CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 15,332	$ 12,136	$ 18,433	$ 17,805
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0	0	1
Defined benefit plans reclassification included in pension costs:
Actuarial loss	259	509	518	1,019
Prior service costs	6	3	11	5
Postretirement benefits reclassification included in benefits costs:
Actuarial loss	345	426	691	851
Prior service costs	(233)	(230)	(465)	(460)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	377	708	755	1,416
Comprehensive income	15,709	12,844	19,188	19,221
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,549	907	2,201	1,714
Comprehensive income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 14,160	$ 11,937	$ 16,987	$ 17,507