Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 05, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013	Jul. 05, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$ 8,997,000	$ (15,038,000)	$ 15,617,000	$ (9,692,000)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	(302,000)	0	(360,000)
Earnings (loss)	8,997,000	(15,340,000)	15,617,000	(10,052,000)
Currency translation adjustment	(338,000)	1,076,000	(470,000)	(508,000)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of income taxes	24,000	454,000	(36,000)	220,000
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of income taxes	(314,000)	1,530,000	(506,000)	(288,000)
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	8,683,000	(13,810,000)	15,111,000	(10,340,000)
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	309,000	321,000	348,000	296,000
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to SunOpta Inc	$ 8,374,000	$ (14,131,000)	$ 14,763,000	$ (10,636,000)