Chiquita Brands International (CQB) 10-Q 7 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Aug. 04, 2014
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	30-Jun-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	46,965,393

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$825,847	$812,171	$1,587,837	$1,586,423
Cost of sales	716,307	693,346	1,401,559	1,372,497
Selling, general and administrative	57,708	62,484	117,558	116,261
Depreciation	13,089	13,455	26,588	27,082
Amortization	2,342	2,341	4,683	4,683
Equity in earnings of investees	-332	-72	-332	-72
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	41	460	258
Operating income	36,733	40,576	37,321	65,714
Interest income	641	775	1,305	1,507
Interest expense	-15,299	-14,778	-30,767	-29,342
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	-521	-6,275
Other income (expense), net	-242	1,568	-4,136	2,123
Income before income taxes	21,833	28,141	3,202	33,727
Income tax benefit (expense)	-3,997	2,959	-9,969	-250
Net income (loss)	$17,836	$31,100	($6,767)	$33,477
Earnings (loss) per common share - basic (in dollars per share)	$0.38	$0.67	($0.14)	$0.72
Earnings (loss) per common share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.37	$0.66	($0.14)	$0.71

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income (loss)	$17,836	$31,100	($6,767)	$33,477
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, where applicable: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses)	-1	-17	15	372
Realized gains for foreign currency translation on business disposal reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	0	252	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency translation	-1	-17	267	372
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	0	0	0	157
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	-561
Net other comprehensive loss related to available-for-sale investment	0	0	0	-404
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	4,441	-11,187	3,395	-2,125
Derivative losses reclassified into Net sales	1,020	6,582	2,047	15,214
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	-61	-2,151	-236	-4,990
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	5,400	-6,756	5,206	8,099
Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of $0, $15, $(259) and $(130), respectively, of income tax expense (benefit)	-563	15	-905	-1,406
Amortization included in pension cost	296	338	596	676
Net other comprehensive gain (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	-267	353	-309	-730
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	5,132	-6,420	5,164	7,337
Comprehensive income (loss)	$22,968	$24,680	($1,603)	$40,814

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, tax expense (benefit)	$0	$15	($259)	($130)

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'		'
Cash and equivalents	$54,513	$54,017		$66,968
Trade receivables, less allowances of $19,545, $19,602 and $18,122, respectively	271,895	252,068		302,725
Other receivables, net	60,575	56,273		68,486
Inventories	211,311	210,564		218,435
Prepaid expenses	39,139	49,733		41,466
Other current assets	7,396	6,540		18,837
Total current assets	644,829	629,195		716,917
Property, plant and equipment, net	399,862	390,773		393,840
Investments and other assets, net	109,747	108,077		88,173
Trademarks	426,085	426,085		426,085
Goodwill	18,095	18,095		18,095
Other intangible assets, net	82,229	86,913		91,596
Total assets	1,680,847	1,659,138		1,734,706
Current liabilities:	'	'		'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	4,610	2,271		3,078
Accounts payable	251,579	248,273		273,784
Accrued liabilities	169,261	158,034	[1]	153,171
Total current liabilities	425,450	408,578		430,033
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	632,492	629,353		598,725
Accrued pension and other employee benefits	80,274	77,066		79,709
Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	0	6,290		13,356
Deferred tax liabilities	106,784	103,679		110,122
Other liabilities	59,593	59,734		88,047
Total liabilities	1,304,593	1,284,700		1,319,992
Commitments and contingencies	0	0		0
Shareholders' equity:	'	'		'
Common stock, $.01 par value (46,916,600, 46,829,913 and 46,525,952 shares outstanding, respectively)	469	468		465
Capital surplus	843,082	839,664		838,056
Accumulated deficit	-446,678	-439,911		-390,619
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-20,619	-25,783		-33,188
Total shareholders' equity	376,254	374,438		414,714
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$1,680,847	$1,659,138		$1,734,706
[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

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Trade receivables allowances	$19,545	$19,602	$18,122
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares outstanding	46,916,600	46,829,913	46,525,952

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (Unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
OPERATIONS	'	'
Net income (loss)	($6,767)	$33,477
Depreciation and amortization	31,271	31,765
Loss on debt extinguishment	521	6,275
Amortization of discount on Convertible Notes	6,003	5,318
Amortization of gain on sale of the shipping fleet	-6,290	-6,848
Stock-based compensation	3,419	3,498
Changes in current assets and liabilities and other	10,026	-11,040
Operating cash flow	38,183	62,445
INVESTING	'	'
Capital expenditures	-25,322	-21,486
Other, net	-978	11,008
Investing cash flow	-26,300	-10,478
FINANCING	'	'
Issuances of long-term debt	0	429,415
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-10,896	-412,076
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	24,000	36,590
Repayments of the ABL Revolver	-24,000	-36,590
Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver	0	-40,000
Payments for debt modification and issuance costs	-191	-13,364
Payments of debt extinguishment costs	-300	0
Financing cash flow	-11,387	-36,025
Increase in cash and equivalents	496	15,942
Balance at beginning of period	54,017	51,026
Balance at end of period	$54,513	$66,968

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2014		2013		2014			2013
	Net income (loss)	$	17,836	$	31,100	$	(6,767	)	$	33,477
	Weighted average common shares outstanding (used to calculate basic EPS)	46,915		46,481		46,883			46,426
	Dilutive effect of stock options and other stock awards	1,212		835		—			769
	Weighted average common shares outstanding (used to calculate diluted EPS)	48,127		47,316		46,883			47,195
	Earnings (loss) per common share – basic	$	0.38	$	0.67	$	(0.14	)	$	0.72
	Earnings (loss) per common share – diluted	$	0.37	$	0.66	$	(0.14	)	$	0.71
	If we had generated net income for the six months ended June 30, 2014, an additional 1.2 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 and six months ended June 30, 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 1.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, and 0.1 million and 1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were anti-dilutive. There were no anti-dilutive stock awards outstanding for the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

Restructuring

Restructuring	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring	'
	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 June 30, 2014 we had a remaining severance accrual of less than $1 million related to severance payments to the former chief executive officer.
	Due to the restructuring plan and related reductions of investment in non-core products, we also sold one of our European healthy snacking businesses in the second quarter of 2013. The business was sold for €3 million ($4 million) resulting in a gain of $2 million recognized in "Other income (expense), net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. This business represented approximately $12 million in annual net sales and had an insignificant effect on operating income.
	In the first quarter of 2014, we disposed of another 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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 $12 million, $17 million and $18 million of "Trade receivables, less allowances" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 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. However, Iran remains an important market for our Philippine-sourced bananas.
	FINANCE RECEIVABLES
	Finance receivables were as follows:
		June 30, 2014								December 31, 2013					June 30, 2013
	(In thousands)	Grower				Seller				Grower			Seller		Grower			Seller
		Receivables				Financing				Receivables			Financing		Receivables			Financing
	Gross receivable	$	34,012			$	25,327			$	35,761		$	27,127	$	37,251		$	28,858
	Reserve	(32,777		)		—				(32,877		)	—		(33,904		)	—
	Net receivable	$	1,235			$	25,327			$	2,884		$	27,127	$	3,347		$	28,858
	Current portion, net	$	1,235			$	4,148			$	2,884		$	3,990	$	3,347		$	3,837
	Long-term portion, net	—				21,179				—			23,137		—			25,021
	Net receivable	$	1,235			$	25,327			$	2,884		$	27,127	$	3,347		$	28,858
	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		)
	Foreign exchange and other		—				1
	Reserve at March 31		$	32,877			$	36,830
	Charged to costs and expenses		—				35
	Recoveries		(100		)		(51		)
	Write-offs		—				(2,910		)
	Foreign exchange and other		—				—
	Reserve at June 30		$	32,777			$	33,904
	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 June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 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. As of June 30, 2014, payments are current on this note receivable.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory, Net [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories consist of the following:
	(In thousands)	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013		June 30, 2013
	Finished goods	$	69,411	$	69,450	$	67,908
	Growing crops	74,356		74,985		78,951
	Raw materials, supplies and other	67,544		66,129		71,576
		$	211,311	$	210,564	$	218,435

Debt_Including_Capital_Lease_O

Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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:
		June 30, 2014						December 31, 2013					June 30, 2013
		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1			Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1
	(In thousands)
	7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2021	$	412,325		$	455,000		$	422,174		$	459,000	$	422,028		$	445,000
	4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	170,053			200,000			164,050			194,000		158,400			192,000
	ABL Term Loan	5,625			5,000			6,375			6,000		7,125			7,000
	Capital lease obligations2	42,558			42,000			39,025			39,000		14,250			14,000
	Other debt	6,541			6,000			—			—		—			—
	Less current portion	(4,610		)				(2,271		)			(3,078		)
	Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	632,492					$	629,353				$	598,725
	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 Note 9 for further discussion of fair value.
	2	Capital lease obligations 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)	June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013			June 30, 2013
	Principal amount of debt component1	$	200,000		$	200,000		$	200,000
	Unamortized discount	(29,947		)	(35,950		)	(41,600		)
	Net carrying amount of debt component	$	170,053		$	164,050		$	158,400
	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
	1	As of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 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 June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	4.25% coupon interest	$	2,125		$	2,125		$	4,250		$	4,250
	Amortization of deferred financing fees	117			117			235			235
	Amortization of discount on the debt component	3,046			2,699			6,003			5,318
	Total interest expense related to the Convertible Notes	$	5,288		$	4,941		$	10,488		$	9,803
	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 consent 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 June 30, 2014, there were no borrowings under the ABL Revolver, under which $92 million was available after $24 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 June 30, 2014, the weighted average interest rate for the ABL Facility was LIBOR plus 2.75%, or 2.90%.
	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 of 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 $25 million.
	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 June 30, 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. The plant was phased into service during 2013, and the construction costs were finalized on March 31, 2014 resulting in an interest rate of 6.3% to calculate the capital lease liability and future payments. Lease payments will increase annually based on CPI. The total liability related to this facility was $42 million, $38 million and $39 million at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively, of which approximately $1 million was current at each of those dates. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, this liability was included as a capital lease obligation on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Though the construction costs were financed by the lessor, we acted as the construction agent and were responsible for all construction activity during the construction period because of the specialized nature of the facility. As a result, we were treated as the owner for accounting purposes during the construction period, resulting in $2 million and $23 million of the liability being included in "Accrued liabilities" and "Other liabilities," respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2013 for the obligation related to assets that had not yet been placed into service.
	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 hectares 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%.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
			Assets (Liabilities)			Fair Value Measurements Using
	(In thousands)		at Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	30-Jun-14
	Derivatives recorded in "Other current assets":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized assets	$	1,259		$	—	$	1,259		$	—
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	(1,171		)	—		(1,171		)	—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets	830			—		830			—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	(14		)	—		(14		)	—
	30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	(84		)	—		(84		)	—
	Net amount recorded in other current assets		820			—		820			—
	Derivatives recorded in "Investments & other assets, net":
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets	293			—		293			—
	Net amount recorded in investments & other assets, net		293			—		293			—
	Derivatives recorded in "Accrued liabilities":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	2,482			—		2,482			—
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(3,081		)	—		(3,081		)	—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	322			—		322			—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(476		)	—		(476		)	—
	30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(254		)	—		(254		)	—
	Net amount recorded in accrued liabilities		(1,007		)	—		(1,007		)	—
	Derivatives recorded in "Other liabilities":
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(10		)	—		(10		)	—
	Net amount recorded in other liabilities		(10		)	—		(10		)	—
	June 30, 2014		$	96		$	—	$	96		$	—
	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	)	$	—
			Assets (Liabilities)			Fair Value Measurements Using
	(In thousands)		at Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	30-Jun-13
	Derivatives recorded in "Other current assets":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized assets	$	2,974		$	—	$	2,974		$	—
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	(2,227		)	—		(2,227		)	—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets	569			—		569			—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	(34		)	—		(34		)	—
	30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets	206			—		206			—
	Net amount recorded in other current assets		1,488			—		1,488			—
	Derivatives recorded in "Investments & other assets, net":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized assets	137			—		137			—
	Net amount recorded in investments & other assets, net		137			—		137			—
	Derivatives recorded in "Accrued liabilities":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	1,194			—		1,194			—
Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(5,638		)	—		(5,638		)	—
Currency hedge portfolio2	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	25			—		25			—
Currency hedge portfolio2	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(883		)	—		(883		)	—
Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	1,531			—		1,531			—
Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(1,005		)	—		(1,005		)	—
30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	227			—		227			—
	Net amount recorded in accrued liabilities	(4,549		)	—		(4,549		)	—
Derivatives recorded in "Other liabilities":
Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	221			—		221			—
Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(100		)	—		(100		)	—
Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	43			—		43			—
Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(3,307		)	—		(3,307		)	—
Net amount recorded in other liabilities		(3,143		)	—		(3,143		)	—
June 30, 2013		$	(6,067	)	$	—	$	(6,067	)	$	—
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 certain non-recurring items, including 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 non-recurring items, including 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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	1,855		$	1,864		$	3,710		$	3,728
	Interest on projected benefit obligation	1,440			1,297			2,830			2,594
	Expected return on plan assets	(341		)	(331		)	(671		)	(663		)
	Recognized actuarial loss	264			306			532			612
	Amortization of prior service cost	32			32			64			64
	Defined benefit and severance plan expense	$	3,250		$	3,168		$	6,465		$	6,335

Reclassifications_from_Accumul

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 Operations 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 Operations		(Income) / expense reclassified from AOCI for the quarter ended June 30,								(Income) / expense reclassified from AOCI for the six months ended June 30,
					2014				2013				2014				2013
	Currency translation		Other income (expense), net		$	—			$	—			$	252			$	—
	Available-for-sale investment		Other income (expense), net		—				—				—				(561		)
	Currency hedge portfolio derivatives		Net sales		1,020				6,582				2,047				15,214
	Bunker fuel forward contracts		Cost of sales		(61		)		(2,151		)		(236		)		(4,990		)
	Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions*				296				338				596				676
	* 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 and six months ended June 30, 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 March 31, 2014	$	(201	)		$	(5,848	)		$	(19,702	)		$	(25,751	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(1		)		4,441				(563		)		3,877
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—				959				296				1,255
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1		)		5,400				(267		)		5,132
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	(202	)		$	(448	)		$	(19,969	)		$	(20,619	)
	(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	15				3,395				(905		)		2,505
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	252				1,811				596				2,659
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	267				5,206				(309		)		5,164
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	(202	)		$	(448	)		$	(19,969	)		$	(20,619	)
	(1) Net of deferred tax liability of $271, $271, and $530 as of June 30, 2014, March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013 were as follows:
	(In thousands)	Net cumulative currency translation gains (losses)				Net unrealized losses on qualifying cash flow hedges				Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investment				Net unrecognized losses related to pension and severance plans (1)				Total
	Balance at March 31, 2013	$	264			$	(1,702	)		$	—			$	(25,330	)		$	(26,768	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(17		)		(11,187		)		—				15				(11,189		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—				4,431				—				338				4,769
	Net current-period other comprehensive income	(17		)		(6,756		)		—				353				(6,420		)
	Balance at June 30, 2013	$	247			$	(8,458	)		$	—			$	(24,977	)		$	(33,188	)
	(In thousands)	Net cumulative currency translation gains (losses)				Net unrealized losses on qualifying cash flow hedges				Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investment				Net unrecognized losses related to pension and severance plans (1)				Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(125	)		$	(16,557	)		$	404			$	(24,247	)		$	(40,525	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	372				(2,125		)		157				(1,406		)		(3,002		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—				10,224				(561		)		676				10,339
	Net current-period other comprehensive income	372				8,099				(404		)		(730		)		7,337
	Balance at June 30, 2013	$	247			$	(8,458	)		$	—			$	(24,977	)		$	(33,188	)
	(1) Net of deferred tax liability of $153, $138 and $283 as of June 30, 2013, March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The effective tax rates were 16.8% and (10.5)% for the quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 191.6% and 0.7% for the six months ended June 30, 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 and six months ended June 30, 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 and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were also impacted by our continuing to maintain a full valuation allowance on U.S. net deferred tax assets. In the quarter ended June 30, 2013, we recorded out of period adjustments including $3 million of income tax benefit related to 2012 and 2011. These corrections had an insignificant effect on all affected annual and quarterly periods and financial statement line items based on a quantitative and qualitative evaluation.
	As previously disclosed, the tax authority in Ecuador is challenging the transfer pricing practices of major banana exporters and has assessed $23 million of income taxes, penalties and interest related to transfer pricing from 2008 through 2010 and $5 million of statutorily required profit sharing related to transfer pricing from 2010. Other tax years remain open and under audit and may result in additional assessments before the matter is resolved. We believe appropriate transfer pricing was used and that more likely than not, we will succeed upon appeal. Therefore, we do not have unrecognized tax benefits related to this matter.

Advertising_and_Promotion_Expe

Advertising and Promotion Expense	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 Operations and were $7 million and $6 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $15 million and $12 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	Stock-based compensation expense totaled $1 million and $3 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and $4 million and $5 million for the six months ended June 30, 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 our 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, which do not affect "Capital surplus" until and if these awards are paid in shares. 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 June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Stock-based compensation	$	1,820		$	1,876		$	3,676		$	3,828
	Shares withheld for taxes	(30		)	(2		)	(257		)	(332		)
	Capital surplus increase	$	1,790		$	1,874		$	3,419		$	3,496

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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; and processed fruit ingredients.
	•	Other Produce: Includes the sourcing, marketing and distribution of whole fresh produce other than bananas. 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 June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net sales:
	Bananas	$	537,340		$	517,692		$	1,038,871		$	1,025,643
	Salads and Healthy Snacks	249,317			260,218			478,928			500,290
	Other Produce	39,190			34,261			70,038			60,490
		$	825,847		$	812,171		$	1,587,837		$	1,586,423
	Operating income (loss):
	Bananas1	$	43,332		$	53,168		$	64,021		$	83,399
	Salads and Healthy Snacks2	7,227			2,993			3,742			9,750
	Other Produce	30			(43		)	125			(421		)
	Corporate costs3	(13,856		)	(15,542		)	(30,567		)	(27,014		)
		$	36,733		$	40,576		$	37,321		$	65,714
	1 Includes $5 million of cost related to the changeover of vessels at the end of the leases and a $1 million gain on the sale of a ripening facility in Europe in the second quarter of 2014.
	2 Includes $2 million of cost in the second quarter of 2014 related to inventory and equipment write downs and severance expense related to product resizing, product discontinuation and overhead savings initiatives. Includes $1 million of "Cost of sales" in the first quarter of 2013 for severance costs related to a fruit ingredient business.
	3 Includes $3 million and $9 million of costs for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, for the proposed combination with Fyffes.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013, and June 30, 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. In July 2014, the Eleventh Circuit reversed the district court's denial of the company's motion to dismiss and remanded the case for entry of an order dismissing the ATS claims.
	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 June 30, 2014, National Union had paid us $12 million as reimbursement for defense costs. This sum, and an additional $1 million of interest, 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 June 2014, after remand from the Ohio Court of Appeals, the trial court ruled that National Union is entitled to reimbursement of the defense costs that it has already paid. The company expects to appeal that ruling.
	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 that 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. In May 2014, the trial court ruled that Federal's lawsuit is premature and granted the company's motion to stay until the underlying tort lawsuits are resolved. Federal has not appealed that ruling. We believe that Travelers' lawsuit is also 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 the Court of Cassation, the highest level of appeal in Italy, issued a decision in favor of Chiquita Italia in September 2013. In Trento the Court of Cassation 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 this Court of Cassation decision, a request 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 June 30, 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	€ 1.10	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	€ 19.40	€ 10.20	€ 29.60	€ 14.80	Monthly deposit payments of €350 thousand began in September 2011 and will continue through September 2017, unless a successful appeals process is completed sooner. In June 2014 we received an additional assessment for a total value of €1.2M, for which a full deposit was made.
	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.
	CONSUMPTION TAX REFUNDS
	We have and have had several open cases seeking the refund of certain consumption taxes paid between 1980 and 1990 in various Italian jurisdictions. As gain contingencies, these refunds and any related interest are recognized when realized and all gain contingencies have been removed. In January 2012, we received €20 million ($27 million) related to a favorable decision from a court in Salerno, Italy. The claim is not considered resolved or realized, as the decision has been appealed to a higher court. Consequently, the receipt of cash has been deferred in "Other liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Decisions in one jurisdiction have no binding effect on pending claims in other jurisdictions and all unresolved claims may take years to resolve. If we were to lose on appeal, we may be required to repay the consumption tax refunds received with interest.

New_Accounting_Standards

New Accounting Standards	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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:
	Standard Name	Issued	Description	Effective Date	Effect on Chiquita's Condensed Consolidated
				for Chiquita	Financial Statements
	Revenue from Contracts with Customers	May 2014 ASU 2014-09	Requires additional considerations for timing and amount of revenue recognition for contract sales with customers.	Retrospective, beginning December 2016. Early adoption is not permitted.	The guidance permits the use of either a retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We have not yet selected a transition method and will evaluate the effect of the standard on our sales contracts with customers, evaluate methods of adoption and monitor other future potential effects.
	Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment: Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity	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.	We have opted for early adoption, which did not have a significant impact on our financial results. We will continue to monitor the potential impact of this early adoption on future filings.
	Income Taxes: Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists	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.

Fyffes_Transaction_Notes

Fyffes Transaction (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 combination is expected to result in operating synergies.
	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 remaining required regulatory approvals in the European Union and other jurisdictions. The special meeting of shareholders of Chiquita to approve the combination is currently scheduled for September 17, 2014.
	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 following preliminary purchase price calculation is 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 on March 7, 2014 (the last trading day prior to the public announcement of the combination) and the latest practicable date prior to the filing of this Form 10-Q. 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.
		7-Mar-14	4-Aug-14
	Chiquita's closing share price	$10.84	$9.60
	Preliminary purchase price consideration	$519 million	$460 million
	In connection with the proposed combination, we have incurred and expect to continue to incur significant legal, advisory and other expenses, of which $3 million and $9 million were incurred and expensed during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. 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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2014		2013		2014			2013
	Net income (loss)	$	17,836	$	31,100	$	(6,767	)	$	33,477
	Weighted average common shares outstanding (used to calculate basic EPS)	46,915		46,481		46,883			46,426
	Dilutive effect of stock options and other stock awards	1,212		835		—			769
	Weighted average common shares outstanding (used to calculate diluted EPS)	48,127		47,316		46,883			47,195
	Earnings (loss) per common share – basic	$	0.38	$	0.67	$	(0.14	)	$	0.72
	Earnings (loss) per common share – diluted	$	0.37	$	0.66	$	(0.14	)	$	0.71

Trade_and_Finance_Receivables_

Trade and Finance Receivables (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	'
	Finance receivables were as follows:
		June 30, 2014								December 31, 2013					June 30, 2013
	(In thousands)	Grower				Seller				Grower			Seller		Grower			Seller
		Receivables				Financing				Receivables			Financing		Receivables			Financing
	Gross receivable	$	34,012			$	25,327			$	35,761		$	27,127	$	37,251		$	28,858
	Reserve	(32,777		)		—				(32,877		)	—		(33,904		)	—
	Net receivable	$	1,235			$	25,327			$	2,884		$	27,127	$	3,347		$	28,858
	Current portion, net	$	1,235			$	4,148			$	2,884		$	3,990	$	3,347		$	3,837
	Long-term portion, net	—				21,179				—			23,137		—			25,021
	Net receivable	$	1,235			$	25,327			$	2,884		$	27,127	$	3,347		$	28,858
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		)
	Foreign exchange and other		—				1
	Reserve at March 31		$	32,877			$	36,830
	Charged to costs and expenses		—				35
	Recoveries		(100		)		(51		)
	Write-offs		—				(2,910		)
	Foreign exchange and other		—				—
	Reserve at June 30		$	32,777			$	33,904

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory, Net [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current	'
	Inventories consist of the following:
	(In thousands)	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013		June 30, 2013
	Finished goods	$	69,411	$	69,450	$	67,908
	Growing crops	74,356		74,985		78,951
	Raw materials, supplies and other	67,544		66,129		71,576
		$	211,311	$	210,564	$	218,435

Debt_Including_Capital_Lease_O1

Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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:
		June 30, 2014						December 31, 2013					June 30, 2013
		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1			Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value1
	(In thousands)
	7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2021	$	412,325		$	455,000		$	422,174		$	459,000	$	422,028		$	445,000
	4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	170,053			200,000			164,050			194,000		158,400			192,000
	ABL Term Loan	5,625			5,000			6,375			6,000		7,125			7,000
	Capital lease obligations2	42,558			42,000			39,025			39,000		14,250			14,000
	Other debt	6,541			6,000			—			—		—			—
	Less current portion	(4,610		)				(2,271		)			(3,078		)
	Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	632,492					$	629,353				$	598,725
	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 Note 9 for further discussion of fair value.
	2	Capital lease obligations 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)	June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013			June 30, 2013
	Principal amount of debt component1	$	200,000		$	200,000		$	200,000
	Unamortized discount	(29,947		)	(35,950		)	(41,600		)
	Net carrying amount of debt component	$	170,053		$	164,050		$	158,400
	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
	1	As of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 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 June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	4.25% coupon interest	$	2,125		$	2,125		$	4,250		$	4,250
	Amortization of deferred financing fees	117			117			235			235
	Amortization of discount on the debt component	3,046			2,699			6,003			5,318
	Total interest expense related to the Convertible Notes	$	5,288		$	4,941		$	10,488		$	9,803

Hedging_Tables

Hedging (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Cash Flow Hedge Accounting Discontinued	'
		Six months ended June 30, 2013
	(In thousands)	Realized Losses Recorded in "Net sales"				Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded in "Net sales"				Losses Deferred in AOCI at June 30, 2013
	€25 million purchased euro put option settled in Q1 2013	$	—			$	—			$	—
	€25 million sold euro call option settled in Q1 2013	(620		)		—				—
	€19 million purchased euro put option to settle in Q2 2013	—				—				—
	€19 million sold euro call option to settle in Q2 2013	(507		)		—				—
	€27 million purchased euro put options to settle in Q3 2013	—				(73		)		(1,447		)
	€27 million sold euro call options to settle in Q3 2013	—				1,750				(1,083		)
		$	(1,127	)		$	1,677			$	(2,530	)
	In the quarter ended June 30, 2013, we recorded realized losses of $1 million and unrealized losses of $2 million in "Net sales" related to the transferred positions.
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location	'
		Quarter ended June 30,								Six months ended June 30,
	(In thousands)	2014				2013				2014				2013
	Gains (losses) on 30-day euro forward contracts	$	471			$	(1,678	)		$	259			$	264
	Losses from fluctuations in the value of the net monetary assets exposed to euro exchange rates	(1,595		)		(830		)		(3,946		)		(5,052		)
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions	'
	At June 30, 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	€87 million		$1.33/€		2014
	Sold euro call options	€87 million		$1.39/€		2014
	Average rate forward contracts	€64 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	43,266 mt		$592/mt		2014
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	59,800 mt		$556/mt		20151
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	30-day euro forward contracts	€49 million		$1.36/€		Jul-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
	Realized (gains) losses included in net income	1,229				(175		)		5,601				(2,839		)
	Transfers1	—				—				7,638				—
	Purchases, net2	277				—				541				—
	Changes in fair value	(323		)		(1,447		)		6,310				1,888
	Balance at March 31	$	(3,831	)		$	(634	)		$	(3,125	)		$	7,621
	Realized (gains) losses included in net income	1,414				(61		)		4,766				(2,151		)
	Purchases, net 2	—				—				62				—
	Changes in fair value	1,906				1,641				(5,142		)		(7,673		)
	Balance at June 30	$	(511	)		$	946			$	(3,439	)		$	(2,203	)
	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 June 30, 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		$	(1,398	)		$	(117	)		$	(1,515	)
	2015		38				1,029				1,067
			$	(1,360	)		$	912			$	(448	)
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 June 30, 2014												Quarter ended June 30, 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)	$	2,694			$	1,747			$	4,441			$	(4,881	)	$	(6,306	)	$	(11,187	)
	Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)1	(1,020		)		61				(959		)		(6,582		)	2,151			(4,431		)
	Loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)1	—				(107		)		(107		)		—			(1,367		)	(1,367		)
		Six months ended June 30, 2014												Six months ended June 30, 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)	$	2,774			$	621			$	3,395			$	1,683		$	(3,808	)	$	(2,125	)
	Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)1	(2,047		)		236				(1,811		)		(15,214		)	4,990			(10,224		)
	Loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)1	—				(428		)		(428		)		—			(1,977		)	(1,977		)
	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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
			Assets (Liabilities)			Fair Value Measurements Using
	(In thousands)		at Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	30-Jun-14
	Derivatives recorded in "Other current assets":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized assets	$	1,259		$	—	$	1,259		$	—
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	(1,171		)	—		(1,171		)	—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets	830			—		830			—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	(14		)	—		(14		)	—
	30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	(84		)	—		(84		)	—
	Net amount recorded in other current assets		820			—		820			—
	Derivatives recorded in "Investments & other assets, net":
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets	293			—		293			—
	Net amount recorded in investments & other assets, net		293			—		293			—
	Derivatives recorded in "Accrued liabilities":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	2,482			—		2,482			—
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(3,081		)	—		(3,081		)	—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	322			—		322			—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(476		)	—		(476		)	—
	30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(254		)	—		(254		)	—
	Net amount recorded in accrued liabilities		(1,007		)	—		(1,007		)	—
	Derivatives recorded in "Other liabilities":
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(10		)	—		(10		)	—
	Net amount recorded in other liabilities		(10		)	—		(10		)	—
	June 30, 2014		$	96		$	—	$	96		$	—
	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	)	$	—
			Assets (Liabilities)			Fair Value Measurements Using
	(In thousands)		at Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	30-Jun-13
	Derivatives recorded in "Other current assets":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized assets	$	2,974		$	—	$	2,974		$	—
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	(2,227		)	—		(2,227		)	—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets	569			—		569			—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	(34		)	—		(34		)	—
	30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized assets	206			—		206			—
	Net amount recorded in other current assets		1,488			—		1,488			—
	Derivatives recorded in "Investments & other assets, net":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized assets	137			—		137			—
	Net amount recorded in investments & other assets, net		137			—		137			—
	Derivatives recorded in "Accrued liabilities":
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	1,194			—		1,194			—
	Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(5,638		)	—		(5,638		)	—
	Currency hedge portfolio2	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	25			—		25			—
	Currency hedge portfolio2	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(883		)	—		(883		)	—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	1,531			—		1,531			—
	Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(1,005		)	—		(1,005		)	—
30-day euro forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	227			—		227			—
	Net amount recorded in accrued liabilities	(4,549		)	—		(4,549		)	—
Derivatives recorded in "Other liabilities":
Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	221			—		221			—
Currency hedge portfolio1	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(100		)	—		(100		)	—
Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	43			—		43			—
Bunker fuel forward contracts	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(3,307		)	—		(3,307		)	—
Net amount recorded in other liabilities		(3,143		)	—		(3,143		)	—
June 30, 2013		$	(6,067	)	$	—	$	(6,067	)	$	—
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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	1,855		$	1,864		$	3,710		$	3,728
	Interest on projected benefit obligation	1,440			1,297			2,830			2,594
	Expected return on plan assets	(341		)	(331		)	(671		)	(663		)
	Recognized actuarial loss	264			306			532			612
	Amortization of prior service cost	32			32			64			64
	Defined benefit and severance plan expense	$	3,250		$	3,168		$	6,465		$	6,335

Reclassifications_from_Accumul1

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 Operations		(Income) / expense reclassified from AOCI for the quarter ended June 30,								(Income) / expense reclassified from AOCI for the six months ended June 30,
					2014				2013				2014				2013
	Currency translation		Other income (expense), net		$	—			$	—			$	252			$	—
	Available-for-sale investment		Other income (expense), net		—				—				—				(561		)
	Currency hedge portfolio derivatives		Net sales		1,020				6,582				2,047				15,214
	Bunker fuel forward contracts		Cost of sales		(61		)		(2,151		)		(236		)		(4,990		)
	Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions*				296				338				596				676
	* 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 and six months ended June 30, 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 March 31, 2014	$	(201	)		$	(5,848	)		$	(19,702	)		$	(25,751	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(1		)		4,441				(563		)		3,877
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—				959				296				1,255
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1		)		5,400				(267		)		5,132
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	(202	)		$	(448	)		$	(19,969	)		$	(20,619	)
	(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	15				3,395				(905		)		2,505
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	252				1,811				596				2,659
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	267				5,206				(309		)		5,164
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	(202	)		$	(448	)		$	(19,969	)		$	(20,619	)
	(1) Net of deferred tax liability of $271, $271, and $530 as of June 30, 2014, March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013 were as follows:
	(In thousands)	Net cumulative currency translation gains (losses)				Net unrealized losses on qualifying cash flow hedges				Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investment				Net unrecognized losses related to pension and severance plans (1)				Total
	Balance at March 31, 2013	$	264			$	(1,702	)		$	—			$	(25,330	)		$	(26,768	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(17		)		(11,187		)		—				15				(11,189		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—				4,431				—				338				4,769
	Net current-period other comprehensive income	(17		)		(6,756		)		—				353				(6,420		)
	Balance at June 30, 2013	$	247			$	(8,458	)		$	—			$	(24,977	)		$	(33,188	)
	(In thousands)	Net cumulative currency translation gains (losses)				Net unrealized losses on qualifying cash flow hedges				Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investment				Net unrecognized losses related to pension and severance plans (1)				Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(125	)		$	(16,557	)		$	404			$	(24,247	)		$	(40,525	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	372				(2,125		)		157				(1,406		)		(3,002		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—				10,224				(561		)		676				10,339
	Net current-period other comprehensive income	372				8,099				(404		)		(730		)		7,337
	Balance at June 30, 2013	$	247			$	(8,458	)		$	—			$	(24,977	)		$	(33,188	)
	(1) Net of deferred tax liability of $153, $138 and $283 as of June 30, 2013, March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Stock-based compensation	$	1,820		$	1,876		$	3,676		$	3,828
	Shares withheld for taxes	(30		)	(2		)	(257		)	(332		)
	Capital surplus increase	$	1,790		$	1,874		$	3,419		$	3,496

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	'
	Financial information for each segment follows:
		Quarter Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net sales:
	Bananas	$	537,340		$	517,692		$	1,038,871		$	1,025,643
	Salads and Healthy Snacks	249,317			260,218			478,928			500,290
	Other Produce	39,190			34,261			70,038			60,490
		$	825,847		$	812,171		$	1,587,837		$	1,586,423
	Operating income (loss):
	Bananas1	$	43,332		$	53,168		$	64,021		$	83,399
	Salads and Healthy Snacks2	7,227			2,993			3,742			9,750
	Other Produce	30			(43		)	125			(421		)
	Corporate costs3	(13,856		)	(15,542		)	(30,567		)	(27,014		)
		$	36,733		$	40,576		$	37,321		$	65,714
	1 Includes $5 million of cost related to the changeover of vessels at the end of the leases and a $1 million gain on the sale of a ripening facility in Europe in the second quarter of 2014.
	2 Includes $2 million of cost in the second quarter of 2014 related to inventory and equipment write downs and severance expense related to product resizing, product discontinuation and overhead savings initiatives. Includes $1 million of "Cost of sales" in the first quarter of 2013 for severance costs related to a fruit ingredient business.
	3 Includes $3 million and $9 million of costs for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, for the proposed combination with Fyffes.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
1998-2000 cases	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency	'
	A summary of claims and deposits paid as of June 30, 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	€ 1.10	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	€ 19.40	€ 10.20	€ 29.60	€ 14.80	Monthly deposit payments of €350 thousand began in September 2011 and will continue through September 2017, unless a successful appeals process is completed sooner. In June 2014 we received an additional assessment for a total value of €1.2M, for which a full deposit was made.

New_Accounting_Standards_Table

New Accounting Standards (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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:
	Standard Name	Issued	Description	Effective Date	Effect on Chiquita's Condensed Consolidated
				for Chiquita	Financial Statements
	Revenue from Contracts with Customers	May 2014 ASU 2014-09	Requires additional considerations for timing and amount of revenue recognition for contract sales with customers.	Retrospective, beginning December 2016. Early adoption is not permitted.	The guidance permits the use of either a retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We have not yet selected a transition method and will evaluate the effect of the standard on our sales contracts with customers, evaluate methods of adoption and monitor other future potential effects.
	Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment: Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity	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.	We have opted for early adoption, which did not have a significant impact on our financial results. We will continue to monitor the potential impact of this early adoption on future filings.
	Income Taxes: Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists	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 Condensed Statement of Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014																			Jun. 30, 2013
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	'																			'
	Chiquita Brands International, Inc.																			Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (Unaudited)																			Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014																			Six Months Ended June 30, 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	$	—		$	434,216		$	611,798		$	1,040,357		$	(498,534	)	$	1,587,837		Net sales	$	—		$	386,971		$	637,037		$	1,023,539		$	(461,124	)	$	1,586,423
	Cost of sales	—			419,303			539,696			940,684			(498,124		)	1,401,559			Cost of sales	—			366,654			563,149			903,799			(461,105		)	1,372,497
	Selling, general and administrative	23,700			8,511			43,816			41,531			—			117,558			Selling, general and administrative	19,405			8,741			43,428			44,687			—			116,261
	Depreciation	—			2,370			13,018			11,200			—			26,588			Depreciation	—			2,459			13,656			10,967			—			27,082
	Amortization	—			—			4,671			12			—			4,683			Amortization	—			—			4,671			12			—			4,683
	Equity in losses (earnings) of investees and subsidiaries	(37,368		)	(52,165		)	4,251			(332		)	85,282			(332		)	Equity in losses (earnings) of investees and subsidiaries	(64,312		)	(78,914		)	(27		)	(72		)	143,253			(72		)
	Restructuring and relocation costs	460			—			—			—			—			460			Restructuring and relocation costs	—			153			108			(3		)	—			258
	Operating income (loss)	13,208			56,197			6,346			47,262			(85,692		)	37,321			Operating income (loss)	44,907			87,878			12,052			64,149			(143,272		)	65,714
	Interest income	—			2			34			1,269			—			1,305			Interest income	—			11			102			1,394			—			1,507
	Interest expense	(10,587		)	(18,406		)	(1,567		)	(207		)	—			(30,767		)	Interest expense	(11,374		)	(17,820		)	(125		)	(23		)	—			(29,342		)
	Loss on debt extinguishment	—			(521		)	—			—			—			(521		)	Loss on debt extinguishment	(843		)	(5,432		)	—			—			—			(6,275		)
	Other income (expense), net	581			96			(367		)	(4,856		)	410			(4,136		)	Other income (expense), net	1,037			(325		)	165			1,227			19			2,123
	Income (loss) before income taxes	3,202			37,368			4,446			43,468			(85,282		)	3,202			Income (loss) before income taxes	33,727			64,312			12,194			66,747			(143,253		)	33,727
	Income tax expense	(9,969		)	(6,412		)	(1,760		)	(3,405		)	11,577			(9,969		)	Income tax expense	(250		)	606			(4,836		)	658			3,572			(250		)
	Net income (loss)	$	(6,767	)	$	30,956		$	2,686		$	40,063		$	(73,705	)	$	(6,767	)	Net income (loss)	$	33,477		$	64,918		$	7,358		$	67,405		$	(139,681	)	$	33,477
	Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of (Operations) (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended June 30, 2013
	(in thousands)
		CBII			CBLLC			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		(Co-issuer)			(Co-issuer)			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net sales	$	—		$	201,929		$	329,311		$	511,546		$	(230,615	)	$	812,171
	Cost of sales	(96		)	186,841			292,378			444,836			(230,613		)	693,346
	Selling, general and administrative	11,453			5,034			23,750			22,247			—			62,484
	Depreciation	—			1,011			6,957			5,487			—			13,455
	Amortization	—			—			2,335			6			—			2,341
	Equity in losses (earnings) of investees and subsidiaries	(44,500		)	(45,195		)	5			(72		)	89,690			(72		)
	Restructuring and relocation costs	—			82			(41		)	—			—			41
	Operating income (loss)	33,143			54,156			3,927			39,042			(89,692		)	40,576
	Interest income	—			6			48			721			—			775
	Interest expense	(5,002		)	(9,663		)	(110		)	(3		)	—			(14,778		)
	Loss on debt extinguishment	—			—			—			—			—			—
	Other income (expense), net	—			1			64			1,502			1			1,568
	Income (loss) before income taxes	28,141			44,500			3,929			41,262			(89,691		)	28,141
	Income tax expense	2,959			(317		)	(1,562		)	1,309			570			2,959
	Net income (loss)	$	31,100		$	44,183		$	2,367		$	42,571		$	(89,121	)	$	31,100
	Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
		CBII			CBLLC			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		(Co-issuer)			(Co-issuer)			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net sales	$	—		$	225,172		$	318,525		$	538,098		$	(255,948	)	$	825,847
	Cost of sales	—			217,303			276,824			478,105			(255,925		)	716,307
	Selling, general and administrative	10,333			4,724			21,644			21,007			—			57,708
	Depreciation	—			1,094			6,819			5,176			—			13,089
	Amortization	—			—			2,336			6			—			2,342
	Equity in losses (earnings) of investees and subsidiaries	(37,463		)	(44,600		)	778			(332		)	81,285			(332		)
	Restructuring and relocation costs	—			—			—			—			—			—
	Operating income (loss)	27,130			46,651			10,124			34,136			(81,308		)	36,733
	Interest income	—			—			1			640			—			641
	Interest expense	(5,295		)	(9,175		)	(683		)	(146		)	—			(15,299		)
	Loss on debt extinguishment	—			—			—			—			—			—
	Other income (expense), net	(2		)	(13		)	84			(334		)	23			(242		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes	21,833			37,463			9,526			34,296			(81,285		)	21,833
	Income tax expense	(3,997		)	(6,069		)	(3,728		)	(2,491		)	12,288			(3,997		)
	Net income (loss)	$	17,836		$	31,394		$	5,798		$	31,805		$	(68,997	)	$	17,836

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Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014																		Jun. 30, 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)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014																		Six Months Ended June 30, 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)	$	(6,767	)	$	30,956		$	2,686	$	40,063		$	(73,705	)	$	(6,767	)	Net income (loss)	$	33,477		$	64,918	$	7,358	$	67,405		$	(139,681	)	$	33,477
	Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	—			—			—		15			—			15			Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	—			—		—		372			—			372
	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	—			—			—		267			—			267			Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency translation	—			—		—		372			—			372
	Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	—			—			—		3,395			—			3,395			Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	157			—		—		—			—			157
	Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales	—			—			—		2,047			—			2,047			Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	(561		)	—		—		—			—			(561		)
	Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	—			—			—		(236		)	—			(236		)	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to available-for-sale investment	(404		)	—		—		—			—			(404		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	—			—			—		5,206			—			5,206
																			Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	—			—		—		(2,125		)	—			(2,125		)
	Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax	—			(565		)	—		(340		)	—			(905		)	Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales	—			—		—		15,214			—			15,214
	Amortization included in pension cost	—			206			—		390			—			596			Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	—			—		—		(4,990		)	—			(4,990		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	—			(359		)	—		50			—			(309		)	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	—			—		—		8,099			—			8,099
	Other comprehensive income (loss) of investments in subsidiaries	5,164			5,523			—		—			(10,687		)	—			Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax	—			971		—		(2,377		)	—			(1,406		)
																			Amortization included in pension cost	—			248		—		428			—			676
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	(1,603	)	$	36,120		$	2,686	$	45,586		$	(84,392	)	$	(1,603	)
																			Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	—			1,219		—		(1,949		)	—			(730		)
	Chiquita Brands International, Inc.																		Other comprehensive income (loss) of investments in subsidiaries	7,741			6,522		—		—			(14,263		)	—
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)																		Comprehensive income (loss)	$	40,814		$	72,659	$	7,358	$	73,927		$	(153,944	)	$	40,814
		CBII			CBLLC			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		(Co-issuer)			(Co-issuer)			Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net income (loss)	$	17,836		$	31,394		$	5,798	$	31,805		$	(68,997	)	$	17,836
	Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	—			—			—		(1		)	—			(1		)
	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	—			—			—		(1		)	—			(1		)
	Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	—			—			—		4,441			—			4,441
	Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales	—			—			—		1,020			—			1,020
	Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	—			—			—		(61		)	—			(61		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	—			—			—		5,400			—			5,400
	Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax	—			(564		)	—		1			—			(563		)
	Amortization included in pension cost	—			102			—		194			—			296
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	—			(462		)	—		195			—			(267		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) of investments in subsidiaries	5,132			5,594			—		—			(10,726		)	—
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	22,968		$	36,526		$	5,798	$	37,399		$	(79,723	)	$	22,968
	Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended June 30, 2013
	(in thousands)
		CBII			CBLLC			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		(Co-issuer)			(Co-issuer)			Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net income (loss)	$	31,100		$	44,183		$	2,367	$	42,571		$	(89,121	)	$	31,100
	Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	—			—			—		(17		)	—			(17		)
	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	—			—			—		(17		)	—			(17		)
	Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	—			—			—		(11,187		)	—			(11,187		)
	Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales	—			—			—		6,582			—			6,582
	Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	—			—			—		(2,151		)	—			(2,151		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	—			—			—		(6,756		)	—			(6,756		)
	Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax	—			(15		)	—		30			—			15
	Amortization included in pension cost	—			124			—		214			—			338
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	—			109			—		244			—			353
	Other comprehensive income (loss) of investments in subsidiaries	(6,420		)	(6,529		)	—		—			12,949			—
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	24,680		$	37,763		$	2,367	$	36,042		$	(76,172	)	$	24,680

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Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Balance Sheet (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014																		Jun. 30, 2013
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	'																		'
	Chiquita Brands International, Inc.																		Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Unaudited)																		Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
	30-Jun-14																		30-Jun-13
	(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
	ASSETS																		ASSETS
	Current assets:																		Current assets:
	Cash and equivalents		$	—		$	22,189		$	—	$	32,324		$	—		$	54,513	Cash and equivalents	$	—	$	11,245	$	—	$	55,723	$	—		$	66,968
	Trade receivables, less allowances		—			56,360			60,229		155,306			—			271,895		Trade receivables, less allowances	—		50,087		69,789		182,849		—			302,725
	Other receivables, net		—			999			4,452		55,961			(837		)	60,575		Other receivables, net	—		1,254		5,407		61,825		—			68,486
	Inventories		—			10,831			34,668		165,812			—			211,311		Inventories	—		8,738		39,240		170,457		—			218,435
	Prepaid expenses		954			1,631			9,137		27,417			—			39,139		Prepaid expenses	1,100		997		8,891		30,478		—			41,466
	Due from affiliates		57,210			2,168,269			1,394,702		558,114			(4,178,295		)	—		Due from affiliates	91,171		1,915,143		1,140,707		421,108		(3,568,129		)	—
	Other current assets		—			3,587			12,823		—			(9,014		)	7,396		Other current assets	—		1,488		17,024		10,114		(9,789		)	18,837
	Total current assets		58,164			2,263,866			1,516,011		994,934			(4,188,146		)	644,829		Total current assets	92,271		1,988,952		1,281,058		932,554		(3,577,918		)	716,917
	Property, plant and equipment, net		—			17,733			197,730		184,399			—			399,862		Property, plant and equipment, net	—		22,659		209,802		161,379		—			393,840
	Investments and other assets, net		21,309			12,555			4,466		77,814			(6,397		)	109,747		Investments and other assets, net	13,939		27,245		3,365		56,570		(12,946		)	88,173
	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
	Other intangible assets, net		—			—			82,182		47			—			82,229		Other intangible assets, net	—		—		91,525		71		—			91,596
	Investments in and accounts with subsidiaries		1,439,143			1,129,504			1,535		—			(2,570,182		)	—		Investments in and accounts with subsidiaries	1,390,962		1,058,544		3,189		—		(2,452,695		)	—
	Total assets		$	1,518,616		$	3,631,743		$	1,858,519	$	1,436,694		$	(6,764,725	)	$	1,680,847	Total assets	$	1,497,172	$	3,305,485	$	1,645,534	$	1,330,074	$	(6,043,559	)	$	1,734,706
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY																		LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current liabilities:																		Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		$	—		$	1,500		$	1,622	$	1,488		$	—		$	4,610	Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	—	$	1,500	$	1,549	$	29	$	—		$	3,078
	Accounts payable		3,143			4,937			89,973		153,526			—			251,579		Accounts payable	1,408		6,590		92,368		173,418		—			273,784
	Accrued liabilities		33,224			23,735			62,527		59,626			(9,851		)	169,261		Accrued liabilities	27,997		36,231		60,183		38,549		(9,789		)	153,171
	Due to affiliates		919,544			1,668,253			1,225,080		365,418			(4,178,295		)	—		Due to affiliates	878,915		1,346,777		1,020,063		322,374		(3,568,129		)	—
	Total current liabilities		955,911			1,698,425			1,379,202		580,058			(4,188,146		)	425,450		Total current liabilities	908,320		1,391,098		1,174,163		534,370		(3,577,918		)	430,033
	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion		170,053			416,450			40,812		5,177			—			632,492		Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	158,400		427,775		12,550		—		—			598,725
	Accrued pension and other employee benefits		14,592			2,882			—		62,800			—			80,274		Accrued pension and other employee benefits	13,355		7,842		—		58,512		—			79,709
	Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet		—			—			—		—			—			—		Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	—		—		—		13,356		—			13,356
	Deferred tax liabilities		235			66,653			46,293		—			(6,397		)	106,784		Deferred tax liabilities	115		78,422		38,739		5,792		(12,946		)	110,122
	Other liabilities		1,571			8,190			9,427		40,405			—			59,593		Other liabilities	2,268		9,386		35,717		40,676		—			88,047
	Total liabilities		1,142,362			2,192,600			1,475,734		688,440			(4,194,543		)	1,304,593		Total liabilities	1,082,458		1,914,523		1,261,169		652,706		(3,590,864		)	1,319,992
	Commitments and contingencies		—			—			—		—			—			—		Commitments and contingencies	—		—		—		—		—			—
	Total shareholders' equity		376,254			1,439,143			382,785		748,254			(2,570,182		)	376,254		Total shareholders' equity	414,714		1,390,962		384,365		677,368		(2,452,695		)	414,714
	Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	1,518,616		$	3,631,743		$	1,858,519	$	1,436,694		$	(6,764,725	)	$	1,680,847	Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	1,497,172	$	3,305,485	$	1,645,534	$	1,330,074	$	(6,043,559	)	$	1,734,706
	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.

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Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Statement of Cash Flows (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014																		Jun. 30, 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)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014																		Six Months Ended June 30, 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	$	—	$	22,112		$	2,630		$	13,441		$	—		$	38,183		Operating cash flow	$	(4,420	)	$	35,695		$	8,968		$	22,202		$	—		$	62,445
	Capital expenditures	—		(1,607		)	(4,910		)	(18,805		)	—			(25,322		)	Capital expenditures	—			(1,657		)	(12,013		)	(7,816		)	—			(21,486		)
	Investing activity with subsidiaries 1	—		(2,926		)	(570		)	—			3,496			—			Investing activity with subsidiaries	—			—			(451		)	—			451			—
	Other, net	—		—			44			(1,022		)	—			(978		)	Other, net	1,819			—			3,598			5,591			—			11,008
	Investing cash flow	—		(4,533		)	(5,436		)	(19,827		)	3,496			(26,300		)	Investing cash flow	1,819			(1,657		)	(8,866		)	(2,225		)	451			(10,478		)
	Issuances of long-term debt	—		—			—			—			—			—			Issuances of long-term debt	—			429,415			—			—			—			429,415
	Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—		(10,750		)	(120		)	(26		)	—			(10,896		)	Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			(411,941		)	(102		)	(33		)	—			(412,076		)
	Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	—		24,000			—			—			—			24,000			Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	—			36,590			—			—			—			36,590
	Repayments of the ABL Revolver	—		(24,000		)	—			—			—			(24,000		)	Repayments of the ABL Revolver	—			(36,590		)	—			—			—			(36,590		)
	Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver	—		—			—			—			—			—			Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver	—			(40,000		)	—			—			—			(40,000		)
	Payments for debt modification and issuance costs	—		(191		)	—			—			—			(191		)	Payments for debt modification and issuance costs	—			(13,364		)	—			—			—			(13,364		)
	Payments of debt extinguishment costs	—		(300		)	—			—			—			(300		)	Payments of debt extinguishment costs	—			—			—			—			—			—
	Financing activity with subsidiaries 1	—		—			2,926			570			(3,496		)	—			Financing activity with subsidiaries	—			393			—			58			(451		)	—
	Financing cash flow	—		(11,241		)	2,806			544			(3,496		)	(11,387		)	Financing cash flow	—			(35,497		)	(102		)	25			(451		)	(36,025		)
	Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	—		6,338			—			(5,842		)	—			496			Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	(2,601		)	(1,459		)	—			20,002			—			15,942
	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	$	—	$	22,189		$	—		$	32,324		$	—		$	54,513		Cash and equivalents, end of period	$	—		$	11,245		$	—		$	55,723		$	—		$	66,968
	1

Fyffes_Transaction_Tables

Fyffes Transaction (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Preliminary Purchase Price Calculation [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable [Table Text Block]	'
		7-Mar-14	4-Aug-14
	Chiquita's closing share price	$10.84	$9.60
	Preliminary purchase price consideration	$519 million	$460 million

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 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

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)

$17,836

$31,100

($6,767)

$33,477

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average common shares outstanding (used to calculate basic EPS) (in shares)

46,915,000

46,481,000

46,883,000

46,426,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dilutive effect of stock options and other stock awards (in shares)

1,212,000

835,000

0

769,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average common shares outstanding (used to calculate diluted EPS) (in shares)

48,127,000

47,316,000

46,883,000

47,195,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Earnings (loss) per common share - basic (in dollars per share)

$0.38

$0.67

($0.14)

$0.72

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Earnings (loss) per common share - diluted (in dollars per share)

$0.37

$0.66

($0.14)

$0.71

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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)

'

'

'

'

1,200,000

0

1,700,000

100,000

1,800,000

'

'

'

Stated interest rate on debt instrument

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.25%

4.25%

4.25%

Conversion price (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$22.45

'

$22.45

Restructuring_Disposition_of_N

Restructuring Disposition of Non-Core Healthy Snacking Business (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	European	European	European
					Healthy Snacking Products [Member]	Healthy Snacking Products [Member]	Healthy Snacking Products [Member]
					Non-core Business [Member]	Non-core Business [Member]	Non-core Business [Member]
					Restructuring	Restructuring	Restructuring
					USD ($)	USD ($)	EUR (€)
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	'	'	'	'	'	$4,000,000	€ 3,000,000
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business	'	'	'	'	3,000,000	2,000,000	'
Payments upon disposal	'	'	'	'	1,000,000	'	'
Net sales	$825,847,000	$812,171,000	$1,587,837,000	$1,586,423,000	$2,000,000	$12,000,000	'

Restructuring_Restructuring_De

Restructuring Restructuring (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		5 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014
					Restructuring [Member]	Restructuring [Member]	Employee Severance [Member]
					position		Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated	'	'	'	'	300	'	'
Restructuring costs	$0	$41,000	$460,000	$258,000	'	$18,000,000	'
Severance Costs	'	'	'	'	'	11,000,000	'
Asset Impairment Charges	'	'	'	'	'	5,000,000	'
Restructuring Reserve	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1,000,000

Trade_and_Finance_Receivables_1

Trade and Finance Receivables - Trade Receivables (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 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	$271,895,000	$252,068,000	$302,725,000	$12,000,000	$17,000,000	$18,000,000	'	'
Trade receivables reserved amounts related to customers	'	'	'	'	'	'	$2,000,000	$9,000,000

Trade_and_Finance_Receivables_2

Trade and Finance Receivables - Finance Receivables (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Grower Receivables	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gross receivable	$34,012	'	$35,761	$37,251	'	'
Reserve	-32,777	-32,877	-32,877	-33,904	-36,830	-36,854
Net receivable	1,235	'	2,884	3,347	'	'
Current portion, net	1,235	'	2,884	3,347	'	'
Long-term portion, net	0	'	0	0	'	'
Seller Financing	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gross receivable	25,327	'	27,127	28,858	'	'
Reserve	0	'	0	0	'	'
Net receivable	25,327	'	27,127	28,858	'	'
Current portion, net	4,148	'	3,990	3,837	'	'
Long-term portion, net	$21,179	'	$23,137	$25,021	'	'

Trade_and_Finance_Receivables_3

Trade and Finance Receivables - Finance Receivables Allowance (Details) (Grower receivables, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Grower receivables	'	'	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Reserve at beginning of period	$32,877	$32,877	$36,830	$36,854
Charged to costs and expenses	0	0	35	26
Recoveries	-100	0	-51	-51
Write-offs	0	'	-2,910	'
Foreign exchange and other	0	0	0	1
Reserve at end of period	$32,777	$32,877	$33,904	$36,830

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 $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
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 $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Finished goods	$69,411	$69,450	$67,908
Growing crops	74,356	74,985	78,951
Raw materials, supplies and other	67,544	66,129	71,576
Inventory, net	$211,311	$210,564	$218,435

Debt_Including_Capital_Lease_O2

Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations - Carrying and Estimated Fair Value Table (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Capital Lease Obligations	$42,558	[1]	$39,025	[1]	$14,250	[1]
Estimated Fair Value - Capital lease obligations	42,000	[1],[2]	39,000	[1],[2]	14,000	[1],[2]
Less current portion	-4,610		-2,271		-3,078
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	632,492		629,353		598,725
4.25% Convertible Senior Notes	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Carrying Value	170,053		164,050		158,400
Estimated Fair Value	200,000	[2]	194,000	[2]	192,000	[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]	'		'		'
Carrying Value	412,325		422,174		422,028
Estimated Fair Value	455,000	[2]	459,000	[2]	445,000	[2]
ABL Term Loan | ABL Term Loan	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Carrying Value	5,625		6,375		7,125
Estimated Fair Value	5,000	[2]	6,000	[2]	7,000	[2]
Midwest [Member] | Warehouse In Service [Member] | Long-term Debt [Member]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Capital Lease Obligations	$42,000		$38,000		$39,000
[1]	Capital lease obligations 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 Note 9 for further 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 $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 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				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013
Interest Expense, Debt [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'
Amortization of discount on the debt component	'		'		$6,003,000		$5,318,000		'
4.25% Convertible Senior Notes	'		'		'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Stated interest rate on debt instrument	4.25%		4.25%		4.25%		4.25%		4.25%
Conversion rate of debt into equity	'		'		0.0445524		'		'
Conversion price (in dollars per share)	$22.45		$22.45		$22.45		$22.45		'
Principal amount of debt component	200,000,000	[1]	200,000,000	[1]	200,000,000	[1]	200,000,000	[1]	200,000,000	[1]
Unamortized discount	-29,947,000		-41,600,000		-29,947,000		-41,600,000		-35,950,000
Net carrying amount of debt component	170,053,000		158,400,000		170,053,000		158,400,000		164,050,000
Equity component	84,904,000		84,904,000		84,904,000		84,904,000		84,904,000
Issuance costs and income taxes	-3,210,000		-3,210,000		-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		81,694,000		81,694,000
Interest Expense, Debt [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'
4.25% coupon interest	2,125,000		2,125,000		4,250,000		4,250,000		'
Amortization of deferred financing fees	117,000		117,000		235,000		235,000		'
Amortization of discount on the debt component	3,046,000		2,699,000		6,003,000		5,318,000		'
Total interest expense related to the Convertible Notes	$5,288,000		$4,941,000		$10,488,000		$9,803,000		'
[1]	As of JuneB 30, 2014, DecemberB 31, 2013 and JuneB 30, 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

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Feb. 05, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Feb. 28, 2013

Feb. 05, 2013

ABL Facility

ABL Facility

ABL Facility

ABL Facility

ABL Facility

ABL Facility

ABL Facility

ABL Facility

ABL Facility

ABL Term Loan

ABL Term Loan

ABL Term Loan

ABL Term Loan

ABL Term Loan

ABL Term Loan

ABL Term Loan

ABL Revolver

Fixed asset sub-line

Fixed asset sub-line

Fixed asset sub-line

Fixed asset sub-line

Fixed asset sub-line

Fixed asset sub-line

ABL Facility, letter of credit

Senior notes

Senior notes

Senior notes

Senior notes

Senior notes

LIBOR

LIBOR

LIBOR

Base Rate

Base Rate

Base Rate

fixed charge coverage ratio [Domain]

LIBOR

LIBOR

LIBOR

Base Rate

Base Rate

Base Rate

LIBOR

LIBOR

LIBOR

Base Rate

Base Rate

Base Rate

7.875% Senior Notes

7.875% Senior Notes

7.875% Senior Notes

7.875% Senior Notes

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%

7.88%

7.88%

7.88%

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

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

ABL Term Loan periodic payment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

ABL amount outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

24,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining borrowing capacity of the Facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$92,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Variable rate basis

'

'LIBOR

'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%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms

'

'25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'20

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt_Including_Capital_Lease_O6

Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations - Build-to-suit Lease (Details) (USD $)

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Midwest [Member]

Midwest [Member]

Midwest [Member]

Midwest [Member]

Midwest [Member]

Midwest [Member]

Midwest [Member]

Salad production and warehousing facility

Salad production and warehousing facility

Warehouse In Service [Member]

Warehouse In Service [Member]

Warehouse In Service [Member]

Construction in progress

Construction in progress

renewal_option

Long-term Debt [Member]

Long-term Debt [Member]

Long-term Debt [Member]

Other liabilities

Accrued liabilities

Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Capital Lease Obligations, Current

'

'

'

'

'

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

'

'

Lease term

'

'

'

'20 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of lease extensions

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

Lease extension term

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Capital Leases, Discount Rate

'

'

'

'

6.30%

'

'

'

'

'

Carrying Value - Capital lease obligations

$42,558,000

[1]

$39,025,000

[1]

$14,250,000

[1]

'

'

$42,000,000

$38,000,000

$39,000,000

$23,000,000

$2,000,000

[1]

Capital lease obligations 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 $)	Jun. 30, 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 $)	6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
			Bunker fuel forward contracts
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Realized gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments recorded in Net sales	($1,127,000)	'	'
Unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedges recorded in Net sales	1,677,000	'	'
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	'	1,000,000	'
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	'	'	$1,000,000

Hedging_Derivatives_No_Longer_

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

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

USD ($)

USD ($)

Euro call and put option contracts

Transferred from Hedging to Non-hedging Instruments

Transferred from Hedging to Non-hedging Instruments

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q1 2013

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q1 2013

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q1 2013

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q2 2013

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q2 2013

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q2 2013

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q2 2013

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q3 2013

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q3 2013

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q3 2013

Foreign exchange option, settled in Q3 2013

USD ($)

USD ($)

Euro call and put option contracts

Purchased

Sold

Sold

Purchased

Sold

Sold

Sold

Purchased

Purchased

Sold

Sold

EUR (€)

Euro put option

Euro call option

Euro call option

Euro put option

Euro call option

Euro call option

Euro call option

Euro put option

Euro put option

Euro call option

Euro call option

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Derivative [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notional amount of currency derivatives included in transferred positions

'

'

'

'

€ 71,000,000

€ 25,000,000

'

€ 25,000,000

€ 19,000,000

'

'

€ 19,000,000

'

€ 27,000,000

'

€ 27,000,000

Realized gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments recorded in Net sales

'

-1,127,000

'

'

'

'

-620,000

'

'

1,000,000

-507,000

'

'

'

'

'

Unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedges recorded in Net sales

'

1,677,000

-2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-73,000

'

1,750,000

'

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

($448,000)

'

'

($2,530,000)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($1,447,000)

'

($1,083,000)

'

Hedging_Derivatives_Not_Design

Hedging - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
(Gains) losses on 30 day euro forward contracts	'	'	'	$1,677
Cost of sales | 30-day euro forward contracts, settlement period - July 2014	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
(Gains) losses on 30 day euro forward contracts	471	-1,678	259	264
Gains (losses) from fluctuations in the value of the net monetary assets exposed to euro exchange rates	($1,595)	($830)	($3,946)	($5,052)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | 30-day euro forward contracts, settlement period - July 2014	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative, Term of Contract	'	'	'30 days	'

Hedging_Hedge_Portfolio_Table_

Hedging - Hedge Portfolio Table (Details)

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Average rate forward, settlement period - 2014

Average rate forward, settlement period - 2014

Average rate forward, settlement period - 2015

Average rate forward, settlement period - 2015

Commodity forward contract, settlement period - 2014

Commodity forward contract, settlement period - 2015

30-day euro forward contracts

30-day euro forward contracts

Purchased

Purchased

Purchased

Purchased

Purchased

Purchased

Sold

Sold

Sold

Sold

Sold

Sold

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

30-day euro forward contracts, settlement period - July 2014

30-day euro forward contracts, settlement period - July 2014

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2014

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2014

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2014

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2015

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2015

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2015

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2014

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2014

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2014

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2015

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2015

Foreign exchange option, settlement period - 2015

Average rate forward contracts

Average rate forward contracts

Average rate forward contracts

Average rate forward contracts

Bunker fuel forward contracts

Bunker fuel forward contracts

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Euro put option

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Euro put option

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Euro call option

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Euro call option

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Mg

Mg

EUR (€)

Euro put option

Euro put option

EUR (€)

Euro put option

Euro put option

EUR (€)

Euro call option

Euro call option

EUR (€)

Euro call option

Euro call option

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Derivative [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Currency derivatives - Notional Amount

'

€ 64,000,000

'

€ 14,000,000

[1]

'

'

'

€ 49,000,000

€ 25,000,000

'

€ 87,000,000

€ 19,000,000

'

€ 113,000,000

€ 25,000,000

'

€ 87,000,000

€ 19,000,000

'

€ 113,000,000

Fuel derivatives - Notional Amount

'

'

'

'

43,266

59,800

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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

1.36

'

1.38

[1]

'

'

'

1.36

'

'

1.33

'

'

1.36

'

'

1.39

'

'

1.4

'

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

'

'

'

'

592

556

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[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) (Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013
Currency Hedge Portfolio	'		'		'		'
Change in Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Balance at beginning of year	($3,831)		($5,014)		($3,125)		($23,215)
Realized (gains) losses included in net income	1,414		1,229		4,766		5,601
Transfers	'		0		'		7,638	[1]
Purchases, net	0	[2]	277	[2]	62	[2]	541	[2]
Changes in fair value	1,906		-323		-5,142		6,310
Balance at end of year	-511		-3,831		-3,439		-3,125
Bunker Fuel Forward Contracts	'		'		'		'
Change in Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Balance at beginning of year	-634		988		7,621		8,572
Realized (gains) losses included in net income	-61		-175		-2,151		-2,839
Transfers	'		0		'		0
Purchases, net	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Changes in fair value	1,641		-1,447		-7,673		1,888
Balance at end of year	$946		($634)		($2,203)		$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

Hedging_Deferred_Net_Gains_Los

Hedging - Deferred Net Gains (Losses) in AOCI Expected to Be Reclassed into Income (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred, Year One	($1,515)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred, Year Two	1,067
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred	-448
Cash flow hedging instruments | Currency Hedge Portfolio	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred, Year One	-1,398
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred, Year Two	38
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred	-1,360
Cash flow hedging instruments | Bunker Fuel Forward Contracts	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred, Year One	-117
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred, Year Two	1,029
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred	$912

Hedging_Cash_Flow_Hedging_Inst

Hedging - Cash Flow Hedging Instruments (Details) (Cash flow hedging instruments, USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)	$4,441		($11,187)		$3,395		($2,125)
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	-959	[1]	-4,431	[1]	-1,811	[1]	-10,224	[1]
Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	-107	[1]	-1,367	[1]	-428	[1]	-1,977	[1]
Currency Hedge Portfolio	'		'		'		'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)	2,694		-4,881		2,774		1,683
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	-1,020	[1]	-6,582	[1]	-2,047	[1]	-15,214	[1]
Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Bunker Fuel Forward Contracts	'		'		'		'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)	1,747		-6,306		621		-3,808
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	61	[1]	2,151	[1]	236	[1]	4,990	[1]
Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	($107)	[1]	($1,367)	[1]	($428)	[1]	($1,977)	[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 $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets (liabilities) at fair value	$96		($3,781)		($6,067)
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value | Other current assets	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded assets	820		'		1,488
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	1,259	[1]	'		2,974	[1]
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	-1,171	[1]	'		-2,227	[1]
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value | Other current assets | Designated as cash flow hedges | Bunker fuel forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	830		'		569
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	-14		'		-34
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value | Other current assets | 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 assets	'		'		206
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	-84		'		'
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value | Investments & other assets, net	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded assets	293		633		137
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	'		'		137
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		-220	[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	293		953		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		-100		'
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value | Accrued liabilities	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded liabilities	-1,007		-4,317		-4,549
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	2,482	[1]	1,250	[1]	1,194	[1]
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	-3,081	[1]	-5,947	[1]	-5,638	[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	322		778		1,531
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	-476		-643		-1,005
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value | Accrued liabilities | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		25	[2]
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	'		'		-883	[2]
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 offset in the balance sheets	'		245		227
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	-254		'		'
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value | Other liabilities	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded liabilities	-10		-97		-3,143
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value | Other 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	'		833	[1]	221	[1]
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	'		-930	[1]	-100	[1]
Assets (Liabilties) at Fair Value | Other 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	'		'		43
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	-10		'		-3,307
Level 2	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets (liabilities) at fair value	96		-3,781		-6,067
Level 2 | Other current assets	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded assets	820		'		1,488
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	1,259	[1]	'		2,974	[1]
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	-1,171	[1]	'		-2,227	[1]
Level 2 | Other current assets | Designated as cash flow hedges | Bunker fuel forward contracts	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts of recognized assets	830		'		569
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	-14		'		-34
Level 2 | Other current assets | 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 assets	'		'		206
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	-84		'		'
Level 2 | Investments & other assets, net	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded assets	293		633		137
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	'		'		137
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		-220	[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	293		953		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		-100		'
Level 2 | Accrued liabilities	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded liabilities	-1,007		-4,317		-4,549
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	2,482	[1]	1,250	[1]	1,194	[1]
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	-3,081	[1]	-5,947	[1]	-5,638	[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	322		778		1,531
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	-476		-643		-1,005
Level 2 | Accrued liabilities | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Currency hedge portfolio	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	'		'		25	[2]
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	'		'		-883	[2]
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 offset in the balance sheets	'		245		227
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	-254		'		'
Level 2 | Other liabilities	'		'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net amount of recorded liabilities	-10		-97		-3,143
Level 2 | Other 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	'		833	[1]	221	[1]
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	'		-930	[1]	-100	[1]
Level 2 | Other 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	'		'		43
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	($10)		'		($3,307)
[1]	Currency hedge portfolio positions designated as cash flow hedges.
[2]	Currency hedge portfolio positions not designated as hedging instruments.

Pension_and_Severance_Benefits2

Pension and Severance Benefits (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$1,855	$1,864	$3,710	$3,728
Interest on projected benefit obligation	1,440	1,297	2,830	2,594
Expected return on plan assets	-341	-331	-671	-663
Recognized actuarial loss	264	306	532	612
Amortization of prior service cost	32	32	64	64
Defined benefit and severance plan expense	$3,250	$3,168	$6,465	$6,335

Reclassifications_from_Accumul2

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]

Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]

Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]

Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]

Available-for-sale investment

Available-for-sale investment

Available-for-sale investment

Available-for-sale investment

Accumulated net gain (loss) from designated or qualifying cash flow hedges

Accumulated net gain (loss) from designated or qualifying cash flow hedges

Accumulated net gain (loss) from designated or qualifying cash flow hedges

Accumulated net gain (loss) from designated or qualifying cash flow hedges

Accumulated net gain (loss) from designated or qualifying cash flow hedges

Accumulated net gain (loss) from designated or qualifying cash flow hedges

Accumulated net gain (loss) from designated or qualifying cash flow hedges

Accumulated net gain (loss) from designated or qualifying cash flow hedges

Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions

Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions

Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions

Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions

Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions

Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions

Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions

Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions

Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions

Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Currency hedge portfolio

Currency hedge portfolio

Currency hedge portfolio

Currency hedge portfolio

Bunker fuel forward contracts

Bunker fuel forward contracts

Bunker fuel forward contracts

Bunker fuel forward contracts

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Comprehensive Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$271

$530

$0

$0

$0

'

'

'

'

Other income (expense), net

242

-1,568

4,136

-2,123

0

0

252

0

0

0

0

-561

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

-825,847

-812,171

-1,587,837

-1,586,423

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,020

6,582

2,047

15,214

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cost of sales

-716,307

-693,346

-1,401,559

-1,372,497

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-61

-2,151

-236

-4,990

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Prior service cost and recognized actuarial loss amortization related to pensions

($296)

($338)

($596)

($676)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$296

[1]

$338

[1]

$596

[1]

$676

[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

6 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at beginning of period

($25,751)

($26,768)

($25,783)

($40,525)

'

'

'

'

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

3,877

-11,189

2,505

-3,002

'

'

'

'

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

1,255

4,769

2,659

10,339

'

'

'

'

Net current-period other comprehensive income

5,132

-6,420

5,164

7,337

'

'

'

'

Balance at end of period

-20,619

-33,188

-20,619

-33,188

'

'

'

'

Net cumulative currency translation gains (losses)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at beginning of period

-201

264

-469

-125

'

'

'

'

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

-1

-17

15

372

'

'

'

'

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

0

0

252

0

'

'

'

'

Net current-period other comprehensive income

-1

-17

267

372

'

'

'

'

Balance at end of period

-202

247

-202

247

'

'

'

'

Net unrealized losses on qualifying cash flow hedges

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at beginning of period

-5,848

-1,702

-5,654

-16,557

'

'

'

'

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

4,441

-11,187

3,395

-2,125

'

'

'

'

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

959

4,431

1,811

10,224

'

'

'

'

Net current-period other comprehensive income

5,400

-6,756

5,206

8,099

'

'

'

'

Balance at end of period

-448

-8,458

-448

-8,458

'

'

'

'

Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at beginning of period

'

0

'

404

'

'

'

'

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

'

0

'

157

'

'

'

'

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

'

0

'

-561

'

'

'

'

Net current-period other comprehensive income

'

0

'

-404

'

'

'

'

Balance at end of period

'

0

'

0

'

'

'

'

Net unrecognized losses related to pension and severance plans

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at beginning of period

-19,702

[1]

-25,330

[1]

-19,660

-24,247

'

'

'

'

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

-563

15

-905

-1,406

'

'

'

'

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

296

338

596

676

'

'

'

'

Net current-period other comprehensive income

-267

353

-309

-730

'

'

'

'

Balance at end of period

-19,969

[1]

-24,977

[1]

-19,969

[1]

-24,977

[1]

'

'

'

'

Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Comprehensive Income

$0

$0

$0

$0

$271

$530

$0

$0

[1]

Net of deferred tax liability of $271, $271, and $530 as of June 30, 2014, March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Effective tax rate	16.80%	-10.50%	191.60%	0.70%
2008 through 2010 [Member] | Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income taxes, penalties and interest to transfer pricing	'	'	23	'
2010 [Domain] | Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Statutorily required profit sharing related to transfer pricing	'	'	5	'

Income_Taxes_Out_of_Period_Adj

Income Taxes - Out of Period Adjustments (Details) (Income tax benefit related to 2012 and 2011, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013
Income tax benefit related to 2012 and 2011	'
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]	'
Out of period adjustments	($3)

Advertising_and_Promotion_Expe1

Advertising and Promotion Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Advertising and certain promotion expenses	$7	$6	$15	$12

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$1	$3	$4	$5
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		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	$1,820	$1,876	$3,676	$3,828
Shares withheld for taxes	-30	-2	-257	-332
Capital surplus increase	$1,790	$1,874	$3,419	$3,496

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Corporate costs

Corporate costs

Corporate costs

Corporate costs

Corporate costs

Corporate costs

Bananas [Member]

Bananas [Member]

Bananas [Member]

Bananas [Member]

Bananas [Member]

Salads and Healthy Snacks

Salads and Healthy Snacks

Salads and Healthy Snacks

Salads and Healthy Snacks

Salads and Healthy Snacks

Salads and Healthy Snacks

Other Produce

Other Produce

Other Produce

Other Produce

European

Fyffes transaction

Fyffes transaction

Cost of sales

General and administrative expense

Fruit ingredient business

Bananas [Member]

General and administrative expense

General and administrative expense

Cost of sales

General and administrative expense

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

$825,847,000

$812,171,000

$1,587,837,000

$1,586,423,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

$537,340,000

$517,692,000

$1,038,871,000

$1,025,643,000

'

$249,317,000

$260,218,000

$478,928,000

$500,290,000

'

'

$39,190,000

$34,261,000

$70,038,000

$60,490,000

'

Operating income

36,733,000

40,576,000

37,321,000

65,714,000

-13,856,000

[1]

-15,542,000

-30,567,000

[1]

-27,014,000

'

'

43,332,000

[2]

53,168,000

64,021,000

[2]

83,399,000

'

7,227,000

[3]

2,993,000

3,742,000

[3]

9,750,000

[3]

'

'

30,000

-43,000

125,000

-421,000

'

Loss from Changeover of Vessels

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

inventory and equipment write downs and severance expense related to product resizing, product discontinuation and overhead savings initiatives

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Severance costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Business combination, acquisition related costs

$3,000,000

'

$9,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

$9,000,000

$3,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

Includes $3 million and $9 million of costs for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, for the proposed combination with Fyffes.

[2]

Includes $5 million of cost related to the changeover of vessels at the end of the leases and a $1 million gain on the sale of a ripening facility in Europe in the second quarter of 2014.

[3]

Includes $2 million of cost in the second quarter of 2014 related to inventory and equipment write downs and severance expense related to product resizing, product discontinuation and overhead savings initiatives. 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 $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
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	6 Months Ended				37 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2007	Nov. 30, 2012	Feb. 28, 2010	Mar. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 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	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2009	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2009	Jun. 30, 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

78 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

78 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

111 Months Ended

117 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

117 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

117 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

117 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Nov. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Aug. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Apr. 30, 2011

Apr. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

USD ($)

Indirect import challenge - income tax assessment

Indirect import challenge - income tax assessment

Indirect import challenge - customs tax assessment

Indirect import challenge - customs tax assessment

Trento

Trento

Trento

Alessandria

Alessandria

Aosta

Aosta

Genoa

Genoa

Chiquita Italy

Chiquita Italy

Chiquita Italy

Chiquita Italy

Chiquita Italy

Chiquita Italy

Chiquita Italy

Chiquita Italy

Chiquita Italy

Insurance recovery coverage suit

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

1998-2000 cases

1998-2000 cases

1998-2000 cases

1998-2000 cases

1998-2000 cases

1998-2000 cases

1998-2000 cases

1998-2000 cases

1998-2000 cases

1998-2000 cases

2004 - 2005 cases

2004 - 2005 cases

2004 - 2005 cases

2004 - 2005 cases

2004 cases - direct import challenge

2004 cases - direct import challenge

2005 cases - direct import challenge

2005 cases - direct import challenge

Trento

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

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

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Litigation Settlement, Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

€ 5,500,000

Claim / Assessment

'

'

12,000,000

'

19,400,000

'

'

3,300,000

'

300,000

'

1,200,000

'

7,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

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

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Claim / Assessment

'

'

31,100,000

'

29,600,000

'

'

6,400,000

'

500,000

'

2,400,000

'

8,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deposits Paid Pending Appeal

'

'

900,000

'

14,800,000

'

6,400,000

6,400,000

'

500,000

'

1,100,000

'

1,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Installment payment period

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years 6 months

'

'

'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

'

'

'

'

'

Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments

$1,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin4

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net sales	$825,847	$812,171	$1,587,837	$1,586,423
Cost of sales	716,307	693,346	1,401,559	1,372,497
Selling, general and administrative	57,708	62,484	117,558	116,261
Depreciation	13,089	13,455	26,588	27,082
Amortization	2,342	2,341	4,683	4,683
Equity in earnings of investees	-332	-72	-332	-72
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	41	460	258
Operating income	36,733	40,576	37,321	65,714
Interest income	641	775	1,305	1,507
Interest expense	-15,299	-14,778	-30,767	-29,342
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	-521	-6,275
Other income (expense), net	-242	1,568	-4,136	2,123
Income before income taxes	21,833	28,141	3,202	33,727
Income tax benefit (expense)	-3,997	2,959	-9,969	-250
Net income (loss)	17,836	31,100	-6,767	33,477
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Cost of sales	0	-96	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	10,333	11,453	23,700	19,405
Depreciation	0	0	0	0
Amortization	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of investees	-37,463	-44,500	-37,368	-64,312
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	0	460	0
Operating income	27,130	33,143	13,208	44,907
Interest income	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	-5,295	-5,002	-10,587	-11,374
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	0	-843
Other income (expense), net	-2	0	581	1,037
Income before income taxes	21,833	28,141	3,202	33,727
Income tax benefit (expense)	-3,997	2,959	-9,969	-250
Net income (loss)	17,836	31,100	-6,767	33,477
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	225,172	201,929	434,216	386,971
Cost of sales	217,303	186,841	419,303	366,654
Selling, general and administrative	4,724	5,034	8,511	8,741
Depreciation	1,094	1,011	2,370	2,459
Amortization	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of investees	-44,600	-45,195	-52,165	-78,914
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	82	0	153
Operating income	46,651	54,156	56,197	87,878
Interest income	0	6	2	11
Interest expense	-9,175	-9,663	-18,406	-17,820
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	-521	-5,432
Other income (expense), net	-13	1	96	-325
Income before income taxes	37,463	44,500	37,368	64,312
Income tax benefit (expense)	-6,069	-317	-6,412	606
Net income (loss)	31,394	44,183	30,956	64,918
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	318,525	329,311	611,798	637,037
Cost of sales	276,824	292,378	539,696	563,149
Selling, general and administrative	21,644	23,750	43,816	43,428
Depreciation	6,819	6,957	13,018	13,656
Amortization	2,336	2,335	4,671	4,671
Equity in earnings of investees	778	5	4,251	-27
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	-41	0	108
Operating income	10,124	3,927	6,346	12,052
Interest income	1	48	34	102
Interest expense	-683	-110	-1,567	-125
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense), net	84	64	-367	165
Income before income taxes	9,526	3,929	4,446	12,194
Income tax benefit (expense)	-3,728	-1,562	-1,760	-4,836
Net income (loss)	5,798	2,367	2,686	7,358
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	538,098	511,546	1,040,357	1,023,539
Cost of sales	478,105	444,836	940,684	903,799
Selling, general and administrative	21,007	22,247	41,531	44,687
Depreciation	5,176	5,487	11,200	10,967
Amortization	6	6	12	12
Equity in earnings of investees	-332	-72	-332	-72
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	0	0	-3
Operating income	34,136	39,042	47,262	64,149
Interest income	640	721	1,269	1,394
Interest expense	-146	-3	-207	-23
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense), net	-334	1,502	-4,856	1,227
Income before income taxes	34,296	41,262	43,468	66,747
Income tax benefit (expense)	-2,491	1,309	-3,405	658
Net income (loss)	31,805	42,571	40,063	67,405
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	-255,948	-230,615	-498,534	-461,124
Cost of sales	-255,925	-230,613	-498,124	-461,105
Selling, general and administrative	0	0	0	0
Depreciation	0	0	0	0
Amortization	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of investees	81,285	89,690	85,282	143,253
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	0	0	0
Operating income	-81,308	-89,692	-85,692	-143,272
Interest income	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense), net	23	1	410	19
Income before income taxes	-81,285	-89,691	-85,282	-143,253
Income tax benefit (expense)	12,288	570	11,577	3,572
Net income (loss)	($68,997)	($89,121)	($73,705)	($139,681)

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin5

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income (loss)	$17,836	$31,100	($6,767)	$33,477
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	-1	-17	15	372
Realized gains for foreign currency translation on business disposal reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	0	-252	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency translation	-1	-17	267	372
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	0	0	0	157
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	-561
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to available-for-sale investment	0	0	0	-404
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	4,441	-11,187	3,395	-2,125
Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales	1,020	6,582	2,047	15,214
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	-61	-2,151	-236	-4,990
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	5,400	-6,756	5,206	8,099
Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax	-563	15	-905	-1,406
Amortization included in pension cost	296	338	596	676
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	-267	353	-309	-730
Other comprehensive income (loss)of investments in subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	22,968	24,680	-1,603	40,814
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	17,836	31,100	-6,767	33,477
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	0	0	0	0
Realized gains for foreign currency translation on business disposal reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency translation	0	0	0	0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	'	'	'	157
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	'	'	'	561
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to available-for-sale investment	'	'	'	-404
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	0	0	0	0
Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales	0	0	0	0
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	0	0	0	0
Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Amortization included in pension cost	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)of investments in subsidiaries	5,132	-6,420	5,164	7,741
Comprehensive income (loss)	22,968	24,680	-1,603	40,814
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	31,394	44,183	30,956	64,918
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	0	0	0	0
Realized gains for foreign currency translation on business disposal reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency translation	0	0	0	0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	'	'	'	0
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	'	'	'	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to available-for-sale investment	'	'	'	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	0	0	0	0
Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales	0	0	0	0
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	0	0	0	0
Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax	-564	-15	-565	971
Amortization included in pension cost	102	124	206	248
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	462	-109	359	-1,219
Other comprehensive income (loss)of investments in subsidiaries	5,594	-6,529	5,523	6,522
Comprehensive income (loss)	36,526	37,763	36,120	72,659
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	5,798	2,367	2,686	7,358
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	0	0	0	0
Realized gains for foreign currency translation on business disposal reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency translation	0	0	0	0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	'	'	'	0
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	'	'	'	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to available-for-sale investment	'	'	'	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	0	0	0	0
Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales	0	0	0	0
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	0	0	0	0
Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Amortization included in pension cost	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)of investments in subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	5,798	2,367	2,686	7,358
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	31,805	42,571	40,063	67,405
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	-1	-17	15	372
Realized gains for foreign currency translation on business disposal reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	0	-252	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency translation	-1	-17	267	372
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	'	'	'	0
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	'	'	'	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to available-for-sale investment	'	'	'	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	4,441	-11,187	3,395	-2,125
Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales	1,020	6,582	2,047	15,214
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	61	2,151	236	4,990
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	5,400	-6,756	5,206	8,099
Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax	1	30	-340	-2,377
Amortization included in pension cost	194	214	390	428
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	-195	-244	-50	1,949
Other comprehensive income (loss)of investments in subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	37,399	36,042	45,586	73,927
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-68,997	-89,121	-73,705	-139,681
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains	0	0	0	0
Realized gains for foreign currency translation on business disposal reclassified into Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency translation	0	0	0	0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investment	'	'	'	0
Realized gains of available-for-sale investment reclassified into Other income (expense), net	'	'	'	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to available-for-sale investment	'	'	'	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives for the period	0	0	0	0
Derivative (gains) losses reclassified into Net sales	0	0	0	0
Derivative gains reclassified into Cost of sales	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives	0	0	0	0
Actuarial gains (losses) for the period, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Amortization included in pension cost	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) related to defined benefit pension and severance plans	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)of investments in subsidiaries	-10,726	12,949	-10,687	-14,263
Comprehensive income (loss)	($79,723)	($76,172)	($84,392)	($153,944)

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin6

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Statement of Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net sales	$825,847	$812,171	$1,587,837	$1,586,423
Cost of sales	716,307	693,346	1,401,559	1,372,497
Selling, general and administrative	57,708	62,484	117,558	116,261
Depreciation	13,089	13,455	26,588	27,082
Amortization	2,342	2,341	4,683	4,683
Equity in earnings of investees	-332	-72	-332	-72
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	41	460	258
Operating income	36,733	40,576	37,321	65,714
Interest income	641	775	1,305	1,507
Interest expense	-15,299	-14,778	-30,767	-29,342
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	-521	-6,275
Other income (expense), net	-242	1,568	-4,136	2,123
Income before income taxes	21,833	28,141	3,202	33,727
Income tax benefit (expense)	-3,997	2,959	-9,969	-250
Net income (loss)	17,836	31,100	-6,767	33,477
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	-255,948	-230,615	-498,534	-461,124
Cost of sales	-255,925	-230,613	-498,124	-461,105
Selling, general and administrative	0	0	0	0
Depreciation	0	0	0	0
Amortization	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of investees	81,285	89,690	85,282	143,253
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	0	0	0
Operating income	-81,308	-89,692	-85,692	-143,272
Interest income	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense), net	23	1	410	19
Income before income taxes	-81,285	-89,691	-85,282	-143,253
Income tax benefit (expense)	12,288	570	11,577	3,572
Net income (loss)	-68,997	-89,121	-73,705	-139,681
Parent Company [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Cost of sales	0	-96	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	10,333	11,453	23,700	19,405
Depreciation	0	0	0	0
Amortization	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of investees	-37,463	-44,500	-37,368	-64,312
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	0	460	0
Operating income	27,130	33,143	13,208	44,907
Interest income	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	-5,295	-5,002	-10,587	-11,374
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	0	-843
Other income (expense), net	-2	0	581	1,037
Income before income taxes	21,833	28,141	3,202	33,727
Income tax benefit (expense)	-3,997	2,959	-9,969	-250
Net income (loss)	17,836	31,100	-6,767	33,477
Subsidiary Issuer [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	225,172	201,929	434,216	386,971
Cost of sales	217,303	186,841	419,303	366,654
Selling, general and administrative	4,724	5,034	8,511	8,741
Depreciation	1,094	1,011	2,370	2,459
Amortization	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of investees	-44,600	-45,195	-52,165	-78,914
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	82	0	153
Operating income	46,651	54,156	56,197	87,878
Interest income	0	6	2	11
Interest expense	-9,175	-9,663	-18,406	-17,820
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	-521	-5,432
Other income (expense), net	-13	1	96	-325
Income before income taxes	37,463	44,500	37,368	64,312
Income tax benefit (expense)	-6,069	-317	-6,412	606
Net income (loss)	31,394	44,183	30,956	64,918
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	318,525	329,311	611,798	637,037
Cost of sales	276,824	292,378	539,696	563,149
Selling, general and administrative	21,644	23,750	43,816	43,428
Depreciation	6,819	6,957	13,018	13,656
Amortization	2,336	2,335	4,671	4,671
Equity in earnings of investees	778	5	4,251	-27
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	-41	0	108
Operating income	10,124	3,927	6,346	12,052
Interest income	1	48	34	102
Interest expense	-683	-110	-1,567	-125
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense), net	84	64	-367	165
Income before income taxes	9,526	3,929	4,446	12,194
Income tax benefit (expense)	-3,728	-1,562	-1,760	-4,836
Net income (loss)	5,798	2,367	2,686	7,358
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	538,098	511,546	1,040,357	1,023,539
Cost of sales	478,105	444,836	940,684	903,799
Selling, general and administrative	21,007	22,247	41,531	44,687
Depreciation	5,176	5,487	11,200	10,967
Amortization	6	6	12	12
Equity in earnings of investees	-332	-72	-332	-72
Restructuring and relocation costs	0	0	0	-3
Operating income	34,136	39,042	47,262	64,149
Interest income	640	721	1,269	1,394
Interest expense	-146	-3	-207	-23
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense), net	-334	1,502	-4,856	1,227
Income before income taxes	34,296	41,262	43,468	66,747
Income tax benefit (expense)	-2,491	1,309	-3,405	658
Net income (loss)	$31,805	$42,571	$40,063	$67,405

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin7

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Immaterial Error Correction	'0.01		'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	$54,017		$54,513	$66,968	$51,026
Trade receivables, less allowances	252,068		271,895	302,725	'
Other receivables, net	56,273		60,575	68,486	'
Inventories	210,564		211,311	218,435	'
Prepaid expenses	49,733		39,139	41,466	'
Due from Related Parties, Current	0	[1]	0	0	'
Other current assets	6,540		7,396	18,837	'
Assets, Current	629,195		644,829	716,917	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	390,773		399,862	393,840	'
Investments and other assets, net	108,077		109,747	88,173	'
Trademarks	426,085		426,085	426,085	'
Goodwill	18,095		18,095	18,095	'
Other intangible assets, net	86,913		82,229	91,596	'
Investments In, And Accounts With, Subsidiaries	0		0	0	'
Assets	1,659,138		1,680,847	1,734,706	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	2,271		4,610	3,078	'
Accounts payable	248,273		251,579	273,784	'
Accrued liabilities	158,034	[1]	169,261	153,171	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	0	[1]	0	0	'
Liabilities, Current	408,578		425,450	430,033	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	629,353		632,492	598,725	'
Accrued pension and other employee benefits	77,066		80,274	79,709	'
Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	6,290		0	13,356	'
Deferred tax liabilities	103,679		106,784	110,122	'
Other liabilities	59,734		59,593	88,047	'
Liabilities	1,284,700		1,304,593	1,319,992	'
Commitments and contingencies	0		0	0	'
Total shareholders' equity	374,438		376,254	414,714	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,659,138		1,680,847	1,734,706	'
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'		'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	0		0	0	0
Trade receivables, less allowances	0		0	0	'
Other receivables, net	0		-837	0	'
Inventories	0		0	0	'
Prepaid expenses	0		0	0	'
Due from Related Parties, Current	-3,892,575	[1]	-4,178,295	-3,568,129	'
Other current assets	-8,964		-9,014	-9,789	'
Assets, Current	-3,901,539		-4,188,146	-3,577,918	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	0		0	0	'
Investments and other assets, net	-5,778		-6,397	-12,946	'
Trademarks	0		0	0	'
Goodwill	0		0	0	'
Other intangible assets, net	0		0	0	'
Investments In, And Accounts With, Subsidiaries	-2,478,986		-2,570,182	-2,452,695	'
Assets	-6,386,303		-6,764,725	-6,043,559	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0		0	0	'
Accounts payable	0		0	0	'
Accrued liabilities	-8,964	[1]	-9,851	-9,789	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	-3,892,575	[1]	-4,178,295	-3,568,129	'
Liabilities, Current	-3,901,539		-4,188,146	-3,577,918	'
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	-5,778		-6,397	-12,946	'
Other liabilities	0		0	0	'
Liabilities	-3,907,317		-4,194,543	-3,590,864	'
Commitments and contingencies	0		0	0	'
Total shareholders' equity	-2,478,986		-2,570,182	-2,452,695	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	-6,386,303		-6,764,725	-6,043,559	'
Parent Company [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'		'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	0		0	0	2,601
Trade receivables, less allowances	0		0	0	'
Other receivables, net	1,061		0	0	'
Inventories	0		0	0	'
Prepaid expenses	1,024		954	1,100	'
Due from Related Parties, Current	71,604	[1]	57,210	91,171	'
Other current assets	0		0	0	'
Assets, Current	73,689		58,164	92,271	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	0		0	0	'
Investments and other assets, net	20,999		21,309	13,939	'
Trademarks	0		0	0	'
Goodwill	0		0	0	'
Other intangible assets, net	0		0	0	'
Investments In, And Accounts With, Subsidiaries	1,402,089		1,439,143	1,390,962	'
Assets	1,496,777		1,518,616	1,497,172	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0		0	0	'
Accounts payable	1,126		3,143	1,408	'
Accrued liabilities	36,511	[1]	33,224	27,997	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	903,865	[1]	919,544	878,915	'
Liabilities, Current	941,502		955,911	908,320	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	164,050		170,053	158,400	'
Accrued pension and other employee benefits	15,223		14,592	13,355	'
Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	0		0	0	'
Deferred tax liabilities	115		235	115	'
Other liabilities	1,449		1,571	2,268	'
Liabilities	1,122,339		1,142,362	1,082,458	'
Commitments and contingencies	0		0	0	'
Total shareholders' equity	374,438		376,254	414,714	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,496,777		1,518,616	1,497,172	'
Subsidiary Issuer [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'		'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	15,851		22,189	11,245	12,704
Trade receivables, less allowances	49,325		56,360	50,087	'
Other receivables, net	402		999	1,254	'
Inventories	15,567		10,831	8,738	'
Prepaid expenses	3,661		1,631	997	'
Due from Related Parties, Current	2,060,284	[1]	2,168,269	1,915,143	'
Other current assets	2,751		3,587	1,488	'
Assets, Current	2,147,841		2,263,866	1,988,952	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	20,258		17,733	22,659	'
Investments and other assets, net	13,994		12,555	27,245	'
Trademarks	208,085		208,085	208,085	'
Goodwill	0		0	0	'
Other intangible assets, net	0		0	0	'
Investments In, And Accounts With, Subsidiaries	1,073,711		1,129,504	1,058,544	'
Assets	3,463,889		3,631,743	3,305,485	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,500		1,500	1,500	'
Accounts payable	8,150		4,937	6,590	'
Accrued liabilities	27,420	[1]	23,735	36,231	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	1,520,539	[1]	1,668,253	1,346,777	'
Liabilities, Current	1,557,609		1,698,425	1,391,098	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	427,049		416,450	427,775	'
Accrued pension and other employee benefits	2,818		2,882	7,842	'
Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	0		0	0	'
Deferred tax liabilities	66,142		66,653	78,422	'
Other liabilities	8,182		8,190	9,386	'
Liabilities	2,061,800		2,192,600	1,914,523	'
Commitments and contingencies	0		0	0	'
Total shareholders' equity	1,402,089		1,439,143	1,390,962	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,463,889		3,631,743	3,305,485	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'		'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	0		0	0	0
Trade receivables, less allowances	51,189		60,229	69,789	'
Other receivables, net	5,140		4,452	5,407	'
Inventories	34,831		34,668	39,240	'
Prepaid expenses	11,040		9,137	8,891	'
Due from Related Parties, Current	1,270,479	[1]	1,394,702	1,140,707	'
Other current assets	12,753		12,823	17,024	'
Assets, Current	1,385,432		1,516,011	1,281,058	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	201,346		197,730	209,802	'
Investments and other assets, net	3,644		4,466	3,365	'
Trademarks	38,500		38,500	38,500	'
Goodwill	18,095		18,095	18,095	'
Other intangible assets, net	86,853		82,182	91,525	'
Investments In, And Accounts With, Subsidiaries	3,186		1,535	3,189	'
Assets	1,737,056		1,858,519	1,645,534	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	726		1,622	1,549	'
Accounts payable	89,352		89,973	92,368	'
Accrued liabilities	57,984	[1]	62,527	60,183	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	1,122,258	[1]	1,225,080	1,020,063	'
Liabilities, Current	1,270,320		1,379,202	1,174,163	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	38,147		40,812	12,550	'
Accrued pension and other employee benefits	0		0	0	'
Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	0		0	0	'
Deferred tax liabilities	42,539		46,293	38,739	'
Other liabilities	8,885		9,427	35,717	'
Liabilities	1,359,891		1,475,734	1,261,169	'
Commitments and contingencies	0		0	0	'
Total shareholders' equity	377,165		382,785	384,365	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,737,056		1,858,519	1,645,534	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'		'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	38,166		32,324	55,723	35,721
Trade receivables, less allowances	151,554		155,306	182,849	'
Other receivables, net	49,670		55,961	61,825	'
Inventories	160,166		165,812	170,457	'
Prepaid expenses	34,008		27,417	30,478	'
Due from Related Parties, Current	490,208	[1]	558,114	421,108	'
Other current assets	0		0	10,114	'
Assets, Current	923,772		994,934	932,554	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	169,169		184,399	161,379	'
Investments and other assets, net	75,218		77,814	56,570	'
Trademarks	179,500		179,500	179,500	'
Goodwill	0		0	0	'
Other intangible assets, net	60		47	71	'
Investments In, And Accounts With, Subsidiaries	0		0	0	'
Assets	1,347,719		1,436,694	1,330,074	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	45		1,488	29	'
Accounts payable	149,645		153,526	173,418	'
Accrued liabilities	45,083	[1]	59,626	38,549	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	345,913	[1]	365,418	322,374	'
Liabilities, Current	540,686		580,058	534,370	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	107		5,177	0	'
Accrued pension and other employee benefits	59,025		62,800	58,512	'
Deferred gain - sale of shipping fleet	6,290		0	13,356	'
Deferred tax liabilities	661		0	5,792	'
Other liabilities	41,218		40,405	40,676	'
Liabilities	647,987		688,440	652,706	'
Commitments and contingencies	0		0	0	'
Total shareholders' equity	699,732		748,254	677,368	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$1,347,719		$1,436,694	$1,330,074	'
[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_Fin8

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Statement of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Operating cash flow	$38,183		$62,445
Capital expenditures	-25,322		-21,486
Investing activity with subsidiaries	0	[1]	0
Other, net	-978		11,008
Investing cash flow	-26,300		-10,478
Issuances of long-term debt	0		429,415
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-10,896		-412,076
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	24,000		36,590
Repayments of the ABL Revolver	-24,000		-36,590
Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver	0		-40,000
Payments for debt modification and issuance costs	-191		-13,364
Payments of debt extinguishment costs	-300		0
Financing activity with subsidiaries	0	[1]	0
Financing cash flow	-11,387		-36,025
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	496		15,942
Cash and equivalents	54,513		66,968
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'		'
Operating cash flow	0		0
Capital expenditures	0		0
Investing activity with subsidiaries	3,496	[1]	451
Other, net	0		0
Investing cash flow	3,496		451
Issuances of long-term debt	0		0
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0		0
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	0		0
Repayments of the ABL Revolver	0		0
Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver	0		0
Payments for debt modification and issuance costs	0		0
Payments of debt extinguishment costs	0		0
Financing activity with subsidiaries	-3,496	[1]	-451
Financing cash flow	-3,496		-451
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	0		0
Cash and equivalents	0		0
Parent Company [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'		'
Operating cash flow	0		-4,420
Capital expenditures	0		0
Investing activity with subsidiaries	0	[1]	0
Other, net	0		1,819
Investing cash flow	0		1,819
Issuances of long-term debt	0		0
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0		0
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	0		0
Repayments of the ABL Revolver	0		0
Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver	0		0
Payments for debt modification and issuance costs	0		0
Payments of debt extinguishment costs	0		0
Financing activity with subsidiaries	0	[1]	0
Financing cash flow	0		0
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	0		-2,601
Cash and equivalents	0		0
Subsidiary Issuer [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'		'
Operating cash flow	22,112		35,695
Capital expenditures	-1,607		-1,657
Investing activity with subsidiaries	-2,926	[1]	0
Other, net	0		0
Investing cash flow	-4,533		-1,657
Issuances of long-term debt	0		429,415
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-10,750		-411,941
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	24,000		36,590
Repayments of the ABL Revolver	-24,000		-36,590
Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver	0		-40,000
Payments for debt modification and issuance costs	-191		-13,364
Payments of debt extinguishment costs	-300		0
Financing activity with subsidiaries	0	[1]	393
Financing cash flow	-11,241		-35,497
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	6,338		-1,459
Cash and equivalents	22,189		11,245
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'		'
Operating cash flow	2,630		8,968
Capital expenditures	-4,910		-12,013
Investing activity with subsidiaries	-570	[1]	-451
Other, net	44		3,598
Investing cash flow	-5,436		-8,866
Issuances of long-term debt	0		0
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-120		-102
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	0		0
Repayments of the ABL Revolver	0		0
Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver	0		0
Payments for debt modification and issuance costs	0		0
Payments of debt extinguishment costs	0		0
Financing activity with subsidiaries	2,926	[1]	0
Financing cash flow	2,806		-102
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	0		0
Cash and equivalents	0		0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]	'		'
Operating cash flow	13,441		22,202
Capital expenditures	-18,805		-7,816
Investing activity with subsidiaries	0	[1]	0
Other, net	-1,022		5,591
Investing cash flow	-19,827		-2,225
Issuances of long-term debt	0		0
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-26		-33
Borrowings under the ABL Revolver	0		0
Repayments of the ABL Revolver	0		0
Repayments of the Credit Facility Revolver	0		0
Payments for debt modification and issuance costs	0		0
Payments of debt extinguishment costs	0		0
Financing activity with subsidiaries	570	[1]	58
Financing cash flow	544		25
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	-5,842		20,002
Cash and equivalents	$32,324		$55,723
[1]	1

Fyffes_Transaction_Details

Fyffes Transaction (Details)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 04, 2014	Mar. 07, 2014
	USD ($)	USD ($)	EUR (€)	USD ($)	USD ($)
	count	count
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	12,000	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares	'	0.1567	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	49.30%	49.30%	'	'	'
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Percentage	50.70%	50.70%	'	'	'
Share Price	'	'	'	$9.60	$10.84
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned	'	'	'	460	519
Business combination, acquisition related costs	$3	$9	'	'	'