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
Net income	$ 33,991	$ 4,937	$ 36,654	$ 6,761
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(8,008)	7,443	49,523	(85,872)
Pension adjustments	651	778	1,377	1,547
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(6,130)	6,896	51,421	(85,612)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)	27,861	11,833	88,075	(78,851)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,725	848	1,305	7,890
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Darling	26,136	10,985	86,770	(86,741)
Corn Option [Member]
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Derivative adjustments	$ 1,227	$ (1,325)	$ 521	$ (1,287)