Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 13,030	$ 19,465	$ 32,938	$ 33,790
Net unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net of income tax	(5)	(427)	(18)	(293)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,347)	(1,263)	(3,905)	326
Total other comprehensive (loss)/income	(2,352)	(1,690)	(3,923)	33
Total comprehensive income	10,678	17,775	29,015	33,823
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of income tax of $83, $66, $121 and $96 respectively	(51)	(140)	(116)	(251)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.	$ 10,627	$ 17,635	$ 28,899	$ 33,572