Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 19,908	$ 14,324
Net unrealized (losses)/gains on derivative instruments, net of income tax	(13)	134
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,558)	1,589
Total other comprehensive (loss)/income	(1,571)	1,723
Total comprehensive income	18,337	16,047
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of income tax of $38 and $30, respectively	(65)	(111)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.	$ 18,272	$ 15,936