Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss)/income	$ (25,394)	$ 10,582
Net unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of income tax	1,124	841
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(6,651)	447
Total other comprehensive (income)/loss	(5,527)	1,288
Total comprehensive (loss)/income	(19,867)	9,294
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	37	(54)
Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.	$ (19,904)	$ 9,348