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Divestiture (Operating results) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 28, 2013
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Dec. 29, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | $ (360) | $ 448 | $ (11,005) |
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SunOpta Disposal Groups [Member]
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| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues from discontinued operations | 0 | 26,914 | 62,205 |
| Earning (loss) before tax | (570) | 528 | (15,724) |
| Provision for (recovery of) income taxes during phase out | 210 | (80) | 4,465 |
| Discontinued Operation Income Loss From Discontinued Operation During Phase Out Period Attributable To Non Controlling Interest | 0 | 0 | 254 |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | $ (360) | $ 448 | $ (11,005) |
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- Definition
This element represents the after tax income (loss) from operations of a business component (exclusive of any gain (loss) on disposal, or provision therefore) during the reporting period, until its disposal, which is apportioned to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). No definition available.
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- Definition
Pretax income (loss) from operations of a business component (exclusive of any gain (loss) on disposal, or provision therefore) during the reporting period, until its disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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After tax income (loss) from operations of a business component (exclusive of any gain (loss) on disposal, or provision therefore) during the reporting period, until its disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Income tax expense or benefit attributable to Income or Loss from discontinued operations during the phase-out period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of sales or other form of revenues attributable to the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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