Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Components Of Trademarks And Other Intangible Assets Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Amortization Expense Schedule Of Amortization Expenses [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Amortization Expenses [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Hain Pure Protein Joint Venture [Member] Hain Pure Protein Joint Venture [Member] Hain Pure Protein Joint Venture [Member] Hutchison Hain Organic Holdings Limited [Member] Hutchison Hain Organic Holdings Limited [Member] Hutchison Hain Organic Holdings Limited [Member] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Carrying value of investments Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Advances to affiliate Advances to Affiliate Proceeds from Collection of Advance to Affiliate Proceeds from Collection of Advance to Affiliate Segment Reporting [Abstract] Total Acquisition & Restructuring Charges included in Corporate Segment Total Acquisition & Restructuring Charges included in Corporate Segment Total Acquisition & Restructuring Charges included in Corporate Segment Accounting Policies [Abstract] Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Net carrying amount at beginning of year Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Cash flow hedges deferred in OCI Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Changes in deferred taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Net carrying amount at end of year Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Classified Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract] Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets Property, plant and equipment Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets, Net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets, Net Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Accounts payable and accrued expenses Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average shares outstanding during the period Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive stock options and unvested restricted stock Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Denominator for diluted earnings per share - weighted average shares outstanding during the period Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic net income per share Earnings Per Share, Basic Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted net income per share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain] Before Tax [Member] Before Tax [Member] Before Tax [Member] Tax Effect [Member] Tax Effect [Member] Tax Effect [Member] After Tax [Member] After Tax [Member] After Tax [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Senior notes outstanding Senior Notes Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Capital Lease Obligations Capital Lease Obligations Long-term Debt Long-term Debt Current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Long-term debt, less current portion Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Canada [Member] Canada [Member] Canada [Member] United Kingdom [Member] United Kingdom [Member] United Kingdom [Member] Continental Europe [Member] Rest of Europe [Member] Europe [Member] Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Entity's Country of Domicile Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Entity's Country of Domicile Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Foreign Countries Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Foreign Countries Disclosure on Geographic Areas Long-Lived Assets Disclosure on Geographic Areas Long-Lived Assets Disclosure on Geographic Areas Long-Lived Assets Intangible assets deemed to have a finite life Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Stock Options [Member] Stock Options [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Options, Outstanding, Number (beginning of period) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (beginning of period) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options, Exercises in Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options, Forfeitures in Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options, Outstanding, Number (end of period) Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (end of period) Options, Exercisable, Number Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity [Abstract] Components Of Preliminary Purchase Price Allocations Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block] Unaudited Pro Forma Results Of Operations Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Compensation Cost And Related Income Tax Benefits Recognized Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] Summary Of Stock Option Activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Cash Proceeds Received From Share-Based Payment Awards Schedule of Cash Proceeds Received from Share-based Payment Awards [Table Text Block] Non-Vested Restricted Stock And Restricted Share Unit Awards Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Restricted Stock Grant Information Restricted stock grant information [Table Text Block] Restricted stock grant information [Table Text Block]. Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] United States [Member] United States [Member] United States [Member] All Other Segments [Member] All Other Segments [Member] Total Segment Operating Income [Member] Total Segment Operating Income [Member] Total Segment Operating Income [Member] Corporate and Other [Member] Corporate and Other [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Revenues Revenues Operating Income (Loss) Operating Income (Loss) Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Land Land Buildings and improvements Buildings and Improvements, Gross Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment, Gross Furniture and fixtures Furniture and Fixtures, Gross Leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvements, Gross Construction in progress Construction in Progress, Gross Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Aggregate principal amount of senior notes Debt Instrument, Face Amount Senior notes term, in years Senior Notes Term Senior Notes Term Senior notes maturity date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Senior notes interest percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Revolving credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line Of Credit Potential Incremental Borrowing Capacity Line Of Credit Potential Incremental Borrowing Capacity Line Of Credit Potential Incremental Borrowing Capacity Revolving credit facility expiration date Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date Interest coverage ratio Interest coverage ratio Interest Coverage Ratio Leverage ratio Consolidated Leverage Ratio To Indebtedness Consolidated leverage ratio to indebtedness Consolidated leverage ratio Consolidated Leverage Ratio Upper Limit Consolidated Leverage Ratio Upper Limit Borrowings outstanding under credit agreement Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Eurocurrency Rate [Member] Eurocurrency Rate [Member] Eurocurrency Rate [Member] Base Rate [Member] Base Rate [Member] Base Rate [Member] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Inventory, Net [Abstract] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Deferred Other Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Other Tax Expense (Benefit) Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block] Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block] Achievement [Axis] Achievement [Axis] Achievement [Axis] Achievement [Domain] Achievement [Domain] Achievement [Domain] Performance Based [Member] Performance Based [Member] Performance-Based [Member] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Flow Effect, Cash Used to Settle Awards Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Flow Effect, Cash Used to Settle Awards 2011-2012 LTIP Expense After Deducting Initial Equity Grants 2011-2012 LTIP Expense After Deducting Initial Equity Grants 2011-2012 LTIP Expense After Deducting Initial Equity Grants Other Labor-related Expenses Other Labor-related Expenses Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Forward Foreign Currency Contracts [Member] Forward Contracts [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Derivatives designated as hedging instruments, assets Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Assets, at Fair Value Available for sale securities Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Assets total Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Liabilities, at Fair Value Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Liabilities, at Fair Value Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Liabilities total Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration Noncurrent Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration Noncurrent Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration Noncurrent Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Net sales Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Operating loss Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss) Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Long-Term Debt And Credit Facility Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units granted Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Grants In Period, Total Fair Value Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, grants in period, total fair value Fair value of shares vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value Tax benefit recognized from restricted shares vesting Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized From Restricted Shares Vesting Employee service share-based compensation, tax benefit realized from restricted shares vesting Property, Plant And Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Abstract] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Liability Class [Axis] Liability Class [Axis] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Liability [Member] Liability [Member] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Cost-Method Investment, Percentage Of Ownership Cost-Method Investment, Percentage Of Ownership Cost-method investment, percentage of ownership Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Stock Based Compensation And Incentive Performance Plans Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Customer Relationships [Member] Customer Relationships [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Trade Names [Member] Trade Names [Member] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Cully & Sully [Member] Cully & Sully [Member] Cully & Sully [Member] Daniels [Member] Daniels [Member] Daniels [Member] Europe's Best [Member] Europes Best [Member] Europes Best [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Non-vested restricted stock and units - beginning of year, Number of Shares and Units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Non-vested restricted stock and units - beginning of year, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted, Number of Shares and Units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested, Number of Shares and Units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited, Number of Shares and Units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested restricted stock and units - end of year, Number 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Contingent Liability with 1 Percent Change in DIscount Rate Estimated Change in Contingent Liability with 1 Percent Change in DIscount Rate Estimated Change in Contingent Liability with 1 Percent Change in DIscount Rate Notional amounts of foreign exchange derivative contracts, net assets Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net Foreign exchange contracts, maturities Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives Discontinued foreign exchange hedges Number Of Foreign Exchange Hedges Discontinued Number of foreign exchange hedges discontinued Transfers Of Financial Instruments Between Levels Transfers Of Financial Instruments Between Levels Transfers of financial instruments between three levels of fair value Schedule of Operating Results for Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block] Schedule of Operating Results for Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block] Schedule of Operating Results for Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block] Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block] CEO Grant July 2012 Total Shares CEO Grant July 2012 Total Shares CEO Grant July 2012 Total Shares CEO Grant July 2012 Share Tranche CEO Grant July 2012 Share Tranche CEO Grant July 2012 Share Tranche CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 1 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 1 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 1 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 2 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 2 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 2 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 3 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 3 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 3 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 4 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 4 CEO Grant July 2012 Market Price Target Tranche 4 CEO Grant July 2012 Total Fair Value CEO Grant July 2012 Total Fair Value CEO Grant July 2012 Total Fair Value CEO Grant July 2012 Weighted Average Period to Recognize Expense CEO Grant July 2012 Weighted Average Period to Recognize Expense CEO Grant July 2012 Weighted Average Period to Recognize Expense Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract] Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Proforma Revenue from Continuing Operations Proforma Revenue from Continuing Operations Proforma Revenue from Continuing Operations Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax, Per Share, Diluted Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax, Per Share, Diluted Investments And Joint Ventures Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Components Of Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value Total purchase price Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Current assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets Property, plant and equipment Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Identifiable intangible assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable And Non Amortizable Intangible Assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable And Non Amortizable Intangible Assets Other non-current assets, net Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets Assumed liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed Deferred income taxes Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Taxes Asset (Liability), Net, Noncurrent Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Total purchase price allocation Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Intrinsic value of options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value Cash received from stock option exercises Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Tax benefit recognized from stock option exercises Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options Anti-dilutive stock options Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Compensation cost (included in selling, general and administrative expense) Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Related income tax benefit Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Estimated amortization expense, 2013 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Estimated amortization expense, 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Estimated amortization expense, 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Estimated amortization expense, 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Estimated amortization expense, 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] AdelieFruitBusiness [Member] AdelieFruitBusiness [Member] AdelieFruitBusiness [Member] Premier [Member] Premier [Member] Premier [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information[Abstract] Document Information [Table] Document Information [Table] Document Information, Document [Axis] Document Information, Document [Axis] Document [Domain] Document [Domain] Document Information [Line Items] Document Information [Line Items] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Other Noncash Income Tax Expense Other Noncash Income Tax Expense Equity in net (income) loss of equity-method investees Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Stock based compensation Share-based Compensation Tax benefit from stock based compensation Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability - Consolidated Amount Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability - Consolidated Amount Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability - Consolidated Amount Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Interest accretion on contingent consideration Interest accretion on contingent consideration Interest accretion on contingent consideration Other non-cash items, net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Increase (decrease) in cash attributable to changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of amounts applicable to acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Other Property, Plant, and Equipment Repayments from equity-method investees Proceeds from Collection of Long-term Loans to Related Parties Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from exercises of stock options, net of related expenses Borrowings under bank revolving credit facility Proceeds from (Repayments of) Other Long-term Debt Repayments of other long-term debt, net Repayments of Long-term Debt Acquisition-related contingent consideration Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Cash Payment, Financing Business acquisition contingent consideration paid from financing activities. Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Shares withheld for payment of employee payroll taxes Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Income Statement [Abstract] Net sales Cost of sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Acquisition related expenses and restructuring charges Business Combination Acquisition Related Costs And Restructuring Charges This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. This element also includes charges incurred due to restructuring initiatives implemented during the period. Operating income Interest and other expenses, net Interest and other expenses, net Interest and other expenses, net Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity-method investees Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Net income Net income per common share: Net Earnings Per Common Share Abstract Net earnings per common share: [Abstract] Basic Diluted Shares used in the calculation of net income per common share: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic Diluted Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense, Current Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Goodwill Goodwill Trademarks and other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Investments and joint ventures Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Other noncurrent liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock - $.01 par value Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock - $.01 par value Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total stockholders' equity including treasury stock Total stockholders' equity including treasury stock Total stockholders' equity including treasury stock Less: Shares of treasury stock, at cost Treasury Stock, Value Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Trademarks And Tradenames [Member] Trademarks [Member] Other Intangibles [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Trademarks and tradenames Other Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Other intangibles Other Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Less: accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net carrying amount Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments And Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Goodwill Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Impact On Other Comprehensive Income From Foreign Exchange Contracts Qualified As Cash Flow Hedges Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Balance Balance, shares Common Stock, Shares, Issued Net income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Issuance of common stock pursuant to compensation plans Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of common stock pursuant to compensation plans, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Stock based compensation income tax effects Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Shares withheld for payment of employee payroll taxes due on shares issued under stock based compensation plans Shares withheld for payment of employee payroll taxes due on shares issued under stock based compensation plans, shares Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation Stock based compensation charge Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Balance Balance, shares Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Preferred stock, par value Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Finished Goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Raw materials, work-in-progress and packaging Inventory, Work in Process and Raw Materials Total inventories