| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 02, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 00-0000000 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001047340 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 2, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | E9 |
| Entity File Number | 333-07708 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | c/o H&C Corporate Services Limited |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | P.O. Box 698, 4th Floor, Apollo House, 87 Mary Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | George Town |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | KY1-1107 |
| Entity Address, Country | KY |
| City Area Code | (305) |
| Local Phone Number | 520-8400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Ordinary Shares, $0.01 Par Value Per Share |
| Trading Symbol | FDP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
