Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 50,718	$ 192,533	$ 79,084
Net unrealized loss/(gain) on derivative instruments, net of income tax (benefit)/expense of ($247), $186 and $171	360	(304)	(268)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(737)	11,482	5,215
Total other comprehensive (income)/loss	(377)	11,178	4,947
Total comprehensive income	51,095	181,355	74,137
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of income tax of $0, $0 and $261	(33)	58	(364)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.	$ 51,062	$ 181,413	$ 73,773