Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 29, 2019	Dec. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 182,097	$ 18,560	$ (15,156)
Defined benefit plans reclassification including pension costs:
Actuarial gain (loss)	(673)	(20,484)	5,928
Prior service credits	15	17	19
Postretirement benefits reclassification including benefit costs:
Actuarial gain (loss)	(3,137)	3,711	12,397
Prior service costs	0	(975)	(1,393)
Interest rate swap	(286)	(270)	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	30	(16)	(14)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(4,051)	(18,017)	16,937
Comprehensive income	178,046	543	1,781
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	9,604	7,185	4,774
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Coca‑Cola Consolidated, Inc.	$ 168,442	$ (6,642)	$ (2,993)