Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 15,729	$ 137,782	$ 43,705	$ 166,291
Net unrealized loss/(gain) on derivative instruments, net of income tax	1,138	(91)	1,134	(218)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	4	11,706	451	11,345
Total other comprehensive loss	1,142	11,615	1,585	11,127
Total comprehensive income	14,587	126,167	42,120	155,164
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	52	16	63	32
Total comprehensive income attributable to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.	$ 14,535	$ 126,151	$ 42,057	$ 155,132