Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (15,156)	$ 102,847	$ 56,663
Defined benefit plans reclassification including pension costs:
Actuarial gain (loss)	5,928	(6,225)	(4,150)
Prior service credits	19	18	17
Postretirement benefits reclassification including benefit costs:
Actuarial gain (loss)	12,397	592	(4,286)
Prior service costs	(1,393)	(1,935)	(2,065)
Recognized loss due to the October 2017 Divestitures		6,220
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(14)	25	(6)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	16,937	(1,305)	(10,490)
Comprehensive income	1,781	101,542	46,173
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	4,774	6,312	6,517
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.	$ (2,993)	$ 95,230	$ 39,656