Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 28, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 42,613	$ 16,856	$ 58,214	$ 11,278
Defined benefit plans reclassification including pension costs:
Actuarial gains	897	679	1,793	1,358
Prior service benefits	3	5	7	9
Postretirement benefits reclassification included in benefits costs:
Actuarial gains	66	147	132	295
Prior service costs	0	(243)	0	(487)
Interest rate swap	2	0	(1,013)	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	3	5	2	(4)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	971	593	921	1,171
Comprehensive income	43,584	17,449	59,135	12,449
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	3,044	1,486	3,983	2,739
Comprehensive income attributable to Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.	$ 40,540	$ 15,963	$ 55,152	$ 9,710