Snyder's-lance (LNCE) 10-Q 8 Nov 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Nov. 02, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Oct. 1, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Registrant Name	SNYDER'S-LANCE, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	57,528
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		96,161,097

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 588,801	$ 416,773	$ 1,661,066	$ 1,250,542
Cost of sales	375,729	274,287	1,087,557	817,211
Gross profit	213,072	142,486	573,509	433,331
Selling, general and administrative	161,107	114,835	452,815	355,828
Settlements of certain litigation	0	2,900	0	5,675
Transaction and integration related expenses	4,043	0	63,983	0
Impairment charges	507	0	1,370	0
Loss/(gain) on sale of route businesses, net	41	(501)	(650)	(1,368)
Other (income)/expense, net	(3,512)		(4,796)	(731)
Other Expenses		115
Income before interest and income taxes	50,886	25,137	60,787	73,927
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	0	4,749	0
Interest expense, net	9,215	2,851	23,305	7,989
Income before income taxes	41,671	22,286	32,733	65,938
Income tax expense	12,470	6,557	9,309	22,233
Net income	29,201	15,729	23,424	43,705
Net (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(114)	52	(141)	63
Net income attributable to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.	$ 29,315	$ 15,677	$ 23,565	$ 43,642
Basic (loss)/earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.22	$ 0.26	$ 0.62
Weighted average basic shares outstanding (in shares)	95,881	70,548	90,504	70,411
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.22	$ 0.26	$ 0.61
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	97,012	71,319	91,493	71,134
Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.16	$ 0.16	$ 0.48	$ 0.48

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 29,201	$ 15,729	$ 23,424	$ 43,705
Net unrealized (gain)/loss on derivative instruments, net of income tax	(378)	1,138	1,249	1,134
Foreign currency translation adjustment	6,811	4	24,226	451
Total other comprehensive loss	6,433	1,142	25,475	1,585
Total comprehensive income/(loss)	22,768	14,587	(2,051)	42,120
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(114)	52	(141)	63
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.	$ 22,882	$ 14,535	$ (1,910)	$ 42,057

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 26,814	$ 39,105
Restricted cash	714	966
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,110 and $917, respectively	215,543	131,339
Inventories, net	257,377	110,994
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable	5,990	2,321
Assets held for sale	19,546	15,678
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	35,196	21,210
Total current assets	561,180	321,613
Noncurrent assets:
Fixed assets, net	528,870	401,465
Goodwill	1,378,566	539,119
Other intangible assets, net	1,430,812	528,658
Other noncurrent assets	26,562	19,849
Total assets	3,925,990	1,810,704
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	49,000	8,541
Accounts payable	100,341	54,207
Payable to growers	39,465	0
Accrued compensation	42,553	26,196
Accrued casualty insurance claims	6,043	4,262
Accrued marketing, selling and promotional costs	50,818	18,806
Other payables and accrued liabilities	47,917	32,248
Total current liabilities	336,137	144,260
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt, net	1,302,668	372,301
Deferred income taxes, net	348,284	157,591
Accrued casualty insurance claims	11,629	11,931
Other noncurrent liabilities	39,192	17,034
Total liabilities	2,037,910	703,117
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.83 1/3 par value. 110,000,000 shares authorized; 96,112,842 and 70,968,054 shares outstanding, respectively	80,091	59,138
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value. 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	1,595,097	791,428
Retained earnings	219,801	238,314
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(26,105)	(630)
Total Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. stockholders’ equity	1,868,884	1,088,250
Noncontrolling interests	19,196	19,337
Total stockholders’ equity	1,888,080	1,107,587
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 3,925,990	$ 1,810,704

Condensed Consolidated Balance5

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance	$ 1,110	$ 917
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.8333	$ 0.8333
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	110,000,000	110,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	96,112,842	70,968,054
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	Non-controlling Interests
Balance, beginning of period at Jan. 03, 2015	$ 1,086,708	$ 58,669	$ 776,930	$ 232,812	$ (1,007)	$ 19,304
Balance, beginning of period (shares) at Jan. 03, 2015		70,406,086
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total comprehensive income	42,120			43,642	(1,585)	63
Dividends paid to stockholders	(33,883)			(33,883)
Amortization of non-qualified stock options	1,688		1,688
Stock options exercised, including tax benefit	7,151	$ 267	6,884
Stock options exercised, including tax benefit (shares)		320,679
Issuance and amortization of restricted stock, net of cancellations	2,567	$ 77	2,490
Issuance and amortization of restricted stock, net of cancellations (shares)		91,721
Repurchases of common stock	(836)	$ (20)	(816)
Repurchases of common stock (shares)		(23,843)
Balance, end of period at Oct. 03, 2015	1,105,515	$ 58,993	787,176	242,571	(2,592)	19,367
Balance, end of period (shares) at Oct. 03, 2015		70,794,643
Balance, beginning of period at Jan. 02, 2016	1,107,587	$ 59,138	791,428	238,314	(630)	19,337
Balance, beginning of period (shares) at Jan. 02, 2016		70,968,054
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total comprehensive income	(2,051)			23,565	(25,475)	(141)
Dividends paid to stockholders	(42,078)			(42,078)
Issuance of common stock and stock-based awards assumed in the Diamond Foods acquisition	800,987	$ 20,302	780,685
Issuance of common stock and stock-based awards assumed in the Diamond Foods acquisition (shares)		24,363,738
Amortization of non-qualified stock options	18,329		18,329
Stock options exercised, including tax benefit	4,017	$ 637	3,380
Stock options exercised, including tax benefit (shares)		763,988
Issuance and amortization of restricted stock, net of cancellations	4,213	$ 91	4,122
Issuance and amortization of restricted stock, net of cancellations (shares)		109,243
Repurchases of common stock	(2,924)	$ (77)	(2,847)
Repurchases of common stock (shares)		(92,181)
Balance, end of period at Oct. 01, 2016	$ 1,888,080	$ 80,091	$ 1,595,097	$ 219,801	$ (26,105)	$ 19,196
Balance, end of period (shares) at Oct. 01, 2016		96,112,842

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends paid to stockholders, per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.48	$ 0.48
Stock options exercised, tax benefit	$ 577	$ 1,026

Condensed Consolidated Stateme8

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 23,424	$ 43,705
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	72,687	52,585
Stock-based compensation expense	22,542	4,255
Gain on sale of fixed assets, net	(25)	(90)
Gain on sale of route businesses, net	(650)	(1,368)
Gain (loss) on sale of investments	179	(585)
Gain on write-off of debt premium	(1,341)	0
Impairment charges	1,370	0
Deferred income taxes	7,139	6,627
Provision for doubtful accounts	218	866
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding business acquisitions and foreign currency translation adjustments	28,480	(11,537)
Net cash provided by operating activities	154,023	94,458
Investing activities:
Purchases of fixed assets	(55,823)	(38,800)
Purchases of route businesses	(16,467)	(19,622)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets and insurance recoveries	1,094	1,524
Proceeds from sale of route businesses	14,894	23,750
Proceeds from sale of investments	0	826
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(1,036,437)	0
Changes in restricted cash	252	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,092,487)	(32,322)
Financing activities:
Dividends paid to stockholders	(42,078)	(33,884)
Debt issuance costs	(6,047)	0
Payments on capital leases	(1,745)	0
Issuances of common stock	9,001	6,126
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	577	1,026
Share repurchases, including shares surrendered for tax withholding	(8,485)	(836)
Proceeds from (repayments of) lines of credit	72,000	0
Repayments of long-term debt	(226,390)	(5,625)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	1,130,000	0
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	926,833	(33,193)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(660)	0
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents	(12,291)	28,943
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	39,105	35,373
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	26,814	64,316
Supplemental information:
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds of $1,522 and $678, respectively	5,060	18,420
Cash paid for interest	22,414	7,008
Non-cash financing activities:
Common stock and stock-based compensation issued for business acquisitions	$ 800,987	$ 0

Condensed Consolidated Stateme9

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Income tax refunds	$ 1,522	$ 678

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. (the “ Company, ” "we," "us," or "our") have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. We use the equity method to account for investments over which we exercise significant influence but do not control. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2016 , which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 1, 2016 (the "2015 Form 10-K"). In our opinion, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal, recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented herein. The unaudited condensed consolidated results of operations for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 , are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments about future events that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty. Therefore, management’s determination of estimates and judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities requires the exercise of judgment in the selection and application of assumptions based on various factors, including historical experience, current and expected economic conditions and other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. We routinely evaluate our estimates, including those related to sales and promotional allowances, customer returns, allowances for doubtful accounts, inventory valuations, useful lives of fixed assets and related impairment, long-term investments, hedge transactions, goodwill and intangible asset valuations and impairments, payable to growers, incentive compensation, income taxes, self-insurance, pension liability, contingencies and litigation. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. Our significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in our 2015 Form 10-K. An update to these accounting policies associated with our acquisition of Diamond Foods, Inc. ("Diamond") is below. Inventories (Walnut) All inventories are accounted for on a lower of cost or market basis, with cost historically determined using a combination of first-in first-out ("FIFO") and weighted average cost. Through our acquisition of Diamond, we have walnut purchase agreements with growers, under which they deliver their walnut crop from the contracted acres to us during the fall harvest season, and pursuant to our walnut purchase agreements, we determine the purchase price for this inventory after receipt of the walnut crop. This purchase price is determined by us based on our discretion provided in the walnut purchase agreements, taking into account market conditions, crop size, and quality and nut varieties, among other relevant factors. Since the ultimate purchase price to be paid by us will be determined subsequent to receiving the walnut crop from the contracted acres, the amount presented as "Payable to growers" requires us to make an estimate of the final walnut inventory purchase price for our financial statements. Those estimates may subsequently change due to changes in the factors described above, and the effect of the change could be significant. Any such changes in estimates are accounted for in the period of change by adjusting inventory on hand or cost of goods sold if the inventory was sold. Changes in estimates may affect our ending inventory balances, as well as our gross profit. Employee Benefits We incur various employment-related benefit costs with respect to qualified pension and deferred compensation plans. We utilize assumptions developed with assistance from third-party actuaries when estimating the liabilities for pension, other employee benefit plans and return on plan assets. These assumptions, where applicable, include the discount rates used to determine the actuarial present value of projected benefit obligations, the rate of increase in future compensation levels, employee turnover and mortality rates. We review our assumptions on an annual basis and make modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is deemed appropriate. The benefit expense is recognized in the consolidated financial statements on an accrual basis over the average remaining service period for plan participants, and the accrued benefits are reported in current and noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, as appropriate. Foreign Currency Translation The functional currency of our foreign operations is the applicable local currency, the British Pound and Euro. The functional currency is translated into U.S. dollars for balance sheet accounts using currency exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date, and for revenue and expense accounts using an average exchange rate in effect during the applicable period. Business Combinations We account for business combinations under the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805-10, Business Combinations ("ASC 805-10"), which requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including non-controlling interests, are recorded at the date of acquisition at their respective fair values. ASC 805-10 also specifies criteria that intangible assets acquired in a business combination must meet to be recognized and reported apart from goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the fair value of the tangible net assets and intangible assets acquired in a business combination. Acquisition-related expenses are recognized separately from the business combinations and are expensed as incurred.

New Accounting Standards

New Accounting Standards	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Standards	NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides for a single five-step model to be applied to all revenue from contracts with customers. The guidance also requires improved disclosures to help users of the financial statements better understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by one year, to December 15, 2017 for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after that date. The FASB will permit early adoption of the standard, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. ASU 2014-09 can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. In 2016, the FASB issued final amendments clarifying the implementation guidance for principal versus agent considerations, identifying performance obligations and the accounting of intellectual property licenses. In addition, the FASB introduced practical expedients related to disclosures of remaining performance obligations, as well as other amendments to guidance on collectability, non-cash consideration and the presentation of sales and other similar taxes. We are currently evaluating the impact of these standards on our consolidated financial statements, and have not yet determined whether we will utilize the full retrospective or the modified retrospective approach. On April 7, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This ASU requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability consistent with debt discounts. This revised guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and related interim periods, with early adoption permitted. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements, which clarified that debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements can be presented in the balance sheet as an asset and amortized over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement. The following table summarizes the adjustments made to conform prior period classifications to the new guidance: January 2, 2016 (in thousands) As Filed Reclass As Adjusted Other noncurrent assets $ 27,403 $ (7,554 ) $ 19,849 Long-term debt, net $ (379,855 ) $ 7,554 $ (372,301 ) On July 22, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory. This ASU requires that inventory be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The amendments in this update do not apply to inventory measured using the last-in, first-out method or the retail inventory method. This revised guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and related interim periods, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect this guidance to materially impact our consolidated financial statements and we have not early adopted this accounting standard. On September 25, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments. This ASU simplifies the accounting for adjustments made to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination by eliminating the requirement to retrospectively account for those adjustments. This revised guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and related interim periods. The amendments in the update should be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date of the update with early application permitted for financial statements not yet issued. We have adopted this guidance and have applied it as presented in Note 3. On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases. This ASU requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities related to lease arrangements longer than 12 months on the balance sheet. This updated guidance also requires additional disclosures by lessees and contains targeted changes to accounting by lessors. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this accounting standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. On March 30, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is permitted. The updated guidance includes multiple provisions intended to simplify various aspects of the accounting for share-based payments. We plan to adopt the accounting standard in the first quarter of 2017 and the impact to our consolidated financial statements will be as follows: • Excess tax benefits for share-based payments will be recorded as an adjustment to income tax expense and reflected in operating cash flows after adoption of this accounting standard. Excess tax benefits are currently recorded through income tax receivable and equity, and presented as a financing cash flow. • The guidance allows the employer to withhold up to the maximum statutory tax rates in the applicable jurisdictions without triggering liability accounting. The Company's accounting treatment of outstanding equity awards will not be impacted by its adoption of this provision of the accounting standard. • The guidance allows for a policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur rather than on an estimated basis. The Company does not plan to make this election, and will continue to account for forfeitures on an estimated basis. On August 26, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. This accounting standard is intended to eliminate diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this accounting standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Business Acquisitions

Business Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisitions	BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS On October 27, 2015, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”) with Diamond. Diamond was a leading snack food company that possessed five brands including Kettle Brand ® potato chips, KETTLE ® Chips, Pop Secret ® popcorn, Emerald ® snack nuts, and Diamond of California ® culinary nuts. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, we agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Diamond in a cash and stock transaction, including our repayment of $651.0 million of Diamond’s indebtedness, accrued interest and related fees. The acquisition was subject to the approval of our stockholders of the issuance of our shares and the approval of the stockholders of Diamond of the adoption of the Merger Agreement. On February 26, 2016, our stockholders approved the issuance of our shares and the stockholders of Diamond adopted the Merger Agreement. The acquisition closed on February 29, 2016 and, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Diamond became our wholly-owned subsidiary. At the effective time of the acquisition, each share of Diamond common stock that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time (other than (i) treasury shares held by Diamond, (ii) shares owned by Snyder’s-Lance or any of our subsidiaries and (iii) shares that are owned by stockholders who have perfected and not withdrawn a demand for appraisal rights pursuant to Delaware law) were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $12.50 in cash and 0.775 shares of Snyder’s-Lance common stock, par value $0.83-1/3 per share. Diamond shares have ceased trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Additionally, at the effective time of the acquisition, all outstanding Diamond stock-based compensation awards, then comprised of restricted shares, restricted units, performance-based restricted units, and stock options, converted to replacement Snyder's-Lance awards or were settled with merger consideration as described within the Registration Statement on Form S-4 we filed with the SEC on January 20, 2016. The fair value of the replacement awards, whether vested or unvested, was included in the purchase price to the extent that pre-acquisition services have been rendered. The purchase price also included the fair value of accelerated vesting for awards that vested at the acquisition date due to change in control provisions. The remainder of the fair value of the unvested outstanding replacement awards will be recorded as compensation expense over the applicable future vesting period in the periods following the acquisition date. The following is a summary of consideration transferred in the acquisition of Diamond: Conversion Calculation Fair Value (in thousands) Diamond common shares outstanding as of February 29, 2016 31,062,164 Multiplied by 0.775 per the Merger Agreement 0.775 Total Snyder's-Lance common shares issued to Diamond stockholders 24,071,839 Multiplied by Snyder's-Lance closing stock price as of February 26, 2016 $ 32.34 Total stock consideration for outstanding common shares $ 778,483 Cash consideration of $12.50 per Diamond common share outstanding as of February 29, 2016, including cash paid in lieu of fractional converted shares 388,318 Total cash and stock consideration to stockholders $ 1,166,801 Fair value of replacement cash awards and stock-based awards attributable to pre-acquisition service, including awards that accelerated vesting at acquisition date due to change in control provisions (1) 28,211 Repayment of Diamond’s outstanding debt due to change in control provisions (2) 651,044 Liability for value of Dissenters' merger consideration (3) 12,418 Total fair value of consideration transferred $ 1,858,474 Effective settlement of accounts payable owed by us to Diamond at acquisition date (1,295 ) Total purchase consideration $ 1,857,179 (1) The fair value of the Snyder's-Lance replacement cash awards, settled common stock, restricted share awards, restricted unit awards and stock options was calculated as of February 29, 2016 using conversion terms outlined in the Merger Agreement. The closing stock price on February 26, 2016, the last trading day before closing, was used in the fair valuation of settled common stock, restricted share awards and restricted unit awards. The fair value of the stock options was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model utilizing the assumptions noted below: Assumptions used for the valuation of replacement Snyder's-Lance stock options: Stock price as of February 26, 2016 $32.34 Post-conversion exercise price $11.75 - $80.24 Average expected volatility 31.18% Expected dividend yield 1.98% Weighted average risk-free interest rate 0.33% Weighted average expected life 0.3 years Black-Scholes weighted average value per option $15.22 The expected volatility of the Snyder’s-Lance stock price was based on average historical volatility, which was based on observations and a duration consistent with the expected life assumption. The weighted average expected life of the option was calculated using the simplified method by using the vesting term of the option and the option expiration date. The risk-free interest rate was based on U.S. treasury securities with maturities equal to the expected life of the option. (2) Repayment of Diamond’s outstanding debt was required as part of the consideration to be transferred due to change in control provisions that were triggered upon acquisition. The repayment amount was calculated as of February 29, 2016 by taking Diamond’s outstanding long-term debt and current portion of long-term debt of $633.2 million plus accrued interest of $9.0 million and a prepayment penalty of $8.8 million . (3) Estimate of merger consideration unpaid and owed to certain Diamond stockholders that would have otherwise received $12.50 in cash and 0.775 shares of Snyder’s-Lance common stock for each share of Diamond common stock held (see 'Appraisal Proceedings' within Note 15 ). This was paid during the third quarter of 2016. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. Management has used its best estimate in the allocation of the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated preliminary fair value of such assets and liabilities. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of the acquisition: Preliminary Allocation Measurement Period Adjustments Preliminary Allocation (in thousands) As of April 2, 2016 As of October 1, 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 28,945 $ — $ 28,945 Accounts receivable 77,445 620 78,065 Inventories 168,089 (11,315 ) 156,774 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,111 1,556 13,667 Fixed assets 136,340 (7,784 ) 128,556 Goodwill 868,443 (18,421 ) 850,022 Other intangible assets 902,500 20,794 923,294 Equity investments 8,607 3,988 12,595 Other long term assets 1,018 (45 ) 973 Total assets acquired 2,203,498 (10,607 ) 2,192,891 Accounts payable, and other current liabilities, including payable to growers 134,715 (6,617 ) 128,098 Deferred income tax liability 191,425 (5,135 ) 186,290 Other long term liabilities 20,179 1,145 21,324 Total liabilities assumed 346,319 (10,607 ) 335,712 Net assets acquired (1) $ 1,857,179 $ — $ 1,857,179 (1) Net assets acquired include the effective settlement of $1.3 million in accounts payable owed by us to Diamond at the time of the acquisition. As of October 1, 2016 , the purchase price allocation is considered preliminary. Of the estimated $923.3 million of acquired intangible assets, $335.3 million was preliminarily assigned to customer relationships and will be amortized over 20 years. The remaining value of acquired intangible assets of $588.0 million was preliminarily assigned to trademarks, which are not subject to amortization because they have indefinite lives. The increase in the carrying value of assets to fair value as a result of purchase price adjustments is not deductible for income tax purposes. Some of our estimates used in the purchase price allocation, primarily related to intangible assets and the related deferred tax impact, remain preliminary at this time. We anticipate that adjustments will be made to the fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and that those adjustments may or may not be material to our consolidated financial statements. Goodwill represents the future economic benefit arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The goodwill is attributable to the general reputation, assembled workforce, acquisition synergies and the expected future cash flows of Diamond's business. We have recorded a net deferred tax liability of $186.3 million related to the acquisition of Diamond. We recorded deferred tax liabilities of $374.7 million relating primarily to basis differences in intangible assets acquired, which includes $53.5 million related to un-repatriated foreign earnings based on management’s preliminary assessment of the amount of earnings considered to be indefinitely reinvested. We recorded a deferred tax asset of $188.4 million , of which $141.2 million was recorded for federal and state net operating loss carryforwards, and a further $8.0 million for other federal and state tax credit carryforwards. A valuation allowance of $9.5 million has been recorded based on management’s preliminary assessment of the ability to utilize these deferred tax assets. Transaction and integration related expenses associated with the acquisition of Diamond were approximately $4.0 million and $64.0 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 , respectively, and are included in a separate line in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. For the third quarter of 2016, these expenses primarily consisted of professional fees, severance and retention costs associated with the integration of Diamond. For the first nine months of 2016, these expenses included $16.7 million of severance and retention benefits and $16.4 million of accelerated stock-based compensation. The remaining costs for the first nine months of 2016 were primarily investment banking fees as well as other professional fees and legal costs associated with completion of the acquisition and subsequent integration of Diamond. Diamond's results were included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income from February 29, 2016. Incremental net revenue from Diamond of $168.9 million and $416.0 million was included for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 , respectively. A portion of Diamond revenue was eliminated in consolidation as it was sold to other Snyder's-Lance subsidiaries for distribution through our DSD network. As a result of progress we have made integrating Diamond, it is impracticable to disclose separately Diamond's contributions to income before income taxes for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 . The following unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information has been prepared as if the acquisition of Diamond had taken place at the beginning of 2015. These unaudited pro forma results include estimates and assumptions regarding increased amortization of intangible assets related to the acquisition, reduced interest expense related to lower interest rates associated with the new combined debt and the related income tax effects. Pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred if the acquisition had occurred on the date indicated, or that may result in the future for various reasons, including the potential impact of revenue and cost synergies on the business. Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share data) October 1, October 3, October 1, October 3, Net revenue $ 588,801 $ 611,186 $ 1,790,680 $ 1,845,740 Net income attributable to Snyder's-Lance, Inc. $ 29,315 $ 22,375 $ 72,707 $ 15,290 The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information for the third quarter of 2015 included increased amortization expense of $0.9 million , as a result of acquired intangible assets. For the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 additional amortization expense was $2.1 million and $6.7 million , respectively. In addition, the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information for the third quarter of 2015 included $3.3 million of reduced interest expense related to debt. For the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 reduced interest expense was $1.3 million and $9.8 million , respectively. This reduction is due to the lower interest rates associated with our new combined debt, as more fully described in Note 10 . We also included a reduction in cost of goods sold of $15.9 million in the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information for the first nine months of 2016 , related to the elimination of a portion of the inventory step-up recorded during the quarter in connection with the Diamond acquisition. We included additional cost of goods sold in the unaudited pro forma financial information for the first nine months of 2015 of $15.6 million . The net incremental expense represents the financial impact of the total inventory step-up recorded in connection with the Diamond acquisition. For the first nine months of 2016 , we included a reduction in non-recurring transaction-related expenses of $50.2 million , which were directly related to the Diamond acquisition. These transaction-related expenses, and additional transaction-related expenses incurred prior to the end of 2015, were included as additional expenses of $60.4 million in the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information for the first quarter of 2015. Acquisition of Metcalfe's Skinny Limited On September 1, 2016, we completed the acquisition of Metcalfe's Skinny Limited ("Metcalfe") by acquiring the remaining 74% interest for approximately $9.7 million . Metcalfe is the United Kingdom's ("UK") leading premium popcorn brand, which also incorporates a fast growing range of corn and rice cake products. The UK popcorn market is one of the fastest growing categories within the UK snack food industry, as consumers increasingly seek out better-for-you snacking options. The addition of a leading premium popcorn brand, Metcalfe's skinny popcorn ® , to the UK's leading premium chip brand, KETTLE ® Chips, reflects our ambition to evolve into a more widely based premium snacking leader in Europe. Because of our purchase of a controlling interest in Metcalfe, the equity of the entire entity was increased to fair value, which resulted in the revaluation of our prior 26% interest. However, as this 26% interest was recently recorded at fair value in the Diamond opening balance sheet, the revaluation did not result in a significant gain or loss. The fair value of 100% of Metcalfe was determined to be $13.2 million , of which $1.7 million was preliminarily allocated to current assets, $5.8 million to goodwill, $9.2 million to other intangible assets and $3.5 million to total liabilities. The majority of estimates in purchase price allocation remain preliminary at this time. Goodwill represents the future economic benefit arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. Prior to our acquisition of the remaining 74% of Metcalfe, our share of income for the period subsequent to February 29, 2016, was not material and was included in other income, net, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Subsequent to our acquisition of the remaining 74% of Metcalfe on September 1, 2016, Metcalfe's results were consolidated into our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Net revenue and net income from Metcalfe for the period subsequent to acquisition of the remaining 74% is not material.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Snyder's-Lance by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to all securities representing potential common shares that were dilutive and outstanding during the period. In the calculation of diluted earnings per share, the denominator includes the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if our outstanding dilutive stock options had been exercised pursuant to the treasury stock method, or if our outstanding dilutive restricted units or performance-based restricted units had vested and converted to common stock. Anti-dilutive shares are excluded from the dilutive earnings calculation. No adjustment to reported net income is required when computing diluted earnings per share. Unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are participating securities and are treated as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. We have granted and expect to continue to grant restricted shares with non-forfeitable rights to dividends, and restricted units with non-forfeitable rights to dividend equivalents. As such, these awards have been included in our calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share using the two-class method, as computed in the table below: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share data) October 1, October 3, October 1, October 3, Basic EPS: Net income attributable to Snyder's-Lance, Inc. $ 29,315 $ 15,677 $ 23,565 $ 43,642 Income allocated to participating securities (78 ) (42 ) (61 ) (110 ) Income allocated to common shares $ 29,237 $ 15,635 $ 23,504 $ 43,532 Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic 95,881 70,548 90,504 70,411 Earnings per share – Basic $ 0.30 $ 0.22 $ 0.26 $ 0.62 Diluted EPS: Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic 95,881 70,548 90,504 70,411 Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted units and performance-based restricted units on shares outstanding 1,131 771 989 723 Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted 97,012 71,319 91,493 71,134 Earnings per share – Diluted $ 0.30 $ 0.22 $ 0.26 $ 0.61 There were approximately 0.3 million and 1.4 million stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 , respectively, because their effects were anti-dilutive. For both the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 , no shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Stock-based compensation expense recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income was $2.7 million and $1.5 million for the third quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Stock-based compensation expense recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income was $22.5 million and $4.3 million for the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 , respectively. During the first nine months of 2016 , we issued 1,095,823 stock options at a weighted average exercise price of $30.73 per share, 118,477 restricted shares, 82,787 performance-based restricted units and 28,632 restricted units to employees and directors. During the first nine months of 2015 , we issued 384,453 stock options with an exercise price of $31.02 per share, 94,874 restricted shares and 24,243 restricted units to employees and directors. The acquisition of Diamond, as discussed further in Note 3 , resulted in a significant amount of prior Diamond stock-based compensation awards converting to replacement Snyder's-Lance awards. Many of these awards accelerated vesting at the acquisition date due to change in control provisions. In addition, within transaction and integration related expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, we recognized $0.3 million in stock-based compensation expense for the third quarter of 2016 and $15.4 million in stock-based compensation expense and $1.0 million in cash compensation expense in the first nine months of 2016 from replacement awards that vested due to acceleration clauses within employment agreements with former Diamond personnel. At the end of the third quarter of 2016 , the replacement Snyder's-Lance stock-based awards that remained outstanding were as follows: • 269,105 restricted units with unrecognized compensation expense of $5.1 million and vesting dates ranging from October 2, 2016 to January 18, 2020 . • 534,783 stock options that are fully vested and have exercise prices that range from $11.75 to $65.71 . The total intrinsic value of these options was $10.2 million at the end of the third quarter . In addition, we recorded $1.4 million in incentive compensation expense and $0.3 million in incentive compensation income for our performance-based cash incentive plans for the third quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $2.6 million and $0.4 million in incentive compensation expense for the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The income recorded during the third quarter of 2015 was due to an adjustment made to lower the expected attainment for the performance-based plan.

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	INVENTORIES Inventories consisted of the following: (in thousands) October 1, January 2, Finished goods $ 136,776 $ 66,143 Raw materials 65,400 14,736 Work in process 11,304 — Maintenance parts, packaging and supplies 43,897 30,115 Total inventories, net $ 257,377 $ 110,994 The significant increase in total inventories was primarily due to the acquisition of Diamond.

Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Fixed Assets	FIXED ASSETS Fixed assets consisted of the following: (in thousands) October 1, January 2, Land and land improvements $ 44,250 $ 28,508 Buildings and building improvements 198,616 156,725 Machinery, equipment and computer systems 582,340 506,649 Trucks, trailers and automobiles 33,712 33,760 Furniture and fixtures 5,014 4,210 Construction in progress 48,642 11,503 Capital leases (1) 4,385 — $ 916,959 $ 741,355 Accumulated depreciation (388,023 ) (339,802 ) 528,936 401,553 Fixed assets held for sale (66 ) (88 ) Fixed assets, net $ 528,870 $ 401,465 (1) Gross amounts of assets recorded under capital leases represent machinery, equipment and computer systems as of October 1, 2016 . The significant increase in fixed assets was primarily due to the acquisition of Diamond. The preliminary fair value of the fixed assets acquired is still being evaluated and may require adjustment once the purchase price allocation is finalized. Depreciation expense related to fixed assets was $19.6 million and $14.8 million during the third quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , respectively. For the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 , depreciation expense was $54.9 million and $44.5 million , respectively. The increase in depreciation for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 , compared to the same periods in the prior year is due to the addition of fixed assets at fair value from the acquisition of Diamond. We recorded $0.5 million of fixed asset impairment charges during the third quarter of 2016 related to machinery and equipment no longer in use due to the discontinuation of manufacturing certain products. For the first nine months of 2016 , we incurred impairment charges of $1.4 million . There were no fixed asset impairment charges recorded during the third quarter or first nine months of 2015 .

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the first nine months of 2016 were as follows: (in thousands) Carrying Amount Balance as of January 2, 2016 $ 539,119 Business acquisitions 855,837 Changes in foreign currency exchange rates (15,879 ) Goodwill reclassified to assets held for sale (511 ) Balance as of October 1, 2016 $ 1,378,566 Other intangible assets consisted of the following: (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Cumulative Impairments Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount As of October 1, 2016: Customer and contractual relationships (1) – amortized $ 498,526 $ — $ (51,917 ) $ 446,609 Non-compete agreement – amortized 710 — (387 ) 323 Developed technology – amortized 3,317 — (415 ) 2,902 Reacquired rights – amortized 3,100 — (2,005 ) 1,095 Patents – amortized 8,600 — (3,112 ) 5,488 Routes – unamortized 9,906 — — 9,906 Trademarks (2) – unamortized 971,189 (6,700 ) — 964,489 Balance as of October 1, 2016 $ 1,495,348 $ (6,700 ) $ (57,836 ) $ 1,430,812 As of January 2, 2016: Customer and contractual relationships – amortized $ 166,756 $ — $ (35,415 ) $ 131,341 Non-compete agreement – amortized 710 — (297 ) 413 Developed technology – amortized 2,700 — (280 ) 2,420 Reacquired rights – amortized 3,100 — (1,714 ) 1,386 Patents – amortized 8,600 — (2,526 ) 6,074 Routes – unamortized 11,063 — — 11,063 Trademarks – unamortized 382,661 (6,700 ) — 375,961 Balance as of January 2, 2016 $ 575,590 $ (6,700 ) $ (40,232 ) $ 528,658 (1) Since the acquisition of Diamond on February 29, 2016 the translation impact on customer relationships was a reduction of $7.8 million . (2) Since the acquisition of Diamond on February 29, 2016 the translation impact on trademarks was a reduction of $3.9 million . The increase in goodwill, customer relationships and trademarks during the first nine months of 2016 is related to the acquisitions of Diamond and Metcalfe. These intangible asset values are preliminary and may require adjustment once the purchase price allocations are finalized. The newly acquired customer relationships from our acquisition of Diamond are expected to have a useful life of 20 years, while the trademarks are deemed to have an indefinite useful life. Amortization expense related to intangibles was $5.7 million and $2.7 million for the third quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , respectively. For the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 , amortization expense related to intangibles was $17.8 million and $8.1 million , respectively. The increase in amortization expense in 2016 was due to additional intangible assets obtained through the acquisition of Diamond. Routes and trademarks are deemed to have indefinite useful lives because they are expected to generate cash flows indefinitely. Although not amortized, they are reviewed for impairment as conditions change or at least on an annual basis. There were no impairments during the third quarter s or first nine months of 2016 and 2015 . Certain trademarks, in addition to those acquired in the Diamond acquisition, with a total book value of $25.4 million as of October 1, 2016 , currently have a fair value which exceeds the book value by less than 15% . Any adverse changes in the use of these trademarks or the sales volumes of the associated products could result in an impairment charge in the future. No triggering events occurred between the most recent annual impairment assessment and October 1, 2016 . The changes in the carrying amount of route intangibles for the first nine months of 2016 were as follows: (in thousands) Carrying Amount Balance as of January 2, 2016 $ 11,063 Routes reclassified to assets held for sale (1,157 ) Balance as of October 1, 2016 $ 9,906 Route businesses, including route intangibles and associated goodwill, allocated to assets held for sale represent assets available for sale in their present condition and for which actions to complete a sale have been initiated. The changes in the carrying amount of route businesses held for sale for the first nine months of 2016 were as follows: (in thousands) Carrying Amount Balance as of January 2, 2016 $ 15,590 Purchases of route businesses held for sale 16,467 Sales of route businesses held for sale (14,244 ) Reclassifications from route intangibles and goodwill 1,668 Balance as of October 1, 2016 $ 19,481 Net gains on the sale of route businesses for the third quarter of 2016 consisted of $0.1 million in gains and $0.2 million in losses. Net gains on the sale of route businesses for the first nine months of 2016 consisted of $1.4 million in gains and $0.8 million of losses. The majority of the route business purchases and sales were due to route reengineering projects that were initiated in order to maximize the efficiency of route territories for the independent business owners ("IBO"). For the third quarter of 2015 , net gains on the sale of route businesses consisted of $1.1 million in gains and $0.6 million in losses. For the first nine months of 2015 , net gains on the sale of route businesses consisted of $2.6 million in gains and $1.2 million in losses. The majority of the route business purchases and sales were due to the reengineering of route businesses to accommodate new customers and additional Partner brand business obtained in the impacted markets as well as the decision to sell certain route businesses that were previously owned by us. See Note 15 for further information related to IBOs.

Equity Method Investments

Equity Method Investments	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments	EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS As part of our acquisition of Diamond, we obtained 51.0% of the outstanding shares of Yellow Chips Holding B.V. (“Yellow Chips”), which produces vegetable chips and organic potato chips primarily for the Dutch and other European markets. The investment is accounted for under the equity method, as the other owners have substantive participating rights that provide them with more significant influence over the financial performance of Yellow Chips. The investment was measured at fair value as part of the purchase price allocation when we purchased Diamond. However, the initial valuation of Yellow Chips is preliminary and may be adjusted in future quarters. The carrying value of the investment as of October 1, 2016 was $9.0 million . We also have a loan receivable outstanding with Yellow Chips of $1.6 million as of October 1, 2016 . Our share of income from Yellow Chips for the period subsequent to February 29, 2016 is not material and is included in other income, net, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The agreement with Yellow Chips includes call and put options on the remaining 49.0% outstanding equity that we or the other Yellow Chips shareholders can exercise if a certain EBITDA target is met after 2018, or prior to 2018 under other circumstances. The agreement also includes rights for us to sell our ownership interest and requires the remaining shareholders to sell their holdings to the same buyer in the event that we want to sell our shares if the EBITDA threshold is not met. There are similar rights for the other shareholders to sell their shares and requires us to also sell our shares to the same buyer if we have not first exercised our right to initiate a sale. If the party initiating such a sale does not require the other shareholder(s) to sell, the other shareholder(s) can in any case choose to require the same buyer to also buy their shares. The fair value of equity method investments measured on a non-recurring basis is classified as a Level 3 fair value measurement. The fair value determinations as of the opening balance sheet date were made using the discounted cash flows under the income approach, which required us to estimate unobservable factors such as the discount rate and identify relevant projected revenue and expenses.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt outstanding consisted of the following: (in thousands) October 1, January 2, Revolving credit facility $ 72,000 $ — Other long-term debt 1,290,486 388,396 Debt issuance costs, net (1) (10,818 ) (7,554 ) Total debt, net 1,351,668 380,842 Current portion of long-term debt (49,000 ) (8,541 ) Total long-term debt, net $ 1,302,668 $ 372,301 (1) We retrospectively adopted new accounting guidance requiring debt issuance costs to be presented as a direct reduction of the associated liability. See Note 2 for further details. In conjunction with our acquisition of Diamond, we entered into a new senior unsecured credit agreement as amended (the "New Credit Agreement") with the lenders party thereto (the “Term Lenders”) and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. Under the New Credit Agreement, the Term Lenders provided (i) senior unsecured term loans in an original aggregate principal amount of $830.0 million and maturing five years after the funding date thereunder (the “Five Year Term Loans”) and (ii) senior unsecured term loans in an original aggregate principal amount of $300.0 million and maturing ten years after the funding date thereunder (the “Ten Year Term Loans”). The $1.1 billion in proceeds from the New Credit Agreement were used to finance, in part, the cash component of the acquisition consideration, to repay indebtedness of Diamond and us, and to pay certain fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Diamond acquisition. Loans outstanding under the New Credit Agreement bear interest, at our option, either at (i) a Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin specified in the New Credit Agreement or (ii) a base rate plus an applicable margin specified in the New Credit Agreement. The applicable margin added to the Eurodollar rate or base rate, as the case may be, is subject to adjustment after the end of each fiscal quarter based on changes in our adjusted total net debt-to-EBITDA ratio. Under the New Credit Agreement, the outstanding principal amount of the Five Year Term Loans is payable in equal quarterly installments of $10.4 million on the last business day of each quarter. These payments began in the second quarter of 2016 and continue through December 2020. The remaining unamortized balance is payable on February 28, 2021. The outstanding principal amount of the Ten Year Term Loans is payable in quarterly principal installments of $15.0 million beginning in the second quarter of 2021. The New Credit Agreement also contains optional prepayment provisions. Our obligations under the New Credit Agreement are guaranteed by all of our existing and future direct and indirect wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries other than any such subsidiaries that, taken together, do not represent more than 10.0% of the total domestic assets or domestic revenues of the Company and its wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. The New Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants. The financial covenants include a maximum total debt to EBITDA ratio, as defined in the New Credit Agreement, of 4.75 to 1.00 for the first two quarters following the acquisition of Diamond and decreasing over the period of the loan to 3.50 to 1.00 in the eighth quarter following the acquisition. For the third quarter of 2016, the maximum ratio reduced to 4.50 to 1.00, and it will further reduce to 4.25 to 1.00 in the fourth quarter of 2016. The financial covenants also include a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.50 to 1.00. Other covenants include, but are not limited to, limitations on: (i) liens, (ii) dispositions of assets, (iii) mergers and consolidations, (iv) loans and investments, (v) subsidiary indebtedness, (vi) transactions with affiliates and (vii) certain dividends and distributions. The New Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including a cross default provision and change of control provisions. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, we may be required to repay all amounts outstanding under the New Credit Agreement. In addition, certain covenants and terms associated with our pre-existing credit agreement were amended to agree to the New Credit Agreement in order to accommodate this additional debt. As of October 1, 2016 , we were in compliance with all debt covenants. Total debt issuance costs associated with the New Credit Agreement of approximately $11.0 million were capitalized in late 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 and will be amortized over the life of the loans. In February 2016, using available borrowings from our existing credit facilities and cash on hand, we repaid our $100.0 million private placement senior notes which were due in June 2017. The total repayment was approximately $106 million , and resulted in a loss on early extinguishment of approximately $4.7 million . The loss on early extinguishment of debt was calculated as follows: (in thousands) Amount Repayment of private placement senior notes $ 100,000 Penalty on early extinguishment 6,170 Book value of private placement debt, including unamortized fair value adjustment (101,421 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt $ 4,749 Our revolving credit facility allows us to make revolving credit borrowings of up to $375.0 million through May 2019. As of October 1, 2016 and January 2, 2016 , we had available borrowings on this facility of $303.0 million and $375.0 million respectively. In July 2016, we repaid $100.0 million of our Five Year Term Loan maturing in 2021, using $90.0 million in borrowings from our revolving credit facility and $10.0 million from cash on hand. During the first nine months of 2016 , we borrowed $147.0 million from our revolving credit facility and repaid $75.0 million with the proceeds from our New Credit Agreement and cash generated by operating activities. During the first nine months of 2015 , there were no repayments or proceeds from our revolving credit facility.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES As of October 1, 2016 , we recorded gross unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions totaling $4.3 million and related interest and penalties of $1.2 million . Of the gross unrecognized benefits, $1.4 million are recorded net with the tax attributes that would be offset. The remainder are recorded in other noncurrent liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Of this total amount, $3.4 million , which includes interest and penalties, would affect the effective tax rate if subsequently recognized. As of January 2, 2016 , we recorded gross unrecognized tax benefits totaling $2.7 million and related interest and penalties of $0.9 million in other noncurrent liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We expect certain income tax audits will be settled, positions will be resolved through administrative procedures or statutes of limitations will expire for various tax authorities during the next twelve months, resulting in a potential $0.8 million reduction of the unrecognized tax benefit amount. We classify interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions within income tax expense. Our effective tax rate increased from 29.4% for the third quarter of 2015 to 29.9% for the third quarter of 2016 . The increase in our effective income tax rate was due primarily to the transaction costs incurred in 2016 which are not deductible for tax purposes, offset by the UK tax rate reduction which was recognized as a discrete item in the third quarter of 2016 . Our effective tax rate decreased from 33.7% for the first nine months of 2015 to 28.4% for the first nine months of 2016 . The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first nine months of 2016 compared to the first nine months of 2015 was due primarily to the UK tax rate reduction which was recognized as a discrete item in the third quarter of 2016 . We recorded interim tax expense for the third quarter of 2016 using a forecasted annual effective tax rate applied to ordinary income. Certain non-deductible transaction costs and other items related to the acquisition discussed in Note 3 have been included in the forecasted effective tax rate. The effects of changes in anticipated rates applicable to existing deferred tax liabilities have been recorded discretely in the first, second and third quarters of 2016.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS We have classified assets and liabilities required to be measured at fair value into the fair value hierarchy as set forth below: Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 – observable inputs other than quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities. Level 3 – unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data available, which required us to develop our own assumptions. The following table summarizes information regarding financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value as of October 1, 2016 and January 2, 2016 . (in thousands) Book Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Balance as of October 1, 2016 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,814 $ 26,814 $ — $ — Restricted cash 714 714 — — Total assets $ 27,528 $ 27,528 $ — $ — Liabilities: Interest rate swaps $ 3,087 $ — $ 3,087 $ — Total liabilities $ 3,087 $ — $ 3,087 $ — Balance as of January 2, 2016 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 39,105 $ 39,105 $ — $ — Restricted cash 966 966 — — Total assets $ 40,071 $ 40,071 $ — $ — Liabilities: Interest rate swaps $ 1,045 $ — $ 1,045 $ — Total liabilities $ 1,045 $ — $ 1,045 $ — There were no changes among the levels during the first nine months of 2016 . The fair value of outstanding debt, including current maturities, was approximately $1,362 million and $391 million as of October 1, 2016 and January 2, 2016 , respectively. These Level 2 fair value estimates were based on similar debt with the same maturities, company credit rating and interest rates. Refer to Note 14 for the fair value of the plan assets and benefit obligation associated with the defined benefit pension plan assumed in the acquisition of Diamond. Refer to Note 9 for the fair value of our remaining equity method investment assumed in the acquisition of Diamond.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Derivative Instrument Detail [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS We are exposed to certain risks relating to our business operations. We use derivative instruments to manage interest rate risks. The fair value of the derivative instrument liability in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets using Level 2 inputs was as follows: (in thousands) Balance Sheet Location October 1, January 2, Derivatives designated as hedges: Interest rate swaps Other noncurrent liabilities $ (3,087 ) $ (1,045 ) Total fair value of derivative instruments $ (3,087 ) $ (1,045 ) Interest Rate Swaps Our variable-rate debt obligations incur interest at floating rates based on changes in the Eurodollar rate and U.S. base rate interest. To manage exposure to changing interest rates, we selectively enter into interest rate swap agreements in order to maintain a desired proportion of fixed to variable-rate debt. These swaps are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The fair value of interest rate swaps was determined utilizing a market approach model using the notional amount of the interest rate swaps and the observable inputs of time to maturity and interest rates. The notional amount of the interest rate swaps designated as hedging instruments as of both October 1, 2016 and January 2, 2016 was $75.0 million . In February 2015, we entered into two interest rate swap agreements to manage the exposure to changing interest rates on long-term debt. We entered into an agreement with a notional amount of $25.0 million in order to fix a portion of our term loan due in May 2019 at an interest rate of 1.58% , plus applicable margins, effective for the interest periods through May 2019. A second agreement with a notional amount of $50.0 million was entered into in order to fix a portion of our term loan due in May 2024 at an interest rate of 1.98% , plus applicable margins, effective for the interest periods through May 2022. Changes in Other Comprehensive Loss The changes in unrealized gains and losses, net of income tax, included in other comprehensive loss due to fluctuations in interest rates were as follows: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands) October 1, October 3, October 1, October 3, Gains/(losses) on interest rate swaps, net of income tax (expense)/benefit of ($234), $709, $794 and $707, respectively $ 378 $ (1,138 ) $ (1,249 ) $ (1,134 ) Total change in unrealized gains/(losses) from derivative instruments, net of income tax (effective portion) $ 378 $ (1,138 ) $ (1,249 ) $ (1,134 )

Retirement Plans

Retirement Plans	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Plans	RETIREMENT PLANS As part of our acquisition of Diamond, we acquired a retiree medical plan as well as a defined benefit pension plan. The defined benefit pension plan is a qualified plan covering all bargaining unit employees. Plan assets are held in trust and primarily include mutual funds and money market accounts. Employees who joined Diamond subsequent to January 15, 1999 are not entitled to retiree medical benefits. In addition, the defined benefit pension plan was frozen on July 31, 2010 in conjunction with the execution of a new union contract. The liability associated with the defined benefit pension plan was revalued in purchase accounting to approximately $11.1 million as of February 29, 2016. This consisted of a benefit obligation of $26.7 million which was partially offset by plan assets of $15.6 million . The weighted-average discount rate assumption used to determine the benefit obligation was 4.0% . Other assumptions remained consistent with those used in Diamond's most recent valuation as of July 31, 2015. The liability associated with the defined benefit pension plan was $11.1 million as of October 1, 2016 and is included in other noncurrent liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income were not material for the third quarter or first nine months of 2016 . The liability associated with the retiree medical plan and the associated impact on the income statement are not material.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Contractual Obligations In order to mitigate the risks of volatility in commodity markets to which we are exposed, we entered into forward purchase agreements with certain suppliers based on market prices, forward price projections and expected usage levels. Purchase commitments for certain ingredients, packaging materials and energy totaled $163.2 million as of October 1, 2016 , as compared to $97.2 million as of January 2, 2016 . The increase in purchase commitments was due to additional commitments from Diamond. In addition to these commitments, we have contracts for certain ingredients and packaging materials where we have secured a fixed price but do not have a minimum purchase quantity. We generally contract from approximately three to twelve months in advance for certain major ingredients and packaging. In addition, we have contracts with walnut growers where we have secured a minimum purchase quantity but no pricing terms. These contracts can extend out from one to three years. We also have a licensing contract which totaled $16.1 million as of October 1, 2016 , and runs through 2020. We have a contract to receive services from our syndicated market data provider through 2023 . Our commitment for these services ranges from approximately $3 million to $4 million each year throughout the life of the contract. We also maintain standby letters of credit in connection with our self-insurance reserves for casualty claims. The total amount of these letters of credit was $11.9 million as of October 1, 2016 , $4.7 million of which relates to Diamond. The total amount of letters of credit as of January 2, 2016 was $9.2 million . As a result of the acquisition of Diamond, we obtained certain non-cancelable operating leases and capital leases. As of October 1, 2016 , the future minimum payments under the acquired operating leases (primarily for real property) were as follows: (in thousands) Amount Remainder of 2016 $ 1,181 2017 4,618 2018 4,259 2019 4,158 2020 4,162 Thereafter 10,702 Total operating lease commitments $ 29,080 Future minimum payments under the legacy Snyder's-Lance operating leases remain consistent with our disclosure in our 2015 Form 10-K. As of October 1, 2016 , the future minimum payments under the acquired capital leases (primarily for real property) were as follows: (in thousands) Amount Remainder of 2016 $ 790 2017 1,757 2018 1,594 2019 1,049 2020 333 Thereafter — Total minimum payments 5,523 Less amount representing interest (179 ) Present value of capital lease obligations $ 5,344 There are no legacy Snyder's-Lance capital leases, and we have not entered into any capital leases other than those obtained as a result of the acquisition of Diamond. Guarantees We currently provide a partial guarantee for loans made to IBOs by third-party financial institutions for the purchase of route businesses. The outstanding aggregate balance on these loans was $139.3 million as of October 1, 2016 and January 2, 2016 . The annual maximum amount of future payments we could be required to make under the guarantee equates to 25.0% of the outstanding loan balance on the first day of each calendar year plus 25.0% of the amount of any new loans issued during such calendar year. These loans are collateralized by the route businesses for which the loans are made. Accordingly, we have the ability to recover substantially all of the outstanding loan value upon default, and our liability associated with this guarantee is not material. Legal Matters All Natural Litigation We have certain class action legal proceedings filed against us which allege that certain ingredients in some of our products that are labeled as “natural” and “all natural” are not natural. Although we believe that we had strong defenses against these claims, we reached a settlement agreement in the third quarter of 2015 in order to avoid the costs and uncertainty of litigation. We recognized $2.8 million of expense in settlements of certain litigation in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income in the first nine months of 2015. The settlement amount of $2.8 million is accrued in other payables and accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at the end of the third quarter of 2016. Subsequent to the end of the third quarter of 2016, we distributed the funds related to the class settlement and consider the case to be closed; however, a portion of the accrued administrative fees will be paid in the fourth quarter. IBO Litigation In January 2013, plaintiffs comprised of IBOs filed a putative class action against our distribution subsidiary, S-L Distribution Company, Inc., in the Suffolk Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The lawsuit was transferred to the United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania. The lawsuit sought statewide class certification on behalf of a class comprised of IBOs in Massachusetts. The plaintiffs alleged that they were misclassified as independent contractors and should have been considered employees. The plaintiffs were seeking reimbursement of their out-of-pocket business expenses. On August 20, 2015, the parties to this litigation reached a tentative settlement on a class wide basis, which became a final settlement on December 22, 2015. We do not admit any fault or liability in this matter; however, in an effort to resolve these claims, we agreed to pay $2.9 million to fully resolve the litigation. This amount was recognized as expense in settlements of certain litigation in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income in the third quarter of 2015, and was paid in the second quarter of 2016. On July 25, 2016, plaintiffs comprised of IBOs filed a putative class action against Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. and our distribution subsidiary, S-L Distribution Company, Inc. in the Eastern District Court of Tennessee. The case was transferred to the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The lawsuit seeks statewide class certification on behalf of a class comprised of IBOs in Tennessee, and nationwide certification for the Federal law collective action. The plaintiffs allege that they were misclassified as independent contractors and should be considered employees. We believe we have strong defenses to all the claims that have been asserted against us. We cannot reasonably estimate at this time the possible loss or range of loss, if any, from this lawsuit. Shareholder Derivative Litigation Beginning on November 14, 2011, putative shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed in the Superior Court for the State of California, San Francisco County, purportedly on behalf of Diamond and naming certain executive officers and the members of its board of directors as individual defendants. These lawsuits, which related principally to accounting for certain payments to walnut growers, were subsequently consolidated as In re Diamond Foods Inc., Shareholder Derivative Litigation and purport to set forth claims for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, abuse of control and gross mismanagement. Following mediation efforts, the parties agreed to the terms of a proposed settlement and the Court entered an order granting final approval of the settlement on August 19, 2013. On September 23, 2013, a Notice of Appeal from the order granting final approval was filed by a single stockholder in the California Court of Appeal. On February 19, 2016, the Court set oral argument for March 15, 2016. On February 25, 2016, Diamond informed the Court of its pending merger with Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. and filed a request to reschedule oral argument. On February 29, 2016, the Court issued an order removing oral argument from the Court’s calendar and ordered the parties to submit letters to the Court on the status of the merger. On March 3, 2016, the Company submitted a letter in response to the Court’s Order, informing the Court that Diamond no longer exists as a corporate entity due to the completion of the merger with the Company. On March 25, 2016, the Company submitted to the Court the parties’ agreed upon briefing schedule for a motion to dismiss, setting the Company’s motion filing for April 4, 2016; Appellants’ opposition for May 4, 2016; and the Company’s reply for May 18, 2016. On April 4, 2016, the Company filed its Motion to Dismiss and on June 9, 2016, the Court granted the Motion to Dismiss and dismissed the Appeal from the order granting final approval. On June 28, 2016, an objection was raised with an offer to settle. On August 2, 2016 the Company filed its Answer to Petition for Review denying Appellant’s right to maintain an appeal. On August 16, 2016 the Court denied the Petition for Review. Accordingly, the Company considers this case to be closed. Merger-related Litigation On November 10, 2015, a putative class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of Diamond stockholders in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. The complaint names as defendants Diamond, the members of Diamond’s board of directors, Snyder’s-Lance, Shark Acquisition Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snyder’s-Lance (“Merger Sub I”) and Shark Acquisition Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snyder’s-Lance (“Merger Sub II”). The complaint generally alleges, among other things, that the members of Diamond’s board of directors breached their fiduciary duties to Diamond’s stockholders in connection with negotiating, entering into and approving the merger agreement with Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. The complaint additionally alleges that Snyder’s-Lance, Merger Sub I and Merger Sub II aided and abetted such breaches of fiduciary duties. The complaint sought injunctive relief, including the enjoinment of the merger, certain other declaratory and equitable relief, damages, costs and fees. An amended complaint was filed on December 21, 2015. The amended complaint adds further allegations related to the merger process and disclosures contained in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed by Snyder’s-Lance on November 25, 2015. On January 15, 2016, plaintiff filed a motion for expedited proceedings requesting a preliminary injunction and expedited discovery, which the Court denied on February 3, 2016. Plaintiff also filed a books and records demand case in North Carolina, which the plaintiff subsequently dismissed with prejudice. On January 19, 2016, another action was filed in the court of chancery in the state of Delaware similar to the above matter. On October 24, 2016, plaintiff filed a second amended complaint, which modified some of plaintiff's allegations, including now expressly seeking a quasi-appraisal remedy or rescissory damages. The parties also have submitted to the court a proposed schedule for briefing of anticipated motions to dismiss the amended complaint, which would extend through March 2017. We cannot reasonably estimate at this time the possible loss or range of loss, if any, from this lawsuit. Appraisal Proceedings On February 25, 2016, Cede & Co., on behalf of Blueblade Capital Opportunities LLC (“Blueblade I”), sent an appraisal demand letter to Diamond with respect to 211,574 shares of Diamond common stock, purportedly held in connection with our acquisition of Diamond. On the same date, Cede & Co., on behalf of Blueblade Capital Opportunities II LLC ("Blueblade II," and together with Blueblade I, "Blueblade"), sent a second appraisal demand letter to Diamond with respect to 119,008 shares of Diamond common stock. Under Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, certain stockholders may be entitled to an appraisal of the fair value of the stockholders’ shares. Blueblade claims that the price we paid for Diamond was less than its fair value. A petition for appraisal was filed by Blueblade in the Court of Chancery in the State of Delaware on June 27, 2016. The case was settled and dismissed with prejudice on August 12, 2016 and we agreed to pay $14.5 million to fully resolve the litigation. Of the $14.5 million , $12.4 million represented the fair value of consideration paid as part of the Diamond acquisition. The remaining $2.1 million was recognized as a transaction related expense in the first nine months of 2016. California Labor Code Litigation Former employee Patricia Sparks filed a putative class action lawsuit against Diamond on November 25, 2015 in San Francisco Superior Court alleging Diamond’s violation of the California Labor Code by failing to include on wage statements the start date of the pay period and by failing to include on wage statements the name and address of the legal entity that is the employer. Plaintiff amended her complaint on January 4, 2016 to add a claim for penalties under California’s Private Attorneys General Act based on the same underlying violations. Diamond timely answered the First Amended Complaint on March 7, 2016. The parties attended the initial case management conference on May 2, 2016 and a further case management conference occurred on August 1, 2016. We accrued $8.3 million associated with this outstanding claim in the Diamond opening balance sheet as that represented our best estimate of the probable liability at that time. We determined such accrual by estimating the aggregate potential penalties that we believed it was probable could be assessed under the applicable California laws, which are strict liability penalties. On September 19, 2016, the parties to this litigation reached a tentative settlement pursuant to which we have agreed to pay $0.7 million on a class wide basis. We signed a memorandum of understanding reflecting this preliminary settlement amount. The settlement is subject to negotiation and execution of a definitive settlement agreement by the parties and approval by the court. As result of the memorandum of understanding, we have recorded a measurement period adjustment to reduce the opening Balance Sheet accrual and accordingly accounted for this settlement amount in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for the quarter ended October 1, 2016 . Employment Tax Audit by the California Employment Development Department On February 22, 2016, the company received notice from the Employment Development Department of the State of California (“EDD”) that S-L Distribution Company, Inc. (“SLD”) had been selected for an employment tax audit. An onsite audit was conducted April 27, 2016, of payroll records for 2015 as a general matter. In addition, the auditor examined the Forms 1099Misc that the company had issued. The audit is still outstanding and will confirm whether the IBOs who received 1099s are bona-fide contractors within the definition of an employer/employee relationship under the relevant statutes and regulations in California. If the auditor issues an unfavorable determination and finds that the IBOs are actually employees, such a finding could have a material adverse impact on our operations in California and potentially the other jurisdictions where the company utilizes IBO business partners. At this time we cannot reasonably estimate the possible loss or range of loss, if any, from this audit, nor are we able to quantify the likelihood of a positive determination from the auditor. Evaporated Cane Juice Litigation A putative class action suit was filed against Late July Snacks, LLC on September 18, 2013, and is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The action accuses Late July Snacks, LLC of violating federal and state law by using the term "evaporated cane juice" ("ECJ") in the ingredients list on its products' labels. The plaintiffs' complaint alleges ECJ is not the common and usual name for the ingredient at issue and is misleading. The complaint attempts to state claims for violation of California's Unfair Competition Law, California's False Advertising Law, California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act, and unjust enrichment. Late July Snacks, LLC filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on November 27, 2013, based on the primary jurisdiction doctrine, lack of standing, and failure to state a claim. On May 22, 2014, the Court stayed the action, applying the doctrine of primary jurisdiction, due to the FDA's ongoing consideration of the issue of using the term ECJ on food labels. On May 26, 2016, the FDA issued its guidance for industry on the topic. As a result, the stay was lifted on July 22, 2016. Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that, among other things, relies on the FDA's recently issued guidance, on August 31, 2016. We cannot reasonably estimate at this time the possible loss or range of loss, if any, from this lawsuit. Other We are currently subject to various other legal proceedings and environmental matters arising in the normal course of business which are not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. We record a liability when we believe that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If we determine that a loss is possible and a range of the loss can be reasonably estimated, we will disclose the range of the possible loss. Significant judgment is required to determine both likelihood of there being, and the estimated amount of, a loss related to such matters. We cannot currently estimate our potential liability, damages or range of potential loss in connection with our other outstanding legal proceedings beyond amounts accrued, if any.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS We have two facilities used to support distribution of our products in the northeastern United States that are leased from an entity owned by two of our employees. One of the employees is Peter L. Michaud, an officer of the Company. There were $0.1 million in lease payments made for these facilities in the third quarter s of both 2016 and 2015 and $0.3 million for the first nine months of both 2016 and 2015 . One of the members of our Board of Directors, Lawrence Jackson, is also a member of the Board of Directors of Information Resources, Inc. ("IRI"), which we began using as our syndicated market data provider at the end of 2015. Total payments made to IRI for these services in the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 were $ 0.8 million and $ 2.4 million , respectively. ARWCO Corporation, MAW Associates, LP and Warehime Enterprises, Inc. are significantly owned or controlled by Patricia A. Warehime, a member of our Board of Directors and a beneficial owner of more than 5.0% of our common stock. Among other unrelated business activities, these entities provide financing to IBOs for the purchase of route businesses. We have entered into loan service agreements with these related parties that allow us to repurchase certain distribution assets in the event an IBO defaults on a loan with the related party. We are required to repurchase the assets 30 days after default at the value as defined in the loan service agreement, which approximates fair market value. As of October 1, 2016 , there were outstanding loans made to IBOs by the related parties of approximately $23.5 million , compared to $28.0 million as of January 2, 2016 . Michael A. Warehime, our former Chairman of the Board, who passed away in August 2014, served as an officer and/or director of these entities. Patricia A. Warehime is the executrix, trustee and principal beneficiary of Mr. Warehime's estate and trust. Transactions with these related parties are primarily related to the collection and remittance of loan payments on notes receivable held by the affiliates. If IBOs default on loans, the related parties will purchase inventory in order to service the routes prior to our requirement to repurchase the route assets. Revenue from the sale of inventory to these related parties was approximately $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the third quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $0.4 million and $0.5 million for the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 , respectively. In addition, we are reimbursed for certain overhead and administrative services associated with the services provided to these related parties. The receivables from, payables to and administrative fees received from these entities are not significant for any period presented. One of our directors, C. Peter Carlucci, Jr., is a member of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC (“Eckert”), which serves as one of our outside legal firms. We had expenses of less than $0.1 million incurred for services provided by Eckert for the third quarter of 2016 and $0.1 million of expenses incurred for the third quarter of 2015 . Expenses incurred for the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 were $0.2 million and $0.6 million , respectively.

Other Comprehensive Income

Other Comprehensive Income	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income	OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Total comprehensive income attributable to us, determined as net income adjusted by total other comprehensive income, was $22.9 million and $14.5 million for the third quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and a loss of $1.9 million and income of $42.1 million for the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Total other comprehensive loss presently consists of foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses from our derivative financial instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges. Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, consisted of the following: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands) Income Statement Location October 1, October 3, October 1, October 3, Losses on cash flow hedges reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss: Interest rate swaps, net of tax of $98, $175, $299, and $334, respectively Interest expense, net $ (158 ) $ (280 ) $ (477 ) $ (536 ) Total amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (158 ) $ (280 ) $ (477 ) $ (536 ) During the first nine months of 2016 , changes to the balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows: (in thousands) Gains/(Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance as of January 2, 2016 $ (630 ) $ — $ (630 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1,726 ) (24,226 ) (25,952 ) Losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 477 — 477 Total other comprehensive loss (1,249 ) (24,226 ) (25,475 ) Balance as of October 1, 2016 $ (1,879 ) $ (24,226 ) $ (26,105 ) During the first nine months of 2015 , changes to the balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows: (in thousands) Gains/(Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance as of January 3, 2015 $ (270 ) $ (737 ) $ (1,007 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1,670 ) (451 ) (2,121 ) Losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 536 — 536 Total other comprehensive loss (1,134 ) (451 ) (1,585 ) Balance as of October 3, 2015 $ (1,404 ) $ (1,188 ) $ (2,592 )

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	SEGMENT REPORTING We operate in one business segment: the manufacturing, distribution, marketing and sale of snack food products. We define business segments as components of an organization for which discrete financial information is available and operating results are evaluated on a regular basis by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in order to assess performance and allocate resources. Our CODM is our President and Chief Executive Officer. Characteristics of our organization which were relied upon in making the determination that we operate in one business segment include the similar nature of all of the products that we sell, the functional alignment of our organizational structure, and the reports that are regularly reviewed by the CODM for the purpose of assessing performance and allocating resources. Revenue by Product Category Net revenue by product category was as follows: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands) October 1, October 3, October 1, October 3, Branded $ 428,868 $ 298,442 $ 1,199,640 $ 892,434 Culinary 42,861 — 103,651 — Partner brand 73,821 75,396 229,607 230,127 Other 43,251 42,935 128,168 127,981 Net revenue $ 588,801 $ 416,773 $ 1,661,066 $ 1,250,542 Prior year Partner brand revenues from the sale of Kettle Brand ® potato chips are now classified as Branded revenues as a result of the Diamond acquisition. For the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 , we have reclassified $8.8 million and $26.4 million , respectively, of Partner brand revenue associated with Kettle Brand ® potato chips to Branded revenue to be consistent with current year presentation. In addition, we added "Culinary" as a new product cate gory during the first quarter of 2016. T his new product category includes all revenue from our newly acquired Diamond of California ® brand, which is primarily focused on culinary nuts. The separate category was added due to the nature of the brand and its seasonality and price fluctuations.

Significant Customers

Significant Customers	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Significant Customers	SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS Sales to our largest retail customer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ("Wal-Mart"), either through IBOs or direct distribution network, were approximately 13% of net revenue for the third quarter s and first nine months of both 2016 and 2015 . Our sales to Wal-Mart do not include sales of our products that may be made to Wal-Mart by third-party distributors outside our direct-store-delivery ("DSD") distribution network. Sales to these third-party distributors represent approximately 5% of our net revenue and may increase sales of our products to Wal-Mart by an amount we are unable to estimate. Accounts receivable as of October 1, 2016 and January 2, 2016 , included receivables from Wal-Mart totaling $22.7 million and $19.0 million , respectively.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On November 3, 2016 , our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share payable on November 29, 2016 to stockholders of record on November 21, 2016 .

Basis of Presentation (Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories (Walnut) All inventories are accounted for on a lower of cost or market basis, with cost historically determined using a combination of first-in first-out ("FIFO") and weighted average cost. Through our acquisition of Diamond, we have walnut purchase agreements with growers, under which they deliver their walnut crop from the contracted acres to us during the fall harvest season, and pursuant to our walnut purchase agreements, we determine the purchase price for this inventory after receipt of the walnut crop. This purchase price is determined by us based on our discretion provided in the walnut purchase agreements, taking into account market conditions, crop size, and quality and nut varieties, among other relevant factors. Since the ultimate purchase price to be paid by us will be determined subsequent to receiving the walnut crop from the contracted acres, the amount presented as "Payable to growers" requires us to make an estimate of the final walnut inventory purchase price for our financial statements. Those estimates may subsequently change due to changes in the factors described above, and the effect of the change could be significant. Any such changes in estimates are accounted for in the period of change by adjusting inventory on hand or cost of goods sold if the inventory was sold. Changes in estimates may affect our ending inventory balances, as well as our gross profit.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation The functional currency of our foreign operations is the applicable local currency, the British Pound and Euro. The functional currency is translated into U.S. dollars for balance sheet accounts using currency exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date, and for revenue and expense accounts using an average exchange rate in effect during the applicable period.
Employee Benefits	Employee Benefits We incur various employment-related benefit costs with respect to qualified pension and deferred compensation plans. We utilize assumptions developed with assistance from third-party actuaries when estimating the liabilities for pension, other employee benefit plans and return on plan assets. These assumptions, where applicable, include the discount rates used to determine the actuarial present value of projected benefit obligations, the rate of increase in future compensation levels, employee turnover and mortality rates. We review our assumptions on an annual basis and make modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is deemed appropriate. The benefit expense is recognized in the consolidated financial statements on an accrual basis over the average remaining service period for plan participants, and the accrued benefits are reported in current and noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, as appropriate.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations We account for business combinations under the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805-10, Business Combinations ("ASC 805-10"), which requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including non-controlling interests, are recorded at the date of acquisition at their respective fair values. ASC 805-10 also specifies criteria that intangible assets acquired in a business combination must meet to be recognized and reported apart from goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the fair value of the tangible net assets and intangible assets acquired in a business combination. Acquisition-related expenses are recognized separately from the business combinations and are expensed as incurred.
New Accounting Standards	On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides for a single five-step model to be applied to all revenue from contracts with customers. The guidance also requires improved disclosures to help users of the financial statements better understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by one year, to December 15, 2017 for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after that date. The FASB will permit early adoption of the standard, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. ASU 2014-09 can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. In 2016, the FASB issued final amendments clarifying the implementation guidance for principal versus agent considerations, identifying performance obligations and the accounting of intellectual property licenses. In addition, the FASB introduced practical expedients related to disclosures of remaining performance obligations, as well as other amendments to guidance on collectability, non-cash consideration and the presentation of sales and other similar taxes. We are currently evaluating the impact of these standards on our consolidated financial statements, and have not yet determined whether we will utilize the full retrospective or the modified retrospective approach. On April 7, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This ASU requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability consistent with debt discounts. This revised guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and related interim periods, with early adoption permitted. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements, which clarified that debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements can be presented in the balance sheet as an asset and amortized over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement. The following table summarizes the adjustments made to conform prior period classifications to the new guidance: January 2, 2016 (in thousands) As Filed Reclass As Adjusted Other noncurrent assets $ 27,403 $ (7,554 ) $ 19,849 Long-term debt, net $ (379,855 ) $ 7,554 $ (372,301 ) On July 22, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory. This ASU requires that inventory be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The amendments in this update do not apply to inventory measured using the last-in, first-out method or the retail inventory method. This revised guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and related interim periods, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect this guidance to materially impact our consolidated financial statements and we have not early adopted this accounting standard. On September 25, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments. This ASU simplifies the accounting for adjustments made to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination by eliminating the requirement to retrospectively account for those adjustments. This revised guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and related interim periods. The amendments in the update should be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date of the update with early application permitted for financial statements not yet issued. We have adopted this guidance and have applied it as presented in Note 3. On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases. This ASU requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities related to lease arrangements longer than 12 months on the balance sheet. This updated guidance also requires additional disclosures by lessees and contains targeted changes to accounting by lessors. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this accounting standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. On March 30, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is permitted. The updated guidance includes multiple provisions intended to simplify various aspects of the accounting for share-based payments. We plan to adopt the accounting standard in the first quarter of 2017 and the impact to our consolidated financial statements will be as follows: • Excess tax benefits for share-based payments will be recorded as an adjustment to income tax expense and reflected in operating cash flows after adoption of this accounting standard. Excess tax benefits are currently recorded through income tax receivable and equity, and presented as a financing cash flow. • The guidance allows the employer to withhold up to the maximum statutory tax rates in the applicable jurisdictions without triggering liability accounting. The Company's accounting treatment of outstanding equity awards will not be impacted by its adoption of this provision of the accounting standard. • The guidance allows for a policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur rather than on an estimated basis. The Company does not plan to make this election, and will continue to account for forfeitures on an estimated basis. On August 26, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. This accounting standard is intended to eliminate diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this accounting standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

New Accounting Standards (Table

New Accounting Standards (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles	The following table summarizes the adjustments made to conform prior period classifications to the new guidance: January 2, 2016 (in thousands) As Filed Reclass As Adjusted Other noncurrent assets $ 27,403 $ (7,554 ) $ 19,849 Long-term debt, net $ (379,855 ) $ 7,554 $ (372,301 )

Business Acquisitions - (Tables

Business Acquisitions - (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition	The following is a summary of consideration transferred in the acquisition of Diamond: Conversion Calculation Fair Value (in thousands) Diamond common shares outstanding as of February 29, 2016 31,062,164 Multiplied by 0.775 per the Merger Agreement 0.775 Total Snyder's-Lance common shares issued to Diamond stockholders 24,071,839 Multiplied by Snyder's-Lance closing stock price as of February 26, 2016 $ 32.34 Total stock consideration for outstanding common shares $ 778,483 Cash consideration of $12.50 per Diamond common share outstanding as of February 29, 2016, including cash paid in lieu of fractional converted shares 388,318 Total cash and stock consideration to stockholders $ 1,166,801 Fair value of replacement cash awards and stock-based awards attributable to pre-acquisition service, including awards that accelerated vesting at acquisition date due to change in control provisions (1) 28,211 Repayment of Diamond’s outstanding debt due to change in control provisions (2) 651,044 Liability for value of Dissenters' merger consideration (3) 12,418 Total fair value of consideration transferred $ 1,858,474 Effective settlement of accounts payable owed by us to Diamond at acquisition date (1,295 ) Total purchase consideration $ 1,857,179 (1) The fair value of the Snyder's-Lance replacement cash awards, settled common stock, restricted share awards, restricted unit awards and stock options was calculated as of February 29, 2016 using conversion terms outlined in the Merger Agreement. The closing stock price on February 26, 2016, the last trading day before closing, was used in the fair valuation of settled common stock, restricted share awards and restricted unit awards. The fair value of the stock options was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model utilizing the assumptions noted below: Assumptions used for the valuation of replacement Snyder's-Lance stock options: Stock price as of February 26, 2016 $32.34 Post-conversion exercise price $11.75 - $80.24 Average expected volatility 31.18% Expected dividend yield 1.98% Weighted average risk-free interest rate 0.33% Weighted average expected life 0.3 years Black-Scholes weighted average value per option $15.22 The expected volatility of the Snyder’s-Lance stock price was based on average historical volatility, which was based on observations and a duration consistent with the expected life assumption. The weighted average expected life of the option was calculated using the simplified method by using the vesting term of the option and the option expiration date. The risk-free interest rate was based on U.S. treasury securities with maturities equal to the expected life of the option. (2) Repayment of Diamond’s outstanding debt was required as part of the consideration to be transferred due to change in control provisions that were triggered upon acquisition. The repayment amount was calculated as of February 29, 2016 by taking Diamond’s outstanding long-term debt and current portion of long-term debt of $633.2 million plus accrued interest of $9.0 million and a prepayment penalty of $8.8 million . (3) Estimate of merger consideration unpaid and owed to certain Diamond stockholders that would have otherwise received $12.50 in cash and 0.775 shares of Snyder’s-Lance common stock for each share of Diamond common stock held (see 'Appraisal Proceedings' within Note 15 ). This was paid during the third quarter of 2016.
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	The fair value of the stock options was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model utilizing the assumptions noted below: Assumptions used for the valuation of replacement Snyder's-Lance stock options: Stock price as of February 26, 2016 $32.34 Post-conversion exercise price $11.75 - $80.24 Average expected volatility 31.18% Expected dividend yield 1.98% Weighted average risk-free interest rate 0.33% Weighted average expected life 0.3 years Black-Scholes weighted average value per option $15.22
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. Management has used its best estimate in the allocation of the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated preliminary fair value of such assets and liabilities. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of the acquisition: Preliminary Allocation Measurement Period Adjustments Preliminary Allocation (in thousands) As of April 2, 2016 As of October 1, 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 28,945 $ — $ 28,945 Accounts receivable 77,445 620 78,065 Inventories 168,089 (11,315 ) 156,774 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,111 1,556 13,667 Fixed assets 136,340 (7,784 ) 128,556 Goodwill 868,443 (18,421 ) 850,022 Other intangible assets 902,500 20,794 923,294 Equity investments 8,607 3,988 12,595 Other long term assets 1,018 (45 ) 973 Total assets acquired 2,203,498 (10,607 ) 2,192,891 Accounts payable, and other current liabilities, including payable to growers 134,715 (6,617 ) 128,098 Deferred income tax liability 191,425 (5,135 ) 186,290 Other long term liabilities 20,179 1,145 21,324 Total liabilities assumed 346,319 (10,607 ) 335,712 Net assets acquired (1) $ 1,857,179 $ — $ 1,857,179 (1) Net assets acquired include the effective settlement of $1.3 million in accounts payable owed by us to Diamond at the time of the acquisition.
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	The following unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information has been prepared as if the acquisition of Diamond had taken place at the beginning of 2015. These unaudited pro forma results include estimates and assumptions regarding increased amortization of intangible assets related to the acquisition, reduced interest expense related to lower interest rates associated with the new combined debt and the related income tax effects. Pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred if the acquisition had occurred on the date indicated, or that may result in the future for various reasons, including the potential impact of revenue and cost synergies on the business. Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share data) October 1, October 3, October 1, October 3, Net revenue $ 588,801 $ 611,186 $ 1,790,680 $ 1,845,740 Net income attributable to Snyder's-Lance, Inc. $ 29,315 $ 22,375 $ 72,707 $ 15,290

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of Earnings Per Share) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method	As such, these awards have been included in our calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share using the two-class method, as computed in the table below: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share data) October 1, October 3, October 1, October 3, Basic EPS: Net income attributable to Snyder's-Lance, Inc. $ 29,315 $ 15,677 $ 23,565 $ 43,642 Income allocated to participating securities (78 ) (42 ) (61 ) (110 ) Income allocated to common shares $ 29,237 $ 15,635 $ 23,504 $ 43,532 Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic 95,881 70,548 90,504 70,411 Earnings per share – Basic $ 0.30 $ 0.22 $ 0.26 $ 0.62 Diluted EPS: Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic 95,881 70,548 90,504 70,411 Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted units and performance-based restricted units on shares outstanding 1,131 771 989 723 Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted 97,012 71,319 91,493 71,134 Earnings per share – Diluted $ 0.30 $ 0.22 $ 0.26 $ 0.61

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Inventory	Inventories consisted of the following: (in thousands) October 1, January 2, Finished goods $ 136,776 $ 66,143 Raw materials 65,400 14,736 Work in process 11,304 — Maintenance parts, packaging and supplies 43,897 30,115 Total inventories, net $ 257,377 $ 110,994

Fixed Assets (Tables)

Fixed Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Fixed Assets	Fixed assets consisted of the following: (in thousands) October 1, January 2, Land and land improvements $ 44,250 $ 28,508 Buildings and building improvements 198,616 156,725 Machinery, equipment and computer systems 582,340 506,649 Trucks, trailers and automobiles 33,712 33,760 Furniture and fixtures 5,014 4,210 Construction in progress 48,642 11,503 Capital leases (1) 4,385 — $ 916,959 $ 741,355 Accumulated depreciation (388,023 ) (339,802 ) 528,936 401,553 Fixed assets held for sale (66 ) (88 ) Fixed assets, net $ 528,870 $ 401,465 (1) Gross amounts of assets recorded under capital leases represent machinery, equipment and computer systems as of October 1, 2016 .

Goodwill and Other Intangible36

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the first nine months of 2016 were as follows: (in thousands) Carrying Amount Balance as of January 2, 2016 $ 539,119 Business acquisitions 855,837 Changes in foreign currency exchange rates (15,879 ) Goodwill reclassified to assets held for sale (511 ) Balance as of October 1, 2016 $ 1,378,566
Acquired Intangible Assets	Other intangible assets consisted of the following: (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Cumulative Impairments Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount As of October 1, 2016: Customer and contractual relationships (1) – amortized $ 498,526 $ — $ (51,917 ) $ 446,609 Non-compete agreement – amortized 710 — (387 ) 323 Developed technology – amortized 3,317 — (415 ) 2,902 Reacquired rights – amortized 3,100 — (2,005 ) 1,095 Patents – amortized 8,600 — (3,112 ) 5,488 Routes – unamortized 9,906 — — 9,906 Trademarks (2) – unamortized 971,189 (6,700 ) — 964,489 Balance as of October 1, 2016 $ 1,495,348 $ (6,700 ) $ (57,836 ) $ 1,430,812 As of January 2, 2016: Customer and contractual relationships – amortized $ 166,756 $ — $ (35,415 ) $ 131,341 Non-compete agreement – amortized 710 — (297 ) 413 Developed technology – amortized 2,700 — (280 ) 2,420 Reacquired rights – amortized 3,100 — (1,714 ) 1,386 Patents – amortized 8,600 — (2,526 ) 6,074 Routes – unamortized 11,063 — — 11,063 Trademarks – unamortized 382,661 (6,700 ) — 375,961 Balance as of January 2, 2016 $ 575,590 $ (6,700 ) $ (40,232 ) $ 528,658 (1) Since the acquisition of Diamond on February 29, 2016 the translation impact on customer relationships was a reduction of $7.8 million . (2) Since the acquisition of Diamond on February 29, 2016 the translation impact on trademarks was a reduction of $3.9 million .
Changes In Carrying Value Of Route Businesses	The changes in the carrying amount of route intangibles for the first nine months of 2016 were as follows: (in thousands) Carrying Amount Balance as of January 2, 2016 $ 11,063 Routes reclassified to assets held for sale (1,157 ) Balance as of October 1, 2016 $ 9,906
Changes in the Carrying Value of Route Businesses Held-For-Sale	The changes in the carrying amount of route businesses held for sale for the first nine months of 2016 were as follows: (in thousands) Carrying Amount Balance as of January 2, 2016 $ 15,590 Purchases of route businesses held for sale 16,467 Sales of route businesses held for sale (14,244 ) Reclassifications from route intangibles and goodwill 1,668 Balance as of October 1, 2016 $ 19,481

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	Long-term debt outstanding consisted of the following: (in thousands) October 1, January 2, Revolving credit facility $ 72,000 $ — Other long-term debt 1,290,486 388,396 Debt issuance costs, net (1) (10,818 ) (7,554 ) Total debt, net 1,351,668 380,842 Current portion of long-term debt (49,000 ) (8,541 ) Total long-term debt, net $ 1,302,668 $ 372,301 (1) We retrospectively adopted new accounting guidance requiring debt issuance costs to be presented as a direct reduction of the associated liability. See Note 2 for further details.
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt	The loss on early extinguishment of debt was calculated as follows: (in thousands) Amount Repayment of private placement senior notes $ 100,000 Penalty on early extinguishment 6,170 Book value of private placement debt, including unamortized fair value adjustment (101,421 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt $ 4,749

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping	The following table summarizes information regarding financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value as of October 1, 2016 and January 2, 2016 . (in thousands) Book Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Balance as of October 1, 2016 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,814 $ 26,814 $ — $ — Restricted cash 714 714 — — Total assets $ 27,528 $ 27,528 $ — $ — Liabilities: Interest rate swaps $ 3,087 $ — $ 3,087 $ — Total liabilities $ 3,087 $ — $ 3,087 $ — Balance as of January 2, 2016 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 39,105 $ 39,105 $ — $ — Restricted cash 966 966 — — Total assets $ 40,071 $ 40,071 $ — $ — Liabilities: Interest rate swaps $ 1,045 $ — $ 1,045 $ — Total liabilities $ 1,045 $ — $ 1,045 $ —

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Derivative Instrument Detail [Abstract]
Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments In The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Using Level 2 Inputs	The fair value of the derivative instrument liability in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets using Level 2 inputs was as follows: (in thousands) Balance Sheet Location October 1, January 2, Derivatives designated as hedges: Interest rate swaps Other noncurrent liabilities $ (3,087 ) $ (1,045 ) Total fair value of derivative instruments $ (3,087 ) $ (1,045 )
Change In Unrealized Pre-Tax Gains (Losses) Included In Other Comprehensive Income Due To Fluctuations In Interest Rates And Foreign Exchange Rates	The changes in unrealized gains and losses, net of income tax, included in other comprehensive loss due to fluctuations in interest rates were as follows: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands) October 1, October 3, October 1, October 3, Gains/(losses) on interest rate swaps, net of income tax (expense)/benefit of ($234), $709, $794 and $707, respectively $ 378 $ (1,138 ) $ (1,249 ) $ (1,134 ) Total change in unrealized gains/(losses) from derivative instruments, net of income tax (effective portion) $ 378 $ (1,138 ) $ (1,249 ) $ (1,134 )

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure	As of October 1, 2016 , the future minimum payments under the acquired operating leases (primarily for real property) were as follows: (in thousands) Amount Remainder of 2016 $ 1,181 2017 4,618 2018 4,259 2019 4,158 2020 4,162 Thereafter 10,702 Total operating lease commitments $ 29,080
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases	As of October 1, 2016 , the future minimum payments under the acquired capital leases (primarily for real property) were as follows: (in thousands) Amount Remainder of 2016 $ 790 2017 1,757 2018 1,594 2019 1,049 2020 333 Thereafter — Total minimum payments 5,523 Less amount representing interest (179 ) Present value of capital lease obligations $ 5,344

Other Comprehensive Income (Tab

Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, consisted of the following: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands) Income Statement Location October 1, October 3, October 1, October 3, Losses on cash flow hedges reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss: Interest rate swaps, net of tax of $98, $175, $299, and $334, respectively Interest expense, net $ (158 ) $ (280 ) $ (477 ) $ (536 ) Total amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (158 ) $ (280 ) $ (477 ) $ (536 )
Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	During the first nine months of 2016 , changes to the balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows: (in thousands) Gains/(Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance as of January 2, 2016 $ (630 ) $ — $ (630 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1,726 ) (24,226 ) (25,952 ) Losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 477 — 477 Total other comprehensive loss (1,249 ) (24,226 ) (25,475 ) Balance as of October 1, 2016 $ (1,879 ) $ (24,226 ) $ (26,105 ) During the first nine months of 2015 , changes to the balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows: (in thousands) Gains/(Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance as of January 3, 2015 $ (270 ) $ (737 ) $ (1,007 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1,670 ) (451 ) (2,121 ) Losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 536 — 536 Total other comprehensive loss (1,134 ) (451 ) (1,585 ) Balance as of October 3, 2015 $ (1,404 ) $ (1,188 ) $ (2,592 )

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue By Products and Services	Net revenue by product category was as follows: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands) October 1, October 3, October 1, October 3, Branded $ 428,868 $ 298,442 $ 1,199,640 $ 892,434 Culinary 42,861 — 103,651 — Partner brand 73,821 75,396 229,607 230,127 Other 43,251 42,935 128,168 127,981 Net revenue $ 588,801 $ 416,773 $ 1,661,066 $ 1,250,542

New Accounting Standards - Sche

New Accounting Standards - Schedule of New Accounting Adjustments (Details) - Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
Other Noncurrent Assets
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, net	$ 19,849
Long-term Debt
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, net	372,301
As Filed | Other Noncurrent Assets
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, net	27,403
As Filed | Long-term Debt
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, net	379,855
Reclass | Other Noncurrent Assets
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, net	(7,554)
Reclass | Long-term Debt
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, net	$ (7,554)

Business Acquisitions - Narrati

Business Acquisitions - Narrative (Details)	Sep. 01, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 29, 2016USD ($)$ / shares	Oct. 27, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Apr. 02, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 04, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Repayments of long-term debt								$ 226,390,000	$ 5,625,000
Transaction and integration related expenses				$ 4,043,000		$ 0		63,983,000	0
Deferred issuance costs				10,818,000				10,818,000		$ 7,554,000
Debt issuance costs								6,047,000	0
Metcalfe's Skinny Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Total Parent Company Ownership Subsequent to Acquisition	100.00%
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates	$ 9,700,000
Other intangible assets	$ 9,200,000
Business Acquisition, Ownership Percentage Acquired	74.00%
Diamond Foods, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Repayments of long-term debt		$ 651,044,000	$ 651,000,000
Conversion price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 12.50
Multiplied by 0.775 as per the Merger Agreement		0.775
Par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 0.8333
Other intangible assets		$ 902,500,000
Deferred income tax liability		191,425,000
Deferred tax liabilities, intangible assets		374,700,000
Deferred tax liabilities, Un-repatriated earnings		53,500,000
Deferred tax asset		188,400,000
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards		141,200,000
Deferred tax, operating loss carryforward		8,000,000
Deferred tax valuation allowance		$ 9,500,000
Transaction and integration related expenses					$ 50,200,000			50,200,000
Severance costs								16,700,000
Allocated share-based compensation expense				300,000				16,400,000
External net revenue from Diamond				$ 168,900,000				416,000,000
Amortization expense						900,000		2,100,000	6,700,000
Pro forma interest expense						$ 3,300,000		1,300,000	9,800,000
Pro forma cost of goods sold								$ 15,900,000	$ 15,600,000
Pro forma expense							$ 60,400,000
Number of Brands		5
Diamond Foods, Inc. | Term Loan
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Deferred issuance costs		$ 11,000,000
Debt amount		1,130,000,000
Diamond Foods, Inc. | Trademarks
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite lived intangibles		588,000,000
Diamond Foods, Inc. | Customer Relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets		$ 335,300,000
Useful life		20 years
Diamond Foods, Inc. | Diamond Foods, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other intangible assets		$ 923,294,000
Deferred income tax liability		$ 186,290,000

Business Acquisitions - Conside

Business Acquisitions - Consideration Transferred (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Aug. 12, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 29, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Oct. 27, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)shares	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)shares	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 26, 2016$ / shares	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Diamond common shares outstanding as of February 29, 2016 | shares				96,112,842		96,112,842			70,968,054
Repayment of Diamond’s outstanding debt due to change in control provisions						$ 226,390	$ 5,625
Total debt, net				$ 1,351,668		1,351,668			$ 380,842
Loss on early extinguishment of debt				$ 0	$ 0	$ 4,749	$ 0
Diamond Foods, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Multiplied by 0.775 per the Merger Agreement		0.775
Total Snyder's-Lance common shares issued to Diamond stockholders | shares		24,071,839
Share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares								$ 32.34
Total stock consideration for outstanding common shares		$ 778,483
Cash consideration of $12.50 per Diamond common share outstanding as of February 29, 2016, including cash paid in lieu of fractional converted shares		388,318
Total cash and stock consideration to stockholders		1,166,801
Fair value of replacement cash awards and stock-based awards attributable to pre-acquisition service, including awards that accelerated vesting at acquisition date due to change in control provisions		28,211
Repayment of Diamond’s outstanding debt due to change in control provisions		651,044	$ 651,000
Liability for value of Dissenters' merger consideration		12,418
Total fair value of consideration transferred		1,858,474
Effective settlement of accounts payable owed by us to Diamond at acquisition date		(1,295)
Total purchase consideration	$ 12,400	1,857,179
Total debt, net		633,200
Interest accrued		9,000
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		$ (8,800)
Conversion price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 12.50
Diamond Foods, Inc. | Diamond Foods, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Diamond common shares outstanding as of February 29, 2016 | shares		31,062,164

Business Acquisitions - Stock O

Business Acquisitions - Stock Option Assumptions (Details) - Diamond Foods, Inc. - $ / shares	Feb. 26, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share price (in dollars per share)	$ 32.34
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share price (in dollars per share)	32.34
Post-conversion exercise price Minimum	11.75	$ 11.75
Post-conversion exercise price Maximum	$ 80.24	$ 65.71
Average expected volatility	31.18%
Expected dividend yield	1.98%
Weighted average risk-free interest rate	0.33%
Weighted average expected life	3 months 20 days
Black-Scholes weighted average value per option	$ 15.22

Business Acquisitions - Assets

Business Acquisitions - Assets and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 29, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 01, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 1,378,566		$ 539,119
Metcalfe's Skinny Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Fair Value of acquired entity			$ 13,200
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets			1,700
Goodwill			5,800
Other intangible assets			9,200
Total liabilities assumed			$ 3,500
Diamond Foods, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 28,945
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Cash		0
Accounts receivable	77,445
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Accounts Receivable		620
Inventories	168,089
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory		(11,315)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	12,111
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Prepaid Expenses		1,556
Fixed assets	136,340
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment		(7,784)
Goodwill	868,443
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Equity Interests		(18,421)
Other intangible assets	902,500
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles		20,794
Equity investments	8,607
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Equity Interests		3,988
Other long term assets	1,018
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Other Assets		(45)
Total assets acquired	2,203,498
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Assets		(10,607)
Accounts payable, and other current liabilities, including payable to growers	134,715
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Accounts Payable		(6,617)
Deferred income tax liability	191,425
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Deferred Tax Liability		(5,135)
Other long term liabilities	20,179
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Other Liabilities		1,145
Total liabilities assumed	346,319
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Liabilities		(10,607)
Net assets acquired	1,857,179
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred		$ 0
Effective settlement of accounts payable owed by us to Diamond at acquisition date	1,295
Diamond Foods, Inc. | Diamond Foods, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	28,945
Accounts receivable	78,065
Inventories	156,774
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13,667
Fixed assets	128,556
Goodwill	850,022
Other intangible assets	923,294
Equity investments	12,595
Other long term assets	973
Total assets acquired	2,192,891
Accounts payable, and other current liabilities, including payable to growers	128,098
Deferred income tax liability	186,290
Other long term liabilities	21,324
Total liabilities assumed	335,712
Net assets acquired	$ 1,857,179

Business Acquisitions - Pro For

Business Acquisitions - Pro Forma (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 588,801	$ 611,186	$ 1,790,680	$ 1,845,740
Net income attributable to Snyder's-Lance, Inc.	$ 29,315	$ 22,375	$ 72,707	$ 15,290

Earnings Per Share (Schedule 49

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Basic EPS:
Net income attributable to Snyder's-Lance, Inc.	$ 29,315	$ 15,677	$ 23,565	$ 43,642
Income allocated to participating securities	(78)	(42)	(61)	(110)
Income allocated to common shares	$ 29,237	$ 15,635	$ 23,504	$ 43,532
Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic (in shares)	95,881	70,548	90,504	70,411
Earnings/(loss) per share – Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.22	$ 0.26	$ 0.62
Diluted EPS:
Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted units and performance-based restricted units on shares outstanding (in shares)	1,131	771	989	723
Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted (in shares)	97,012	71,319	91,493	71,134
Earnings/(loss) per share – Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.22	$ 0.26	$ 0.61

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	300,000	0	1,400,000	0

Stock-Based Compensation (Narra

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Feb. 26, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense		$ 2,700	$ 1,500	$ 22,542	$ 4,255
Options outstanding, granted (in shares)				1,095,823	384,453
Weighted average fair value per share of options granted (in usd per share)				$ 30.73	$ 31.02
Performance-based incentive expense		1,400	$ 300	$ 2,600	$ 400
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, grants in period (in shares)				118,477	94,874
Number of shares repurchased to cover withholding taxes payable by employees upon vesting of awards					24,243
Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, grants in period (in shares)				82,787
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, grants in period (in shares)				28,632
Diamond Foods, Inc.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense		$ 300		$ 16,400
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense - stock-based				$ 15,400
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, outstanding (in shares)		534,783		534,783
Options, outstanding, intrinsic value		$ 10,200		$ 10,200
Diamond Foods, Inc. | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted shares outstanding		269,105		269,105
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized		$ 5,100		$ 5,100
Diamond Foods, Inc. | Cash compensation expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense - cash-based				$ 1,000
Diamond Foods, Inc. | Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Post-conversion exercise price Minimum	$ 11.75			$ 11.75
Post-conversion exercise price Maximum	$ 80.24			$ 65.71

Inventories (Components Of Inve

Inventories (Components Of Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 136,776	$ 66,143
Raw materials	65,400	14,736
Work in process	11,304	0
Maintenance parts, packaging and supplies	43,897	30,115
Total inventories, net	$ 257,377	$ 110,994

Fixed Assets (Schedule Of Fixed

Fixed Assets (Schedule Of Fixed Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross fixed assets	$ 916,959	$ 741,355
Accumulated depreciation	(388,023)	(339,802)
PP&E Net including assets held for sale	528,936	401,553
Fixed assets, net	528,870	401,465
Land and land improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross fixed assets	44,250	28,508
Buildings and building improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross fixed assets	198,616	156,725
Machinery, equipment and computer systems
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross fixed assets	582,340	506,649
Trucks, trailers and automobiles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross fixed assets	33,712	33,760
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross fixed assets	5,014	4,210
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross fixed assets	48,642	11,503
Capital Leases
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross fixed assets	4,385	0
Fixed assets held for sale
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fixed assets held for sale	$ (66)	$ (88)

Fixed Assets (Narrative) (Detai

Fixed Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense related to fixed assets	$ 19,600,000	$ 14,800,000	$ 54,900,000	$ 44,500,000
Impairment charges	507,000	0	1,370,000	0
Fixed Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 500,000	$ 0	$ 1,400,000	$ 0

Goodwill and Other Intangible55

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 539,119
Business acquisitions	855,837
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	(15,879)
Goodwill reclassified to assets held for sale	(511)
Ending balance	$ 1,378,566

Goodwill and Other Intangible56

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Acquired Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cumulative Impairments	$ (6,700)	$ (6,700)
Gross Carrying Amount	1,495,348	575,590
Accumulated Amortization	(57,836)	(40,232)
Net Carrying Amount	1,430,812	528,658
Routes – unamortized
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cumulative Impairments	0	0
Gross Carrying Amount	9,906	11,063
Accumulated Impairment	0	0
Net Carrying Amount	9,906	11,063
Trademarks – unamortized
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cumulative Impairments	(6,700)	(6,700)
Gross Carrying Amount	971,189	382,661
Accumulated Impairment	0	0
Net Carrying Amount	964,489	375,961
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, translation impact	3,900
Customer and contractual relationships – amortized
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	498,526	166,756
Cumulative Impairments	0	0
Accumulated Amortization	(51,917)	(35,415)
Net Carrying Amount	446,609	131,341
Finite lived intangible assets, translation impact	7,800
Non-compete agreement – amortized
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	710	710
Cumulative Impairments	0	0
Accumulated Amortization	(387)	(297)
Net Carrying Amount	323	413
Developed technology – amortized
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	3,317	2,700
Cumulative Impairments	0	0
Accumulated Amortization	(415)	(280)
Net Carrying Amount	2,902	2,420
Reacquired rights – amortized
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	3,100	3,100
Cumulative Impairments	0	0
Accumulated Amortization	(2,005)	(1,714)
Net Carrying Amount	1,095	1,386
Patents – amortized
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	8,600	8,600
Cumulative Impairments	0	0
Accumulated Amortization	(3,112)	(2,526)
Net Carrying Amount	$ 5,488	$ 6,074

Goodwill and Other Intangible57

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 29, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense related to intangibles		$ 5,700,000	$ 2,700,000	$ 17,800,000	$ 8,100,000
Amount of impairments		0	0	0	0
Gains on the sale of route businesses		100,000	1,100,000	1,400,000	2,600,000
Losses on the sale of route businesses		$ 200,000	$ 600,000	$ 800,000	$ 1,200,000
Fair value in excess of book value		15.00%		15.00%
Trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total book value		$ 25,400,000		$ 25,400,000
Customer Relationships | Diamond Foods, Inc.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	20 years

Goodwill and Other Intangible58

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes In Carrying Value Of Route Businesses) (Details) - Routes – unamortized $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance of routes	$ 11,063
Routes reclassified to assets held for sale	(1,157)
Ending balance of routes	$ 9,906

Goodwill and Other Intangible59

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes in Carrying Value of Route Businesses Held For Sale) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Route Businesses	$ 15,590
Purchases of route businesses held for sale	16,467	$ 19,622
Sales of route businesses held for sale	(14,244)
Reclassifications from route intangibles and goodwill	1,668
Route Businesses	$ 19,481

Equity Method Investments (Deta

Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Feb. 29, 2016
Metcalfe's Skinny Limited [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage		26.00%
Yellow Chips Holding B.V.
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage		51.00%
Equity method investments, carrying value	$ 9
Due from affiliates	$ 1.6
Remaining ownership percentage		49.00%

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Deb

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Debt Outstanding) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Jul. 02, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt	$ 10,000,000
Proceeds from Lines of Credit	90,000,000		$ 147,000,000	$ 0
Revolving credit facility	72,000,000		72,000,000			$ 0
Other long-term debt	1,290,486,000		1,290,486,000			388,396,000
Deferred issuance costs, net	(10,818,000)		(10,818,000)			(7,554,000)
Total debt, net	1,351,668,000		1,351,668,000			380,842,000
Current portion of long-term debt	(49,000,000)		(49,000,000)			(8,541,000)
Total long-term debt, net	$ 1,302,668,000		$ 1,302,668,000			$ 372,301,000
Diamond Foods, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt, net					$ 633,200,000
Diamond Foods, Inc. | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Five Year Senior Unsecured Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt		$ 100

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Det

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details)	Feb. 29, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 29, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt				$ 0	$ 0	$ 4,749,000	$ 0
Revolving credit facility borrowings, maximum				375,000,000		375,000,000
Unused borrowing capacity, amount				303,000,000		303,000,000		$ 375,000,000
Repayments of lines of credit						75,000,000	0
Deferred issuance costs				10,818,000		10,818,000		$ 7,554,000
Proceeds from Lines of Credit				$ 90,000,000		147,000,000	$ 0
Private Placement Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayment of private placement senior notes		$ 100,000,000
Early repayment of senior debt		106,000,000
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		4,749,000
Penalty on Early Extinguishment of Debt		6,170,000
Senior Notes	$ (101,421,000)	(101,421,000)
Five Year Senior Unsecured Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Periodic payment						10,400,000
Ten Year Senior Unsecured Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Periodic payment						$ 15,000,000
Diamond Foods, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(8,800,000)
Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ratio of debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization				4.50		4.75
Maximum total debt to EBITDA ratio after eight quarter following acquisition						3.50
Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest coverage ratio						2.50
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Diamond Foods, Inc. | Five Year Senior Unsecured Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt amount	$ 830,000,000	830,000,000
Senior unsecured term loan, term	5 years
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Diamond Foods, Inc. | Ten Year Senior Unsecured Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt amount	$ 300,000,000	300,000,000
Senior unsecured term loan, term	10 years
Term Loan | Diamond Foods, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt amount	$ 1,130,000,000	1,130,000,000
Deferred issuance costs	$ 11,000,000	$ 11,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ratio of debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization			4.25

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Ext

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Extinguished Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		$ 0	$ 0	$ 4,749	$ 0
Private Placement Senior Notes
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Repayment of private placement senior notes	$ 100,000
Penalty on early extinguishment	6,170
Book value of private placement debt, including unamortized fair value adjustment	(101,421)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	$ 4,749

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	$ 4.3		$ 4.3		$ 2.7
Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in noncurrent liabilities	1.2		1.2		$ 0.9
Unrecognized tax benefits, net tax offset	1.4		1.4
Amount, if recognized, that affects the effective tax rate	3.4		3.4
Reduction of unrecognized tax benefit amount	$ 0.8		$ 0.8
Effective tax rate percentage	29.90%	29.40%	28.40%	33.70%

Fair Value Measurements (Balanc

Fair Value Measurements (Balance Sheet Grouping) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Jan. 03, 2015
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 26,814	$ 39,105	$ 64,316	$ 35,373
Restricted cash	714	966
Total assets	27,528	40,071
Interest rate swaps	3,087	1,045
Total liabilities	3,087	1,045
Debt outstanding, fair value	1,362,000	391,000
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	26,814	39,105
Restricted cash	714	966
Total assets	27,528	40,071
Interest rate swaps	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Interest rate swaps	3,087	1,045
Total liabilities	3,087	1,045
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Interest rate swaps	0	0
Total liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments (Fair Va

Derivative Instruments (Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments In The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Using Level 2 Inputs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments	$ (3,087)	$ (1,045)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments	(3,087)	(1,045)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments	(3,087)	(1,045)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap | Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments	$ (3,087)	$ (1,045)

Derivative Instruments (Narrati

Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held			2
Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 75	$ 75
Interest Rate Swap Due May Two Thousand Nineteen | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount			$ 25
Fixed interest rate			1.58%
Interest Rate Swap Due May Two Thousand Twenty Four | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount			$ 50
Fixed interest rate			1.98%

Derivative Instruments (Change

Derivative Instruments (Change In Unrealized Net of Tax Gains (Losses) Included In Other Comprehensive Income Due To Fluctuations In Interest Rates And Foreign Exchange Rates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax, portion attributable to parent	$ 378	$ (1,138)	$ (1,249)	$ (1,134)
Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax, portion attributable to parent	378	(1,138)	(1,249)	(1,134)
Derivatives qualifying as hedges, tax, portion attributable to parent	$ (234)	$ 709	$ 794	$ 707

Retirement Plans (Details)

Retirement Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Feb. 29, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined benefit plans, liabilities	$ 11.1	$ 11.1
Defined benefit plan, benefit obligation		26.7
Defined benefit plan, assets for plan benefits		$ 15.6
Defined benefit plan, assumptions used calculating benefit obligation, discount rate		4.00%

Commitments and Contingencies70

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 12, 2016	Feb. 29, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Apr. 02, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Purchase commitments for inventory			$ 163,200			$ 163,200		$ 97,200
Other Commitment			16,100			16,100
Letters of credit			11,900			11,900		9,200
Transaction and integration related expenses			4,043		$ 0	63,983	$ 0
Financial Guarantee
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding aggregate balance on loans			$ 139,300			$ 139,300		$ 139,300
Percentage of outstanding loans under the guarantee			25.00%			25.00%
Percentage of new loans issued			25.00%			25.00%
Minimum
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Advance contract period for purchase commitment of major ingredients and packaging (months)						3 months
Contract Period For Walnuts						1 year
Service Contract Annual Commitment with Syndicated Market Data Provider						$ 3,000
Maximum
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Advance contract period for purchase commitment of major ingredients and packaging (months)						12 months
Contract Period For Walnuts						3 years
Service Contract Annual Commitment with Syndicated Market Data Provider						$ 4,000
Diamond Foods, Inc.
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Letters of credit			$ 4,700			4,700
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 12,400	$ 1,857,179
Transaction and integration related expenses				$ 50,200		50,200
Blueblade Capital Opportunities LLC [Member] | Diamond Foods, Inc.
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Transaction and integration related expenses						2,100
All Natural [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual					$ 2,800		$ 2,800
All Natural [Member] | Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual			$ 2,800			$ 2,800
Pending Litigation [Member] | Blueblade Capital Opportunities LLC [Member] | Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Diamond Foods, Inc.
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual	$ 14,500

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Operating Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2016	$ 1,181
2,017	4,618
2,018	4,259
2,019	4,158
2,020	4,162
Thereafter	10,702
Total operating lease commitments	$ 29,080

Commitments and Contingencies72

Commitments and Contingencies - Capital Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2016	$ 790
2,017	1,757
2,018	1,594
2,019	1,049
2,020	333
Thereafter	0
Total minimum payments	5,523
Less amount representing interest	(179)
Present value of capital lease obligations	$ 5,344

Commitments and Contingencies73

Commitments and Contingencies - Litigation Matters (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 19, 2016	Aug. 12, 2016	Feb. 25, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)		96,112,842				70,968,054
IBO Network
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Amount paid to resolve litigation	$ 2.9
Pending Litigation | Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | California Labor Code
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement amount		$ 8.3	$ 0.7
Pending Litigation | Diamond Foods, Inc. | Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | Blueblade Capital Opportunities LLC
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement amount				$ 14.5
Pending Litigation | Common Stock | Diamond Foods, Inc. | Blueblade I
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)					211,574
Pending Litigation | Common Stock | Diamond Foods, Inc. | Blueblade II
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)					119,008

Related Party Transactions (Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Right to repurchase asset period, days			30 days
Revenue from related parties	$ 0.1	$ 0.3	$ 0.4	$ 0.5
Eckert Seamans Cherin And Mellott L L C
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments made to related party	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.6
Loan Service Agreements
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, current carrying value	$ 23.5		$ 23.5		$ 28
Director
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of related parties	1		1
Director | Eckert Seamans Cherin And Mellott L L C
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of related parties	1		1
Minimum | Patricia A. Warehime, Director of the Company
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock ownership concentration			0.00%
Lease Payment
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of related parties	2		2
Lease Payment | Management
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments made to related party	$ 0.1	$ 0.1	$ 0.3	$ 0.3
Number of Facilities	2		2
Number of related parties	1		1
Syndicated Market Data Provider | Director
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments made to related party	$ 0.8		$ 2.4
Number of related parties	1		1

Other Comprehensive Income (Nar

Other Comprehensive Income (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Total comprehensive income attributable to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.	$ 22,882	$ 14,535	$ (1,910)	$ 42,057

Other Comprehensive Income (Sch

Other Comprehensive Income (Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Losses on cash flow hedges reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income	$ (158)	$ (280)	$ (477)	$ (536)
Interest Expense | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Losses on cash flow hedges reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income	(158)	(280)	(477)	(536)
Losses on cash flow hedges reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income, tax	$ 98	$ 175	$ 299	$ 334

Other Comprehensive Income (Com

Other Comprehensive Income (Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Net unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax, beginning balance			$ (630)	$ (270)
Beginning balance, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax			0	(737)
Beginning balance, Accumulated other comprehensive income			(630)	(1,007)
Other comprehensive (loss)/gain before reclassifications, cash flow hedge			(1,726)	(1,670)
Other comprehensive (loss)/gain before reclassifications, foreign currency translation			(24,226)	(451)
Total other comprehensive (income)/loss	$ (6,433)	$ (1,142)	(25,475)	(1,585)
Losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, cash flow hedge			477	536
Losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, foreign currency translation			0	0
Derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax, portion attributable to parent	378	(1,138)	(1,249)	(1,134)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(6,811)	(4)	(24,226)	(451)
Net unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax, ending balance	(1,879)	(1,404)	(1,879)	(1,404)
Ending balance, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(24,226)	(1,188)	(24,226)	(1,188)
Ending balance, Accumulated other comprehensive income	$ (26,105)	$ (2,592)	(26,105)	(2,592)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Total other comprehensive (income)/loss			(25,952)	(2,121)
Income Loss Reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Total other comprehensive (income)/loss			$ 477	$ 536

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)segment	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)
Revenue by Products and Services [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | segment			1
Net revenue	$ 588,801	$ 416,773	$ 1,661,066	$ 1,250,542
Partner brand
Revenue by Products and Services [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 73,821	75,396	$ 229,607	230,127
Partner brand | Diamond Foods, Inc.
Revenue by Products and Services [Line Items]
Net revenue		$ 8,800		$ 26,400

Segment Reporting (Revenue by P

Segment Reporting (Revenue by Product Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Revenue by Products and Services [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 588,801	$ 416,773	$ 1,661,066	$ 1,250,542
Branded
Revenue by Products and Services [Line Items]
Net revenue	428,868	298,442	1,199,640	892,434
Culinary
Revenue by Products and Services [Line Items]
Net revenue	42,861	0	103,651	0
Partner brand
Revenue by Products and Services [Line Items]
Net revenue	73,821	75,396	229,607	230,127
Other
Revenue by Products and Services [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 43,251	$ 42,935	$ 128,168	$ 127,981

Significant Customers (Narrativ

Significant Customers (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2016
Walmart Stores Inc
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Fair value, concentration of risk, accounts receivable	$ 22.7		$ 22.7		$ 19
Third Party Distributors
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage			5.00%
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net | Walmart Stores Inc
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	13.00%	13.00%	13.00%	13.00%

Subsequent Events (Narrative) (

Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) - Subsequent Event	Nov. 03, 2016$ / shares
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in usd per share)	$ 0.16
Dividends payable, date to be paid	Nov. 29, 2016
Dividends payable, date of record	Nov. 21, 2016