Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2016	Jul. 04, 2015	Jul. 02, 2016	Jul. 04, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income/(loss)	$ 19,617	$ 17,394	$ (5,777)	$ 27,976
Net unrealized loss/(gain) on derivative instruments, net of income tax	503	(845)	1,627	(4)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	24,066	0	17,415	447
Total other comprehensive loss/(income)	24,569	(845)	19,042	443
Total comprehensive (loss)/income	(4,952)	18,239	(24,819)	27,533
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(64)	65	(27)	11
Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.	$ (4,888)	$ 18,174	$ (24,792)	$ 27,522