Related party transactions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]

		January 2, 2016	January 3, 2015	December 28, 2013
		$	$	$
Transactions:
	Sales of agronomy products(1)	906	276	412
	Purchases of fruits, grains and seeds(1)	2,340	1,106	4,447
	Sales of coffee beans(2)	1,395	1,274	879
	Rent paid(3)	1,002	396	475
	Payments under consulting contract(4)	150	275	-
Balance:
	Amount due under retiring allowance agreement(5)	93	114	163