Net Sales by Product Category (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2012	Jul. 03, 2011	Jul. 01, 2012	Jul. 03, 2011
Net sales by product category
Total bottle/can sales	$ 430,693	$ 422,893	$ 807,878	$ 782,522
Bottle/can sales [Member]
Net sales by product category
Total bottle/can sales	348,551	345,126	656,172	636,427
Bottle/can sales [Member] | Sparkling beverages [Member]
Net sales by product category
Total bottle/can sales	281,644	281,058	538,361	524,086
Bottle/can sales [Member] | Still Beverages [Member]
Net sales by product category
Total bottle/can sales	66,907	64,068	117,811	112,341
Other sales [Member]
Net sales by product category
Total bottle/can sales	82,142	77,767	151,706	146,095
Other sales [Member] | Sales to other Coca-Cola bottlers [Member]
Net sales by product category
Total bottle/can sales	39,230	41,998	72,695	78,098
Other sales [Member] | Post-mix and other [Member]
Net sales by product category
Total bottle/can sales	$ 42,921	$ 35,769	$ 79,011	$ 67,997