassified and recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income when they are realized. The items in the table below do not have an income tax effect because they are either permanent differences in the income tax calculation or they relate to jurisdictions where we have established full valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets. Amounts of (income) expense reclassified from AOCI are as follows (in thousands):


	AOCI Component		Line Items Affected by Reclassifications from AOCI in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income		(Income) / expense reclassified from AOCI for the quarter ended March 31,
					2014				2013
	Currency translation		Other income (expense), net		$	252			$	—

	Available-for-sale investment		Other income (expense), net		—				(561		)

	Currency hedge portfolio derivatives		Net sales		1,027				8,632

	Bunker fuel forward contracts		Cost of sales		(175		)		(2,839		)
	Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions*				300				338

	* These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 10 for further details.

	The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 were as follows:


	(In thousands)	Net cumulative currency translation gains (losses)				Net unrealized losses on qualifying cash flow hedges				Net unrecognized losses related to pension and severance plans (1)			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(469	)		$	(5,654	)		$	(19,660	)	$	(25,783	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	16				(1,046		)		(342		)	(1,372		)

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	252				852				300			1,404

	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	268				(194		)		(42		)	32

	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(201	)		$	(5,848	)		$	(19,702	)	$	(25,751	)
	(1) Net of deferred tax liability of $271, and $530 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The effective tax rates were (32.1)% and 57.4% for the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We record income taxes using an estimated annual effective tax rate for interim reporting. Under the annual effective tax rate method, jurisdictions with a projected loss where no tax benefit can be recognized are excluded from the calculation of the estimated annual effective tax rate.
	The effective tax rates for the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were impacted by the mix in earnings among domestic and foreign jurisdictions, losses in various jurisdictions and certain discrete items. Many of these foreign jurisdictions have tax rates that are lower than the U.S. statutory rate, and we continue to maintain full valuation allowances on net deferred tax assets in certain of these foreign jurisdictions. The effective tax rates for the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were also impacted by our continuing to maintain a full valuation allowance on U.S. net deferred tax assets.
	As previously disclosed, Ecuador is challenging the transfer pricing practices of major banana exporters and has assessed $15 million of income taxes, penalties and interest related to transfer pricing in 2008 and 2009. Other tax years remain open and under audit and may result in additional assessments before the matter is resolved. The company believes appropriate transfer pricing was used and that more likely than not, it will succeed upon appeal. Therefore the company does not have unrecognized tax benefits related to this matter.

Advertising_and_Promotion_Expe

Advertising and Promotion Expense	3 Months Ended
Advertising and Promotion Expense	Mar. 31, 2014
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]	'
Advertising and Promotion Expense	'
	Advertising and Promotion Expense
	Advertising and certain promotion expenses are included in "Selling, general and administrative" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and were $7 million and $6 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	Stock-based compensation expense totaled $2 million for each of the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. Stock-based compensation expense relates primarily to our performance-based long-term incentive program ("LTIP"), stock options and restricted stock unit ("RSU") awards. LTIP awards cover three-year performance cycles and are measured partly on performance criteria (cumulative earnings per share and/or cumulative free cash flow generation) and partly on market criteria (total shareholder return relative to a peer group of companies). The fair value of LTIP awards containing performance criteria are based on the company's expectations of performance achievement and the closing stock price on the measurement date. The fair value of LTIP awards based on market criteria are measured using a Monte-Carlo simulation using publicly available data.
	Our LTIP awards are liability-classified awards. All other stock-based compensation is equity-classified, and therefore affects "Capital surplus." Changes in "Capital surplus" are primarily a result of stock compensation:


		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Stock-based compensation	$	1,856		$	1,952

	Shares withheld for taxes	(227		)	(330		)
	Capital surplus increase	$	1,629		$	1,622

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	We report three business segments:

	•	Bananas: Includes the sourcing (purchase and production), transportation, marketing and distribution of bananas.

	•	Salads and Healthy Snacks: Includes ready-to-eat, packaged salads, referred to in the industry as "value-added salads" and other value-added products, such as healthy snacking items, fresh vegetable and fruit ingredients used in food service; processed fruit ingredients; and our former equity-method investment in the Danone JV, which sold Chiquita-branded fruit smoothies in Europe.

	•	Other Produce: Includes the sourcing, marketing and distribution of whole fresh produce other than bananas. As part of the 2012 restructuring plan, we exited our North American deciduous business at the end of the California grape season in December 2012. Beginning in 2013, the primary product of the Other Produce segment is pineapples.
	Certain corporate expenses are not allocated to the reportable segments and are included in "Corporate costs". Inter-segment transactions are eliminated.
	Financial information for each segment follows:


		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Net sales:
	Bananas	$	501,531		$	507,951

	Salads and Healthy Snacks	229,611			240,072

	Other Produce	30,848			26,229

		$	761,990		$	774,252

	Operating income (loss):
	Bananas	$	20,689		$	30,231

	Salads and Healthy Snacks1	(3,485		)	6,757

	Other Produce	95			(378		)

	Corporate costs2	(16,711		)	(11,472		)
		$	588		$	25,138


	1	Includes $1 million of "Cost of sales" in the first quarter of 2013 for severance costs related to a fruit ingredient business.

	2	Includes $6 million of costs in the first quarter of 2014 for the proposed combination with Fyffes.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	We had an accrual of $4 million, related to contingencies and legal proceedings in Europe at each of March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, and March 31, 2013. While other contingent liabilities described below may be material to the financial statements, we have determined that losses in these matters are not probable and have not accrued any other amounts. Regardless of their outcomes, we have paid, and will likely continue to incur, significant legal and other fees to defend ourselves in these proceedings, which may significantly affect our financial statements.
	COLOMBIA-RELATED MATTERS
	Tort Lawsuits. Between June 2007 and March 2011, nine civil tort lawsuits were filed against us by Colombian nationals in U.S. federal courts. These lawsuits assert claims under various state and federal laws, including the Alien Tort Statute (the "ATS lawsuits"). The over 6,000 plaintiffs in the ATS lawsuits claim to be persons injured, or family members or legal heirs of individuals allegedly killed or injured, by armed groups that received payments from the company's former Colombian subsidiary. We had voluntarily disclosed these payments to the U.S. Department of Justice as having been made by the subsidiary to protect its employees from risks to their safety if the payments were not made. This self-disclosure led to our 2007 plea to one count of Engaging in Transactions with a Specially-Designated Global Terrorist Group without having first obtained a license from the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control. The plaintiffs claim that, as a result of such payments, we should be held legally responsible for the alleged injuries. Eight of the ATS lawsuits seek unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, as well as attorneys' fees and costs, with one seeking treble damages and disgorgement of profits without explanation. The other ATS lawsuit contains a specific demand of $10 million in compensatory damages and $10 million in punitive damages for each of the several hundred alleged victims in that suit. We also have received requests to participate in mediation in Colombia concerning similar claims, which could be followed by litigation in Colombia. All of the ATS lawsuits have been centralized in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings ("MDL Proceeding"). We believe the plaintiffs' claims are without merit and are defending ourselves vigorously.
	Between June 2011 and March 2012, the court dismissed certain of the plaintiffs' claims, but allowed the plaintiffs to move forward with some ATS claims and claims asserted under Colombian law. We believe we have strong defenses to the remaining claims. In March 2012, the court granted our motion for interlocutory appeal of legal questions raised by the court's refusal to dismiss certain ATS claims, and, in September 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit granted permission to pursue the interlocutory appeal. The parties have briefed this appeal, and a decision is pending.
	In addition to the ATS lawsuits, between March 2008 and March 2011, four tort lawsuits were filed against us by American citizens who allege that they were kidnapped and held hostage by an armed group in Colombia, or that they are the survivors or the estate of a survivor of American nationals kidnapped and/or killed by the same group in Colombia. The plaintiffs in these cases make claims under the Antiterrorism Act and state tort laws (the "ATA lawsuits") and contend that we are liable because our former Colombian subsidiary allegedly provided material support to the armed group. The ATA lawsuits, which also have been centralized in the MDL Proceeding, seek unspecified compensatory damages, treble damages, attorneys' fees and costs and punitive damages. We believe the plaintiffs' claims are without merit and are defending ourselves vigorously.
	In February 2010, our motion to dismiss one of the ATA lawsuits was granted in part and denied in part and in March 2012, our motions to dismiss the other ATA lawsuits were denied. In November 2012, one of the ATA lawsuits was dismissed after the parties reached a confidential settlement agreement. In July 2013, we filed a motion for reconsideration of the court's order denying its motions to dismiss the ATA lawsuits and that motion is pending. We believe we have strong defenses to the remaining claims in the ATA lawsuits.
	Insurance Recovery. We have provided notice of the ATS and ATA lawsuits to the insurers that issued primary and excess general liability insurance policies during the relevant years. The insurers have either reserved the right to deny coverage or denied coverage for these lawsuits. In 2008, we commenced litigation in state court in Ohio against three of our primary insurers seeking coverage for defense costs incurred in connection with the ATA and ATS lawsuits; a fourth primary insurer was later joined to that lawsuit. We entered into settlement agreements under which three of our primary insurers agreed to pay, in total, approximately 40 percent of our defense costs in the ATA and ATS lawsuits. In late 2012, one of these settling insurers paid the full amount of a settlement in an ATA lawsuit. In June 2013, we received notice that the two other settling insurers, which had been paying approximately 1 percent of our defense costs, had been placed in liquidation. The fourth primary insurer, National Union, did not settle. In March 2013, the Ohio Court of Appeals held that National Union is not obligated to provide coverage for defense costs in the ATS and ATA lawsuits. The Ohio Supreme Court declined to accept the case for review.
	As of March 31, 2014, National Union had paid us $12 million as reimbursement for defense costs. This sum is being deferred in "Accrued Liabilities" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet because National Union asserts that it is entitled to obtain reimbursement of this amount from us based on the outcome of its appeal in the coverage case. In its ruling in March 2013, the Ohio Court of Appeals remanded the case to the trial court to determine whether National Union is entitled to repayment of the defense costs that it has already paid. The case is pending on remand.

	In August 2013, one of the settling primary insurers, Federal, filed a lawsuit in state court in Ohio seeking a declaratory judgment that, based on the Ohio Court of Appeals’ March 2013 decision regarding National Union’s defense obligations, Federal has no obligation to provide coverage for any settlements or judgments that may be incurred by us in the ATS and ATA lawsuits. In February 2014, a group of insurers that are affiliated with Travelers and the issued umbrella and excess policies to us filed a lawsuit in state court in Ohio seeking a declaratory judgment that they have no obligation to provide coverage for defense costs or settlements or judgments that may be incurred by us in the ATS and ATA lawsuits. We believe that Federal's lawsuit and Travelers' lawsuit are premature and will defend ourselves vigorously.

	Neither the Ohio Court of Appeals’ ruling nor Federal’s lawsuit impacts Federal’s obligation to reimburse 40 percent of defense costs pursuant to the terms of its settlement agreement with Chiquita. There can be no assurance that the insurers will provide any additional coverage for these claims.
	Colombia Investigation. The Colombian Attorney General's Office has been conducting an investigation into payments made by companies in the banana industry to paramilitary groups in Colombia. Included within the scope of the investigation are the payments that were the subject of the 2007 plea in the United States. In March 2012, the prosecutor in charge of the investigation issued a decision which concluded that our former Colombian subsidiary had made payments in response to extortion demands and that the payments were not illegal under Colombian law. Based on these findings, the prosecutor closed the investigation. As provided for under Colombian law, the prosecutor's decision was reviewed by senior officials in the Colombian Attorney General's office pursuant to a legal standard specifying that any evidence in the record suggesting that a crime may have occurred is sufficient to justify the reopening of the investigation. Applying this standard, in December 2012, the Colombian Attorney General's Office determined that the investigation should continue and not be closed. The Attorney General's office did not make any finding that persons connected with our former Colombian subsidiary committed wrongdoing of any kind, only that the matter warrants further investigation. We believe that we have at all times complied with Colombian law.
	ITALIAN CUSTOMS AND TAX CASES
	1998-2000 Cases. In October 2004, our Italian subsidiary, Chiquita Italia, received the first of several notices from various customs authorities in Italy stating that it is potentially liable for additional duties and taxes on the import of bananas by Socoba S.r.l. ("Socoba") from 1998 to 2000 for sale to Chiquita Italia. The customs authorities claim that (i) the amounts are due because these bananas were imported with licenses (purportedly issued by Spain) that were subsequently determined to have been forged and (ii) Chiquita Italia should be jointly liable with Socoba because (a) Socoba was controlled by a former general manager of Chiquita Italia and (b) the import transactions benefited Chiquita Italia, which arranged for Socoba to purchase the bananas from another subsidiary of ours and, after customs clearance, sell them to Chiquita Italia. Chiquita Italia is contesting these claims, principally on the basis of its good faith belief at the time the import licenses were obtained and used that they were valid.
	Separate civil customs proceedings were ultimately brought against Chiquita Italia in four Italian jurisdictions, Genoa, Trento, Aosta and Alessandria. In Genoa, Chiquita Italia won at the trial level, lost on appeal, and appealed to the Court of Cassation, the highest level of appeal in Italy, which issued a decision in favor of Chiquita Italia in September 2013. In Trento, Chiquita Italia lost at the trial level, lost at the initial appeal level and appealed to the Court of Cassation, which issued a decision during the fourth quarter of 2013 in favor of Chiquita Italia as to approximately €5.5 million of the €6.4 million total claim including interest, with the remaining amount ruled payable by Chiquita Italia from the deposits already made in these matters. In April 2014, the Italian customs authority filed a request for revocation of the Court of Cassation decision, which we do not believe is permitted under Italian law. In Alessandria, Chiquita Italia lost at the trial level, appealed and a favorable decision was published in April 2014. The authorities have the right to appeal this decision. In Aosta, Chiquita Italia lost at the trial level, appealed and the decision is pending. Socoba brought a claim in Rome trial court (and Chiquita Italia intervened voluntarily) on the issue of whether the forged Spanish licenses used by Socoba should be regarded as genuine in view of the apparent inability to distinguish between genuine and forged licenses. In an October 2010 decision, the Rome trial court rejected Socoba's claim that the licenses should be considered genuine on the basis that Socoba had not sufficiently demonstrated how similar the forged licenses were to genuine Spanish licenses. Socoba has appealed this decision. In an unrelated case addressing similar forged Spanish licenses used in Belgium, the EU Commission advised the customs authorities the same types of licenses challenged in Italy appeared valid on their face and should be treated as genuine.
	Under Italian law, the amounts claimed in the Trento, Alessandria, Aosta and Genoa cases became due and payable notwithstanding the pending appeals. Deposits made in these cases are deferred in "Investments and other assets, net" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets pending resolution of the appeals process. A summary of claims and deposits paid as of March 31, 2014 is as follows:


		Claim	Interest and Penalties Claimed	Total Claim	Deposits Paid Pending Appeal
		(In millions)	(In millions)	(In millions)	(In millions)
	Trento	€ 3.30	€ 3.10	€ 6.40	€ 6.40	Following the decisions in Trento, Chiquita Italia is entitled to claim reimbursement of approximately €5.5 million of the deposited amounts plus interest (or to apply to deposit requirements in other matters).
	Alessandria	€ 0.30	€ 0.20	€ 0.50	€ 0.50	Deposits paid in 36 equal installments ended March 2012.
	Aosta	€ 1.20	€ 1.20	€ 2.40	€ 1.00	Monthly deposit payments of €34 thousand began in November 2012. In December 2013 €589 thousand was applied from the Tax assessment of 2004 payments.
	Genoa (Resolved)	€ 7.40	€ 1.00	€ 8.40	€ 1.60	Following the decision in Genoa in favor of Chiquita Italia, Chiquita Italia is entitled to claim reimbursement of deposited amounts plus interest. The paid amounts will be utilized to offset pending payment plans (or to apply to deposit requirements in other matters).
	2004-2005 Cases. In 2008, Chiquita Italia was required to provide documents and information to the Italian fiscal police in connection with a criminal investigation into imports of bananas by Chiquita Italia during 2004 and 2005, and the payment of customs duties on these imports. The focus of the investigation was an importation process whereby we sold some of our bananas to holders of import licenses who imported the bananas and resold them to Chiquita Italia (indirect import challenge), a practice we believe was legitimate under both Italian and EU law and which was widely accepted by authorities across the EU and by the EC. In June 2012, the Italian courts acquitted Chiquita Italia parties of all charges relating to 2004, and in December 2013 relating to 2005. There are no further criminal charges pending.
	Tax authorities issued assessment notices for 2004 and 2005, which were appealed to the first level Rome tax court; in June 2011, the court rejected the appeal for 2004. Chiquita Italia appealed this decision and, in October 2012, the appeals court ruled in favor of Chiquita Italia with respect to 2004. A significant portion of the 2005 income tax assessment has been withdrawn by the tax authorities and an appeal for the remaining portion is pending. Separately, customs authorities have also issued assessments for these cases. Chiquita Italia's appeals of these customs assessments were rejected by the first level Rome tax court and the regional court. Chiquita Italia has appealed the decisions to the Court of Cassation, the highest level of appeal in Italy. In each case, Chiquita Italia has received payment notifications from the tax and customs authorities, but the 2004 tax assessment has been annulled based on the October 2012 appeals court ruling and the company is claiming reimbursement of payments made. Deposits made under these cases are deferred in "Investments and other assets, net" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets pending resolution of the appeals process. If Chiquita Italia ultimately prevails in its appeals, all amounts deposited will be reimbursed with interest. A summary of assessments and deposits paid is as follows:


		Assessment	Interest and Penalties Assessed	Total Assessment	Deposits Paid Pending Appeal
		(In millions)	(In millions)	(In millions)	(In millions)
	Income Tax Assessment for 2004/2005	€ 12.00	€ 19.10	€ 31.10	€ 0.90	Monthly deposit payments of €113 thousand began in March 2012. The appeals court ruled in favor of Chiquita Italia in October 2012 for the 2004 assessments and a significant portion of the 2005 assessments have been withdrawn. The company has requested relief from these payments and reimbursement.

	Customs Tax Assessment for 2004/2005	€ 18.20	€ 10.20	€ 28.40	€ 12.60	Monthly deposit payments of €350 thousand began in September 2011 and will continue through September 2017, unless a successful appeals process is completed sooner.

	The fiscal police investigation also challenged the involvement of an entity of ours incorporated in Bermuda in the sale of bananas directly to Chiquita Italia (direct import challenge), as a result of which the tax authorities claimed additional taxes of €13 million ($17 million) for 2004 and €19 million ($26 million) for 2005, plus interest and penalties. In order to avoid a long and costly tax dispute, in April 2011, Chiquita Italia reached an agreement in principle with the Italian tax authorities to settle the dispute and recorded expense for the settlements at that time. Under the settlement, the tax authorities agreed that the Bermuda corporation's involvement in the importation of bananas was appropriate and Chiquita Italia agreed to an adjustment to the intercompany price paid by Chiquita Italia for the imported bananas it purchased from this company, resulting in a higher income tax liability for those years. Chiquita Italia paid a settlement of €3 million ($4 million) of additional income tax for 2004 and 2005, including interest and penalties, which was significantly below the amounts originally claimed. The portion of the settlement for 2005 is still subject to approval by the Rome tax court which is expected in due course. As part of the settlement, Chiquita Italia also agreed to an adjustment to its intercompany purchases of bananas for years 2006 through 2009, resulting in payments in June and July 2011 of €2 million ($3 million) of additional tax and interest to fully settle those years. The indirect import challenge described above is not part of the settlement.
	Chiquita Italia continues to believe that it acted properly and that all the transactions for which it has received assessment notices were legitimate and reported appropriately, and, aside from those issues already settled, continues to vigorously defend the transactions at issue.

New_Accounting_Standards

New Accounting Standards	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Standards	'
	New Accounting Standards
	New accounting standards that could significantly affect our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are summarized as follows:


	Issued	Description	Effective Date	Effect on Chiquita's Condensed Consolidated
			for Chiquita	Financial Statements
	April 2014 ASU 2014-08	Requires additional disclosures about changing the criteria for reporting discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity's operations	Prospectively, beginning January 1, 2015; early adoption permitted.	The Company has opted for early adoption, which did not have a significant effect on our financial results. Will continue to monitor the potential impact of this early adoption on future filings.

	July 2013 ASU 2013-11	Requires unrecognized tax benefits to be presented as a decrease in net operating loss, similar tax loss or tax credit carryforward if certain criteria are met.	Prospectively, beginning January 1, 2014; early adoption permitted.	Adoption did not have a significant effect on the disclosure of our deferred taxes.

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Guarantor Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table Text Block]	'
	Note 18 — Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information

	In connection with the 7.875% Notes, certain of our domestic subsidiaries (the "Guarantor Subsidiaries"), fully, unconditionally, jointly, and severally guaranteed the payment obligations under the notes. The following supplemental financial information sets forth, on a consolidating basis, the balance sheets, statements of income, statements of comprehensive income and statements of cash flows for Chiquita Brands International, Inc. ("CBII" or the "Parent Company"), for Chiquita Brands L.L.C. ("CBLLC" or the "Co-Issuer"), for the Guarantor Subsidiaries and for our other subsidiaries (the "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries").
	The supplemental condensed consolidating financial information has been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations for condensed financial information and does not include disclosures included in annual financial statements. Investments in consolidated subsidiaries have been presented under the equity method of accounting. The principal eliminating entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries, intercompany balances and intercompany revenues and expenses. The condensed financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the results of operations or financial position had the guarantor or non-guarantor subsidiaries operated as independent entities.


	Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended March 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
			CBII				CBLLC				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Company
			(Co-issuer)				(Co-issuer)				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Net sales		$	—			$	209,044			$	293,273			$	502,259			$	(242,586	)		$	761,990

	Cost of sales		—				202,000				262,872				462,579				(242,199		)		685,252

	Selling, general and administrative		13,367				3,787				22,172				20,524				—				59,850

	Depreciation		—				1,276				6,199				6,024				—				13,499

	Amortization		—				—				2,335				6				—				2,341

	Equity in losses (earnings) of investees and subsidiaries		95				(7,565		)		3,473				—				3,997				—

	Restructuring and relocation costs		460				—				—				—				—				460

	Operating income (loss)		(13,922		)		9,546				(3,778		)		13,126				(4,384		)		588

	Interest income		—				2				33				629				—				664

	Interest expense		(5,292		)		(9,231		)		(884		)		(61		)		—				(15,468		)

	Loss on debt extinguishment		—				(521		)		—				—				—				(521		)

	Other income (expense), net		583				109				(451		)		(4,522		)		387				(3,894		)

	Income (loss) before income taxes		(18,631		)		(95		)		(5,080		)		9,172				(3,997		)		(18,631		)

	Income tax expense		(5,972		)		(343		)		1,968				(914		)		(711		)		(5,972		)

	Net income (loss)		$	(24,603	)		$	(438	)		$	(3,112	)		$	8,258			$	(4,708	)		$	(24,603	)



	Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended March 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
			CBII				CBLLC				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Company
			(Co-issuer)				(Co-issuer)				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Net income (loss)		$	(24,603	)		$	(438	)		$	(3,112	)		$	8,258			$	(4,708	)		$	(24,603	)

	Unrealized foreign currency translation gains		—				—				—				16				—				16

	Realized gains for foreign currency translation on business disposal reclassified into Other income (expense), net		—				—				—				252				—				252

	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency translation		—				—				—				268				—				268


	Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment		—				—				—				—				—				—

	Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net		—				—				—				—				—				—

Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to available-for-sale investment		—				—				—				—				—				—


Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period		—				—				—				(1,046		)		—				(1,046		)

Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales		—				—				—				1,027				—				1,027

Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales		—				—				—				(175		)		—				(175		)

Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives		—				—				—				(194		)		—				(194		)


Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax		—				—				—				(342		)		—				(342		)

Amortization included in pension cost		—				104				—				196				—				300

Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans		—				104				—				(146		)		—				(42		)


Other comprehensive income (loss) of investments in subsidiaries		(220		)		(324		)		—				—				544				—


Comprehensive income (loss)		$	(24,823	)		$	(658	)		$	(3,112	)		$	8,186			$	(4,164	)		$	(24,571	)



Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income (Unaudited)
Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
(in thousands)
		CBII				CBLLC				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Company
		(Co-issuer)				(Co-issuer)				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net sales		$	—			$	185,042			$	307,726			$	511,993			$	(230,509	)		$	774,252

Cost of sales		96				179,813				270,771				458,963				(230,492		)		679,151

Selling, general and administrative		7,952				3,707				19,678				22,440				—				53,777

Depreciation		—				1,448				6,699				5,480				—				13,627

Amortization		—				—				2,336				6				—				2,342

Equity in losses (earnings) of investees and subsidiaries		(19,812		)		(33,719		)		(32		)		—				53,563				—

Restructuring and relocation costs		—				71				149				(3		)		—				217

Operating income (loss)		11,764				33,722				8,125				25,107				(53,580		)		25,138

Interest income		—				5				54				673				—				732

Interest expense		(6,372		)		(8,157		)		(15		)		(20		)		—				(14,564		)

Loss on debt extinguishment		(843		)		(5,432		)		—				—				—				(6,275		)

Other income (expense), net		1,037				(326		)		101				(275		)		18				555

Income (loss) before income taxes		5,586				19,812				8,265				25,485				(53,562		)		5,586

Income tax expense		(3,209		)		923				(3,274		)		(651		)		3,002				(3,209		)

Net income (loss)		$	2,377			$	20,735			$	4,991			$	24,834			$	(50,560	)		$	2,377



Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
(in thousands)
		CBII				CBLLC				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Company
		(Co-issuer)				(Co-issuer)				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net income (loss)		$	2,377			$	20,735			$	4,991			$	24,834			$	(50,560	)		$	2,377

Unrealized foreign currency translation gains		—				—				—				389				—				389

Realized gains for foreign currency translation on business disposal reclassified into Other income (expense), net		—				—				—				—				—				—

Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency translation		—				—				—				389				—				389


Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment		157				—				—				—				—				157

Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net		(561		)		—				—				—				—				(561		)

Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to available-for-sale investment		(404		)		—				—				—				—				(404		)


Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period		—				—				—				9,062				—				9,062

Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales		—				—				—				8,632				—				8,632

Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales		—				—				—				(2,839		)		—				(2,839		)

Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives		—				—				—				14,855				—				14,855


Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax		—				986				—				(2,407		)		—				(1,421		)

Amortization included in pension cost		—				124				—				214				—				338

Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans		—				1,110				—				(2,193		)		—				(1,083		)


Other comprehensive income (loss) of investments in subsidiaries		14,161				13,051				—				—				(27,212		)		—


Comprehensive income (loss)		$	16,134			$	34,896			$	4,991			$	37,885			$	(77,772	)		$	16,134





Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
31-Mar-14
(in thousands)
		CBII				CBLLC				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Company
		(Co-Issuer)				(Co-issuer)				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents		$	—			$	880			$	—			$	25,944			$	—			$	26,824

Trade receivables, less allowances		—				57,161				59,016				161,990				—				278,167

Other receivables, net		—				1,277				6,331				52,706				(1,018		)		59,296

Inventories		—				10,484				35,675				166,235				—				212,394

Prepaid expenses		1,276				1,167				9,781				33,870				—				46,094

Due from affiliates		53,086				2,103,203				1,342,820				525,705				(4,024,814		)		—

Other current assets		—				2,827				13,109				—				(9,214		)		6,722

Total current assets		54,362				2,176,999				1,466,732				966,450				(4,035,046		)		629,497

Property, plant and equipment, net		—				19,075				201,307				178,338				—				398,720

Investments and other assets, net		22,629				13,068				4,523				75,499				(6,351		)		109,368

Trademarks		—				208,085				38,500				179,500				—				426,085

Goodwill		—				—				18,095				—				—				18,095

Other intangible assets, net		—				—				84,517				54				—				84,571

Investments in and accounts with subsidiaries		1,402,092				1,085,194				2,313				—				(2,489,599		)		—

Total assets		$	1,479,083			$	3,502,421			$	1,815,987			$	1,399,841			$	(6,530,996	)		$	1,666,336


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		$	—			$	1,500			$	1,181			$	1,488			$	—			$	4,169

Accounts payable		6,358				6,804				107,108				156,287				—				276,557

Accrued liabilities		30,737				19,660				56,917				54,400				(10,232		)		151,482

Due to affiliates		906,543				1,573,846				1,178,026				366,399				(4,024,814		)		—

Total current liabilities		943,638				1,601,810				1,343,232				578,574				(4,035,046		)		432,208

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion		167,006				421,749				41,159				5,190				—				635,104

Accrued pension and other employee benefits		14,724				2,663				—				61,115				—				78,502

Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet		—				—				—				2,757				—				2,757

Deferred tax liabilities		235				66,150				45,943				—				(6,351		)		105,977

Other liabilities		1,983				7,957				8,831				41,520				—				60,291

Total liabilities		1,127,586				2,100,329				1,439,165				689,156				(4,041,397		)		1,314,839

Commitments and contingencies		—				—				—				—				—				—

Total shareholders' equity		351,497				1,402,092				376,822				710,685				(2,489,599		)		351,497

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	1,479,083			$	3,502,421			$	1,815,987			$	1,399,841			$	(6,530,996	)		$	1,666,336



Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
31-Dec-13
(in thousands)
		CBII				CBLLC				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Company
		(Co-Issuer)				(Co-issuer)				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents		$	—			$	15,851			$	—			$	38,166			$	—			$	54,017

Trade receivables, less allowances		—				49,325				51,189				151,554				—				252,068

Other receivables, net		1,061				402				5,140				49,670				—				56,273

Inventories		—				15,567				34,831				160,166				—				210,564

Prepaid expenses		1,024				3,661				11,040				34,008				—				49,733

Due from affiliates1		71,604				2,060,284				1,270,479				490,208				(3,892,575		)		—

Other current assets		—				2,751				12,753				—				(8,964		)		6,540

Total current assets		73,689				2,147,841				1,385,432				923,772				(3,901,539		)		629,195

Property, plant and equipment, net		—				20,258				201,346				169,169				—				390,773

Investments and other assets, net1		20,999				13,994				3,644				75,218				(5,778		)		108,077

Trademarks		—				208,085				38,500				179,500				—				426,085

Goodwill		—				—				18,095				—				—				18,095

Other intangible assets, net		—				—				86,853				60				—				86,913

Investments in and accounts with subsidiaries		1,402,089				1,073,711				3,186				—				(2,478,986		)		—

Total assets		$	1,496,777			$	3,463,889			$	1,737,056			$	1,347,719			$	(6,386,303	)		$	1,659,138


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		$	—			$	1,500			$	726			$	45			$	—			$	2,271

Accounts payable		1,126				8,150				89,352				149,645				—				248,273

Accrued liabilities1		36,511				27,420				57,984				45,083				(8,964		)		158,034

Due to affiliates1		903,865				1,520,539				1,122,258				345,913				(3,892,575		)		—

Total current liabilities		941,502				1,557,609				1,270,320				540,686				(3,901,539		)		408,578

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion		164,050				427,049				38,147				107				—				629,353

Accrued pension and other employee benefits		15,223				2,818				—				59,025				—				77,066

Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet		—				—				—				6,290				—				6,290

Deferred tax liabilities		115				66,142				42,539				661				(5,778		)		103,679

Other liabilities		1,449				8,182				8,885				41,218				—				59,734

Total liabilities		1,122,339				2,061,800				1,359,891				647,987				(3,907,317		)		1,284,700

Commitments and contingencies		—				—				—				—				—				—

Total shareholders' equity		374,438				1,402,089				377,165				699,732				(2,478,986		)		374,438

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	1,496,777			$	3,463,889			$	1,737,056			$	1,347,719			$	(6,386,303	)		$	1,659,138


1.	We revised the December 31, 2013 condensed consolidating balance sheet presented above to correct for items of classification between CBII and CBLLC, the Co-Issuers. These classification items affected the line items indicated in amounts representing less than 1% of both total assets and total liabilities of CBII and CBLLC.



Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
31-Mar-13
(in thousands)
		CBII				CBLLC				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Company
		(Co-Issuer)				(Co-issuer)				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents		$	—			$	12,372			$	—			$	39,276			$	—			$	51,648

Trade receivables, less allowances		—				48,974				68,322				190,449				—				307,745

Other receivables, net		—				575				5,711				59,252				—				65,538

Inventories		—				8,518				40,250				167,344				—				216,112

Prepaid expenses		1,602				828				10,681				34,187				—				47,298

Due from affiliates		72,704				1,729,018				1,066,307				443,771				(3,311,800		)		—

Other current assets		—				3,103				17,118				9,489				(9,843		)		19,867

Total current assets		74,306				1,803,388				1,208,389				943,768				(3,321,643		)		708,208

Property, plant and equipment, net		—				23,008				207,678				166,165				—				396,851

Investments and other assets, net		28,091				17,377				3,320				56,373				(13,260		)		91,901

Trademarks		—				208,085				38,500				179,500				—				426,085

Goodwill		—				—				18,095				—				—				18,095

Other intangible assets, net		—				—				93,859				78				—				93,937

Investments in and accounts with subsidiaries		1,352,508				1,019,691				3,194				—				(2,375,393		)		—

Total assets		$	1,454,905			$	3,071,549			$	1,573,035			$	1,345,884			$	(5,710,296	)		$	1,735,077


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		$	—			$	1,500			$	210			$	45			$	—			$	1,755

Accounts payable		1,958				7,634				97,108				185,177				—				291,877

Accrued liabilities		21,685				18,508				53,087				42,524				(9,843		)		125,961

Due to affiliates		860,269				1,140,795				953,629				357,107				(3,311,800		)		—

Total current liabilities		883,912				1,168,437				1,104,034				584,853				(3,321,643		)		419,593

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion		155,701				455,542				435				—				—				611,678

Accrued pension and other employee benefits		13,336				7,220				10				56,830				—				77,396

Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet		—				—				—				16,889				—				16,889

Deferred tax liabilities		115				80,868				39,687				5,256				(13,260		)		112,666

Other liabilities		13,681				6,974				47,087				40,953				—				108,695

Total liabilities		1,066,745				1,719,041				1,191,253				704,781				(3,334,903		)		1,346,917

Commitments and contingencies		—				—				—				—				—				—

Total shareholders' equity		388,160				1,352,508				381,782				641,103				(2,375,393		)		388,160

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	1,454,905			$	3,071,549			$	1,573,035			$	1,345,884			$	(5,710,296	)		$	1,735,077






Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Quarter Ended March 31, 2014
(in thousands)
		CBII				CBLLC				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Company
		(Co-Issuer)				(Co-Issuer)				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Cash provided (used) by:
Operating cash flow		$	—			$	(2,459	)		$	(889	)		$	(4,670	)		$	—			$	(8,018	)


Capital expenditures		—				(1,067		)		(2,244		)		(7,374		)		—				(10,685		)

Investing activity with subsidiaries		—				(5,750		)		—				2,600				3,150				—

Other, net		—				—				44				(2,763		)		—				(2,719		)

Investing cash flow		—				(6,817		)		(2,200		)		(7,537		)		3,150				(13,404		)


Issuances of long-term debt		—				—				—				—				—				—

Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		—				(10,375		)		(61		)		(15		)		—				(10,451		)

Borrowings under the ABL Revolver		—				20,000				—				—				—				20,000

Repayments of the ABL Revolver		—				(15,000		)		—				—				—				(15,000		)

Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver		—				—				—				—				—				—

Payments for debt modification and issuance costs		—				(20		)		—				—				—				(20		)

Payments of debt extinguishment costs		—				(300		)		—				—				—				(300		)

Financing activity with subsidiaries		—				—				3,150				—				(3,150		)		—

Financing cash flow		—				(5,695		)		3,089				(15		)		(3,150		)		(5,771		)

Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents		—				(14,971		)		—				(12,222		)		—				(27,193		)

Cash and equivalents, beginning of period		—				15,851				—				38,166				—				54,017

Cash and equivalents, end of period		$	—			$	880			$	—			$	25,944			$	—			$	26,824



Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
(in thousands)
		CBII				CBLLC				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Company
		(Co-Issuer)				(Co-Issuer)				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Cash provided (used) by:
Operating cash flow		$	(4,420	)		$	10,991			$	2,467			$	5,878			$	—			$	14,916


Capital expenditures		—				(209		)		(7,033		)		(3,226		)		—				(10,468		)

Investing activity with subsidiaries		—				—				4,001				—				(4,001		)		—

Other, net		1,819				—				614				890				—				3,323

Investing cash flow		1,819				(209		)		(2,418		)		(2,336		)		(4,001		)		(7,145		)


Issuances of long-term debt		—				429,415				—				—				—				429,415

Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		—				(411,688		)		(49		)		(16		)		—				(411,753		)

Borrowings under the ABL Revolver		—				36,500				—				—				—				36,500

Repayments of the ABL Revolver		—				(9,000		)		—				—				—				(9,000		)

Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver		—				(40,000		)		—				—				—				(40,000		)

Payments for debt modification and issuance costs		—				(12,311		)		—				—				—				(12,311		)

Payments of debt extinguishment costs		—				—				—				—				—				—

Financing activity with subsidiaries		—				(4,030		)		—				29				4,001				—

Financing cash flow		—				(11,114		)		(49		)		13				4,001				(7,149		)

Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents		(2,601		)		(332		)		—				3,555				—				622

Cash and equivalents, beginning of period		2,601				12,704				—				35,721				—				51,026

Cash and equivalents, end of period		$	—			$	12,372			$	—			$	39,276			$	—			$	51,648

Fyffes_Transaction_Notes

Fyffes Transaction (Notes)	3 Months Ended
Fyffes Transaction (Notes)	Mar. 31, 2014
Fyffes Transaction [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	'
	Note 3 – Strategic Combination with Fyffes plc
	On March 10, 2014, we announced our intention to combine with Fyffes plc ("Fyffes") and entered into a transaction agreement for the proposed combination. Fyffes is a leading international importer and distributor of tropical produce, including bananas, pineapples and melons, with annual sales in excess of €800 million. Fyffes is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has operations in Europe, the U.S., Central and South America and has begun operations in Asia. Fyffes markets its produce under a variety of trademarks including the Fyffes® and Sol® brands and employs over 12,000 people worldwide.
	In the proposed combination, Fyffes will become a wholly owned subsidiary of a new Irish holding company, ChiquitaFyffes, plc ("ChiquitaFyffes"). Fyffes shareholders will receive 0.1567 of a ChiquitaFyffes ordinary share for each Fyffes share they hold and, upon completion of the combination, will own approximately 49.3% of ChiquitaFyffes ordinary shares, on a fully diluted basis. Chiquita will become an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of ChiquitaFyffes and Chiquita shareholders will receive one ChiquitaFyffes ordinary share for each Chiquita share that they hold and, upon completion of the combination, will own approximately 50.7% of ChiquitaFyffes ordinary shares, on a fully diluted basis.
	The proposed combination is expected to be completed before the end of 2014, but remains subject to shareholder approval by both Chiquita and Fyffes shareholders as well as required regulatory approvals in the U.S., the European Union and other jurisdictions. The proposed combination will be accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting under the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 805, with Chiquita determined to be the accounting acquirer.
	The preliminary purchase price calculation based on the outstanding common shares of Fyffes plc, plus stock options expected to vest on or before the closing date, Chiquita's closing stock price of $10.84 on March 7, 2014 (the last trading day prior to the public announcement of the combination) and an exchange rate of $1.39 per euro values the purchase price consideration to Fyffes shareholders at approximately $519 million. The purchase price consideration could change materially and will ultimately be based on the closing date share price of Chiquita stock on the final date of the combination and the number of Fyffes stock options that will have vested by that date.
	In connection with the proposed combination, we expect to incur significant legal, advisory and other expenses throughout 2014, of which $6 million was incurred and expensed in the first quarter of 2014. The transaction agreement also provides for equal cost-sharing of fees between Chiquita and Fyffes relating to obtaining regulatory approvals. In the transaction agreement related to the proposed combination, we made customary representations and warranties, and agreed to customary covenants limiting our ability to, among other things: issue shares of capital stock; pay dividends; repurchase, redeem or acquire capital stock; redeem, repurchase, prepay or incur indebtedness; enter into, terminate or amend existing material contracts; enter into employment or severance agreements with certain employees; acquire equity interests or assets of third parties; sell or otherwise dispose of assets; and conduct restructuring or reorganization activities.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'
	Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share ("EPS") are calculated as follows:


		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2014			2013
	Net income (loss)	$	(24,603	)	$	2,377


	Weighted average common shares outstanding (used to calculate basic EPS)	46,850			46,372

	Dilutive effect of stock options and other stock awards	—			620

	Weighted average common shares outstanding (used to calculate diluted EPS)	46,850			46,992


	Earnings (loss) per common share – basic	$	(0.53	)	$	0.05

	Earnings (loss) per common share – diluted	$	(0.53	)	$	0.05

Trade_and_Finance_Receivables_

Trade and Finance Receivables (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	'
	Finance receivables were as follows:


		March 31, 2014							December 31, 2013					March 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Grower			Seller				Grower			Seller		Grower			Seller
		Receivables			Financing				Receivables			Financing		Receivables			Financing
	Gross receivable	$	35,638		$	26,236			$	35,761		$	27,127	$	40,812		$	29,699

	Reserve	(32,877		)	—				(32,877		)	—		(36,830		)	—

	Net receivable	$	2,761		$	26,236			$	2,884		$	27,127	$	3,982		$	29,699



	Current portion, net	$	2,761		$	4,068			$	2,884		$	3,990	$	3,982		$	3,764

	Long-term portion, net	—			22,168				—			23,137		—			25,935

	Net receivable	$	2,761		$	26,236			$	2,884		$	27,127	$	3,982		$	29,699

Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables	'
	Activity in the reserve for grower receivables is as follows:


	(In thousands)		2014			2013
	Reserve at beginning of year		$	32,877		$	36,854

	Charged to costs and expenses		—			26

	Recoveries		—			(51		)

	Write-offs		—			—

	Foreign exchange and other		—			1

	Reserve at March 31		$	32,877		$	36,830

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory, Net [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current	'
	Inventories consist of the following:


	(In thousands)	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013		March 31, 2013
	Finished goods	$	64,956	$	69,450	$	69,658

	Growing crops	79,119		74,985		77,498

	Raw materials, supplies and other	68,319		66,129		68,956

		$	212,394	$	210,564	$	216,112

Debt_Including_Capital_Lease_O1

Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of carrying values and estimated fair values of debt instruments	'
	The carrying values of our debt represent amortized cost and are summarized below with estimated fair values:


		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013					March 31, 2013
		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1			Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1
	(In thousands)	Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1			Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1
	7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2021	$	412,249		$	462,000		$	422,174		$	459,000	$	421,956		$	446,000
	7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2021	$	412,249		$	462,000		$	422,174		$	459,000	$	421,956		$	446,000
	4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	167,006			201,000			164,050			194,000		155,701			183,000
	4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	167,006			201,000			164,050			194,000		155,701			183,000
	ABL Revolver	5,000			5,000			—			—		27,586			27,500
	ABL Revolver	5,000			5,000			—			—		27,586			27,500
	ABL Term Loan	6,000			6,000			6,375			6,000		7,500			7,500
	ABL Term Loan	6,000			6,000			6,375			6,000		7,500			7,500
	Capital lease obligations2	42,477			42,000			39,025			39,000		690			700
	Capital lease obligations2	42,477			42,000			39,025			39,000		690			700
	Other debt	6,541			6,000			—			—		—			—
	Other debt	6,541			6,000			—			—		—			—
	Less current portion	(4,169		)				(2,271		)			(1,755		)
	Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	635,104					$	629,353				$	611,678
	Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	635,104					$	629,353				$	611,678

	1	The fair value of the senior notes is based on observable inputs, which include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market and market-corroborated inputs (Level 2). All other debt may be traded on the secondary loan market, and the fair value is based on either the last available trading price, if recent, or trading prices of comparable debt (Level 3). See also Note 9 for discussion of fair value.

	2	Capital lease obligations at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include the borrowings for the salad production and warehousing facility in the Midwest. See further description of the build-to-suit lease below.
Carrying amounts of convertible debt and equity components	'
	The carrying amounts of the debt and equity components of the Convertible Notes are as follows:


	(In thousands)	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013			March 31, 2013
	Principal amount of debt component1	$	200,000		$	200,000		$	200,000
	Principal amount of debt component1	$	200,000		$	200,000		$	200,000
	Unamortized discount	(32,994		)	(35,950		)	(44,299		)
	Net carrying amount of debt component	$	167,006		$	164,050		$	155,701
	Net carrying amount of debt component	$	167,006		$	164,050		$	155,701
	Equity component	$	84,904		$	84,904		$	84,904
	Equity component	$	84,904		$	84,904		$	84,904
	Issuance costs and income taxes	(3,210		)	(3,210		)	(3,210		)
	Equity component, net of issuance costs and income taxes	$	81,694		$	81,694		$	81,694
	Equity component, net of issuance costs and income taxes	$	81,694		$	81,694		$	81,694

	1	As of March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, the Convertible Notes' "if-converted" value did not exceed their principal amount because our common stock price was below the conversion price of the Convertible Notes.
	The interest expense related to the Convertible Notes was as follows:


		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	4.25% coupon interest	$	2,125		$	2,125
	4.25% coupon interest	$	2,125		$	2,125
	Amortization of deferred financing fees	117			117
	Amortization of deferred financing fees	117			117
	Amortization of discount on the debt component	2,956			2,619
	Amortization of discount on the debt component	2,956			2,619
	Total interest expense related to the Convertible Notes	$	5,198		$	4,861
	Total interest expense related to the Convertible Notes	$	5,198		$	4,861

Hedging_Tables

Hedging (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Hedging (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Cash Flow Hedge Accounting Discontinued	'
	s
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location	'


		Quarter ended March 31,
	(In thousands)	2014				2013
	Gains (losses) on 30-day euro forward contracts	$	(212	)		$	1,942
	Gains (losses) on 30-day euro forward contracts	$	(212	)		$	1,942
	Gains (losses) from fluctuations in the value of the net monetary assets exposed to euro exchange rates	(2,351		)		(4,222		)
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions	'
	At March 31, 2014, our hedge portfolio was comprised of the following outstanding positions:


		Notional		Contract Average		Settlement
		Amount		Rate/Price		Period
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Currency derivatives:
	Purchased euro put options	€131 million		$1.33/€		2014
	Sold euro call options	€131 million		$1.39/€		2014
	Average rate forward contracts	€118 million		$1.36/€		2014
	Purchased euro put options	€113 million		$1.36/€		20151
	Sold euro call options	€113 million		$1.40/€		20151
	Average rate forward contracts	€14 million		$1.38/€		20151

	3.5% Rotterdam Barge fuel derivatives:
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	66,885 mt		$586/mt		2014
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	59,800 mt		$556/mt		20151

	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	30-day euro forward contracts	€52 million		$1.37/€		Apr-14

	1	Settlement periods for bunker fuel forward contracts and currency derivatives are through September 2015 and June 2015, respectively.
Schedule of Change in Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities Designated as Hedging Instruments	'
	Activity related to our derivative assets and liabilities designated as hedging instruments is as follows:


		2014								2013
	(In thousands)	Currency				Bunker Fuel				Currency				Bunker Fuel
		Hedge				Forward				Hedge				Forward
		Portfolio				Contracts				Portfolio				Contracts
	Balance at beginning of year	$	(5,014	)		$	988			$	(23,215	)		$	8,572
	Balance at beginning of year	$	(5,014	)		$	988			$	(23,215	)		$	8,572
	Realized (gains) losses included in net income	1,229				(175		)		8,722				(2,839		)
	Realized (gains) losses included in net income	1,229				(175		)		8,722				(2,839		)
	Transfers1	—				—				7,638				—
	Transfers1	—				—				7,638				—
	Purchases, net2	277				—				541				—
	Purchases, net2	277				—				541				—
	Changes in fair value	(323		)		(1,447		)		3,189				1,888
	Changes in fair value	(323		)		(1,447		)		3,189				1,888
	Balance at March 31	$	(3,831	)		$	(634	)		$	(3,125	)		$	7,621
	Balance at March 31	$	(3,831	)		$	(634	)		$	(3,125	)		$	7,621

	1	Represents the fair value at the transfer date of positions where hedge accounting was terminated. See discussion above.

	2	Purchases (sales) represent the cash premiums paid upon the purchase of euro put options or received upon the sale of euro call options. Bunker fuel and currency forward contracts require no up-front cash payment and have an initial fair value of zero; settlements on the forward contracts (swaps) occur upon their maturity.
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Deferred net gains (losses) in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" at March 31, 2014 are expected to be reclassified into income as follows (in thousands):


	Expected Period of Recognition		Currency				Bunker				Total
			Hedge				Fuel
			Portfolio				Forward
							Contracts
	2014		$	(4,413	)		$	(971	)		$	(5,384	)
	2015		(661		)		197				(464		)
	2015		(661		)		197				(464		)
			$	(5,074	)		$	(774	)		$	(5,848	)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The following tables summarize the effect of our derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments on OCI and earnings:


		Quarter ended March 31, 2014												Quarter ended March 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Currency				Bunker Fuel				Total				Currency			Bunker Fuel			Total
		Hedge				Forward								Hedge			Forward
		Portfolio				Contracts								Portfolio			Contracts
	Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)	$	80			$	(1,126	)		$	(1,046	)		$	6,564		$	2,498		$	9,062
		$	80			$	(1,126	)		$	(1,046	)		$	6,564		$	2,498		$	9,062
	Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)1	(1,027		)		175				(852		)		(8,632		)	2,839			(5,793		)
		(1,027		)		175				(852		)		(8,632		)	2,839			(5,793		)
	Loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)1	$	—			$	(321	)		$	(321	)		$	—		$	(610	)	$	(610	)
		$	—			$	(321	)		$	(321	)		$	—		$	(610	)	$	(610	)

	1	Both the gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion) and the gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion, if any) are included in "Net sales" for the currency hedge portfolio and "Cost of sales" for bunker fuel forward contracts.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping	'
	The following table summarizes financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value, including derivative instruments on a gross basis, and the location of these instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013:


				Assets (Liabilities)				Fair Value Measurements Using
	(In thousands)			at Fair Value				Level 1			Level 2				Level 3

	31-Mar-14
	Derivatives recorded in "Investments & other assets, net":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized assets		$	2,146			$	—		$	2,146			$	—

	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(1,936		)		—			(1,936		)		—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets		373				—			373				—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(166		)		—			(166		)		—

	Net amount recorded in investments & other assets, net			417				—			417				—

	Derivatives recorded in "Accrued liabilities":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		2,937				—			2,937

	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(6,978		)		—			(6,978		)

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		317				—			317				—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(1,158		)		—			(1,158		)		—

	30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(162		)		—			(162		)		—

	Net amount recorded in accrued liabilities			(5,044		)		—			(5,044		)		—

	March 31, 2014			$	(4,627	)		$	—		$	(4,627	)		$	—




				Assets (Liabilities)				Fair Value Measurements Using
	(In thousands)			at Fair Value				Level 1			Level 2				Level 3

	31-Dec-13
	Derivatives recorded in "Investments & other assets, net":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		$	(220	)		—			$	(220	)		—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets		953				—			953				—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(100		)		—			(100		)		—

	Net amount recorded in investments & other assets, net			633				—			633				—

	Derivatives recorded in "Accrued liabilities":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		1,250				—			1,250				—

	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(5,947		)		—			(5,947		)		—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		778				—			778				—

	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(643		)					(643		)
	30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		245				—			245				—

	Net amount recorded in accrued liabilities			(4,317		)		—			(4,317		)		—

	Derivatives recorded in "Other liabilities":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		833				—			833				—

Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(930		)		—			(930		)		—

Net amount recorded in other liabilities			(97		)		—			(97		)		—

December 31, 2013			$	(3,781	)		$	—		$	(3,781	)		$	—


31-Mar-13
Derivatives recorded in "Other current assets":
Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized assets		$	2,078			$	—		$	2,078			$	—

Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(2,935		)		—			(2,935		)		—

Currency hedge portfolio2	Gross amounts of recognized assets		187				—			187				—

Currency hedge portfolio2	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(1,260		)		—			(1,260		)		—

Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets		5,219				—			5,219				—

30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet		(186		)		—			(186		)		—

Net amount recorded in other current assets			3,103				—			3,103				—

Derivatives recorded in "Investments & other assets, net":
Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized assets		3,024				—			3,024				—

Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(632		)		—			(632		)		—

Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets		1,679				—			1,679				—

Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		(821		)		—			(821		)		—

Net amount recorded in investments & other assets, net			3,250				—			3,250				—

Derivatives recorded in "Accrued liabilities":
Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		1,456				—			1,456				—

Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(6,116		)		—			(6,116		)		—

Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets		1,544				—			1,544				—

30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(199		)		—			(199		)		—

	Net amount recorded in accrued liabilities		(3,315		)		—			(3,315		)		—

March 31, 2013			$	3,038			$	—		$	3,038			$	—

1 Currency hedge portfolio positions designated as cash flow hedges.
2 Currency hedge portfolio positions not designated as hedging instruments.

Pension_and_Severance_Benefits1

Pension and Severance Benefits (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures	'
	Net pension expense from our defined benefit and severance plans are primarily comprised of severance plans covering Central American employees and consists of the following:


		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Service cost	$	1,855		$	1,864

	Interest on projected benefit obligation	1,390			1,297

	Expected return on plan assets	(330		)	(332		)
	Recognized actuarial loss	268			306

	Amortization of prior service cost	32			32

	Defined benefit and severance plan expense	$	3,215		$	3,167

Reclassifications_from_Accumul1

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Amounts of (income) expense reclassified from AOCI are as follows (in thousands):


	AOCI Component		Line Items Affected by Reclassifications from AOCI in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income		(Income) / expense reclassified from AOCI for the quarter ended March 31,
					2014				2013
	Currency translation		Other income (expense), net		$	252			$	—

	Available-for-sale investment		Other income (expense), net		—				(561		)

	Currency hedge portfolio derivatives		Net sales		1,027				8,632

	Bunker fuel forward contracts		Cost of sales		(175		)		(2,839		)
	Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions*				300				338

	* These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 10 for further details.
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 were as follows:


	(In thousands)	Net cumulative currency translation gains (losses)				Net unrealized losses on qualifying cash flow hedges				Net unrecognized losses related to pension and severance plans (1)			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(469	)		$	(5,654	)		$	(19,660	)	$	(25,783	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	16				(1,046		)		(342		)	(1,372		)

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	252				852				300			1,404

	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	268				(194		)		(42		)	32

	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(201	)		$	(5,848	)		$	(19,702	)	$	(25,751	)
	(1) Net of deferred tax liability of $271, and $530 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Changes in Capital Surplus	'
	Changes in "Capital surplus" are primarily a result of stock compensation:


		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Stock-based compensation	$	1,856		$	1,952

	Shares withheld for taxes	(227		)	(330		)
	Capital surplus increase	$	1,629		$	1,622

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	'
	Financial information for each segment follows:


		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Net sales:
	Bananas	$	501,531		$	507,951

	Salads and Healthy Snacks	229,611			240,072

	Other Produce	30,848			26,229

		$	761,990		$	774,252

	Operating income (loss):
	Bananas	$	20,689		$	30,231

	Salads and Healthy Snacks1	(3,485		)	6,757

	Other Produce	95			(378		)

	Corporate costs2	(16,711		)	(11,472		)
		$	588		$	25,138


	1	Includes $1 million of "Cost of sales" in the first quarter of 2013 for severance costs related to a fruit ingredient business.

	2	Includes $6 million of costs in the first quarter of 2014 for the proposed combination with Fyffes.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
1998-2000 cases	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency	'
	A summary of claims and deposits paid as of March 31, 2014 is as follows:


		Claim	Interest and Penalties Claimed	Total Claim	Deposits Paid Pending Appeal
		(In millions)	(In millions)	(In millions)	(In millions)
	Trento	€ 3.30	€ 3.10	€ 6.40	€ 6.40	Following the decisions in Trento, Chiquita Italia is entitled to claim reimbursement of approximately €5.5 million of the deposited amounts plus interest (or to apply to deposit requirements in other matters).
	Alessandria	€ 0.30	€ 0.20	€ 0.50	€ 0.50	Deposits paid in 36 equal installments ended March 2012.
	Aosta	€ 1.20	€ 1.20	€ 2.40	€ 1.00	Monthly deposit payments of €34 thousand began in November 2012. In December 2013 €589 thousand was applied from the Tax assessment of 2004 payments.
	Genoa (Resolved)	€ 7.40	€ 1.00	€ 8.40	€ 1.60	Following the decision in Genoa in favor of Chiquita Italia, Chiquita Italia is entitled to claim reimbursement of deposited amounts plus interest. The paid amounts will be utilized to offset pending payment plans (or to apply to deposit requirements in other matters).
2004 - 2005 cases	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency	'
	A summary of assessments and deposits paid is as follows:


		Assessment	Interest and Penalties Assessed	Total Assessment	Deposits Paid Pending Appeal
		(In millions)	(In millions)	(In millions)	(In millions)
	Income Tax Assessment for 2004/2005	€ 12.00	€ 19.10	€ 31.10	€ 0.90	Monthly deposit payments of €113 thousand began in March 2012. The appeals court ruled in favor of Chiquita Italia in October 2012 for the 2004 assessments and a significant portion of the 2005 assessments have been withdrawn. The company has requested relief from these payments and reimbursement.

	Customs Tax Assessment for 2004/2005	€ 18.20	€ 10.20	€ 28.40	€ 12.60	Monthly deposit payments of €350 thousand began in September 2011 and will continue through September 2017, unless a successful appeals process is completed sooner.

New_Accounting_Standards_Table

New Accounting Standards (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles	'
	New accounting standards that could significantly affect our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are summarized as follows:


	Issued	Description	Effective Date	Effect on Chiquita's Condensed Consolidated
			for Chiquita	Financial Statements
	April 2014 ASU 2014-08	Requires additional disclosures about changing the criteria for reporting discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity's operations	Prospectively, beginning January 1, 2015; early adoption permitted.	The Company has opted for early adoption, which did not have a significant effect on our financial results. Will continue to monitor the potential impact of this early adoption on future filings.

	July 2013 ASU 2013-11	Requires unrecognized tax benefits to be presented as a decrease in net operating loss, similar tax loss or tax credit carryforward if certain criteria are met.	Prospectively, beginning January 1, 2014; early adoption permitted.	Adoption did not have a significant effect on the disclosure of our deferred taxes.

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin1

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Statement of Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014																			Mar. 31, 2013
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	'																			'


	Chiquita Brands International, Inc.																			Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income (Unaudited)																			Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended March 31, 2014																			Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
	(in thousands)																			(in thousands)
		CBII			CBLLC			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company				CBII			CBLLC			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		(Co-issuer)			(Co-issuer)			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated				(Co-issuer)			(Co-issuer)			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net sales	$	—		$	209,044		$	293,273		$	502,259		$	(242,586	)	$	761,990		Net sales	$	—		$	185,042		$	307,726		$	511,993		$	(230,509	)	$	774,252

	Cost of sales	—			202,000			262,872			462,579			(242,199		)	685,252			Cost of sales	96			179,813			270,771			458,963			(230,492		)	679,151

	Selling, general and administrative	13,367			3,787			22,172			20,524			—			59,850			Selling, general and administrative	7,952			3,707			19,678			22,440			—			53,777

	Depreciation	—			1,276			6,199			6,024			—			13,499			Depreciation	—			1,448			6,699			5,480			—			13,627

	Amortization	—			—			2,335			6			—			2,341			Amortization	—			—			2,336			6			—			2,342

	Equity in losses (earnings) of investees and subsidiaries	95			(7,565		)	3,473			—			3,997			—			Equity in losses (earnings) of investees and subsidiaries	(19,812		)	(33,719		)	(32		)	—			53,563			—

	Restructuring and relocation costs	460			—			—			—			—			460			Restructuring and relocation costs	—			71			149			(3		)	—			217

	Operating income (loss)	(13,922		)	9,546			(3,778		)	13,126			(4,384		)	588			Operating income (loss)	11,764			33,722			8,125			25,107			(53,580		)	25,138

	Interest income	—			2			33			629			—			664			Interest income	—			5			54			673			—			732

	Interest expense	(5,292		)	(9,231		)	(884		)	(61		)	—			(15,468		)	Interest expense	(6,372		)	(8,157		)	(15		)	(20		)	—			(14,564		)

	Loss on debt extinguishment	—			(521		)	—			—			—			(521		)	Loss on debt extinguishment	(843		)	(5,432		)	—			—			—			(6,275		)

	Other income (expense), net	583			109			(451		)	(4,522		)	387			(3,894		)	Other income (expense), net	1,037			(326		)	101			(275		)	18			555

	Income (loss) before income taxes	(18,631		)	(95		)	(5,080		)	9,172			(3,997		)	(18,631		)	Income (loss) before income taxes	5,586			19,812			8,265			25,485			(53,562		)	5,586

	Income tax expense	(5,972		)	(343		)	1,968			(914		)	(711		)	(5,972		)	Income tax expense	(3,209		)	923			(3,274		)	(651		)	3,002			(3,209		)

	Net income (loss)	$	(24,603	)	$	(438	)	$	(3,112	)	$	8,258		$	(4,708	)	$	(24,603	)	Net income (loss)	$	2,377		$	20,735		$	4,991		$	24,834		$	(50,560	)	$	2,377

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin2

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014																			Mar. 31, 2013
Condensed Statement Of Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	'																			'


	Chiquita Brands International, Inc.																			Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)																			Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended March 31, 2014																			Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
	(in thousands)																			(in thousands)
		CBII			CBLLC			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company				CBII			CBLLC		Guarantor		Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		(Co-issuer)			(Co-issuer)			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated				(Co-issuer)			(Co-issuer)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net income (loss)	$	(24,603	)	$	(438	)	$	(3,112	)	$	8,258		$	(4,708	)	$	(24,603	)	Net income (loss)	$	2,377		$	20,735	$	4,991	$	24,834		$	(50,560	)	$	2,377

	Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	—			—			—			16			—			16			Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	—			—		—		389			—			389

	Realized gains for foreign currency translation on business disposal reclassified into Other income (expense), net	—			—			—			252			—			252			Realized gains for foreign currency translation on business disposal reclassified into Other income (expense), net	—			—		—		—			—			—

	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency translation	—			—			—			268			—			268			Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency translation	—			—		—		389			—			389


	Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	—			—			—			—			—			—			Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	157			—		—		—			—			157

	Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	—			—			—			—			—			—			Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	(561		)	—		—		—			—			(561		)

	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to available-for-sale investment	—			—			—			—			—			—			Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to available-for-sale investment	(404		)	—		—		—			—			(404		)


	Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	—			—			—			(1,046		)	—			(1,046		)	Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	—			—		—		9,062			—			9,062

	Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales	—			—			—			1,027			—			1,027			Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales	—			—		—		8,632			—			8,632

	Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	—			—			—			(175		)	—			(175		)	Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	—			—		—		(2,839		)	—			(2,839		)

	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	—			—			—			(194		)	—			(194		)	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	—			—		—		14,855			—			14,855


	Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax	—			—			—			(342		)	—			(342		)	Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax	—			986		—		(2,407		)	—			(1,421		)

	Amortization included in pension cost	—			104			—			196			—			300			Amortization included in pension cost	—			124		—		214			—			338

	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	—			104			—			(146		)	—			(42		)	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	—			1,110		—		(2,193		)	—			(1,083		)


	Other comprehensive income (loss) of investments in subsidiaries	(220		)	(324		)	—			—			544			—			Other comprehensive income (loss) of investments in subsidiaries	14,161			13,051		—		—			(27,212		)	—


	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	(24,823	)	$	(658	)	$	(3,112	)	$	8,186		$	(4,164	)	$	(24,571	)	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	16,134		$	34,896	$	4,991	$	37,885		$	(77,772	)	$	16,134

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin3

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Balance Sheet (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014																					Dec. 31, 2013																					Mar. 31, 2013
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	'																					'																					'


	Chiquita Brands International, Inc.																					Chiquita Brands International, Inc.																					Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Unaudited)																					Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet																					Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
	31-Mar-14																					31-Dec-13																					31-Mar-13
	(in thousands)																					(in thousands)																					(in thousands)
			CBII			CBLLC			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating				Company					CBII			CBLLC			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating				Company					CBII			CBLLC			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating				Company
			(Co-Issuer)			(Co-issuer)			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations				Consolidated					(Co-Issuer)			(Co-issuer)			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations				Consolidated					(Co-Issuer)			(Co-issuer)			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations				Consolidated
	ASSETS																					ASSETS																					ASSETS
	Current assets:																					Current assets:																					Current assets:
	Cash and equivalents		$	—		$	880		$	—		$	25,944		$	—			$	26,824		Cash and equivalents		$	—		$	15,851		$	—		$	38,166		$	—			$	54,017		Cash and equivalents		$	—		$	12,372		$	—		$	39,276		$	—			$	51,648

	Trade receivables, less allowances		—			57,161			59,016			161,990			—				278,167			Trade receivables, less allowances		—			49,325			51,189			151,554			—				252,068			Trade receivables, less allowances		—			48,974			68,322			190,449			—				307,745

	Other receivables, net		—			1,277			6,331			52,706			(1,018		)		59,296			Other receivables, net		1,061			402			5,140			49,670			—				56,273			Other receivables, net		—			575			5,711			59,252			—				65,538

	Inventories		—			10,484			35,675			166,235			—				212,394			Inventories		—			15,567			34,831			160,166			—				210,564			Inventories		—			8,518			40,250			167,344			—				216,112

	Prepaid expenses		1,276			1,167			9,781			33,870			—				46,094			Prepaid expenses		1,024			3,661			11,040			34,008			—				49,733			Prepaid expenses		1,602			828			10,681			34,187			—				47,298

	Due from affiliates		53,086			2,103,203			1,342,820			525,705			(4,024,814		)		—			Due from affiliates1		71,604			2,060,284			1,270,479			490,208			(3,892,575		)		—			Due from affiliates		72,704			1,729,018			1,066,307			443,771			(3,311,800		)		—

	Other current assets		—			2,827			13,109			—			(9,214		)		6,722			Other current assets		—			2,751			12,753			—			(8,964		)		6,540			Other current assets		—			3,103			17,118			9,489			(9,843		)		19,867

	Total current assets		54,362			2,176,999			1,466,732			966,450			(4,035,046		)		629,497			Total current assets		73,689			2,147,841			1,385,432			923,772			(3,901,539		)		629,195			Total current assets		74,306			1,803,388			1,208,389			943,768			(3,321,643		)		708,208

	Property, plant and equipment, net		—			19,075			201,307			178,338			—				398,720			Property, plant and equipment, net		—			20,258			201,346			169,169			—				390,773			Property, plant and equipment, net		—			23,008			207,678			166,165			—				396,851

	Investments and other assets, net		22,629			13,068			4,523			75,499			(6,351		)		109,368			Investments and other assets, net1		20,999			13,994			3,644			75,218			(5,778		)		108,077			Investments and other assets, net		28,091			17,377			3,320			56,373			(13,260		)		91,901

	Trademarks		—			208,085			38,500			179,500			—				426,085			Trademarks		—			208,085			38,500			179,500			—				426,085			Trademarks		—			208,085			38,500			179,500			—				426,085

	Goodwill		—			—			18,095			—			—				18,095			Goodwill		—			—			18,095			—			—				18,095			Goodwill		—			—			18,095			—			—				18,095

	Other intangible assets, net		—			—			84,517			54			—				84,571			Other intangible assets, net		—			—			86,853			60			—				86,913			Other intangible assets, net		—			—			93,859			78			—				93,937

	Investments in and accounts with subsidiaries		1,402,092			1,085,194			2,313			—			(2,489,599		)		—			Investments in and accounts with subsidiaries		1,402,089			1,073,711			3,186			—			(2,478,986		)		—			Investments in and accounts with subsidiaries		1,352,508			1,019,691			3,194			—			(2,375,393		)		—

	Total assets		$	1,479,083		$	3,502,421		$	1,815,987		$	1,399,841		$	(6,530,996	)		$	1,666,336		Total assets		$	1,496,777		$	3,463,889		$	1,737,056		$	1,347,719		$	(6,386,303	)		$	1,659,138		Total assets		$	1,454,905		$	3,071,549		$	1,573,035		$	1,345,884		$	(5,710,296	)		$	1,735,077


	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY																					LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY																					LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current liabilities:																					Current liabilities:																					Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		$	—		$	1,500		$	1,181		$	1,488		$	—			$	4,169		Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		$	—		$	1,500		$	726		$	45		$	—			$	2,271		Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		$	—		$	1,500		$	210		$	45		$	—			$	1,755

	Accounts payable		6,358			6,804			107,108			156,287			—				276,557			Accounts payable		1,126			8,150			89,352			149,645			—				248,273			Accounts payable		1,958			7,634			97,108			185,177			—				291,877

	Accrued liabilities		30,737			19,660			56,917			54,400			(10,232		)		151,482			Accrued liabilities1		36,511			27,420			57,984			45,083			(8,964		)		158,034			Accrued liabilities		21,685			18,508			53,087			42,524			(9,843		)		125,961

	Due to affiliates		906,543			1,573,846			1,178,026			366,399			(4,024,814		)		—			Due to affiliates1		903,865			1,520,539			1,122,258			345,913			(3,892,575		)		—			Due to affiliates		860,269			1,140,795			953,629			357,107			(3,311,800		)		—

	Total current liabilities		943,638			1,601,810			1,343,232			578,574			(4,035,046		)		432,208			Total current liabilities		941,502			1,557,609			1,270,320			540,686			(3,901,539		)		408,578			Total current liabilities		883,912			1,168,437			1,104,034			584,853			(3,321,643		)		419,593

	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion		167,006			421,749			41,159			5,190			—				635,104			Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion		164,050			427,049			38,147			107			—				629,353			Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion		155,701			455,542			435			—			—				611,678

	Accrued pension and other employee benefits		14,724			2,663			—			61,115			—				78,502			Accrued pension and other employee benefits		15,223			2,818			—			59,025			—				77,066			Accrued pension and other employee benefits		13,336			7,220			10			56,830			—				77,396

	Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet		—			—			—			2,757			—				2,757			Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet		—			—			—			6,290			—				6,290			Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet		—			—			—			16,889			—				16,889

	Deferred tax liabilities		235			66,150			45,943			—			(6,351		)		105,977			Deferred tax liabilities		115			66,142			42,539			661			(5,778		)		103,679			Deferred tax liabilities		115			80,868			39,687			5,256			(13,260		)		112,666

	Other liabilities		1,983			7,957			8,831			41,520			—				60,291			Other liabilities		1,449			8,182			8,885			41,218			—				59,734			Other liabilities		13,681			6,974			47,087			40,953			—				108,695

Total liabilities		1,127,586			2,100,329			1,439,165			689,156			(4,041,397		)		1,314,839			Total liabilities		1,122,339			2,061,800			1,359,891			647,987			(3,907,317		)		1,284,700			Total liabilities		1,066,745			1,719,041			1,191,253			704,781			(3,334,903		)		1,346,917

Commitments and contingencies		—			—			—			—			—				—			Commitments and contingencies		—			—			—			—			—				—			Commitments and contingencies		—			—			—			—			—				—

Total shareholders' equity		351,497			1,402,092			376,822			710,685			(2,489,599		)		351,497			Total shareholders' equity		374,438			1,402,089			377,165			699,732			(2,478,986		)		374,438			Total shareholders' equity		388,160			1,352,508			381,782			641,103			(2,375,393		)		388,160

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	1,479,083		$	3,502,421		$	1,815,987		$	1,399,841		$	(6,530,996	)		$	1,666,336		Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	1,496,777		$	3,463,889		$	1,737,056		$	1,347,719		$	(6,386,303	)		$	1,659,138		Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	1,454,905		$	3,071,549		$	1,573,035		$	1,345,884		$	(5,710,296	)		$	1,735,077


																					1.	We revised the December 31, 2013 condensed consolidating balance sheet presented above to correct for items of classification between CBII and CBLLC, the Co-Issuers. These classification items affected the line items indicated in amounts representing less than 1% of both total assets and total liabilities of CBII and CBLLC.

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin4

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Statement of Cash Flows (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014																		Mar. 31, 2013
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	'																		'


	Chiquita Brands International, Inc.																		Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)																		Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended March 31, 2014																		Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
	(in thousands)																		(in thousands)
		CBII		CBLLC			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company				CBII			CBLLC			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		(Co-Issuer)		(Co-Issuer)			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated				(Co-Issuer)			(Co-Issuer)			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Cash provided (used) by:																		Cash provided (used) by:
	Operating cash flow	$	—	$	(2,459	)	$	(889	)	$	(4,670	)	$	—		$	(8,018	)	Operating cash flow	$	(4,420	)	$	10,991		$	2,467		$	5,878		$	—		$	14,916


	Capital expenditures	—		(1,067		)	(2,244		)	(7,374		)	—			(10,685		)	Capital expenditures	—			(209		)	(7,033		)	(3,226		)	—			(10,468		)

	Investing activity with subsidiaries	—		(5,750		)	—			2,600			3,150			—			Investing activity with subsidiaries	—			—			4,001			—			(4,001		)	—

	Other, net	—		—			44			(2,763		)	—			(2,719		)	Other, net	1,819			—			614			890			—			3,323

	Investing cash flow	—		(6,817		)	(2,200		)	(7,537		)	3,150			(13,404		)	Investing cash flow	1,819			(209		)	(2,418		)	(2,336		)	(4,001		)	(7,145		)


	Issuances of long-term debt	—		—			—			—			—			—			Issuances of long-term debt	—			429,415			—			—			—			429,415

	Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—		(10,375		)	(61		)	(15		)	—			(10,451		)	Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			(411,688		)	(49		)	(16		)	—			(411,753		)

	Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	—		20,000			—			—			—			20,000			Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	—			36,500			—			—			—			36,500

	Repayments of the ABL Revolver	—		(15,000		)	—			—			—			(15,000		)	Repayments of the ABL Revolver	—			(9,000		)	—			—			—			(9,000		)

	Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver	—		—			—			—			—			—			Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver	—			(40,000		)	—			—			—			(40,000		)

	Payments for debt modification and issuance costs	—		(20		)	—			—			—			(20		)	Payments for debt modification and issuance costs	—			(12,311		)	—			—			—			(12,311		)

	Payments of debt extinguishment costs	—		(300		)	—			—			—			(300		)	Payments of debt extinguishment costs	—			—			—			—			—			—

	Financing activity with subsidiaries	—		—			3,150			—			(3,150		)	—			Financing activity with subsidiaries	—			(4,030		)	—			29			4,001			—

	Financing cash flow	—		(5,695		)	3,089			(15		)	(3,150		)	(5,771		)	Financing cash flow	—			(11,114		)	(49		)	13			4,001			(7,149		)

	Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	—		(14,971		)	—			(12,222		)	—			(27,193		)	Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	(2,601		)	(332		)	—			3,555			—			622

	Cash and equivalents, beginning of period	—		15,851			—			38,166			—			54,017			Cash and equivalents, beginning of period	2,601			12,704			—			35,721			—			51,026

	Cash and equivalents, end of period	$	—	$	880		$	—		$	25,944		$	—		$	26,824		Cash and equivalents, end of period	$	—		$	12,372		$	—		$	39,276		$	—		$	51,648

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Shares that would be added to EPS calculation if the Company had generated net income	Stock options and other stock awards	Stock options and other stock awards	4.25% Convertible Senior Notes	4.25% Convertible Senior Notes	4.25% Convertible Senior Notes
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	($24,603)	$2,377	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding (used to calculate basic EPS) (in shares)	46,850,000	46,372,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dilutive effect of stock options and other stock awards (in shares)	0	620,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding (used to calculate diluted EPS) (in shares)	46,850,000	46,992,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Earnings (loss) per common share - basic (in dollars per share)	($0.53)	$0.05	'	'	'	'	'	'
Earnings (loss) per common share - diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.53)	$0.05	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive shares of stock options and other stock awards excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount (in shares)	'	'	1,100,000	100,000	1,900,000	'	'	'
Stated interest rate on debt instrument	'	'	'	'	'	4.25%	4.25%	4.25%
Conversion price (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	$22.45	$22.45	'

Restructuring_and_Relocation_R

Restructuring and Relocation - Restructuring (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		5 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
			Restructuring	Restructuring	Restructuring	Restructuring	Headquarters Relocation
			position		European	Severance
					Healthy snacking products
					Non-core business
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1,000,000
Number of positions eliminated due to restructuring	'	'	300	'	'	'	'
Severance costs	'	'	'	11,000,000	'	'	'
Impairments primarily related to fixed assets and certain promotional and packaging materials included in inventories	'	'	'	5,000,000	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve Roll Forward	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000	'
Restructuring costs	460,000	217,000	'	18,000,000	'	'	'
Amounts paid	'	'	'	'	-1,000,000	'	'
Ending balance	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000	'
Gain on sale of business	'	'	'	'	3,000,000	'	'
Approximate annual revenue contribution	$761,990,000	$774,252,000	'	'	$2,000,000	'	'

Restructuring_and_Relocation_H

Restructuring and Relocation - HQ Relocation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Restructuring Reserve Roll Forward	'	'
Amounts expensed	$460	$217

Restructuring_and_Relocation_D

Restructuring and Relocation Disposition of Non-Core Healthy Snacking Business (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net sales	$761,990	$774,252

Trade_and_Finance_Receivables_1

Trade and Finance Receivables - Trade Receivables (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
				Iranian customers	Iranian customers	Iranian customers	Iranian customers	Iranian customers
							Customer not able to find acceptable methods of payment	Customer not able to find acceptable methods of payment
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Trade receivables, less allowances with Iranian customers	$278,167,000	$252,068,000	$307,745,000	$14,000,000	$17,000,000	$19,000,000	'	'
Trade receivables reserved amounts related to one customer	'	'	'	'	'	'	$2,000,000	$9,000,000

Trade_and_Finance_Receivables_2

Trade and Finance Receivables - Finance Receivables (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Grower Receivables	'	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gross receivable	$35,638	$35,761	$40,812	'
Reserve	-32,877	-32,877	-36,830	-36,854
Net receivable	2,761	2,884	3,982	'
Current portion, net	2,761	2,884	3,982	'
Long-term portion, net	0	0	0	'
Seller Financing	'	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gross receivable	26,236	27,127	29,699	'
Reserve	0	0	0	'
Net receivable	26,236	27,127	29,699	'
Current portion, net	4,068	3,990	3,764	'
Long-term portion, net	$22,168	$23,137	$25,935	'

Trade_and_Finance_Receivables_3

Trade and Finance Receivables - Finance Receivables Allowance (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Grower receivables	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reserve at beginning of period	$32,877	$36,854
Charged to costs and expenses	0	26
Recoveries	0	-51
Foreign exchange and other	0	1
Reserve at end of period	32,877	36,830
Growers Receivable [Member]	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'	'
Write-offs	$0	$0

Trade_and_Finance_Receivables_4

Trade and Finance Receivables - Receivables Related to a Chilean Grower (Details) (Grower of grapes and other produce, Chile, Grower receivables, USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Grower of grapes and other produce \| Chile \| Grower receivables	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gross grower receivables	$29	$29	$30

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Inventory, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Finished goods	$64,956	$69,450	$69,658
Growing crops	79,119	74,985	77,498
Raw materials, supplies and other	68,319	66,129	68,956
Inventory, net	$212,394	$210,564	$216,112

Debt_Including_Capital_Lease_O2

Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations - Carrying and Estimated Fair Value Table (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013		Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 05, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013		Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 05, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Carrying Value - Capital lease obligations	$42,477	[1]	$39,025	[1]	$690		'	'
Estimated Fair Value - Capital lease obligations	42,000	[1],[2]	39,000	[1],[2]	700	[2]	'	'
Less current portion	-4,169		-2,271		-1,755		'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	635,104		629,353		611,678		'	'
4.25% Convertible Senior Notes	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Stated interest rate on debt instrument	4.25%		4.25%		4.25%		'	'
Carrying Value	167,006		164,050		155,701		'	'
Estimated Fair Value	201,000	[2]	194,000	[2]	183,000	[2]	'	'
ABL Revolver	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Carrying Value	5,000		0		27,586		'	'
Estimated Fair Value	5,000	[2]	0		27,500	[2]	'	'
Other debt [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Estimated Fair Value	6,000	[2]	'		'		'	'
Other Long-term Debt	6,541		'		'		'	'
7.875% Senior Notes \| Senior notes	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Stated interest rate on debt instrument	7.88%		7.88%		7.88%		7.88%	7.88%
Carrying Value	412,249		422,174		421,956		'	'
Estimated Fair Value	462,000	[2]	459,000	[2]	446,000	[2]	'	'
ABL Term Loan \| ABL Term Loan	'		'		'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Carrying Value	6,000		6,375		7,500		'	'
Estimated Fair Value	$6,000	[2]	$6,000	[2]	$7,500	[2]	'	'

[1]	Capital lease obligations at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include the borrowings for the salad production and warehousing facility in the Midwest. See further description of the build-to-suit lease below
[2]	The fair value of the senior notes is based on observable inputs, which include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market and market-corroborated inputs (Level 2). All other debt may be traded on the secondary loan market, and the fair value is based on either the last available trading price, if recent, or trading prices of comparable debt (Level 3). See also Note 9 for discussion of fair value.

Debt_Including_Capital_Lease_O3

Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations - 7.875% Senior Secured Notes (Details) (7.875% Senior Notes, USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 05, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014
	Senior notes	Senior notes	Senior notes	Senior notes	Senior notes	Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stated interest rate on debt instrument	7.88%	7.88%	7.88%	7.88%	7.88%	'
Principal amount of debt component	'	'	'	$425,000,000	'	'
Debt discount rate	'	'	'	99.27%	'	'
Effective interest rate	'	'	'	8.00%	'	'
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount	'	'	'	'	'	10,000,000
Redemption price percentage	'	'	'	'	'	103.00%
Extinguishment of Debt, Debt Extinguishment Costs	'	'	'	'	'	$1,000,000

Debt_Including_Capital_Lease_O4

Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations - 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013
Interest Expense, Debt [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortization of discount on the debt component	$2,956,000		$2,619,000		'
4.25% Convertible Senior Notes	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Stated interest rate on debt instrument	4.25%		4.25%		4.25%
Conversion rate of debt into equity	0.0445524		'		'
Conversion price (in dollars per share)	$22.45		'		$22.45
Principal amount of debt component	200,000,000	[1]	200,000,000	[1]	200,000,000	[1]
Unamortized discount	-32,994,000		-44,299,000		-35,950,000
Net carrying amount of debt component	167,006,000		155,701,000		164,050,000
Equity component	84,904,000		84,904,000		84,904,000
Issuance costs and income taxes	-3,210,000		-3,210,000		-3,210,000
Equity component, net of issuance costs and income taxes	81,694,000		81,694,000		81,694,000
Interest Expense, Debt [Abstract]	'		'		'
4.25% coupon interest	2,125,000		2,125,000		'
Amortization of deferred financing fees	117,000		117,000		'
Amortization of discount on the debt component	2,956,000		2,619,000		'
Total interest expense related to the Convertible Notes	$5,198,000		$4,861,000		'

[1]	As of MarchB 31, 2014, DecemberB 31, 2013 and MarchB 31, 2013, the Convertible Notes' "if-converted" value did not exceed their principal amount because our common stock price was below the conversion price of the Convertible Notes.

Debt_Including_Capital_Lease_O5

Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations - Asset-Based Lending Facility (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Feb. 05, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Feb. 28, 2013

Feb. 05, 2013

ABL Facility

ABL Term Loan

ABL Revolver

Fixed asset sub-line

ABL Facility, letter of credit

Senior notes

LIBOR

Base Rate

LIBOR

Base Rate

LIBOR

Base Rate

7.875% Senior Notes

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

ABL Facility term

'5 years

Stated interest rate on debt instrument

7.88%

ABL Facility maturity period prior to maturity of the 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes

'60 days

ABL maximum borrowings capacity

$150,000,000

$7,500,000

Borrowings under the Credit Facility Revolver

5,000,000

ABL Term Loan periodic payment

2,000,000

ABL amount outstanding

23,000,000

Remaining borrowing capacity of the Facility

$90,000,000

Variable rate basis

'LIBOR

'Base Rate

'LIBOR

'Base Rate

'LIBOR

'Base Rate

Basis spread on variable rate

2.75%

1.75%

2.25%

0.25%

0.75%

2.75%

3.25%

1.25%

1.75%

2.25%

2.75%

0.75%

1.25%

Weighted average interest rate

2.90%

Percentage of stocks of domestic subsidiaries, subject to exception and lien

100.00%

Percentage of stocks of foreign subsidiaries, subject to exception and lien

65.00%

Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms

'20

Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Depository Clause, Availability Threshold

12.50%

Debt_Including_Capital_Lease_O6

Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations - Build-to-suit Lease (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified						U.S. Midwest	U.S. Midwest	U.S. Midwest	U.S. Midwest	U.S. Midwest
						Salad production and warehousing facility	Salad production and warehousing facility	Portion placed into service	Portion placed into service	Construction in progress
						facility		Long-term Debt [Member]	Long-term Debt [Member]	Other liabilities
						renewal_option
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Lease term	'		'		'	'20 years	'	'	'	'
Number of facilities that the leased facility will replace	'		'		'	3	'	'	'	'
Number of lease extensions	'		'		'	2	'	'	'	'
Lease extension term	'		'		'	'5 years	'	'	'	'
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Capital Leases, Discount Rate	'		'		'	'	6.30%	'	'	'
Capital lease obligations	$42,477	[1]	$39,025	[1]	$690	'	'	$42,000	$38,000	$34,000

[1]	Capital lease obligations at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include the borrowings for the salad production and warehousing facility in the Midwest. See further description of the build-to-suit lease below

Debt_Including_Capital_Lease_O7

Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations - Other Debt (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014
	ha
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Hectares of land	700
Farms purchase price	$10,000,000
Cash paid for farms	3,000,000
Other debt [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Amount financed for farms purchase	$6,541,000
Effective interest rate	8.00%
Land [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Hectares of land	450

Hedging_Foreign_Currency_and_F

Hedging - Foreign Currency and Fuel Derivatives Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Amount of unrealized net losses on foreign currency cash flow hedging portfolio that would be reclassified to net income, if realized in the next twelve months	$5
Bunker fuel forward contracts	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Maximum period for which the company locks in fuel purchase prices	'3 years
Amount of unrealized net gains on bunker fuel hedging portfolio that would be reclassified to net income, if realized in the next twelve months	$1
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| 30-day euro forward contracts	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Term of contract	'30 days

Hedging_Derivatives_No_Longer_

Hedging - Derivatives No Longer Qualifying as Hedging Instruments (Details)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

USD ($)

Transferred from Hedging to Non-hedging Instruments

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q1 2013

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q2 2013

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q3 2013

Euro call and put option contracts

Purchased

Sold

Purchased

Sold

Purchased

Sold

EUR (€)

Euro put option

Euro call option

Euro put option

Euro call option

Euro put option

Euro call option

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Derivative [Line Items]

Notional amount of currency derivatives included in transferred positions

€ 71,000,000

€ 25,000,000

€ 19,000,000

€ 27,000,000

Realized Losses Recorded in Net sales

-620,000

Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

3,409,000

-7,000

1,586,000

76,000

1,754,000

Deferred net gains (losses) in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be reclassified into income

($5,848,000)

($4,517,000)

($928,000)

($1,059,000)

($1,447,000)

($1,083,000)

Hedging_Derivatives_Not_Design

Hedging - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
(Gains) losses on 30 day euro forward contracts	'	$3,409
30-day euro forward contracts, settlement period - October 2013 \| Cost of sales	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
(Gains) losses on 30 day euro forward contracts	-212	1,942
Gains (losses) from fluctuations in the value of the net monetary assets exposed to euro exchange rates	($2,351)	($4,222)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments \| 30-day euro forward contracts, settlement period - October 2013	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Term of contract	'30 days	'

Hedging_Hedge_Portfolio_Table_

Hedging - Hedge Portfolio Table (Details)

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Average rate forward, settlement period - 2015

Average rate forward, settlement period - 2014

Commodity forward contract, settlement period - 2014

Commodity forward contract, settlement period - 2015

30-day euro forward contracts

Purchased

Sold

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2014

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2015

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2014

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2015

Average rate forward contracts

Bunker fuel forward contracts

30-day euro forward contracts, settlement period - October 2013

Euro put option

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Euro put option

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Euro call option

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Euro call option

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Euro put option

EUR (€)

Euro put option

EUR (€)

Euro call option

EUR (€)

Euro call option

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Derivative [Line Items]

Currency derivatives - Notional Amount

€ 14,000,000

€ 118,000,000

€ 52,000,000

€ 25,000,000

€ 131,000,000

€ 19,000,000

€ 113,000,000

€ 25,000,000

€ 131,000,000

€ 19,000,000

€ 113,000,000

Fuel derivatives - Notional Amount

66,885

[1]

59,800

Currency derivatives - Contract Average Rate/Price (in $ per EUR)

1.38

1.36

1.37

1.33

1.36

1.39

1.4

Fuel derivatives - Contract Average Rate/Price (in $ per mt)

586

[1]

556

[1]

Settlement periods for bunker fuel forward contracts and currency derivatives are through September 2015 and June 2015, respectively.

Hedging_Derivative_Assets_and_

Hedging - Derivative Assets and Liabilities Table (Details) (Derivatives designated as hedging instruments, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Currency Hedge Portfolio	'		'
Change in Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities [Roll Forward]	'		'
Balance at beginning of year	($5,014)		($23,215)
Realized (gains) losses included in net income	1,229		8,722
Transfers	'		7,638
Purchases, net	277	[1]	541	[1]
Changes in fair value	-323		3,189
Balance at end of year	-3,831		-3,125
Bunker Fuel Forward Contracts	'		'
Change in Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities [Roll Forward]	'		'
Balance at beginning of year	988		8,572
Realized (gains) losses included in net income	-175		-2,839
Purchases, net	0	[1]	0	[1]
Changes in fair value	-1,447		1,888
Balance at end of year	($634)		$7,621

[1]	Purchases (sales) represent the cash premiums paid upon the purchase of euro put options or received upon the sale of euro call options. Bunker fuel and currency forward contracts require no up-front cash payment and have an initial fair value of zero; settlements on the forward contracts (swaps) occur upon their maturity

Hedging_Deferred_Net_Gains_Los

Hedging - Deferred Net Gains (Losses) in AOCI Expected to Be Reclassed into Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
2014	($5,384)	'
2015	-464	'
Deferred net gains (losses) in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be reclassified into income	-5,848	-4,517
Cash flow hedging instruments \| Currency Hedge Portfolio	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
2014	-4,413	'
2015	-661	'
Deferred net gains (losses) in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be reclassified into income	-5,074	'
Cash flow hedging instruments \| Bunker Fuel Forward Contracts	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
2014	-971	'
2015	197	'
Deferred net gains (losses) in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be reclassified into income	($774)	'

Hedging_Cash_Flow_Hedging_Inst

Hedging - Cash Flow Hedging Instruments (Details) (Cash flow hedging instruments, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)	($1,046)		$9,062
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	-852	[1]	-5,793	[1]
Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	-321	[1]	-610	[1]
Currency Hedge Portfolio	'		'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)	80		6,564
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	-1,027	[1]	-8,632	[1]
Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	0	[1]	0	[1]
Bunker Fuel Forward Contracts	'		'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)	-1,126		2,498
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	175	[1]	2,839	[1]
Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	($321)	[1]	($610)	[1]

[1]	Both the gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion) and the gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion, if any) are included in "Net sales" for the currency hedge portfolio and "Cost of sales" for bunker fuel forward contracts.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets (liabilities) at fair value	'		$0		'
Investments & other assets, net \| Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	-1,936	[1]	'		'
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets (liabilities) at fair value	-4,627		-3,781		3,038
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Other current assets	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded assets	'		'		3,103
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Other current assets \| Bunker fuel forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	'		'		5,219
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Other current assets \| 30-day euro forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		-186
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Other current assets \| Designated as cash flow hedges \| Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	'		'		2,078	[1]
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		-2,935	[1]
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Other current assets \| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments \| Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	'		'		187	[2]
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		-1,260	[2]
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Investments & other assets, net	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded assets	417		633		3,250
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Investments & other assets, net \| Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	2,146	[1]	'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	-1,936	[1]	'		'
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Investments & other assets, net \| Bunker fuel forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	373		953		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	-166		-100		'
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Investments & other assets, net \| Designated as cash flow hedges \| Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	'		'		3,024	[1]
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		-632	[1]
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Investments & other assets, net \| Designated as cash flow hedges \| Bunker fuel forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	'		'		1,679
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		-821
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Accrued liabilities	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded liabilities	-5,044		-4,317		-3,315
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Accrued liabilities \| Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	2,937	[1]	1,250	[1]	'
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	-6,978	[1]	-5,947	[1]	'
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Accrued liabilities \| Bunker fuel forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		643		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	317		778		'
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	-1,158		'		'
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Accrued liabilities \| 30-day euro forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		245		'
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	-162		'		'
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Accrued liabilities \| Designated as cash flow hedges \| Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		1,456	[1]
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	'		'		-6,116	[1]
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Accrued liabilities \| Designated as cash flow hedges \| Bunker fuel forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		1,544
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Accrued liabilities \| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments \| 30-day euro forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	'		'		-199
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Other liabilities	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total financial assets and liabilities at fair value	'		-97		'
Level 2	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets (liabilities) at fair value	-4,627		-3,781		3,038
Level 2 \| Other current assets	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded assets	'		'		3,103
Level 2 \| Other current assets \| Bunker fuel forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	'		'		5,219
Level 2 \| Other current assets \| 30-day euro forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		-186
Level 2 \| Other current assets \| Designated as cash flow hedges \| Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	'		'		2,078	[1]
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		-2,935	[1]
Level 2 \| Other current assets \| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments \| Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	'		'		187	[2]
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		-1,260	[2]
Level 2 \| Investments & other assets, net	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded assets	417		633		3,250
Level 2 \| Investments & other assets, net \| Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	2,146	[1]	'		'
Level 2 \| Investments & other assets, net \| Bunker fuel forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	373		953		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	-166		-100		'
Level 2 \| Investments & other assets, net \| Designated as cash flow hedges \| Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	'		'		3,024	[1]
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		-632	[1]
Level 2 \| Investments & other assets, net \| Designated as cash flow hedges \| Bunker fuel forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	'		'		1,679
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		-821
Level 2 \| Accrued liabilities	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded liabilities	-5,044		-4,317		-3,315
Level 2 \| Accrued liabilities \| Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	2,937	[1]	1,250	[1]	'
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	-6,978	[1]	-5,947	[1]	'
Level 2 \| Accrued liabilities \| Bunker fuel forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	317		778		'
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	-1,158		643		'
Level 2 \| Accrued liabilities \| 30-day euro forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		245		'
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	-162		'		'
Level 2 \| Accrued liabilities \| Designated as cash flow hedges \| Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		1,456	[1]
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	'		'		-6,116	[1]
Level 2 \| Accrued liabilities \| Designated as cash flow hedges \| Bunker fuel forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		1,544
Level 2 \| Accrued liabilities \| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments \| 30-day euro forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	'		'		-199
Level 2 \| Other liabilities	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total financial assets and liabilities at fair value	'		-97		'
Currency hedge portfolio [Member] \| Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Gross liabilties included in Other liabilities [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	'		-930	[1]	'
Currency hedge portfolio [Member] \| Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Gross Liabilities Included in Investments & other assets [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		-220	[1]	'
Currency hedge portfolio [Member] \| Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value \| Gross Assets Included in Other Liabilities [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		833	[1]	'
Currency hedge portfolio [Member] \| Level 2 \| Gross liabilties included in Other liabilities [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	'		-930	[1]	'
Currency hedge portfolio [Member] \| Level 2 \| Gross Liabilities Included in Investments & other assets [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		-220	[1]	'
Currency hedge portfolio [Member] \| Level 2 \| Gross Assets Included in Other Liabilities [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		$833	[1]	'

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[2]	.

Pension_and_Severance_Benefits2

Pension and Severance Benefits (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Service cost	$1,855	$1,864
Interest on projected benefit obligation	1,390	1,297
Expected return on plan assets	-330	-332
Recognized actuarial loss	268	306
Amortization of prior service cost	32	32
Defined benefit and severance plan expense	$3,215	$3,167

Reclassifications_from_Accumul2

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Other income (expense), net	$3,894		($555)
Net sales	-761,990		-774,252
Cost of sales	685,252		679,151
Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions	-300		-338
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member] \| Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'		'
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Other income (expense), net	252		0
Available-for-sale investment \| Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'		'
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Other income (expense), net	0		-561
Accumulated net gain (loss) from designated or qualifying cash flow hedges \| Currency hedge portfolio \| Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'		'
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Net sales	1,027		8,632
Accumulated net gain (loss) from designated or qualifying cash flow hedges \| Bunker fuel forward contracts \| Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'		'
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Cost of sales	175		2,839
Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions \| Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'		'
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions	$300	[1]	$338	[1]

[1]	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 10 for further details.

Reclassifications_from_Accumul3

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - AOCI Roll Forward (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Net cumulative currency translation gains (losses)	Net unrealized losses on qualifying cash flow hedges	Net unrecognized losses related to pension and severance plans		Net unrecognized losses related to pension and severance plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'		'
Balance at beginning of period	($25,783)	($26,768)	($469)	($5,654)	($19,660)	[1]	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-1,372	'	16	-1,046	-342		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	1,404	'	252	852	300		'
Net current-period other comprehensive income	32	'	268	-194	-42		'
Balance at end of period	-25,751	-26,768	-201	-5,848	-19,702	[1]	'
Deferred tax liability	'	'	'	'	$271		$530

[1]	Net of deferred tax liability of $271, and $530 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Effective tax rate	-32.10%	57.40%
Tax Year 2008 and 2009 [Member] \| Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss	15	'

Advertising_and_Promotion_Expe1

Advertising and Promotion Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]	'	'
Advertising and certain promotion expenses	$7	$6

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$2	$2
LTIP	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Performance cycle covered by award	'3 years	'

StockBased_Compensation_Change

Stock-Based Compensation - Changes in Capital Surplus (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'
Stock-based compensation	$1,856	$1,952
Shares withheld for taxes	-227	-330
Capital surplus increase	$1,629	$1,622

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Net sales	$761,990,000		$774,252,000
Operating income (loss)	588,000		25,138,000
Business combination, acquisition related costs	6,000,000		'
Corporate costs	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Operating income (loss)	-16,711,000	[1]	-11,472,000
Bananas	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Net sales	501,531,000		507,951,000
Operating income (loss)	20,689,000		30,231,000
Salads and Healthy Snacks	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Net sales	229,611,000		240,072,000
Operating income (loss)	-3,485,000		6,757,000	[2]
Salads and Healthy Snacks \| Fruit ingredient business \| Cost of sales	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Severance costs	'		1,000,000
Other Produce	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Net sales	30,848,000		26,229,000
Operating income (loss)	95,000		-378,000
Corporate Segment \| Fyffes transaction \| General and administrative expense	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Business combination, acquisition related costs	$6,000,000		'

[1]	Includes $6 million of costs in the first quarter of 2014 for the proposed combination with Fyffes.
[2]	Includes $1 million of "Cost of sales" in the first quarter of 2013 for severance costs related to a fruit ingredient business.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies - Contingency Accruals (Details) (Proceedings in Europe, USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Proceedings in Europe	'	'	'
Accrual related to contingencies and legal proceedings	$4	$4	$4

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies - Colombia-Related - Tort Lawsuits (Details) (Colombia, USD $)	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended		46 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				37 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2007	Nov. 30, 2012	Feb. 28, 2010	Mar. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2011
	ATS lawsuits	ATA lawsuits	ATA lawsuits	Pending litigation	Pending litigation	Pending litigation	Pending litigation	Pending litigation	Pending litigation
	count	lawsuit	lawsuit	ATS lawsuits	ATS lawsuits	Unspecified compensatory and punitive damages and attorney's fees and costs	Treble damages and disgorgement of profits without explanation	Specific demand	ATA lawsuits
				lawsuit	Minimum	lawsuit	lawsuit		lawsuit
					plaintiff
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of new claims filed	'	'	'	9	'	'	'	'	4
Minimum number of alleged victims	'	'	'	'	6,000	'	'	'	'
Number of lawsuits plead or dismissed after the parties reached a confidential settlement agreement	1	1	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of pending lawsuits	'	'	'	'	'	8	1	'	'
Specific demand for compensatory damages	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$10	'
Specific demand for punitive damages	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$10	'
Number of lawsuits for which the motion to dismiss was granted in part and denied in part	'	'	1	'	'	'	'	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies - Colombia-Related Matters - Insurance Recovery (Details) (Colombia, USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2009	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2009	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2009
	Insurance recovery coverage suit	Insurance recovery coverage suit	Insurance recovery coverage suit	Insurance recovery coverage suit	Two insurers who had been placed in liquidation	Two insurers who had been placed in liquidation	Defendant seeking a declaratory judgment relieving coverage obligation	Defendant seeking a declaratory judgment relieving coverage obligation
		insurer	insurer	insurer	insurer		insurer
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Initial number of primary general liability insurers involved in coverage suit	'	1	3	'	2	'	1	'
Number of primary insurers with which the company reached settlement agreements	'	'	'	3	'	'	'	'
Percent of defense costs in the ATA and ATS lawsuits to be paid by primary insurers	'	'	'	40.00%	'	1.00%	'	40.00%
Expense reimbursement received to date which is deferred in Other liabilities	$12	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_4

Commitments and Contingencies - Italian Customs and Tax Cases (Details)

1 Months Ended

72 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

72 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

111 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

111 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

111 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Apr. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Indirect import challenge - income tax assessment

Indirect import challenge - customs tax assessment

Trento

Alessandria

Aosta

Genoa

Chiquita Italy

Insurance recovery coverage suit

EUR (€)

1998-2000 cases

2004 - 2005 cases

2004 cases - direct import challenge

2005 cases - direct import challenge

Trento

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

jurisdiction

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

1998-2000 cases

EUR (€)

Loss Contingencies [Line Items]

Number of jurisdictions in which claims were originated

Litigation Settlement, Amount

€ 5,500,000

Claim / Assessment

12,000,000

18,200,000

3,300,000

300,000

1,200,000

17,000,000

13,000,000

26,000,000

19,000,000

Interest and Penalties Claimed / Assessed

19,100,000

10,200,000

3,100,000

200,000

1,200,000

Total Claim / Assessment

500,000

31,100,000

28,400,000

6,400,000

500,000

2,400,000

Deposits Paid Pending Appeal

900,000

12,600,000

6,400,000

500,000

1,000,000

Installment payment period

'36 months

Monthly deposit payment

113,000

350,000

34,000

118,000

Tax settlement paid

4,000,000

3,000,000

Pricing adjustment paid for 2006 through 2009

$3,000,000

€ 2,000,000

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin5

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net sales	$761,990	$774,252
Cost of sales	685,252	679,151
Selling, general and administrative	59,850	53,777
Depreciation	13,499	13,627
Amortization	2,341	2,342
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	0	0
Restructuring and relocation costs	460	217
Operating income (loss)	588	25,138
Interest income	664	732
Interest expense	-15,468	-14,564
Loss on debt extinguishment	-521	-6,275
Other income (expense), net	-3,894	555
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-18,631	5,586
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-5,972	-3,209
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent	-24,603	2,377
Net income (loss)	-24,603	2,377
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Parent Company [Member]	'	'
Net sales	0	0
Cost of sales	0	96
Selling, general and administrative	13,367	7,952
Depreciation	0	0
Amortization	0	0
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	95	-19,812
Restructuring and relocation costs	460	0
Operating income (loss)	-13,922	11,764
Interest income	0	0
Interest expense	-5,292	-6,372
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	-843
Other income (expense), net	583	1,037
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-18,631	5,586
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-5,972	-3,209
Net income (loss)	-24,603	2,377
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Subsidiary Issuer [Member]	'	'
Net sales	209,044	185,042
Cost of sales	202,000	179,813
Selling, general and administrative	3,787	3,707
Depreciation	1,276	1,448
Amortization	0	0
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	-7,565	-33,719
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	71
Operating income (loss)	9,546	33,722
Interest income	2	5
Interest expense	-9,231	-8,157
Loss on debt extinguishment	-521	-5,432
Other income (expense), net	109	-326
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-95	19,812
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-343	923
Net income (loss)	-438	20,735
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Net sales	293,273	307,726
Cost of sales	262,872	270,771
Selling, general and administrative	22,172	19,678
Depreciation	6,199	6,699
Amortization	2,335	2,336
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	3,473	-32
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	149
Operating income (loss)	-3,778	8,125
Interest income	33	54
Interest expense	-884	-15
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0
Other income (expense), net	-451	101
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-5,080	8,265
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	1,968	-3,274
Net income (loss)	-3,112	4,991
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Net sales	502,259	511,993
Cost of sales	462,579	458,963
Selling, general and administrative	20,524	22,440
Depreciation	6,024	5,480
Amortization	6	6
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	0	0
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	-3
Operating income (loss)	13,126	25,107
Interest income	629	673
Interest expense	-61	-20
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0
Other income (expense), net	-4,522	-275
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	9,172	25,485
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-914	-651
Net income (loss)	8,258	24,834
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'
Net sales	-242,586	-230,509
Cost of sales	-242,199	-230,492
Selling, general and administrative	0	0
Depreciation	0	0
Amortization	0	0
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	3,997	53,563
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	0
Operating income (loss)	-4,384	-53,580
Interest income	0	0
Interest expense	0	0
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0
Other income (expense), net	387	18
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-3,997	-53,562
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-711	3,002
Net income (loss)	($4,708)	($50,560)

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin6

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income (loss)	($24,603)	$2,377
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	16	389
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax	252	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	268	389
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	0	157
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	-561
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	-404
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	-1,046	9,062
Derivative losses reclassified into Net sales	1,027	8,632
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	-175	-2,839
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	-194	14,855
Actuarial losses for the period, net of $259 and $145, respectively, of income tax benefit	-342	-1,421
Amortization included in pension cost	300	338
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	-42	-1,083
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	-24,571	16,134
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Parent Company [Member]	'	'
Net income (loss)	-24,603	2,377
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	0	0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	0	157
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	-561
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	-404
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	0	0
Derivative losses reclassified into Net sales	0	0
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	0
Actuarial losses for the period, net of $259 and $145, respectively, of income tax benefit	0	0
Amortization included in pension cost	0	0
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	0
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-220	14,161
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	-24,823	16,134
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Subsidiary Issuer [Member]	'	'
Net income (loss)	-438	20,735
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	0	0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	0	0
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	0	0
Derivative losses reclassified into Net sales	0	0
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	0
Actuarial losses for the period, net of $259 and $145, respectively, of income tax benefit	0	986
Amortization included in pension cost	104	124
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	104	1,110
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-324	13,051
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	-658	34,896
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Net income (loss)	-3,112	4,991
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	0	0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	0	0
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	0	0
Derivative losses reclassified into Net sales	0	0
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	0
Actuarial losses for the period, net of $259 and $145, respectively, of income tax benefit	0	0
Amortization included in pension cost	0	0
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	0
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	-3,112	4,991
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Net income (loss)	8,258	24,834
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	16	389
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax	252	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	268	389
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	0	0
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	-1,046	9,062
Derivative losses reclassified into Net sales	1,027	8,632
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	-175	-2,839
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	-194	14,855
Actuarial losses for the period, net of $259 and $145, respectively, of income tax benefit	-342	-2,407
Amortization included in pension cost	196	214
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	-146	-2,193
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	8,186	37,885
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'
Net income (loss)	-4,708	-50,560
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	0	0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	0	0
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	0	0
Derivative losses reclassified into Net sales	0	0
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	0
Actuarial losses for the period, net of $259 and $145, respectively, of income tax benefit	0	0
Amortization included in pension cost	0	0
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	0
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	544	-27,212
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	($4,164)	($77,772)

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin7

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Statement of Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net sales	$761,990	$774,252
Cost of sales	685,252	679,151
Selling, general and administrative	59,850	53,777
Depreciation	13,499	13,627
Amortization	2,341	2,342
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	0	0
Restructuring and relocation costs	460	217
Operating income (loss)	588	25,138
Interest income	664	732
Interest expense	-15,468	-14,564
Loss on debt extinguishment	-521	-6,275
Other income (expense), net	-3,894	555
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-18,631	5,586
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-5,972	-3,209
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent	-24,603	2,377
Net income (loss)	-24,603	2,377
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'
Net sales	-242,586	-230,509
Cost of sales	-242,199	-230,492
Selling, general and administrative	0	0
Depreciation	0	0
Amortization	0	0
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	3,997	53,563
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	0
Operating income (loss)	-4,384	-53,580
Interest income	0	0
Interest expense	0	0
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0
Other income (expense), net	387	18
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-3,997	-53,562
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-711	3,002
Net income (loss)	-4,708	-50,560
Parent Company [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'
Net sales	0	0
Cost of sales	0	96
Selling, general and administrative	13,367	7,952
Depreciation	0	0
Amortization	0	0
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	95	-19,812
Restructuring and relocation costs	460	0
Operating income (loss)	-13,922	11,764
Interest income	0	0
Interest expense	-5,292	-6,372
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	-843
Other income (expense), net	583	1,037
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-18,631	5,586
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-5,972	-3,209
Net income (loss)	-24,603	2,377
Subsidiary Issuer [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'
Net sales	209,044	185,042
Cost of sales	202,000	179,813
Selling, general and administrative	3,787	3,707
Depreciation	1,276	1,448
Amortization	0	0
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	-7,565	-33,719
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	71
Operating income (loss)	9,546	33,722
Interest income	2	5
Interest expense	-9,231	-8,157
Loss on debt extinguishment	-521	-5,432
Other income (expense), net	109	-326
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-95	19,812
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-343	923
Net income (loss)	-438	20,735
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'
Net sales	293,273	307,726
Cost of sales	262,872	270,771
Selling, general and administrative	22,172	19,678
Depreciation	6,199	6,699
Amortization	2,335	2,336
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	3,473	-32
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	149
Operating income (loss)	-3,778	8,125
Interest income	33	54
Interest expense	-884	-15
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0
Other income (expense), net	-451	101
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-5,080	8,265
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	1,968	-3,274
Net income (loss)	-3,112	4,991
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'
Net sales	502,259	511,993
Cost of sales	462,579	458,963
Selling, general and administrative	20,524	22,440
Depreciation	6,024	5,480
Amortization	6	6
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	0	0
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	-3
Operating income (loss)	13,126	25,107
Interest income	629	673
Interest expense	-61	-20
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0
Other income (expense), net	-4,522	-275
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	9,172	25,485
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-914	-651
Net income (loss)	$8,258	$24,834

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin8

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Immaterial Error Correction	'0.01	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$26,824	$54,017	$51,648	$51,026
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current	278,167	252,068	307,745	'
Other receivables, net	59,296	56,273	65,538	'
Inventories	212,394	210,564	216,112	'
Prepaid expenses	46,094	49,733	47,298	'
Due from Related Parties, Current	0	0	0	'
Other current assets	6,722	6,540	19,867	'
Assets, Current	629,497	629,195	708,208	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	398,720	390,773	396,851	'
Investments and other assets, net	109,368	108,077	91,901	'
Trademarks	426,085	426,085	426,085	'
Goodwill	18,095	18,095	18,095	'
Other intangible assets, net	84,571	86,913	93,937	'
Investments In, And Accounts With, Subsidiaries	0	0	0	'
Assets	1,666,336	1,659,138	1,735,077	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	4,169	2,271	1,755	'
Accounts payable	276,557	248,273	291,877	'
Accrued Liabilities and Employee-related Liabilities, Current	151,482	158,034	125,961	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	0	0	0	'
Liabilities, Current	432,208	408,578	419,593	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	635,104	629,353	611,678	'
Accrued pension and other employee benefits	78,502	77,066	77,396	'
Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	2,757	6,290	16,889	'
Deferred tax liabilities	105,977	103,679	112,666	'
Other liabilities	60,291	59,734	108,695	'
Liabilities	1,314,839	1,284,700	1,346,917	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	351,497	374,438	388,160	'
Liabilities and Equity	1,666,336	1,659,138	1,735,077	'
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	0	0	0	0
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current	0	0	0	'
Other receivables, net	-1,018	0	0	'
Inventories	0	0	0	'
Prepaid expenses	0	0	0	'
Due from Related Parties, Current	-4,024,814	-3,892,575	-3,311,800	'
Other current assets	-9,214	-8,964	-9,843	'
Assets, Current	-4,035,046	-3,901,539	-3,321,643	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0	0	'
Investments and other assets, net	-6,351	-5,778	-13,260	'
Trademarks	0	0	0	'
Goodwill	0	0	0	'
Other intangible assets, net	0	0	0	'
Investments In, And Accounts With, Subsidiaries	-2,489,599	-2,478,986	-2,375,393	'
Assets	-6,530,996	-6,386,303	-5,710,296	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0	0	0	'
Accounts payable	0	0	0	'
Accrued Liabilities and Employee-related Liabilities, Current	-10,232	-8,964	-9,843	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	-4,024,814	-3,892,575	-3,311,800	'
Liabilities, Current	-4,035,046	-3,901,539	-3,321,643	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	0	0	0	'
Accrued pension and other employee benefits	0	0	0	'
Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	0	0	0	'
Deferred tax liabilities	-6,351	-5,778	-13,260	'
Other liabilities	0	0	0	'
Liabilities	-4,041,397	-3,907,317	-3,334,903	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	-2,489,599	-2,478,986	-2,375,393	'
Liabilities and Equity	-6,530,996	-6,386,303	-5,710,296	'
Parent Company [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	0	0	0	2,601
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current	0	0	0	'
Other receivables, net	0	1,061	0	'
Inventories	0	0	0	'
Prepaid expenses	1,276	1,024	1,602	'
Due from Related Parties, Current	53,086	71,604	72,704	'
Other current assets	0	0	0	'
Assets, Current	54,362	73,689	74,306	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0	0	'
Investments and other assets, net	22,629	20,999	28,091	'
Trademarks	0	0	0	'
Goodwill	0	0	0	'
Other intangible assets, net	0	0	0	'
Investments In, And Accounts With, Subsidiaries	1,402,092	1,402,089	1,352,508	'
Assets	1,479,083	1,496,777	1,454,905	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0	0	0	'
Accounts payable	6,358	1,126	1,958	'
Accrued Liabilities and Employee-related Liabilities, Current	30,737	36,511	21,685	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	906,543	903,865	860,269	'
Liabilities, Current	943,638	941,502	883,912	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	167,006	164,050	155,701	'
Accrued pension and other employee benefits	14,724	15,223	13,336	'
Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	0	0	0	'
Deferred tax liabilities	235	115	115	'
Other liabilities	1,983	1,449	13,681	'
Liabilities	1,127,586	1,122,339	1,066,745	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	351,497	374,438	388,160	'
Liabilities and Equity	1,479,083	1,496,777	1,454,905	'
Subsidiary Issuer [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	880	15,851	12,372	12,704
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current	57,161	49,325	48,974	'
Other receivables, net	1,277	402	575	'
Inventories	10,484	15,567	8,518	'
Prepaid expenses	1,167	3,661	828	'
Due from Related Parties, Current	2,103,203	2,060,284	1,729,018	'
Other current assets	2,827	2,751	3,103	'
Assets, Current	2,176,999	2,147,841	1,803,388	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	19,075	20,258	23,008	'
Investments and other assets, net	13,068	13,994	17,377	'
Trademarks	208,085	208,085	208,085	'
Goodwill	0	0	0	'
Other intangible assets, net	0	0	0	'
Investments In, And Accounts With, Subsidiaries	1,085,194	1,073,711	1,019,691	'
Assets	3,502,421	3,463,889	3,071,549	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,500	1,500	1,500	'
Accounts payable	6,804	8,150	7,634	'
Accrued Liabilities and Employee-related Liabilities, Current	19,660	27,420	18,508	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	1,573,846	1,520,539	1,140,795	'
Liabilities, Current	1,601,810	1,557,609	1,168,437	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	421,749	427,049	455,542	'
Accrued pension and other employee benefits	2,663	2,818	7,220	'
Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	0	0	0	'
Deferred tax liabilities	66,150	66,142	80,868	'
Other liabilities	7,957	8,182	6,974	'
Liabilities	2,100,329	2,061,800	1,719,041	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	1,402,092	1,402,089	1,352,508	'
Liabilities and Equity	3,502,421	3,463,889	3,071,549	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	0	0	0	0
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current	59,016	51,189	68,322	'
Other receivables, net	6,331	5,140	5,711	'
Inventories	35,675	34,831	40,250	'
Prepaid expenses	9,781	11,040	10,681	'
Due from Related Parties, Current	1,342,820	1,270,479	1,066,307	'
Other current assets	13,109	12,753	17,118	'
Assets, Current	1,466,732	1,385,432	1,208,389	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	201,307	201,346	207,678	'
Investments and other assets, net	4,523	3,644	3,320	'
Trademarks	38,500	38,500	38,500	'
Goodwill	18,095	18,095	18,095	'
Other intangible assets, net	84,517	86,853	93,859	'
Investments In, And Accounts With, Subsidiaries	2,313	3,186	3,194	'
Assets	1,815,987	1,737,056	1,573,035	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,181	726	210	'
Accounts payable	107,108	89,352	97,108	'
Accrued Liabilities and Employee-related Liabilities, Current	56,917	57,984	53,087	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	1,178,026	1,122,258	953,629	'
Liabilities, Current	1,343,232	1,270,320	1,104,034	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	41,159	38,147	435	'
Accrued pension and other employee benefits	0	0	10	'
Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	0	0	0	'
Deferred tax liabilities	45,943	42,539	39,687	'
Other liabilities	8,831	8,885	47,087	'
Liabilities	1,439,165	1,359,891	1,191,253	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	376,822	377,165	381,782	'
Liabilities and Equity	1,815,987	1,737,056	1,573,035	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	25,944	38,166	39,276	35,721
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current	161,990	151,554	190,449	'
Other receivables, net	52,706	49,670	59,252	'
Inventories	166,235	160,166	167,344	'
Prepaid expenses	33,870	34,008	34,187	'
Due from Related Parties, Current	525,705	490,208	443,771	'
Other current assets	0	0	9,489	'
Assets, Current	966,450	923,772	943,768	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	178,338	169,169	166,165	'
Investments and other assets, net	75,499	75,218	56,373	'
Trademarks	179,500	179,500	179,500	'
Goodwill	0	0	0	'
Other intangible assets, net	54	60	78	'
Investments In, And Accounts With, Subsidiaries	0	0	0	'
Assets	1,399,841	1,347,719	1,345,884	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,488	45	45	'
Accounts payable	156,287	149,645	185,177	'
Accrued Liabilities and Employee-related Liabilities, Current	54,400	45,083	42,524	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	366,399	345,913	357,107	'
Liabilities, Current	578,574	540,686	584,853	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	5,190	107	0	'
Accrued pension and other employee benefits	61,115	59,025	56,830	'
Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	2,757	6,290	16,889	'
Deferred tax liabilities	0	661	5,256	'
Other liabilities	41,520	41,218	40,953	'
Liabilities	689,156	647,987	704,781	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	710,685	699,732	641,103	'
Liabilities and Equity	$1,399,841	$1,347,719	$1,345,884	'

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin9

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Statement of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	($8,018)	$14,916
Capital expenditures	-10,685	-10,468
Payments To (Proceeds From) Subsidiaries, Investing Activities	0	0
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities	-2,719	3,323
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	-13,404	-7,145
Issuance of long-term debt	0	429,415
Repayments Of Senior Long-Term And Secured Debt	-10,451	-411,753
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	20,000	36,500
Repayments of ABL Revolver	-15,000	-9,000
Repayments of Lines of Credit	0	-40,000
Payments Of Debt Modification And Issuance Costs	-20	-12,311
Payments To (Proceeds From) Subsidiaries, Financing Activities	0	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	-5,771	-7,149
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	-27,193	622
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	26,824	51,648
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0
Payments To (Proceeds From) Subsidiaries, Investing Activities	3,150	-4,001
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities	0	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	3,150	-4,001
Issuance of long-term debt	0	0
Repayments Of Senior Long-Term And Secured Debt	0	0
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	0	0
Repayments of ABL Revolver	0	0
Repayments of Lines of Credit	0	0
Payments Of Debt Modification And Issuance Costs	0	0
Payments To (Proceeds From) Subsidiaries, Financing Activities	-3,150	4,001
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	-3,150	4,001
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	0	0
Parent Company [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	0	-4,420
Capital expenditures	0	0
Payments To (Proceeds From) Subsidiaries, Investing Activities	0	0
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities	0	1,819
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	0	1,819
Issuance of long-term debt	0	0
Repayments Of Senior Long-Term And Secured Debt	0	0
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	0	0
Repayments of ABL Revolver	0	0
Repayments of Lines of Credit	0	0
Payments Of Debt Modification And Issuance Costs	0	0
Payments To (Proceeds From) Subsidiaries, Financing Activities	0	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	0	-2,601
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	0	0
Subsidiary Issuer [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	-2,459	10,991
Capital expenditures	-1,067	-209
Payments To (Proceeds From) Subsidiaries, Investing Activities	-5,750	0
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities	0	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	-6,817	-209
Issuance of long-term debt	0	429,415
Repayments Of Senior Long-Term And Secured Debt	-10,375	-411,688
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	20,000	36,500
Repayments of ABL Revolver	-15,000	-9,000
Repayments of Lines of Credit	0	-40,000
Payments Of Debt Modification And Issuance Costs	-20	-12,311
Payments To (Proceeds From) Subsidiaries, Financing Activities	0	-4,030
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	-5,695	-11,114
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	-14,971	-332
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	880	12,372
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	-889	2,467
Capital expenditures	-2,244	-7,033
Payments To (Proceeds From) Subsidiaries, Investing Activities	0	4,001
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities	44	614
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	-2,200	-2,418
Issuance of long-term debt	0	0
Repayments Of Senior Long-Term And Secured Debt	-61	-49
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	0	0
Repayments of ABL Revolver	0	0
Repayments of Lines of Credit	0	0
Payments Of Debt Modification And Issuance Costs	0	0
Payments To (Proceeds From) Subsidiaries, Financing Activities	3,150	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	3,089	-49
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	0	0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	-4,670	5,878
Capital expenditures	-7,374	-3,226
Payments To (Proceeds From) Subsidiaries, Investing Activities	2,600	0
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities	-2,763	890
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	-7,537	-2,336
Issuance of long-term debt	0	0
Repayments Of Senior Long-Term And Secured Debt	-15	-16
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	0	0
Repayments of ABL Revolver	0	0
Repayments of Lines of Credit	0	0
Payments Of Debt Modification And Issuance Costs	0	0
Payments To (Proceeds From) Subsidiaries, Financing Activities	0	29
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	-15	13
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	-12,222	3,555
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$25,944	$39,276

Fyffes_Transaction_Details

Fyffes Transaction (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 07, 2014
	count	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 07, 2014
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period	'	$800	'
Entity Number of Employees	12,000	'	'
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares	0.1567	'	'
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	49.30%	'	'
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Percentage	50.70%	'	'
Share Price	'	'	$10.84
Foreign currency exchange	'	'	1.39
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned	519	'	'
Business combination, acquisition related costs	$6	'	'