Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2015	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 28, 2015	Jun. 29, 2014
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 28,921	$ 15,332	$ 31,874	$ 18,433
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0	(4)	0
Defined benefit plans reclassification included in pension costs:
Actuarial loss	488	259	977	518
Prior service costs	6	6	11	11
Postretirement benefits reclassification included in benefits costs:
Actuarial loss	441	345	881	691
Prior service costs	(516)	(233)	(1,032)	(465)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	419	377	833	755
Comprehensive income	29,340	15,709	32,707	19,188
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,987	1,549	2,716	2,201
Comprehensive income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 27,353	$ 14,160	$ 29,991	$ 16,987