Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 12,136	$ 11,900	$ 17,805	$ 16,995
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	1	1	0
Defined benefit plans reclassification included in pension costs:
Actuarial loss	509	421	1,019	841
Prior service costs	3	3	5	6
Postretirement benefits reclassification included in benefits costs:
Actuarial loss	426	371	851	743
Prior service costs	(230)	(229)	(460)	(459)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	708	567	1,416	1,131
Comprehensive income	12,844	12,467	19,221	18,126
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	907	1,153	1,714	1,683
Comprehensive income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 11,937	$ 11,314	$ 17,507	$ 16,443