CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 13,705	$ 18,083	$ 32,138	$ 35,888
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4)	(1)	(4)	0
Defined benefit plans reclassification included in pension costs:
Actuarial loss	277	514	795	1,533
Prior service costs	5	2	16	7
Postretirement benefits reclassification included in benefits costs:
Actuarial loss	344	430	1,035	1,281
Prior service costs	(231)	(231)	(696)	(691)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	391	714	1,146	2,130
Comprehensive income	14,096	18,797	33,284	38,018
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,573	1,914	3,774	3,628
Comprehensive income attributable to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated	$ 12,523	$ 16,883	$ 29,510	$ 34,390