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Business acquisition WGI (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 8 Months Ended | 10 Months Ended
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Dec. 28, 2013 | Dec. 29, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Aug. 29, 2012 WGI [Member] | Nov. 08, 2012 WGI [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition |  |  |  | Aug. 29, 2012 |
Cash consideration |  |  |  | $ 14,098 |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired |  |  |  | 94.00% | 100.00%
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Cash Per Share |  |  |  | $ 0.60 |
Business Acquisition Fair Value Amount Minority Interest |  |  |  | 870 |
Business Acquisition Date Completion Of Compulsory Acquisition |  |  |  |  | 2012-11-08
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value |  |  |  |  | 4,365
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Gross Contractual Amount |  |  |  |  | 5,097
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Estimated Uncollectible |  |  |  |  | 732
Revenues | 1,181,929 | 1,091,064 | 1,019,871 |  |
Earnings attributable to SunOpta Inc. | $ (8,524) | $ 24,224 | $ 5,296 |  |

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