Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2022	Oct. 02, 2021	Oct. 01, 2022	Oct. 02, 2021
Net income	$ 192,301	$ 148,206	$ 587,861	$ 499,693
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(96,848)	(32,903)	(187,321)	(48,741)
Pension adjustments	429	791	1,286	2,375
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(72,275)	(39,661)	(150,771)	(54,044)
Total comprehensive income	120,026	108,545	437,090	445,649
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,177	2,332	7,409	7,409
Comprehensive income attributable to Darling	118,849	106,213	429,681	438,240
Soybean Meal
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Derivative adjustments	130	(23)	(124)	(297)
Corn Option
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Derivative adjustments	755	3,628	1,640	2,472
Heating Oil Swaps And Options
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Derivative adjustments	25,735	(6,490)	27,508	(5,334)
Foreign Exchange Contract
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Derivative adjustments	$ (2,476)	$ (4,664)	$ 6,240	$ (4,519)