Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Jan. 01, 2011
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 59,510		$ 38,741		$ 2,531
Net unrealized (losses)/gains on derivative instruments, net of income tax	(372)	[1]	382	[1]	700	[1]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,771		(1,767)		3,611
Total other comprehensive income	1,399		(1,385)		4,311
Total comprehensive income	60,909		37,356		6,842
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	425		483		19
Total comprehensive income attributable to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.	$ 60,484		$ 36,873		$ 6,823

[1] See Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for amounts realized in net income.