Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 149,343	$ 14,703	$ 50,718
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on derivative instruments, net of income tax (expense)/benefit of $(1,224), ($4,447), and $247	1,557	6,953	(360)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	18,517	(24,300)	737
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	20,074	(17,347)	377
Total comprehensive income/(loss)	169,417	(2,644)	51,095
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	851	(182)	33
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.	$ 168,566	$ (2,462)	$ 51,062