Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011		Jan. 01, 2011		Jan. 02, 2010
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 41.2		$ 59.8		$ 86.1
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Currency translation adjustment	(4.7)		4.5		26.5
Pension benefit plan, net of tax	(3.1)	[1]	(0.4)	[1]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments,net of tax	0.6	[2]	(0.3)	[2]
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(7.2)		3.8		26.5
Comprehensive income	34.0		63.6		112.6
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	3.6		5.1		4.6
Comprehensive income attributed to Cott Corporation	$ 30.4		$ 58.5		$ 108.0

[1] Net of a $0.6 million and $0.6 million tax benefit effect for the years ended December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011.

[2] Net of a $0.3 million tax expense and $0.1 million tax benefit effect for the years ended December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011.