Document and Entity Information | 9 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 01, 2011 | Nov. 01, 2011 | |
| Document And Entity Information Abstract | ||
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 01, 2011 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2011 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | SunOpta Inc. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000351834 | |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding | 65,744,268 |
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