Primo Water (PRMW) 10-Q 1 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Oct. 28, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	28-Sep-13	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Entity Registrant Name	'COTT CORP /CN/	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000884713	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-28	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	94,226,045

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	$543.20	$583.80	$1,612.40	$1,733.40
Cost of sales	478.2	510.6	1,414.40	1,504.50
Gross profit	65	73.2	198	228.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses	37.9	43.8	120.9	134.4
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment	1.1	0.8	1.4	1.7
Restructuring	'	'	2	'
Operating income	26	28.6	73.7	92.8
Other income, net	-0.7	-1.5	-0.4	-2.2
Interest expense, net	13.3	13.1	39.4	40.6
Income before income taxes	13.4	17	34.7	54.4
Income tax expense	0.1	1.2	2.3	5.5
Net income	13.3	15.8	32.4	48.9
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	1.3	1.3	3.9	3.4
Net income attributed to Cott Corporation	$12	$14.50	$28.50	$45.50
Net income per common share attributed to Cott Corporation	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0.13	$0.15	$0.30	$0.48
Diluted	$0.13	$0.15	$0.30	$0.48
Weighted average outstanding shares (thousands) attributed to Cott Corporation	'	'	'	'
Basic	94,235	94,488	94,922	94,461
Diluted	94,772	95,598	95,755	95,591
Dividends declared per share	$0.06	'	$0.18	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013		Sep. 29, 2012		Sep. 28, 2013		Sep. 29, 2012
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Net income	$13.30		$15.80		$32.40		$48.90
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'		'		'		'
Currency translation adjustment	12		12.5		-4.8		13.5
Pension benefit plan, net of tax	-0.1	[1]	0.1	[1]	0.3	[1]	-0.1	[1]
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax	-0.1	[2]	'		-0.1	[2]	-0.3	[2]
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	11.8		12.6		-4.6		13.1
Comprehensive income	25.1		28.4		27.8		62
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	1.3		1.2		3.9		3.2
Comprehensive income attributed to Cott Corporation	$23.80		$27.20		$23.90		$58.80
[1]	Net of the effect of nil and $0.2 million tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013, respectively, and net of the effect of $0.1 million and $0.2 million tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2012, respectively.
[2]	Net of the effect of nil tax benefit for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013, respectively, and net of the effect of a nil and $0.1 million tax benefit for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2012, respectively.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Pension benefit plan, tax benefit	'	$0.10	$0.20	$0.20
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments, tax	'	'	'	$0.10

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash & cash equivalents	$125.80	$66.80	$179.40	$88.10	$47.10	$100.90
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $5.1 ($6.8 as of December 29, 2012)	254.6	'	199.4	'	'	'
Income taxes recoverable	0.7	'	1.2	'	'	'
Inventories	215.4	'	224.8	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other assets	23.1	'	20.3	'	'	'
Total current assets	619.6	'	625.1	'	'	'
Property, plant & equipment, net	490.1	'	490.9	'	'	'
Goodwill	140.4	'	130.3	'	'	'
Intangibles and other assets, net	303.6	'	315.4	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	5.5	'	3.3	'	'	'
Other tax receivable	1.2	'	0.9	'	'	'
Total assets	1,560.40	'	1,565.90	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	3.9	'	1.9	'	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	259.7	'	287.7	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	263.6	'	289.6	'	'	'
Long-term debt	602.4	'	601.8	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	48.1	'	39.1	'	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	23.7	'	12.5	'	'	'
Total liabilities	937.8	'	943	'	'	'
Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital stock, no par - 94,226,045 (December 29, 2012 - 95,371,484) shares issued	392.7	'	397.8	'	'	'
Additional paid-in-capital	43.9	'	40.4	'	'	'
Retained earnings	193	'	186	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-17	'	-12.4	'	'	'
Total Cott Corporation equity	612.6	'	611.8	'	'	'
Non-controlling interests	10	'	11.1	'	'	'
Total equity	622.6	'	622.9	630.1	'	568.2
Total liabilities and equity	$1,560.40	'	$1,565.90	'	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	$5.10	$6.80
Capital stock, no par value	'	'
Capital stock, shares issued	94,226,045	95,371,484

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Operating Activities	'	'	'	'
Net income	$13.30	$15.80	$32.40	$48.90
Depreciation & amortization	25.1	24.7	74.7	72.2
Amortization of financing fees	0.7	0.8	2.2	2.9
Share-based compensation expense	1.1	1.3	3.6	3.5
Increase in deferred income taxes	0.3	0.6	1.9	4.6
Gain on bargain purchase	'	'	'	-0.9
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment	1.1	0.8	1.4	1.7
Other non-cash items	'	-1.4	0.2	-0.8
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:	'	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	19	15	-38.8	-36.8
Inventories	26.6	17.1	15.8	-5.9
Prepaid expenses and other assets	'	0.4	-2	-5.5
Other assets	6.1	-0.2	6	0.7
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-6	-22.1	-34.9	-38.4
Income taxes recoverable	0.1	5.2	0.4	6.8
Net cash provided by operating activities	87.4	58	62.9	53
Investing Activities	'	'	'	'
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	-4.7	-4.7	-11.2	-9.7
Additions to property, plant & equipment	-10.2	-13.2	-44.7	-50.6
Additions to intangibles and other assets	-2.1	-1	-4	-4.7
Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment	0.2	1.3	0.2	2.3
Proceeds from insurance recoveries	'	1.7	0.4	1.7
Net cash used in investing activities	-16.8	-15.9	-59.3	-61
Financing Activities	'	'	'	'
Payments of long-term debt	-0.6	-0.2	-20.2	-2.8
Borrowings under ABL	'	'	'	24.5
Payments under ABL	'	'	'	-24.5
Distributions to non-controlling interests	-2.2	-1.9	-5	-3.3
Common shares repurchased and cancelled	-4.5	'	-12.9	-0.3
Financing fees	-0.1	-1.2	-0.1	-1.2
Dividends to shareholders	-5.5	'	-16.7	'
Net cash used in financing activities	-12.9	-3.3	-54.9	-7.6
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	1.3	2.2	-2.3	2.8
Net increase (decrease) in cash & cash equivalents	59	41	-53.6	-12.8
Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period	66.8	47.1	179.4	100.9
Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	125.8	88.1	125.8	88.1
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow information:	'	'	'	'
Cash paid for interest	15.9	15.8	41	41.3
Cash (received) paid for income taxes, net	-0.2	0.5	0.1	0.9
Supplemental Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:	'	'	'	'
Deferred consideration	$5.10	'	$5.10	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Equ

Consolidated Statements of Equity (USD $)

Total

Directors' Share Award [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

Treasury Shares [Member]

Additional Paid-in-Capital [Member]

Additional Paid-in-Capital [Member]

Additional Paid-in-Capital [Member]

Retained Earnings [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]

Non-Controlling Interests [Member]

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Directors' Share Award [Member]

Time-Based RSUs [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

Directors' Share Award [Member]

Time-Based RSUs [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Balance at Dec. 31, 2011

$568.20

'

$395.90

'

'

($2.10)

$42.60

'

'

$144.10

($24.70)

$12.40

Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011

'

'

95,101,000

'

'

674,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common shares repurchased

-0.3

'

-0.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

-0.1

'

'

Common shares issued - Directors' share award

'

0.7

'

'

'

'

'

0.7

'

'

'

'

Common shares repurchased, shares

'

'

-35,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common shares issued - Directors' share award, shares

'

'

'

96,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based compensation

2.8

'

'

'

'

'

2.8

'

'

'

'

'

Distributions to non-controlling interests

-3.3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3.3

Comprehensive income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Currency translation adjustment

13.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13.7

-0.2

Pension benefit plan, net of tax

-0.1

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-0.1

'

Unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax

-0.3

[2]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-0.3

'

Net income

48.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45.5

'

3.4

Balance at Sep. 29, 2012

630.1

'

395.7

'

'

-2.1

46.1

'

'

189.5

-11.4

12.3

Balance, shares at Sep. 29, 2012

'

'

95,162,000

'

'

674,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at Dec. 29, 2012

622.9

'

397.8

'

'

'

40.4

'

'

186

-12.4

11.1

Balance, shares at Dec. 29, 2012

'

'

95,371,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common shares issued - Directors' share award

'

0.8

'

'

'

'

'

0.8

'

'

'

'

Common shares issued - Directors' share award, shares

'

'

'

87,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common shares repurchased and cancelled

-10

'

-5.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4.8

'

'

Common shares repurchased and cancelled, shares

'

'

-1,248,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common shares issued - Time-based RSUs

'

'

'

'

0.1

'

'

'

-0.1

'

'

'

Common shares issued - Time-based RSUs, shares

'

'

'

'

16,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based compensation

2.8

'

'

'

'

'

2.8

'

'

'

'

'

Dividend payment

-16.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-16.7

'

'

Distributions to non-controlling interests

-5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5

Comprehensive income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Currency translation adjustment

-4.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4.8

'

Pension benefit plan, net of tax

0.3

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.3

'

Unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax

-0.1

[2]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-0.1

'

Net income

32.4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

28.5

'

3.9

Balance at Sep. 28, 2013

$622.60

'

$392.70

'

'

'

$43.90

'

'

$193

($17)

$10

Balance, shares at Sep. 28, 2013

'

'

94,226,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

Net of the effect of nil and $0.2 million tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013, respectively, and net of the effect of $0.1 million and $0.2 million tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2012, respectively.

[2]

Net of the effect of nil tax benefit for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013, respectively, and net of the effect of a nil and $0.1 million tax benefit for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2012, respectively.

Business_and_Recent_Accounting

Business and Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Business and Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Note 1 – Business and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	Description of Business
	Cott Corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries (“Cott,” “the Company,” “our Company,” “Cott Corporation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is one of the world’s largest producers of beverages on behalf of retailers, brand owners and distributors. Our product lines include carbonated soft drinks (“CSDs”), 100% shelf stable juice and juice-based products, clear, still and sparkling flavored waters, energy products, sports products, new age beverages and ready-to-drink teas, as well as alcoholic beverages for brand owners.
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying interim unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all information and notes presented in the annual consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement of our results of operations for the interim periods reported and of our financial condition as of the date of the interim balance sheet have been included. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the annual audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2012. The accounting policies used in these interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those used in the annual consolidated financial statements.
	The presentation of these interim consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	Update ASU 2013-02 – Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amended its guidance regarding the information provided in relation to the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. For public entities, the amendments are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. We have adopted this guidance, and the required disclosure is set forth in Note 11.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Note 2 – Acquisitions
	During June 2013, our United Kingdom (“U.K.”) reporting segment acquired 100 percent of the share capital of Cooke Bros. Holdings Limited, which includes the subsidiary companies Calypso Soft Drinks Limited and Mr. Freeze (Europe) Limited (together, “Calypso Soft Drinks”). Calypso Soft Drinks produces fruit juices, juice drinks, soft drinks, and freeze products in the United Kingdom. The aggregate purchase price for the acquisition of Calypso Soft Drinks (the “Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition”) was $12.1 million, which includes approximately $7 million paid at closing, deferred payments of approximately $2.3 million and $3.0 million to be paid on the first and second anniversary of the closing date of the Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition, respectively. The closing payment was funded from available cash.
	The total consideration paid by us in the Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition, subject to final working capital adjustments, is summarized below:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	Cash		$	7
	Deferred consideration *			5.1
	Total consideration		$	12.1
	*	Principal amount of $5.3 million discounted to be paid on the first and second anniversary of the completion date.
	Our primary reasons for the Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition were to expand Cott’s product portfolio and enhance our customer offering and growth prospects.
	The Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition is being accounted for as a business combination which, among other things, requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be measured at their acquisition date fair values. Identified intangible assets, goodwill and property, plant and equipment are recorded at their estimated fair values per preliminary valuations and may change based on the final valuation results including, for example, the process of physically validating fixed assets. The results of operations of Calypso Soft Drinks have been included in our operating results beginning as of the acquisition date. We allocated the purchase price of the Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition to tangible assets, liabilities and identifiable intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values was recorded as goodwill. The fair value assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired was based on estimates and assumptions made by management. Intangible assets are amortized using a method that reflects the pattern in which economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed using a straight-line amortization method.
	The following table summarizes the estimated allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition. The allocation of the purchase price is based on a preliminary valuation that is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2013. Any adjustment may affect the total purchase price and value of goodwill.
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		Acquired Value
	Cash		$	0.5
	Accounts receivable			15.1
	Inventory			7.5
	Prepaid expenses and other assets			0.6
	Property, plant and equipment			9.7
	Goodwill			10.5
	Intangibles and other assets			14.8
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			(14.1	)
	Shareholder loans			(1.6	)
	Deferred tax liabilities			(4.7	)
	Other long-term liabilities			(26.2	)
	Total		$	12.1
	The Company recognized $1.6 million of acquisition related costs associated with the Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition that were expensed during the nine month period ended September 28, 2013. These costs are included in the selling, general, and administrative expenses of our Consolidated Statements of Operations in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations.”
	Intangible Assets
	In our preliminary determination of the fair value of the intangible assets, we considered, among other factors, the best use of acquired assets, analysis of historical financial performance and estimates of future performance of Calypso Soft Drink’s products. The estimated fair values of identified intangible assets were calculated considering market participant expectations and using an income approach and estimates and assumptions provided by Calypso Soft Drinks’ management, as well as our management. The following table sets forth the components of identified intangible assets associated with the Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition and their estimated weighted average useful lives:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		Estimated			Estimated
			Fair Market			Useful
			Value			Life
	Customer relationships		$	10.5		15 years
	Trademarks and trade names			3		20 years
	Non-competition agreements			1.3		5 years
	Total		$	14.8
	Customer relationships represent future projected revenue that will be derived from sales to existing customers of Calypso Soft Drinks.
	Trademarks and trade names represent the future projected cost savings associated with the premium and brand image obtained as a result of owning the trademark or trade name as opposed to obtaining the benefit of the trademark or trade name through a royalty or rental fee.
	In conjunction with the closing of the Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition, certain key employees of Calypso Soft Drinks executed non-competition agreements, which prevent those employees from competing with us in the specified restricted territories for a period of time after the acquisition date. The value of the Calypso Soft Drinks business could be diminished without these noncompetition agreements.
	Goodwill
	The principal factor that resulted in recognition of goodwill was that the purchase price for the Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition was based in part on cash flow projections assuming the reduction of administration costs and the integration of acquired customers and products into our operations, which is of greater value than on a standalone basis.
	Selected Financial Data
	The following unaudited financial information for the three months and sixteen weeks ended September 28, 2013 represents the activity of Calypso Soft Drinks that has been combined with our operations as of the date of acquisition.
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		For the Three Months			For the Sixteen Weeks
			Ended September 28, 2013			Ended September 28, 2013
	Revenue		$	15.7		$	19.9
	Net income			0.6			0.7
	On August 17, 2010, we completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Cliffstar Corporation (“Cliffstar”) and its affiliated companies for approximately $503.0 million in cash, $14.0 million in deferred consideration payable in equal installments over three years and contingent consideration of up to $55.0 million (the “Cliffstar Acquisition”). The first $15.0 million of the contingent consideration was paid upon the achievement of milestones in certain expansion projects in 2010. The remainder of the contingent consideration was to be calculated based on the achievement of certain performance measures during the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011.
	In 2011, the seller of Cliffstar then raised certain objections to the performance measures used to calculate the contingent consideration, and the parties commenced the dispute resolution mechanism provided for in the asset purchase agreement. During 2011, Cott made interim payments to the seller equal to $29.6 million, which was net of a $4.7 million refund due to Cott and included $0.9 million in settlement of certain of the seller’s objections to the calculation of the contingent consideration. The seller’s claims for an additional $12.1 million in contingent consideration were submitted to binding arbitration pursuant to the asset purchase agreement and favorably resolved by payment by Cott in February 2013 of approximately $0.6 million.

Restructuring

Restructuring	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring	'
	Note 3 – Restructuring
	We implement restructuring programs from time to time that are designed to improve operating effectiveness and lower costs. When we implement these programs, we incur various charges, including severance and other employment related costs. During June 2013, we implemented one such program (the “2013 Restructuring Plan”), which consisted primarily of headcount reductions. For the nine months ended September 28, 2013, we incurred charges of approximately $2.0 million related primarily to employee redundancy costs.
	The following table summarizes restructuring charges for the nine-month period ended September 28, 2013:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)	September 28,
		2013
	North America	$	1
	United Kingdom		0.7
	Mexico		0.3
	Total	$	2

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
	Note 4 – Share-Based Compensation
	The table below summarizes the share-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively. This share-based compensation expense was recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. As used below: (i) “Performance-based RSUs” mean restricted share units with performance-based vesting granted under the Company’s 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2010 Equity Incentive Plan”) or Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan (as defined below), as the case may be, (ii) “Time-based RSUs” mean restricted share units with time-based vesting granted under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan or Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan, as the case may be, (iii) “Stock options” mean non-qualified stock options granted under the Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan, the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, or the Restated 1986 Common Share Option Plan (the “1986 Option Plan”), as the case may be, and (iv) “Directors’ share award” means common shares issued in consideration of the annual board retainer fee to non-management members of our board of directors under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan or Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan, as the case may be.
		For the Three Months Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012			September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
	Stock options	$	0.2		$	0.1		$	0.6	$	0.3
	Directors’ share award		—			—			0.8		0.7
	Performance-based RSUs		0.3			0.2			0.7		0.4
	Time-based RSUs		0.6			1			1.5		2.1
	Total	$	1.1		$	1.3		$	3.6	$	3.5
	As of September 28, 2013, the unrecognized share-based compensation expense and years we expect to recognize the future compensation expense were as follows:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars, except years)	Unrecognized share-based			Weighted average years
		compensation expense as			expected to recognize
		of September  28, 2013			compensation
	Stock options	$	1.9			2
	Performance-based RSUs		2.8			1.9
	Time-based RSUs		4.1			1.9
	Total	$	8.8
	Stock option activity for the nine months ended September 28, 2013 was as follows:
					Weighted average
		Shares			exercise price
		(in thousands)			(Canadian $)
	Balance at December 29, 2012		468		$	7.28
	Awarded		392			9.36
	Exercised		—			—
	Forfeited or expired		—			—
	Outstanding at September 28, 2013		860		$	8.23
	Exercisable at September 28, 2013		125		$	9.49
	During the nine months ended September 28, 2013, Performance-based RSU and Time-based RSU activity was as follows:
	(in thousands of shares)	Number of			Number of
		Performance-			Time-based
		based RSUs			RSUs
	Balance at December 29, 2012		825			529
	Awarded		247			382
	Issued		—			(15	)
	Forfeited		(26	)		(37	)
	Outstanding at September 28, 2013		1,046			859
	On February 14, 2013, our board of directors adopted an amendment and restatement of the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Amended and Restated Equity Plan”), pursuant to which the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan was amended and restated to, among other things, increase the number of shares that may be issued under the plan to 12,000,000 shares and to provide that the number of shares available for issuance will be reduced 2.0 shares for each share issued pursuant to a “full-value” award (i.e. an award other than an option or stock appreciation right) after the effective date of the amendment and restatement. The Amended and Restated Equity Plan was approved by Cott’s shareowners on April 30, 2013.
	Certain outstanding stock options were granted under the 1986 Option Plan. Our board of directors terminated the 1986 Option Plan as of February 23, 2011. In connection with the termination of the 1986 Option Plan, outstanding options will continue in accordance with the terms of the 1986 Option Plan until exercised, forfeited or terminated, as applicable. No further awards will be granted under the 1986 Option Plan.
	Average Canadian to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate for the Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
	The weighted-average exercise prices for options in this Note 4 are disclosed in Canadian dollars. The table below represents the average Canadian dollar to U.S. dollar exchange rate for the nine months ended September 28, 2013:
		For the Nine Months Ended
		September 28, 2013
	Average exchange rate	$	0.978

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Note 5 – Income Taxes
	Income tax expense was $2.3 million on pretax income of $34.7 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2013, as compared to income tax expense of $5.5 million on pretax income of $54.4 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2012. The year to date income tax expense was reduced as a result of lower pretax income relative to the comparable prior year period.

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share

Net Income Per Common Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income Per Common Share	'
	Note 6 – Net Income Per Common Share
	Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding adjusted to include the effect, if dilutive, of the exercise of in-the-money stock options, Performance-based RSUs and Time-based RSUs.
	A reconciliation of the denominators of the basic and diluted net income per common share computations is as follows:
		For the Three Months Ended				For the Nine Months Ended
	(in thousands of shares)	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding – basic		94,235		94,488		94,922		94,461
	Dilutive effect of Stock options		53		32		53		32
	Dilutive effect of Performance-based RSUs		167		51		283		43
	Dilutive effect of Time-based RSUs		317		1,027		497		1,055
	Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding – diluted		94,772		95,598		95,755		95,591
	At September 28, 2013, we excluded 442,131 (September 29, 2012 – 392,479) stock options from the computation of diluted net income per share because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares. Shares purchased on the open market and held by independent trusts are categorized as treasury shares under applicable accounting rules. We excluded 674,397 treasury shares held in various trusts in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 29, 2012.

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting	'
	Note 7 – Segment Reporting
	Our product lines include CSDs, 100% shelf stable juice and juice-based products, clear, still and sparkling flavored waters, energy products, sports products, new age beverages, and ready-to-drink teas, as well as alcoholic beverages for brand owners. Our business operates through five reporting segments: North America (which includes our U.S. operating segment and Canada operating segment), U.K. (which includes our United Kingdom reporting unit and our Continental European reporting unit), Mexico, Royal Crown International (“RCI”) and All Other. The primary measures used in evaluating our reporting segments are revenues, operating income (loss), and additions to property, plant and equipment, which have been included as part of our segment disclosures listed below.
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		North			United			Mexico			RCI			All Other		Total
			America			Kingdom
	For the Three Months Ended September 28, 2013
	External revenue1			$   383.3			$142.90			$  7.5			$  9.5			$  —		$   543.2
	Depreciation and amortization			20.8			3.8			0.5			—			—		25.1
	Operating income (loss)			14.6			9.5			(1.2	)		3.1			—		26
	Additions to property, plant & equipment			9			1.2			—			—			—		10.2
	For the Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
	External revenue1			$1,194.60			$368.20			$22.60			$27.00			$  —		$1,612.40
	Depreciation and amortization			62.9			10.3			1.5			—			—		74.7
	Operating income (loss)			49.3			18.6			(1.6	)		7.4			—		73.7
	Additions to property, plant & equipment			33.9			9.5			1.3			—			—		44.7
	As of September 28, 2013
	Property, plant & equipment			$   371.5			$108.70			$  9.9			$ —			$  —		$  490.1
	Goodwill			124.9			11			—			4.5			—		140.4
	Intangibles and other assets			275.8			27.5			—			0.3			—		303.6
	Total assets2			1,195.90			323.3			25.2			15.1			0.9		1,560.40
	1	Intersegment revenue between North America and the other reporting segments was $5.6 million and $14.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013, respectively.
	2	Excludes intersegment receivables, investments and notes receivable.
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		North			United			Mexico			RCI			All Other		Total
			America			Kingdom
	For the Three Months Ended September 29, 2012
	External revenue1			$   439.3			$125.50			$  9.7			$  9.3			$  —		$   583.8
	Depreciation and amortization			21.1			3.2			0.4			—			—		24.7
	Operating income (loss)			18.9			7.8			(1.0	)		2.9			—		28.6
	Additions to property, plant & equipment			10			1.7			1.5			—			—		13.2
	For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2012
	External revenue1			$1,323.10			$356.20			$29.00			$25.10			$  —		$1,733.40
	Depreciation and amortization			61.3			9.6			1.3			—			—		72.2
	Operating income (loss)			67.4			21.5			(3.2	)		7.1			—		92.8
	Additions to property, plant & equipment			39			9.8			1.8			—			—		50.6
	As of December 29, 2012
	Property, plant & equipment			$   382.1			$  99.5			$  9.3			$ —			$  —		$  490.9
	Goodwill			125.8			—			—			4.5			—		130.3
	Intangibles and other assets			301.1			13.9			0.4			—			—		315.4
	Total assets2			1,246.70			273.8			28.1			14.1			3.2		1,565.90
	1	Intersegment revenue between North America and the other reporting segments was $4.9 million and $13.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2012, respectively.
	2	Excludes intersegment receivables, investments and notes receivable.
	A significant portion of our revenue is concentrated in a small number of customers. For the nine months ended September 28, 2013, sales to Walmart accounted for 29.9% of our total revenues (September 29, 2012 – 31.3%), 35.9% of our North America reporting segment revenues (September 29, 2012 – 36.3%), 14.1% of our U.K. reporting segment revenues (September 29, 2012 – 15.4%), and 9.5% of our Mexico reporting segment revenues (September 29, 2012 – 21.7%).
	Credit risk arises from the potential default of a customer in meeting its financial obligations to us. Concentrations of credit exposure may arise with a group of customers that have similar economic characteristics or that are located in the same geographic region. The ability of such customers to meet obligations would be similarly affected by changing economic, political or other conditions. We are not currently aware of any facts that would create a material credit risk.
	Revenues are attributed to operating segments based on the location of the customer. Revenues by operating segment were as follows:
			For the Three Months Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012			September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
	United States		$	344.3		$	388		$	1,066.90		$	1,169.00
	Canada			50.2			63.2			159.8			190.3
	United Kingdom			142.9			125.5			368.2			356.2
	Mexico			7.5			9.7			22.6			29
	RCI			9.5			9.3			27			25.1
	Elimination1			(11.2	)		(11.9	)		(32.1	)		(36.2	)
			$	543.2		$	583.8		$	1,612.40		$	1,733.40
	1	Represents intersegment revenue among our operating segments, of which $5.6 million and $14.8 million represents intersegment revenue between the North America reporting segment and our other operating segments for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013, respectively, compared to $4.9 million and $13.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2012, respectively.
	Revenues by product category were as follows:
	For the Three Months Ended September 28, 2013
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		North			United			Mexico			RCI			Total
			America			Kingdom
	Revenue
	Carbonated soft drinks		$	148.1		$	46.7		$	2.4		$	—		$	197.2
	Juice			117.4			11.2			0.1			0.5			129.2
	Concentrate			2.9			0.5			—			7.1			10.5
	All other products			114.9			84.5			5			1.9			206.3
	Total		$	383.3		$	142.9		$	7.5		$	9.5		$	543.2
For the Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
(in millions of U.S. dollars)		North			United			Mexico			RCI			Total
		America			Kingdom
Revenue
Carbonated soft drinks		$	456.6		$	119.4		$	9.6		$	0.2		$	585.8
Juice			376.8			19.9			0.1			1.9			398.7
Concentrate			8.8			1.7			—			21.2			31.7
All other products			352.4			227.2			12.9			3.7			596.2
Total		$	1,194.60		$	368.2		$	22.6		$	27		$	1,612.40
For the Three Months Ended September 29, 2012
(in millions of U.S. dollars)		North			United			Mexico			RCI			Total
		America			Kingdom
Revenue
Carbonated soft drinks		$	182.3		$	43.1		$	5.1		$	0.3		$	230.8
Juice			133.7			3.7			0.3			0.4			138.1
Concentrate			3.3			0.5			—			8.5			12.3
All other products			120			78.2			4.3			0.1			202.6
Total		$	439.3		$	125.5		$	9.7		$	9.3		$	583.8
For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2012
(in millions of U.S. dollars)		North			United			Mexico			RCI			Total
		America			Kingdom
Revenue
Carbonated soft drinks		$	533.3		$	121.8		$	16.4		$	0.3		$	671.8
Juice			406.9			10.5			0.7			1.1			419.2
Concentrate			9.6			1.8			—			23.6			35
All other products			373.3			222.1			11.9			0.1			607.4
Total		$	1,323.10		$	356.2		$	29		$	25.1		$	1,733.40
Property, plant and equipment, net by operating segment as of September 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 was as follows:
(in millions of U.S. dollars)		September 28, 2013			December 29, 2012
United States		$	324.8		$	333.7
Canada			46.7			48.4
United Kingdom			108.7			99.5
Mexico			9.9			9.3
Total		$	490.1		$	490.9

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Note 8 – Inventories
	The following table summarizes inventories as of September 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)	September 28, 2013		December 29, 2012
	Raw materials	$	78.4	$	93.4
	Finished goods		115.5		111.6
	Other		21.5		19.8
	Total	$	215.4	$	224.8

Intangibles_and_Other_Assets

Intangibles and Other Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Intangibles and Other Assets	'
	Note 9 – Intangibles and Other Assets
	The following table summarizes intangibles and other assets as of September 28, 2013:
		28-Sep-13
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)	Cost		Accumulated		Net
				Amortization
	Intangibles
	Not subject to amortization
	Rights	$	45	$	—	$	45
	Subject to amortization
	Customer relationships	$	378.5	$	160.8	$	217.7
	Trademarks		32.4		24.9		7.5
	Information technology		49.1		32.7		16.4
	Other		13.2		10.4		2.8
			473.2		228.8		244.4
			518.2		228.8		289.4
	Other Assets
	Financing costs	$	25.7	$	13.2	$	12.5
	Deposits		1.1		—		1.1
	Other		0.9		0.3		0.6
			27.7		13.5		14.2
	Total Intangibles & Other Assets	$	545.9	$	242.3	$	303.6
	Our only intangible asset with an indefinite life relates to the 2001 acquisition of intellectual property from Royal Crown Company, Inc., including the right to manufacture our concentrates, with all related inventions, processes, technologies, technical and manufacturing information, know-how and the use of the Royal Crown brand outside of North America and Mexico (the “Rights”).
	Amortization expense of intangible and other assets was $8.6 million and $25.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013, respectively, compared to $8.8 million and $26.6 million for the comparable prior year periods.
	The estimated amortization expense for intangibles over the next five years is:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	Remainder of 2013	$	10
	2014		30.8
	2015		28.4
	2016		25
	2017		21.1
	Thereafter		129.1
		$	244.4

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Note 10 – Debt
	Our total debt as of September 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 was as follows:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		September 28, 2013			December 29, 2012
	8.375% senior notes due in 20171		$	215		$	215
	8.125% senior notes due in 2018			375			375
	GE obligation			10.7			9.9
	Other capital leases			5.6			4.6
	Other debt			1.8			1.3
	Total debt			608.1			605.8
	Less: Current debt
	GE obligation – current maturities			1.9			0.9
	Other capital leases – current maturities			1.4			0.8
	Other debt – current maturities			0.6			0.2
	Total current debt			3.9			1.9
	Long-term debt before discount			604.2			603.9
	Less discount on 8.375% notes			(1.8	)		(2.1	)
	Total long-term debt		$	602.4		$	601.8
	1	Our 8.375% senior notes were issued at a discount of 1.425% on November 13, 2009.
	Asset-Based Lending Credit Facility
	On March 31, 2008, we entered into a credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Agent that created an asset-based lending credit facility (the “ABL facility”) to provide financing for our North America, U.K. and Mexico reporting segments. In connection with the Cliffstar Acquisition, we refinanced the ABL facility on August 17, 2010 to, among other things, provide for the Cliffstar Acquisition, the issuance of $375.0 million of 8.125% senior notes that are due on September 1, 2018 (the “2018 Notes”) and the application of net proceeds therefrom, the underwritten public offering of 13,340,000 common shares at a price of $5.67 per share and the application of net proceeds therefrom and to increase the amount available for borrowings to $275.0 million. We drew down a portion of the indebtedness under the ABL facility in order to fund the Cliffstar Acquisition. We incurred $5.4 million of financing fees in connection with the refinancing of the ABL facility.
	On July 19, 2012, we amended the ABL facility to, among other things, extend the maturity date to either July 19, 2017 or, if we have not redeemed, repurchased or refinanced our 8.375% senior notes due 2017 (the “2017 Notes”) by May 1, 2017, May 15, 2017. We incurred $1.2 million of financing fees in connection with the amendment of the ABL facility.
	On October 22, 2013, we amended the ABL facility to, among other things, (1) provide for an increase in the lenders’ commitments under the ABL facility to $300 million, as well an increase to the accordion feature, which permits us to increase the lenders’ commitments under the ABL facility to $350 million, subject to certain conditions, (2) extend the maturity date to the earliest of (i) October 22, 2018, (ii) May 15, 2017, if we have not redeemed, repurchased or refinanced the 2017 Notes by May 1, 2017, or (iii) March 1, 2018, if we have not redeemed, repurchased or refinanced the 2018 Notes by February 15, 2018, and (3) provide for greater flexibility under certain covenants. We incurred approximately $0.6 million of financing fees in connection with the amendment of the ABL facility.
	The financing fees incurred in connection with the refinancing of the ABL facility on August 17, 2010, along with the financing fees incurred in connection with the amendment of the ABL facility on July 19, 2012 and on October 22, 2013, are being amortized using the straight line method over the duration of the amended ABL facility.
	As of September 28, 2013, we had no outstanding borrowings under the ABL facility. The commitment fee was 0.375% per annum of the unused commitment, which, taking into account $7.5 million of letters of credit, was $239.0 million as of September 28, 2013.
	8.375% Senior Notes due in 2017
	On November 13, 2009, we issued the 2017 Notes. The 2017 Notes were issued at a $3.1 million discount. The issuer of the 2017 Notes is our wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary Cott Beverages Inc., and we and most of our U.S., Canadian and U.K. subsidiaries guarantee the 2017 Notes. The interest on the 2017 Notes is payable semi-annually on May 15th and November 15th of each year.
	We incurred $5.1 million of financing fees in connection with the 2017 Notes. The financing fees are being amortized using the effective interest method over an eight-year period, which represents the duration of the 2017 Notes.
	On September 30, 2013, Cott Beverages Inc. notified Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as successor trustee to HSBC Bank USA, N.A. under the indenture dated as of November 13, 2009 governing the 2017 Notes (the “Indenture”), that Cott Beverages Inc. will, pursuant to the optional redemption provisions contained in the Indenture, redeem U.S. $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Notes on November 15, 2013 at 104.118% of par. The redemption will include approximately $8 million in premium payments as well as approximately $4 million in deferred financing fee and discount charges.
	8.125% Senior Notes due in 2018
	On August 17, 2010, we issued the 2018 Notes. The issuer of the 2018 Notes is our wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary Cott Beverages Inc., and we and most of our U.S., Canadian and U.K. subsidiaries guarantee the 2018 Notes. The interest on the 2018 Notes is payable semi-annually on March 1st and September 1st of each year.
	We incurred $8.6 million of financing fees in connection with the issuance of the 2018 Notes. The financing fees are being amortized using the effective interest method over an eight-year period, which represents the duration of the 2018 Notes.
	GE Term Loan
	In January 2008, we entered into a capital lease finance arrangement with General Electric Capital Corporation (“GE Capital”) for the lease of equipment. In September 2013, we purchased the equipment subject to the lease for an aggregate purchase price of $10.7 million, with the financing for such purchase provided by General Electric at 5.23% interest.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'
	Note 11 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income by component1 for the nine months ended September 28, 2013 were as follows:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		28-Sep-13
			Gains and			Pension			Currency			Total
			Losses on			Benefit			Translation
			Derivative			Plan Items			Adjustment
			Instruments						Items
	Beginning balance December 29, 2012		$	0.2		$	(9.1	)	$	(3.5	)	$	(12.4	)
	OCI before reclassifications			0.2			(0.3	)		(4.8	)		(4.9	)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI			(0.3	)		0.6			—			0.3
	Net current-period OCI			(0.1	)		0.3			(4.8	)		(4.6	)
	Ending balance September 28, 2013		$	0.1		$	(8.8	)	$	(8.3	)	$	(17.0	)
	1	All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.
	The following table summarizes the amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income1 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013.
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		Amounts Reclassified From AOCI
	Details About AOCI Components		For the Three			For the Nine			Affected Line Item in the
			Months Ended			Months Ended			Statement Where Net Income
			September 28,			September 28,			Is Presented
			2013			2013
	Gains and losses on derivative instruments
	Foreign currency hedges		$	0.1		$	0.3		Cost of sales
			$	0.1		$	0.3		Total before taxes
				—			—		Tax (expense) or benefit
			$	0.1		$	0.3		Net of tax
	Amortization of pension benefit plan items
	Prior-service costs2		$	0.1		$	(0.2	)
	Actuarial adjustments2			—			(0.1	)
	Actuarial gains/(losses)2			—			(0.1	)
				0.1			(0.4	)	Total before tax
				—			(0.2	)	Tax (expense) or benefit
			$	0.1		$	(0.6	)	Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	0.2		$	(0.3	)	Net of tax
	1	Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.
	2	These AOCI components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies
	We are subject to various claims and legal proceedings with respect to matters such as governmental regulations, and other actions arising out of the normal course of business. Management believes that the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flow.
	On August 17, 2010, we completed the Cliffstar Acquisition which included contingent consideration of up to $55.0 million. The first $15.0 million of the contingent consideration was paid upon the achievement of milestones in certain expansion projects in 2010. The remainder of the contingent consideration was to be calculated based on the achievement of certain performance measures during the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011. During 2011, Cott made interim payments to the seller equal to $29.6 million, which was net of a $4.7 million refund due to Cott and included $0.9 million in settlement of certain of the seller’s objections to the calculation of the contingent consideration. In 2011, the seller of Cliffstar then raised certain objections to the performance measures used to calculate the contingent consideration, and the parties commenced the dispute resolution mechanism provided for in the asset purchase agreement. The seller’s claims for an additional $12.1 million in contingent consideration were submitted to binding arbitration pursuant to the asset purchase agreement and favorably resolved by payment by Cott in February 2013 of approximately $0.6 million.
	We had $7.5 million in standby letters of credit outstanding as of September 28, 2013 (September 29, 2012 – $11.0 million).

Shares_Held_in_Trust_Treated_a

Shares Held in Trust Treated as Treasury Shares and Share Repurchase Program	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Shares Held in Trust Treated as Treasury Shares and Share Repurchase Program	'
	Note 13 – Shares Held in Trust Treated as Treasury Shares and Share Repurchase Program
	In May 2008, an independent trustee acting on behalf of certain of our benefit plans purchased 2.3 million of our common shares to be used to satisfy future liabilities under the Amended and Restated Performance Share Unit Plan and the Restated Executive Incentive Share Purchase Plan. During the year ended December 29, 2012, we distributed the remaining 0.7 million shares from the trust to satisfy certain 2010 Equity Incentive Plan obligations that had vested during the last quarter of 2012. As of December 29, 2012, there were no shares held in trust that were accounted for as treasury shares.
	On May 1, 2012, our board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $35.0 million of our common shares in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions over a 12-month period through either a 10b5-1 automatic trading plan or at management’s discretion in compliance with regulatory requirements, and given market, cost and other considerations.
	On April 30, 2013, our board of directors renewed our share repurchase program for up to 5% of Cott’s outstanding common shares over a 12-month period commencing upon the expiration of the prior share repurchase program on May 21, 2013. We repurchased 554,769 shares of common stock for approximately $4.5 million during the third quarter ended September 28, 2013 under the share repurchase program through open market transactions. We are unable to predict the number of shares that ultimately will be repurchased under the share repurchase program, or the aggregate dollar amount of the shares actually purchased. We may discontinue purchases at any time, subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Hedging_Transactions_and_Deriv

Hedging Transactions and Derivative Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Hedging Transactions and Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Note 14 – Hedging Transactions and Derivative Financial Instruments
	We are directly and indirectly affected by changes in foreign currency market conditions. These changes in market conditions may adversely impact our financial performance and are referred to as market risks. When deemed appropriate by management, we use derivatives as a risk management tool to mitigate the potential impact of foreign currency market risks.
	We purchase forward contract derivative instruments. Forward contracts are agreements to buy or sell a quantity of a currency at a predetermined future date, and at a predetermined rate or price. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
	All derivatives are carried at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the line item other receivables or other payables. The carrying values of the derivatives reflect the impact of legally enforceable agreements with the same counterparties. These allow us to net settle positive and negative positions (assets and liabilities) arising from different transactions with the same counterparty.
	The accounting for gains and losses that result from changes in the fair values of derivative instruments depends on whether the derivatives have been designated and qualify as hedging instruments and the types of hedging relationships. The changes in fair values of derivatives that have been designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) and are reclassified into the line item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the hedged items are recorded in the same period the hedged items affect earnings. Due to the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instruments and the underlying exposures being hedged, fluctuations in the value of the derivative instruments are generally offset by changes in the fair values or cash flows of the underlying exposures being hedged.
	We formally designate and document, at inception, the financial instrument as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure, the risk management objective and the strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction. In addition, we formally assess both at the inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the financial instruments used in hedging transactions are effective at offsetting changes in either the fair values or cash flows of the related underlying exposures. Any ineffective portion of a financial instrument’s change in fair value is immediately recognized into earnings.
	We estimate the fair values of our derivatives based on quoted market prices or pricing models using current market rates (refer to Note 15). The notional amounts of the derivative financial instruments do not necessarily represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, therefore, are not a direct measure of our exposure to the financial risks described above. The amounts exchanged are calculated by reference to the notional amounts and by other terms of the derivatives, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or other financial indices. We do not view the fair values of our derivatives in isolation, but rather in relation to the fair values or cash flows of the underlying hedged transactions. All of our derivatives are straight-forward over-the-counter instruments with liquid markets.
	Credit Risk Associated with Derivatives
	We have established strict counterparty credit guidelines and enter into transactions only with financial institutions of investment grade or better. We mitigate pre-settlement risk by being permitted to net settle for transactions with the same counterparty.
	Cash Flow Hedging Strategy
	We use cash flow hedges to minimize the variability in cash flows of assets or liabilities or forecasted transactions caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in AOCI and are reclassified into the line item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the hedged items are recorded in the same period the hedged items affect earnings. The changes in fair values of hedges that are determined to be ineffective are immediately reclassified from AOCI into earnings. We did not discontinue any cash flow hedging relationships during the nine months ended September 28, 2013. The maximum length of time over which we hedge our exposure to future cash flows is typically one year.
	We maintain a foreign currency cash flow hedging program to reduce the risk that our procurement activities will be adversely affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We enter into forward contracts to hedge certain portions of forecasted cash flows denominated in foreign currencies. The total notional value of derivatives that have been designated and qualify for our foreign currency cash flow hedging program as of September 28, 2013 was approximately $5.5 million.
	The fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments was nil and $0.1 million as of September 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.
	The settlement of our derivative instruments resulted in a credit to cost of sales of approximately $0.1 million and $0.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013, respectively, compared to a charge to cost of sales of $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the comparable prior year periods.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Note 15 – Fair Value Measurements
	ASC No. 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Additionally, the inputs used to measure fair value are prioritized based on a three-level hierarchy. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
	The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
		•		Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
		•		Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
		•		Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.
	We have certain assets and liabilities that are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
			28-Sep-13
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value Measurements
	Assets
	Money market		$	10	$	—	$	—	$	10
	Total Assets		$	10	$	—	$	—	$	10
			29-Dec-12
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value Measurements
	Assets
	Derivatives		$	—	$	0.1	$	—	$	0.1
	Total Assets		$	—	$	0.1	$	—	$	0.1
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The carrying amounts reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash, receivables, payables, short-term borrowings and long-term debt approximate their respective fair values, except as otherwise indicated. The carrying values and estimated fair values of our significant outstanding debt as of September 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 were as follows:
			September 28, 2013				December 29, 2012
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
	8.375% senior notes due in 20171		$	215		225.2	$	215		234.4
	8.125% senior notes due in 20181			375		405.9		375		414.8
	Total		$	590	$	631.1	$	590	$	649.2
	1	The fair values are based on the trading levels and bid/offer prices observed by a market participant and are considered Level 1 inputs.

Guarantor_Subsidiaries

Guarantor Subsidiaries	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'
	Note 16 – Guarantor Subsidiaries
	The 2017 Notes and 2018 Notes issued by our 100% owned subsidiary, Cott Beverages, Inc., are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis pursuant to guarantees by Cott Corporation and certain other 100% owned subsidiaries (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”). The guarantees of the Guarantor Subsidiaries are subject to release in limited circumstances only upon the occurrence of certain customary conditions.
	We have not presented separate financial statements and separate disclosures have not been provided concerning subsidiary guarantors because management has determined such information is not material to the holders of the above-mentioned notes.
	The following supplemental financial information sets forth on an unconsolidated basis, our Balance Sheets, Statements of Operations and Cash Flows for Cott Corporation, Cott Beverages Inc., Guarantor Subsidiaries and our other subsidiaries (the “Non-guarantor Subsidiaries”). The supplemental financial information reflects our investments and those of Cott Beverages Inc. in their respective subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting. In the third quarter of 2012, we revised the financial statements of certain Non-guarantor Subsidiaries to properly reflect their capitalization and subsequent investment in certain Guarantor Subsidiaries resulting from a reorganization completed in connection with the Cliffstar Acquisition. These Non-guarantor Subsidiaries, which have no business operations and no operating assets, hold, directly or indirectly, our investments in substantially all of the Guarantor Subsidiaries and therefore may be viewed for purposes of this disclosure as in-substance Guarantor Subsidiaries themselves. We have therefore included these Non-guarantor Subsidiaries as Guarantor Subsidiaries in the supplemental financial information below for all periods presented.
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	Unaudited
		For the Three Months Ended September 28, 2013
		Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
		Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	Revenue, net	$	42.5		$	197.6		$	271.5		$	37.4		$	(5.8	)	$	543.2
	Cost of sales		39.2			170.5			241.3			33			(5.8	)		478.2
	Gross profit		3.3			27.1			30.2			4.4			—			65
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		6.8			14.9			13.2			3			—			37.9
	Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		0.1			0.4			0.6			—			—			1.1
	Operating (loss) income		(3.6	)		11.8			16.4			1.4			—			26
	Other income, net		(0.1	)		—			(0.6	)		—			—			(0.7	)
	Intercompany interest (income) expense, net		—			(3.0	)		3			—			—			—
	Interest (income) expense, net		(0.1	)		13.1			0.2			0.1			—			13.3
	(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense and equity income (loss)		(3.4	)		1.7			13.8			1.3			—			13.4
	Income tax (benefit) expense		(2.8	)		3.9			(1.2	)		0.2			—			0.1
	Equity income (loss)		12.6			1.3			(0.3	)		—			(13.6	)		—
	Net income (loss)	$	12		$	(0.9	)	$	14.7		$	1.1		$	(13.6	)	$	13.3
	Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			1.3			—			1.3
	Net income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	$	12		$	(0.9	)	$	14.7		$	(0.2	)	$	(13.6	)	$	12
	Comprehensive income attributed to Cott Corporation	$	23.8		$	28.9		$	30.6		$	—		$	(59.5	)	$	23.8
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	Unaudited
		For the Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
		Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
		Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	Revenue, net	$	131.9		$	605.5		$	777.4		$	116		$	(18.4	)	$	1,612.40
	Cost of sales		114.5			520.1			695.9			102.3			(18.4	)		1,414.40
	Gross profit		17.4			85.4			81.5			13.7			—			198
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		22.3			53.8			37.7			7.1			—			120.9
	Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		0.1			0.7			0.6			—			—			1.4
	Restructuring		0.5			0.5			0.7			0.3			—			2
	Operating (loss) income		(5.5	)		30.4			42.5			6.3			—			73.7
	Other (income), net		(0.1	)		—			(0.3	)		—			—			(0.4	)
	Intercompany interest (income) expense, net		—			(8.7	)		8.7			—			—			—
	Interest (income) expense, net		(0.2	)		39.1			0.4			0.1			—			39.4
	(Loss) income before income tax expense (benefit) and equity income (loss)		(5.2	)		—			33.7			6.2			—			34.7
	Income tax (benefit) expense		(2.1	)		5.5			(1.5	)		0.4			—			2.3
	Equity income (loss)		31.6			3.9			(0.9	)		—			(34.6	)		—
	Net income (loss)	$	28.5		$	(1.6	)	$	34.3		$	5.8		$	(34.6	)	$	32.4
	Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			3.9			—			3.9
	Net income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	$	28.5		$	(1.6	)	$	34.3		$	1.9		$	(34.6	)	$	28.5
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	$	23.9		$	(2.1	)	$	33.3		$	4.1		$	(35.3	)	$	23.9
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	Unaudited
		For the Three Months Ended September 29, 2012
		Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
		Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	Revenue, net	$	52.6		$	220.2		$	271.6		$	46.9		$	(7.5	)	$	583.8
	Cost of sales		42.1			187.2			246.7			42.1			(7.5	)		510.6
	Gross profit		10.5			33			24.9			4.8			—			73.2
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		8.1			18.3			15.1			2.3			—			43.8
	Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		—			0.2			0.1			0.5			—			0.8
	Operating income		2.4			14.5			9.7			2			—			28.6
	Other (income) expense, net		(0.4	)		(1.1	)		0.1			(0.1	)		—			(1.5	)
	Intercompany interest (income) expense, net		—			(3.5	)		3.5			—			—			—
Interest expense, net		—			12.8			0.2			0.1			—			13.1
Income before income tax expense (benefit) and equity income		2.8			6.3			5.9			2			—			17
Income tax expense (benefit)		0.9			1.2			(1.0	)		0.1			—			1.2
Equity income		12.6			1.5			6.5			—			(20.6	)		—
Net income	$	14.5		$	6.6		$	13.4		$	1.9		$	(20.6	)	$	15.8
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			1.3			—			1.3
Net income attributed to Cott Corporation	$	14.5		$	6.6		$	13.4		$	0.6		$	(20.6	)	$	14.5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	$	27.2		$	26.8		$	24		$	9.6		$	(60.4	)	$	27.2
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Unaudited
	For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2012
	Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
	Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Revenue, net	$	157.6		$	669.9		$	799.1		$	131.5		$	(24.7	)	$	1,733.40
Cost of sales		126.7			564.4			719.4			118.7			(24.7	)		1,504.50
Gross profit		30.9			105.5			79.7			12.8			—			228.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses		23.4			58			45.1			7.9			—			134.4
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		—			0.6			0.6			0.5			—			1.7
Operating income		7.5			46.9			34			4.4			—			92.8
Other expense (income), net		0.1			(1.0	)		(0.8	)		(0.5	)		—			(2.2	)
Intercompany interest (income) expense, net		—			(8.2	)		8.2			—			—			—
Interest expense, net		0.2			39.8			0.5			0.1			—			40.6
Income before income tax expense (benefit) and equity income		7.2			16.3			26.1			4.8			—			54.4
Income tax expense (benefit)		4.1			1.8			(0.4	)		—			—			5.5
Equity income		42.4			3.8			18.3			—			(64.5	)		—
Net income	$	45.5		$	18.3		$	44.8		$	4.8		$	(64.5	)	$	48.9
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			3.4			—			3.4
Net income attributed to Cott Corporation	$	45.5		$	18.3		$	44.8		$	1.4		$	(64.5	)	$	45.5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	$	58.8		$	44.2		$	(38.0	)	$	55.2		$	(61.4	)	$	58.8
Consolidating Balance Sheets
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Unaudited
	As of September 28, 2013
	Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
	Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash & cash equivalents	$	23.2		$	41.9		$	55.4		$	5.3		$	—		$	125.8
Accounts receivable, net of allowance		22			123.5			206.2			14.9			(112.0	)		254.6
Income taxes recoverable		—			0.5			0.2			—			—			0.7
Inventories		19			79.2			109.6			7.6			—			215.4
Prepaid expenses and other assets		1.7			15.1			6.2			0.1			—			23.1
Total current assets		65.9			260.2			377.6			27.9			(112.0	)		619.6
Property, plant & equipment, net		50.3			191.9			237.4			10.5			—			490.1
Goodwill		26.6			4.5			109.3			—			—			140.4
Intangibles and other assets, net		1.3			90.9			199.8			11.6			—			303.6
Deferred income taxes		4.9			—			—			0.6			—			5.5
Other tax receivable		0.5			0.1			0.6			—			—			1.2
Due from affiliates		39.6			174.8			78			41.9			(334.3	)		—
Investments in subsidiaries		496.9			390.7			824.9			(0.1	)		(1,712.4	)		—
Total assets	$	686		$	1,113.10		$	1,827.60		$	92.4		$	(2,158.7	)	$	1,560.40
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	—		$	2.5		$	0.5		$	0.9		$	—		$	3.9
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		30			139.1			195.8			6.8			(112.0	)		259.7
Total current liabilities		30			141.6			196.3			7.7			(112.0	)		263.6
Long-term debt		0.1			598.4			2.3			1.6			—			602.4
Deferred income taxes		—			35.6			11.4			1.1			—			48.1
Other long-term liabilities		0.1			3.4			20.2			—			—			23.7
Due to affiliates		43.2			76.7			177.3			37.1			(334.3	)		—
Total liabilities		73.4			855.7			407.5			47.5			(446.3	)		937.8
Equity
Capital stock, no par		392.7			574.5			1,728.90			82.5			(2,385.9	)		392.7
Additional paid-in-capital		43.9			—			—			—			—			43.9
Retained earnings (deficit)		193			(329.8	)		(317.2	)		(49.0	)		696			193
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		(17.0	)		12.7			8.4			1.4			(22.5	)		(17.0	)
Total Cott Corporation equity		612.6			257.4			1,420.10			34.9			(1,712.4	)		612.6
Non-controlling interests		—			—			—			10			—			10
Total equity		612.6			257.4			1,420.10			44.9			(1,712.4	)		622.6
Total liabilities and equity	$	686		$	1,113.10		$	1,827.60		$	92.4		$	(2,158.7	)	$	1,560.40
Consolidating Balance Sheets
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	As of December 29, 2012
	Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
	Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash & cash equivalents	$	39.8		$	37.5		$	96.4		$	5.7		$	—		$	179.4
Accounts receivable, net of allowance		18.4			111.5			122.3			16.2			(69.0	)		199.4
Income taxes recoverable		—			0.9			0.2			0.1			—			1.2
Inventories		21.1			65.9			130.8			7			—			224.8
Prepaid expenses and other assets		2.5			13.4			4.3			0.1			—			20.3
Total current assets		81.8			229.2			354			29.1			(69.0	)		625.1
Property, plant & equipment, net		50.7			188.4			242			9.8			—			490.9
Goodwill		27.5			4.5			98.3			—			—			130.3
Intangibles and other assets, net		1			101.4			198.4			14.6			—			315.4
Deferred income taxes		2.9			—			—			0.4			—			3.3
Other tax receivable		0.2			0.1			0.6			—			—			0.9
Due from affiliates		40			175.2			78			41.9			(335.1	)		—
Investments in subsidiaries		487.5			389.7			820			—			(1,697.2	)		—
Total assets	$	691.6		$	1,088.50		$	1,791.30		$	95.8		$	(2,101.3	)	$	1,565.90
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	—		$	1.3		$	0.2		$	0.4		$	—		$	1.9
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		36.2			119.5			193.1			7.9			(69.0	)		287.7
Total current liabilities		36.2			120.8			193.3			8.3			(69.0	)		289.6
Long-term debt		0.2			598.7			1.5			1.4			—			601.8
Deferred income taxes		—			30.3			7.9			0.9			—			39.1
Other long-term liabilities		0.2			4			8.3			—			—			12.5
Due to affiliates		43.2			76.7			177.8			37.4			(335.1	)		—
Total liabilities		79.8			830.5			388.8			48			(404.1	)		943
Equity
Capital stock, no par		397.8			574.5			1,724.30			83.6			(2,382.4	)		397.8
Additional paid-in-capital		40.4			—			—			—			—			40.4
Retained earnings (deficit)		186			(329.7	)		(331.2	)		(46.1	)		707			186
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		(12.4	)		13.2			9.4			(0.8	)		(21.8	)		(12.4	)
Total Cott Corporation equity		611.8			258			1,402.50			36.7			(1,697.2	)		611.8
Non-controlling interests		—			—			—			11.1			—			11.1
Total equity		611.8			258			1,402.50			47.8			(1,697.2	)		622.9
Total liabilities and equity	$	691.6		$	1,088.50		$	1,791.30		$	95.8		$	(2,101.3	)	$	1,565.90
Consolidating Statements of Condensed Cash Flows
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Unaudited
	For the Three Months Ended September 28, 2013
	Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
	Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Operating Activities
Net income (loss)	$	12		$	(0.9	)	$	14.7		$	1.1		$	(13.6	)	$	13.3
Depreciation & amortization		1.6			9.6			12.3			1.6			—			25.1
Amortization of financing fees		—			0.7			—			—			—			0.7
Share-based compensation expense		0.3			0.7			0.1			—			—			1.1
(Decrease) increase in deferred income taxes		(2.5	)		3.4			(0.5	)		(0.1	)		—			0.3
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		0.1			0.4			0.6			—			—			1.1
Equity (income) loss, net of distributions		(12.6	)		(1.3	)		0.3			—			13.6			—
Intercompany transactions		2.2			2.4			—			—			(4.6	)		—
Other non-cash items		0.2			(0.2	)		—			—			—			—
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition		(0.4	)		28.3			15.8			(2.5	)		4.6			45.8
Net cash provided by operating activities		0.9			43.1			43.3			0.1			—			87.4
Investing Activities
Acquisition, net of cash acquired		—			(4.7	)		—			—			—			(4.7	)
Additions to property, plant & equipment		(1.1	)		(7.9	)		(1.2	)		—			—			(10.2	)
Additions to intangibles and other assets		—			(2.1	)		—			—			—			(2.1	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment		—			—			—			0.2			—			0.2
Advances to affiliates		—			—			—			0.3			(0.3	)		—
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(1.1	)		(14.7	)		(1.2	)		0.5			(0.3	)		(16.8	)
Financing Activities
Payments of long-term debt		—			—			(0.1	)		(0.5	)		—			(0.6	)
Advances from affiliates		(0.3	)		—			—			—			0.3			—
Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			(2.2	)		—			(2.2	)
Common shares repurchased and cancelled		(4.5	)		—			—			—			—			(4.5	)
Financing fees		(0.1	)		—			—			—			—			(0.1	)
Dividends to shareholders		(5.5	)		—			—			—			—			(5.5	)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(10.4	)		—			(0.1	)		(2.7	)		0.3			(12.9	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		0.5			—			0.8			—			—			1.3
Net (decrease) increase in cash & cash equivalents		(10.1	)		28.4			42.8			(2.1	)		—			59
Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period		33.3			13.5			12.6			7.4			—			66.8
Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	$	23.2		$	41.9		$	55.4		$	5.3		$	—		$	125.8
Consolidating Statements of Condensed Cash Flows
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Unaudited
	For the Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
	Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
	Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Operating Activities
Net income (loss)	$	28.5		$	(1.6	)	$	34.3		$	5.8		$	(34.6	)	$	32.4
Depreciation & amortization		4.7			29			36.4			4.6			—			74.7
Amortization of financing fees		0.1			2			0.1			—			—			2.2
Share-based compensation expense		1.1			2.2			0.3			—			—			3.6
(Decrease) increase in deferred income taxes		(2.0	)		5.2			(1.2	)		(0.1	)		—			1.9
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		0.1			0.7			0.6			—			—			1.4
Equity (income) loss, net of distributions		(31.6	)		(3.9	)		0.9			—			34.6			—
Intercompany transactions		24.7			5.3			—			—			(30.0	)		—
Other non-cash items		0.2			—			—			—			—			0.2
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition		(4.8	)		2.4			(76.9	)		(4.2	)		30			(53.5	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		21			41.3			(5.5	)		6.1			—			62.9
Investing Activities
Acquisition, net of cash acquired		—			(4.7	)		(6.5	)		—			—			(11.2	)
Additions to property, plant & equipment		(6.0	)		(27.9	)		(9.5	)		(1.3	)		—			(44.7	)
Additions to intangibles and other assets		—			(4.0	)		—			—			—			(4.0	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment		—			—			—			0.2			—			0.2
Proceeds from insurance recoveries		—			0.4			—			—			—			0.4
Advances to affiliates		—			—			—			0.4			(0.4	)		—
Net cash used in investing activities		(6.0	)		(36.2	)		(16.0	)		(0.7	)		(0.4	)		(59.3	)
Financing Activities
Payments of long-term debt		(0.1	)		(0.7	)		(18.6	)		(0.8	)		—			(20.2	)
Advances from affiliates		(0.4	)		—			—			—			0.4			—
Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			(5.0	)		—			(5.0	)
Common shares repurchased and cancelled		(12.9	)		—			—			—			—			(12.9	)
Financing fees		(0.1	)		—			—			—			—			(0.1	)
Dividends to shareholders		(16.7	)		—			—			—			—			(16.7	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(30.2	)		(0.7	)		(18.6	)		(5.8	)		0.4			(54.9	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(1.4	)		—			(0.9	)		—			—			(2.3	)
Net (decrease) increase in cash & cash equivalents		(16.6	)		4.4			(41.0	)		(0.4	)		—			(53.6	)
Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period		39.8			37.5			96.4			5.7			—			179.4
Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	$	23.2		$	41.9		$	55.4		$	5.3		$	—		$	125.8
Consolidating Statements of Condensed Cash Flows
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Unaudited
	For the Three Months Ended September 29, 2012
	Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
	Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Operating Activities
Net income	$	14.5		$	6.6		$	13.4		$	1.9		$	(20.6	)	$	15.8
Depreciation & amortization		1.6			9.4			12.1			1.6			—			24.7
Amortization of financing fees		0.1			0.6			0.1			—			—			0.8
Share-based compensation expense		0.2			0.9			0.3			(0.1	)		—			1.3
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes		0.6			1.2			(1.3	)		0.1			—			0.6
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		—			0.2			0.1			0.5			—			0.8
Equity (loss) income, net of distributions		(12.6	)		(1.5	)		(6.5	)		—			20.6			—
Intercompany transactions		2.1			2.1			—			—			(4.2	)		—
Other non-cash items		(0.4	)		(1.0	)		—			—			—			(1.4	)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities		16.4			0.9			(3.4	)		(2.7	)		4.2			15.4
Net cash provided by operating activities		22.5			19.4			14.8			1.3			—			58
Investing Activities
Acquisition		—			(4.7	)		—			—			—			(4.7	)
Additions to property, plant & equipment		(1.2	)		(9.0	)		(1.7	)		(1.3	)		—			(13.2	)
Additions to intangibles and other assets		(0.5	)		(1.1	)		0.6			—			—			(1.0	)
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale		—			—			—			1.3			—			1.3
Proceeds from insurance recoveries		—			1.7			—			—			—			1.7
Advances to affiliates		—			—			—			(1.6	)		1.6			—
Net cash used in investing activities		(1.7	)		(13.1	)		(1.1	)		(1.6	)		1.6			(15.9	)
Financing Activities
Payments of long-term debt		0.1			(0.2	)		—			(0.1	)		—			(0.2	)
Advances from affiliates		1.6			—			—			—			(1.6	)		—
Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			(1.9	)		—			(1.9	)
Financing fees		—			(1.2	)		—			—			—			(1.2	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		1.7			(1.4	)		—			(2.0	)		(1.6	)		(3.3	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		1.2			—			0.8			0.2			—			2.2
Net increase (decrease) in cash & cash equivalents		23.7			4.9			14.5			(2.1	)		—			41
Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period		16.8			3.2			18.8			8.3			—			47.1
Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	$	40.5		$	8.1		$	33.3		$	6.2		$	—		$	88.1
Consolidating Statements of Condensed Cash Flows
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Unaudited
	For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2012
	Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
	Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Operating Activities
Net income	$	45.5		$	18.3		$	44.8		$	4.8		$	(64.5	)	$	48.9
Depreciation & amortization		4.7			27.1			36			4.4			—			72.2
Amortization of financing fees		0.2			2.5			0.2			—			—			2.9
Share-based compensation expense		1			1.7			0.8			—			—			3.5
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes		1.7			3.7			(0.7	)		(0.1	)		—			4.6
Gain on bargain purchase		—			—			(0.9	)		—			—			(0.9	)
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		—			0.6			0.6			0.5			—			1.7
Equity (loss) income, net of distributions		(42.4	)		(3.8	)		(18.3	)		—			64.5			—
Intercompany transactions		18.3			3.5			—			—			(21.8	)		—
Other non-cash items		—			(0.8	)		—			—			—			(0.8	)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition		(2.3	)		(20.1	)		(76.2	)		(2.3	)		21.8			(79.1	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		26.7			32.7			(13.7	)		7.3			—			53
Investing Activities
Acquisition		—			(4.7	)		(5.0	)		—			—			(9.7	)
Additions to property, plant & equipment		(5.4	)		(33.8	)		(9.8	)		(1.6	)		—			(50.6	)
Additions to intangibles and other assets		(0.5	)		(4.7	)		0.5			—			—			(4.7	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment		—			—			1			1.3			—			2.3
Proceeds from insurance recoveries		—			1.7			—			—			—			1.7
Advances to affiliates		—			—			—			(5.1	)		5.1			—
Net cash used in investing activities		(5.9	)		(41.5	)		(13.3	)		(5.4	)		5.1			(61.0	)
Financing Activities
Payments of long-term debt		0.1			(2.6	)		—			(0.3	)		—			(2.8	)
Borrowings under ABL		—			24.5			—			—			—			24.5
Payments under ABL		—			(24.5	)		—			—			—			(24.5	)
Advances from affiliates		5.1			—			—			—			(5.1	)		—
Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			(3.3	)		—			(3.3	)
Common share repurchase		(0.3	)		—			—			—			—			(0.3	)
Financing Fees		—			(1.2	)		—			—			—			(1.2	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		4.9			(3.8	)		—			(3.6	)		(5.1	)		(7.6	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		1.1			—			1.4			0.3			—			2.8
Net increase (decrease) in cash & cash equivalents		26.8			(12.6	)		(25.6	)		(1.4	)		—			(12.8	)
Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period		13.7			20.7			58.9			7.6			—			100.9
Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	$	40.5		$	8.1		$	33.3		$	6.2		$	—		$	88.1

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Note 17 – Subsequent Events
	On September 30, 2013, Cott Beverages Inc. notified Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as successor trustee to HSBC Bank USA, N.A. under the Indenture, that Cott Beverages Inc. will, pursuant to the optional redemption provisions contained in the Indenture, redeem U.S. $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Notes on November 15, 2013 at 104.118% of par. The redemption will include approximately $8 million in premium payments as well as approximately $4 million in deferred financing fee and discount charges.
	On October 22, 2013, we amended the ABL facility to, among other things, (1) provide for an increase in the lenders’ commitments under the ABL facility to $300 million, as well an increase to the accordion feature, which permits us to increase the lenders’ commitments under the ABL facility to $350 million, subject to certain conditions, (2) extend the maturity date to the earliest of (i) October 22, 2018, (ii) May 15, 2017, if we have not redeemed, repurchased or refinanced the 2017 Notes by May 1, 2017, or (iii) March 1, 2018, if we have not redeemed, repurchased or refinanced the 2018 Notes by February 15, 2018, and (3) provide for greater flexibility under certain covenants. We incurred approximately $0.6 million of financing fees in connection with the amendment of the ABL facility.
	On October 29, 2013, our board of directors declared a dividend of CAD$0.06 per common share, payable in cash on December 12, 2013 to shareowners of record at the close of business on December 2, 2013.

Business_and_Recent_Accounting1

Business and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Description of Business	'
	Description of Business
	Cott Corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries (“Cott,” “the Company,” “our Company,” “Cott Corporation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is one of the world’s largest producers of beverages on behalf of retailers, brand owners and distributors. Our product lines include carbonated soft drinks (“CSDs”), 100% shelf stable juice and juice-based products, clear, still and sparkling flavored waters, energy products, sports products, new age beverages and ready-to-drink teas, as well as alcoholic beverages for brand owners.
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying interim unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all information and notes presented in the annual consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement of our results of operations for the interim periods reported and of our financial condition as of the date of the interim balance sheet have been included. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the annual audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2012. The accounting policies used in these interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those used in the annual consolidated financial statements.
	The presentation of these interim consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	Update ASU 2013-02 – Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amended its guidance regarding the information provided in relation to the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. For public entities, the amendments are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. We have adopted this guidance, and the required disclosure is set forth in Note 11.

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Business Combination Transfer Consideration	'
	The total consideration paid by us in the Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition, subject to final working capital adjustments, is summarized below:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	Cash		$	7
	Deferred consideration *			5.1
	Total consideration		$	12.1
	*	Principal amount of $5.3 million discounted to be paid on the first and second anniversary of the completion date.
Allocation of Purchase Price to Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	'
	The following table summarizes the estimated allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition.
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		Acquired Value
	Cash		$	0.5
	Accounts receivable			15.1
	Inventory			7.5
	Prepaid expenses and other assets			0.6
	Property, plant and equipment			9.7
	Goodwill			10.5
	Intangibles and other assets			14.8
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			(14.1	)
	Shareholder loans			(1.6	)
	Deferred tax liabilities			(4.7	)
	Other long-term liabilities			(26.2	)
	Total		$	12.1
Components of Identified Intangible Assets Associated with Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition and their Estimated Weighted Average Useful Lives	'
	The following table sets forth the components of identified intangible assets associated with the Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition and their estimated weighted average useful lives:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		Estimated			Estimated
			Fair Market			Useful
			Value			Life
	Customer relationships		$	10.5		15 years
	Trademarks and trade names			3		20 years
	Non-competition agreements			1.3		5 years
	Total		$	14.8
Revenue and Net Income of Acquired Entity	'
	The following unaudited financial information for the three months and sixteen weeks ended September 28, 2013 represents the activity of Calypso Soft Drinks that has been combined with our operations as of the date of acquisition.
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		For the Three Months			For the Sixteen Weeks
			Ended September 28, 2013			Ended September 28, 2013
	Revenue		$	15.7		$	19.9
	Net income			0.6			0.7

Restructuring_Tables

Restructuring (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Summary of Restructuring Charges	'
	The following table summarizes restructuring charges for the nine-month period ended September 28, 2013:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)	September 28,
		2013
	North America	$	1
	United Kingdom		0.7
	Mexico		0.3
	Total	$	2

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation Expense	'
	The table below summarizes the share-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively:
		For the Three Months Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012			September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
	Stock options	$	0.2		$	0.1		$	0.6	$	0.3
	Directors’ share award		—			—			0.8		0.7
	Performance-based RSUs		0.3			0.2			0.7		0.4
	Time-based RSUs		0.6			1			1.5		2.1
	Total	$	1.1		$	1.3		$	3.6	$	3.5
Unrecognized Share-Based Compensation Expense	'
	As of September 28, 2013, the unrecognized share-based compensation expense and years we expect to recognize the future compensation expense were as follows:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars, except years)	Unrecognized share-based			Weighted average years
		compensation expense as			expected to recognize
		of September  28, 2013			compensation
	Stock options	$	1.9			2
	Performance-based RSUs		2.8			1.9
	Time-based RSUs		4.1			1.9
	Total	$	8.8
Stock Option Activity	'
	Stock option activity for the nine months ended September 28, 2013 was as follows:
					Weighted average
		Shares			exercise price
		(in thousands)			(Canadian $)
	Balance at December 29, 2012		468		$	7.28
	Awarded		392			9.36
	Exercised		—			—
	Forfeited or expired		—			—
	Outstanding at September 28, 2013		860		$	8.23
	Exercisable at September 28, 2013		125		$	9.49
Performance-Based RSU and Time-Based RSU Activity	'
	During the nine months ended September 28, 2013, Performance-based RSU and Time-based RSU activity was as follows:
	(in thousands of shares)	Number of			Number of
		Performance-			Time-based
		based RSUs			RSUs
	Balance at December 29, 2012		825			529
	Awarded		247			382
	Issued		—			(15	)
	Forfeited		(26	)		(37	)
	Outstanding at September 28, 2013		1,046			859
Average U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate	'
	The table below represents the average Canadian dollar to U.S. dollar exchange rate for the nine months ended September 28, 2013:
		For the Nine Months Ended
		September 28, 2013
	Average exchange rate	$	0.978

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_Ta

Net Income Per Common Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation of Denominators of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share	'
	A reconciliation of the denominators of the basic and diluted net income per common share computations is as follows:
		For the Three Months Ended				For the Nine Months Ended
	(in thousands of shares)	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding – basic		94,235		94,488		94,922		94,461
	Dilutive effect of Stock options		53		32		53		32
	Dilutive effect of Performance-based RSUs		167		51		283		43
	Dilutive effect of Time-based RSUs		317		1,027		497		1,055
	Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding – diluted		94,772		95,598		95,755		95,591

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Information by Operating Segment	'
	The primary measures used in evaluating our reporting segments are revenues, operating income (loss), and additions to property, plant and equipment, which have been included as part of our segment disclosures listed below.
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		North			United			Mexico			RCI			All Other		Total
			America			Kingdom
	For the Three Months Ended September 28, 2013
	External revenue1			$   383.3			$142.90			$  7.5			$  9.5			$  —		$   543.2
	Depreciation and amortization			20.8			3.8			0.5			—			—		25.1
	Operating income (loss)			14.6			9.5			(1.2	)		3.1			—		26
	Additions to property, plant & equipment			9			1.2			—			—			—		10.2
	For the Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
	External revenue1			$1,194.60			$368.20			$22.60			$27.00			$  —		$1,612.40
	Depreciation and amortization			62.9			10.3			1.5			—			—		74.7
	Operating income (loss)			49.3			18.6			(1.6	)		7.4			—		73.7
	Additions to property, plant & equipment			33.9			9.5			1.3			—			—		44.7
	As of September 28, 2013
	Property, plant & equipment			$   371.5			$108.70			$  9.9			$ —			$  —		$  490.1
	Goodwill			124.9			11			—			4.5			—		140.4
	Intangibles and other assets			275.8			27.5			—			0.3			—		303.6
	Total assets2			1,195.90			323.3			25.2			15.1			0.9		1,560.40
	1	Intersegment revenue between North America and the other reporting segments was $5.6 million and $14.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013, respectively.
	2	Excludes intersegment receivables, investments and notes receivable.
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		North			United			Mexico			RCI			All Other		Total
			America			Kingdom
	For the Three Months Ended September 29, 2012
	External revenue1			$   439.3			$125.50			$  9.7			$  9.3			$  —		$   583.8
	Depreciation and amortization			21.1			3.2			0.4			—			—		24.7
	Operating income (loss)			18.9			7.8			(1.0	)		2.9			—		28.6
	Additions to property, plant & equipment			10			1.7			1.5			—			—		13.2
	For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2012
	External revenue1			$1,323.10			$356.20			$29.00			$25.10			$  —		$1,733.40
	Depreciation and amortization			61.3			9.6			1.3			—			—		72.2
	Operating income (loss)			67.4			21.5			(3.2	)		7.1			—		92.8
	Additions to property, plant & equipment			39			9.8			1.8			—			—		50.6
	As of December 29, 2012
	Property, plant & equipment			$   382.1			$  99.5			$  9.3			$ —			$  —		$  490.9
	Goodwill			125.8			—			—			4.5			—		130.3
	Intangibles and other assets			301.1			13.9			0.4			—			—		315.4
	Total assets2			1,246.70			273.8			28.1			14.1			3.2		1,565.90
	1	Intersegment revenue between North America and the other reporting segments was $4.9 million and $13.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2012, respectively.
	2	Excludes intersegment receivables, investments and notes receivable.
Revenues by Geographic Area	'
	Revenues are attributed to operating segments based on the location of the customer. Revenues by operating segment were as follows:
			For the Three Months Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012			September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
	United States		$	344.3		$	388		$	1,066.90		$	1,169.00
	Canada			50.2			63.2			159.8			190.3
	United Kingdom			142.9			125.5			368.2			356.2
	Mexico			7.5			9.7			22.6			29
	RCI			9.5			9.3			27			25.1
	Elimination1			(11.2	)		(11.9	)		(32.1	)		(36.2	)
			$	543.2		$	583.8		$	1,612.40		$	1,733.40
	1	Represents intersegment revenue among our operating segments, of which $5.6 million and $14.8 million represents intersegment revenue between the North America reporting segment and our other operating segments for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013, respectively, compared to $4.9 million and $13.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2012, respectively.
Revenues by Product Category	'
	Revenues by product category were as follows:
	For the Three Months Ended September 28, 2013
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		North			United			Mexico			RCI			Total
			America			Kingdom
	Revenue
	Carbonated soft drinks		$	148.1		$	46.7		$	2.4		$	—		$	197.2
	Juice			117.4			11.2			0.1			0.5			129.2
	Concentrate			2.9			0.5			—			7.1			10.5
	All other products			114.9			84.5			5			1.9			206.3
	Total		$	383.3		$	142.9		$	7.5		$	9.5		$	543.2
	For the Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		North			United			Mexico			RCI			Total
			America			Kingdom
	Revenue
	Carbonated soft drinks		$	456.6		$	119.4		$	9.6		$	0.2		$	585.8
	Juice			376.8			19.9			0.1			1.9			398.7
	Concentrate			8.8			1.7			—			21.2			31.7
	All other products			352.4			227.2			12.9			3.7			596.2
	Total		$	1,194.60		$	368.2		$	22.6		$	27		$	1,612.40
	For the Three Months Ended September 29, 2012
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		North			United			Mexico			RCI			Total
			America			Kingdom
	Revenue
	Carbonated soft drinks		$	182.3		$	43.1		$	5.1		$	0.3		$	230.8
	Juice			133.7			3.7			0.3			0.4			138.1
	Concentrate			3.3			0.5			—			8.5			12.3
	All other products			120			78.2			4.3			0.1			202.6
	Total		$	439.3		$	125.5		$	9.7		$	9.3		$	583.8
	For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2012
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		North			United			Mexico			RCI			Total
			America			Kingdom
	Revenue
	Carbonated soft drinks		$	533.3		$	121.8		$	16.4		$	0.3		$	671.8
	Juice			406.9			10.5			0.7			1.1			419.2
	Concentrate			9.6			1.8			—			23.6			35
	All other products			373.3			222.1			11.9			0.1			607.4
	Total		$	1,323.10		$	356.2		$	29		$	25.1		$	1,733.40
Property, Plant and Equipment by Operating Segment	'
	Property, plant and equipment, net by operating segment as of September 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 was as follows:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		September 28, 2013			December 29, 2012
	United States		$	324.8		$	333.7
	Canada			46.7			48.4
	United Kingdom			108.7			99.5
	Mexico			9.9			9.3
	Total		$	490.1		$	490.9

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Inventories	'
	The following table summarizes inventories as of September 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)	September 28, 2013		December 29, 2012
	Raw materials	$	78.4	$	93.4
	Finished goods		115.5		111.6
	Other		21.5		19.8
	Total	$	215.4	$	224.8

Intangibles_and_Other_Assets_T

Intangibles and Other Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Intangibles and Other Assets	'
	The following table summarizes intangibles and other assets as of September 28, 2013:
		28-Sep-13
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)	Cost		Accumulated		Net
				Amortization
	Intangibles
	Not subject to amortization
	Rights	$	45	$	—	$	45
	Subject to amortization
	Customer relationships	$	378.5	$	160.8	$	217.7
	Trademarks		32.4		24.9		7.5
	Information technology		49.1		32.7		16.4
	Other		13.2		10.4		2.8
			473.2		228.8		244.4
			518.2		228.8		289.4
	Other Assets
	Financing costs	$	25.7	$	13.2	$	12.5
	Deposits		1.1		—		1.1
	Other		0.9		0.3		0.6
			27.7		13.5		14.2
	Total Intangibles & Other Assets	$	545.9	$	242.3	$	303.6
Estimated Amortization Expenses for Intangible and Other Assets	'
	The estimated amortization expense for intangibles over the next five years is:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	Remainder of 2013	$	10
	2014		30.8
	2015		28.4
	2016		25
	2017		21.1
	Thereafter		129.1
		$	244.4

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Our total debt as of September 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 was as follows:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		September 28, 2013			December 29, 2012
	8.375% senior notes due in 20171		$	215		$	215
	8.125% senior notes due in 2018			375			375
	GE obligation			10.7			9.9
	Other capital leases			5.6			4.6
	Other debt			1.8			1.3
	Total debt			608.1			605.8
	Less: Current debt
	GE obligation – current maturities			1.9			0.9
	Other capital leases – current maturities			1.4			0.8
	Other debt – current maturities			0.6			0.2
	Total current debt			3.9			1.9
	Long-term debt before discount			604.2			603.9
	Less discount on 8.375% notes			(1.8	)		(2.1	)
	Total long-term debt		$	602.4		$	601.8
	1	Our 8.375% senior notes were issued at a discount of 1.425% on November 13, 2009.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income by Component	'
	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income by component1 for the nine months ended September 28, 2013 were as follows:
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		28-Sep-13
			Gains and			Pension			Currency			Total
			Losses on			Benefit			Translation
			Derivative			Plan Items			Adjustment
			Instruments						Items
	Beginning balance December 29, 2012		$	0.2		$	(9.1	)	$	(3.5	)	$	(12.4	)
	OCI before reclassifications			0.2			(0.3	)		(4.8	)		(4.9	)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI			(0.3	)		0.6			—			0.3
	Net current-period OCI			(0.1	)		0.3			(4.8	)		(4.6	)
	Ending balance September 28, 2013		$	0.1		$	(8.8	)	$	(8.3	)	$	(17.0	)
	1	All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'
	The following table summarizes the amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income1 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013.
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)		Amounts Reclassified From AOCI
	Details About AOCI Components		For the Three			For the Nine			Affected Line Item in the
			Months Ended			Months Ended			Statement Where Net Income
			September 28,			September 28,			Is Presented
			2013			2013
	Gains and losses on derivative instruments
	Foreign currency hedges		$	0.1		$	0.3		Cost of sales
			$	0.1		$	0.3		Total before taxes
				—			—		Tax (expense) or benefit
			$	0.1		$	0.3		Net of tax
	Amortization of pension benefit plan items
	Prior-service costs2		$	0.1		$	(0.2	)
	Actuarial adjustments2			—			(0.1	)
	Actuarial gains/(losses)2			—			(0.1	)
				0.1			(0.4	)	Total before tax
				—			(0.2	)	Tax (expense) or benefit
			$	0.1		$	(0.6	)	Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	0.2		$	(0.3	)	Net of tax
	1	Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.
	2	These AOCI components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	'
	We have certain assets and liabilities that are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
		28-Sep-13
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value Measurements
	Assets
	Money market	$	10	$	—	$	—	$	10
	Total Assets	$	10	$	—	$	—	$	10
		29-Dec-12
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value Measurements
	Assets
	Derivatives	$	—	$	0.1	$	—	$	0.1
	Total Assets	$	—	$	0.1	$	—	$	0.1
Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Values of Outstanding Debt	'
	The carrying values and estimated fair values of our significant outstanding debt as of September 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 were as follows:
		September 28, 2013				December 29, 2012
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
	8.375% senior notes due in 20171	$	215		225.2	$	215		234.4
	8.125% senior notes due in 20181		375		405.9		375		414.8
	Total	$	590	$	631.1	$	590	$	649.2

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_Tables

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	Unaudited
		For the Three Months Ended September 28, 2013
		Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
		Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	Revenue, net	$	42.5		$	197.6		$	271.5		$	37.4		$	(5.8	)	$	543.2
	Cost of sales		39.2			170.5			241.3			33			(5.8	)		478.2
	Gross profit		3.3			27.1			30.2			4.4			—			65
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		6.8			14.9			13.2			3			—			37.9
	Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		0.1			0.4			0.6			—			—			1.1
	Operating (loss) income		(3.6	)		11.8			16.4			1.4			—			26
	Other income, net		(0.1	)		—			(0.6	)		—			—			(0.7	)
	Intercompany interest (income) expense, net		—			(3.0	)		3			—			—			—
	Interest (income) expense, net		(0.1	)		13.1			0.2			0.1			—			13.3
	(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense and equity income (loss)		(3.4	)		1.7			13.8			1.3			—			13.4
	Income tax (benefit) expense		(2.8	)		3.9			(1.2	)		0.2			—			0.1
	Equity income (loss)		12.6			1.3			(0.3	)		—			(13.6	)		—
	Net income (loss)	$	12		$	(0.9	)	$	14.7		$	1.1		$	(13.6	)	$	13.3
	Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			1.3			—			1.3
	Net income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	$	12		$	(0.9	)	$	14.7		$	(0.2	)	$	(13.6	)	$	12
	Comprehensive income attributed to Cott Corporation	$	23.8		$	28.9		$	30.6		$	—		$	(59.5	)	$	23.8
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	Unaudited
		For the Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
		Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
		Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	Revenue, net	$	131.9		$	605.5		$	777.4		$	116		$	(18.4	)	$	1,612.40
	Cost of sales		114.5			520.1			695.9			102.3			(18.4	)		1,414.40
	Gross profit		17.4			85.4			81.5			13.7			—			198
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		22.3			53.8			37.7			7.1			—			120.9
	Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		0.1			0.7			0.6			—			—			1.4
	Restructuring		0.5			0.5			0.7			0.3			—			2
	Operating (loss) income		(5.5	)		30.4			42.5			6.3			—			73.7
	Other (income), net		(0.1	)		—			(0.3	)		—			—			(0.4	)
	Intercompany interest (income) expense, net		—			(8.7	)		8.7			—			—			—
	Interest (income) expense, net		(0.2	)		39.1			0.4			0.1			—			39.4
	(Loss) income before income tax expense (benefit) and equity income (loss)		(5.2	)		—			33.7			6.2			—			34.7
	Income tax (benefit) expense		(2.1	)		5.5			(1.5	)		0.4			—			2.3
	Equity income (loss)		31.6			3.9			(0.9	)		—			(34.6	)		—
	Net income (loss)	$	28.5		$	(1.6	)	$	34.3		$	5.8		$	(34.6	)	$	32.4
	Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			3.9			—			3.9
	Net income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	$	28.5		$	(1.6	)	$	34.3		$	1.9		$	(34.6	)	$	28.5
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	$	23.9		$	(2.1	)	$	33.3		$	4.1		$	(35.3	)	$	23.9
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	Unaudited
		For the Three Months Ended September 29, 2012
		Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
		Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	Revenue, net	$	52.6		$	220.2		$	271.6		$	46.9		$	(7.5	)	$	583.8
	Cost of sales		42.1			187.2			246.7			42.1			(7.5	)		510.6
	Gross profit		10.5			33			24.9			4.8			—			73.2
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		8.1			18.3			15.1			2.3			—			43.8
	Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		—			0.2			0.1			0.5			—			0.8
	Operating income		2.4			14.5			9.7			2			—			28.6
	Other (income) expense, net		(0.4	)		(1.1	)		0.1			(0.1	)		—			(1.5	)
	Intercompany interest (income) expense, net		—			(3.5	)		3.5			—			—			—
	Interest expense, net		—			12.8			0.2			0.1			—			13.1
	Income before income tax expense (benefit) and equity income		2.8			6.3			5.9			2			—			17
	Income tax expense (benefit)		0.9			1.2			(1.0	)		0.1			—			1.2
	Equity income		12.6			1.5			6.5			—			(20.6	)		—
Net income	$	14.5		$	6.6		$	13.4		$	1.9		$	(20.6	)	$	15.8
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			1.3			—			1.3
Net income attributed to Cott Corporation	$	14.5		$	6.6		$	13.4		$	0.6		$	(20.6	)	$	14.5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	$	27.2		$	26.8		$	24		$	9.6		$	(60.4	)	$	27.2
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Unaudited
	For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2012
	Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
	Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Revenue, net	$	157.6		$	669.9		$	799.1		$	131.5		$	(24.7	)	$	1,733.40
Cost of sales		126.7			564.4			719.4			118.7			(24.7	)		1,504.50
Gross profit		30.9			105.5			79.7			12.8			—			228.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses		23.4			58			45.1			7.9			—			134.4
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		—			0.6			0.6			0.5			—			1.7
Operating income		7.5			46.9			34			4.4			—			92.8
Other expense (income), net		0.1			(1.0	)		(0.8	)		(0.5	)		—			(2.2	)
Intercompany interest (income) expense, net		—			(8.2	)		8.2			—			—			—
Interest expense, net		0.2			39.8			0.5			0.1			—			40.6
Income before income tax expense (benefit) and equity income		7.2			16.3			26.1			4.8			—			54.4
Income tax expense (benefit)		4.1			1.8			(0.4	)		—			—			5.5
Equity income		42.4			3.8			18.3			—			(64.5	)		—
Net income	$	45.5		$	18.3		$	44.8		$	4.8		$	(64.5	)	$	48.9
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			3.4			—			3.4
Net income attributed to Cott Corporation	$	45.5		$	18.3		$	44.8		$	1.4		$	(64.5	)	$	45.5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	$	58.8		$	44.2		$	(38.0	)	$	55.2		$	(61.4	)	$	58.8
Consolidating Balance Sheets	'
	Consolidating Balance Sheets
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	Unaudited
		As of September 28, 2013
		Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
		Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	ASSETS
	Current assets
	Cash & cash equivalents	$	23.2		$	41.9		$	55.4		$	5.3		$	—		$	125.8
	Accounts receivable, net of allowance		22			123.5			206.2			14.9			(112.0	)		254.6
	Income taxes recoverable		—			0.5			0.2			—			—			0.7
	Inventories		19			79.2			109.6			7.6			—			215.4
	Prepaid expenses and other assets		1.7			15.1			6.2			0.1			—			23.1
	Total current assets		65.9			260.2			377.6			27.9			(112.0	)		619.6
	Property, plant & equipment, net		50.3			191.9			237.4			10.5			—			490.1
	Goodwill		26.6			4.5			109.3			—			—			140.4
	Intangibles and other assets, net		1.3			90.9			199.8			11.6			—			303.6
	Deferred income taxes		4.9			—			—			0.6			—			5.5
	Other tax receivable		0.5			0.1			0.6			—			—			1.2
	Due from affiliates		39.6			174.8			78			41.9			(334.3	)		—
	Investments in subsidiaries		496.9			390.7			824.9			(0.1	)		(1,712.4	)		—
	Total assets	$	686		$	1,113.10		$	1,827.60		$	92.4		$	(2,158.7	)	$	1,560.40
	LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
	Current liabilities
	Current maturities of long-term debt	$	—		$	2.5		$	0.5		$	0.9		$	—		$	3.9
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		30			139.1			195.8			6.8			(112.0	)		259.7
	Total current liabilities		30			141.6			196.3			7.7			(112.0	)		263.6
	Long-term debt		0.1			598.4			2.3			1.6			—			602.4
	Deferred income taxes		—			35.6			11.4			1.1			—			48.1
	Other long-term liabilities		0.1			3.4			20.2			—			—			23.7
	Due to affiliates		43.2			76.7			177.3			37.1			(334.3	)		—
	Total liabilities		73.4			855.7			407.5			47.5			(446.3	)		937.8
	Equity
	Capital stock, no par		392.7			574.5			1,728.90			82.5			(2,385.9	)		392.7
	Additional paid-in-capital		43.9			—			—			—			—			43.9
	Retained earnings (deficit)		193			(329.8	)		(317.2	)		(49.0	)		696			193
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		(17.0	)		12.7			8.4			1.4			(22.5	)		(17.0	)
	Total Cott Corporation equity		612.6			257.4			1,420.10			34.9			(1,712.4	)		612.6
	Non-controlling interests		—			—			—			10			—			10
	Total equity		612.6			257.4			1,420.10			44.9			(1,712.4	)		622.6
	Total liabilities and equity	$	686		$	1,113.10		$	1,827.60		$	92.4		$	(2,158.7	)	$	1,560.40
	Consolidating Balance Sheets
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
		As of December 29, 2012
		Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
		Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	ASSETS
	Current assets
	Cash & cash equivalents	$	39.8		$	37.5		$	96.4		$	5.7		$	—		$	179.4
	Accounts receivable, net of allowance		18.4			111.5			122.3			16.2			(69.0	)		199.4
	Income taxes recoverable		—			0.9			0.2			0.1			—			1.2
	Inventories		21.1			65.9			130.8			7			—			224.8
	Prepaid expenses and other assets		2.5			13.4			4.3			0.1			—			20.3
	Total current assets		81.8			229.2			354			29.1			(69.0	)		625.1
	Property, plant & equipment, net		50.7			188.4			242			9.8			—			490.9
	Goodwill		27.5			4.5			98.3			—			—			130.3
	Intangibles and other assets, net		1			101.4			198.4			14.6			—			315.4
	Deferred income taxes		2.9			—			—			0.4			—			3.3
	Other tax receivable		0.2			0.1			0.6			—			—			0.9
	Due from affiliates		40			175.2			78			41.9			(335.1	)		—
	Investments in subsidiaries		487.5			389.7			820			—			(1,697.2	)		—
	Total assets	$	691.6		$	1,088.50		$	1,791.30		$	95.8		$	(2,101.3	)	$	1,565.90
	LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	—		$	1.3		$	0.2		$	0.4		$	—		$	1.9
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		36.2			119.5			193.1			7.9			(69.0	)		287.7
Total current liabilities		36.2			120.8			193.3			8.3			(69.0	)		289.6
Long-term debt		0.2			598.7			1.5			1.4			—			601.8
Deferred income taxes		—			30.3			7.9			0.9			—			39.1
Other long-term liabilities		0.2			4			8.3			—			—			12.5
Due to affiliates		43.2			76.7			177.8			37.4			(335.1	)		—
Total liabilities		79.8			830.5			388.8			48			(404.1	)		943
Equity
Capital stock, no par		397.8			574.5			1,724.30			83.6			(2,382.4	)		397.8
Additional paid-in-capital		40.4			—			—			—			—			40.4
Retained earnings (deficit)		186			(329.7	)		(331.2	)		(46.1	)		707			186
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		(12.4	)		13.2			9.4			(0.8	)		(21.8	)		(12.4	)
Total Cott Corporation equity		611.8			258			1,402.50			36.7			(1,697.2	)		611.8
Non-controlling interests		—			—			—			11.1			—			11.1
Total equity		611.8			258			1,402.50			47.8			(1,697.2	)		622.9
Total liabilities and equity	$	691.6		$	1,088.50		$	1,791.30		$	95.8		$	(2,101.3	)	$	1,565.90
Consolidating Statements of Condensed Cash Flows	'
	Consolidating Statements of Condensed Cash Flows
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	Unaudited
		For the Three Months Ended September 28, 2013
		Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
		Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	Operating Activities
	Net income (loss)	$	12		$	(0.9	)	$	14.7		$	1.1		$	(13.6	)	$	13.3
	Depreciation & amortization		1.6			9.6			12.3			1.6			—			25.1
	Amortization of financing fees		—			0.7			—			—			—			0.7
	Share-based compensation expense		0.3			0.7			0.1			—			—			1.1
	(Decrease) increase in deferred income taxes		(2.5	)		3.4			(0.5	)		(0.1	)		—			0.3
	Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		0.1			0.4			0.6			—			—			1.1
	Equity (income) loss, net of distributions		(12.6	)		(1.3	)		0.3			—			13.6			—
	Intercompany transactions		2.2			2.4			—			—			(4.6	)		—
	Other non-cash items		0.2			(0.2	)		—			—			—			—
	Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition		(0.4	)		28.3			15.8			(2.5	)		4.6			45.8
	Net cash provided by operating activities		0.9			43.1			43.3			0.1			—			87.4
	Investing Activities
	Acquisition, net of cash acquired		—			(4.7	)		—			—			—			(4.7	)
	Additions to property, plant & equipment		(1.1	)		(7.9	)		(1.2	)		—			—			(10.2	)
	Additions to intangibles and other assets		—			(2.1	)		—			—			—			(2.1	)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment		—			—			—			0.2			—			0.2
	Advances to affiliates		—			—			—			0.3			(0.3	)		—
	Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(1.1	)		(14.7	)		(1.2	)		0.5			(0.3	)		(16.8	)
	Financing Activities
	Payments of long-term debt		—			—			(0.1	)		(0.5	)		—			(0.6	)
	Advances from affiliates		(0.3	)		—			—			—			0.3			—
	Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			(2.2	)		—			(2.2	)
	Common shares repurchased and cancelled		(4.5	)		—			—			—			—			(4.5	)
	Financing fees		(0.1	)		—			—			—			—			(0.1	)
	Dividends to shareholders		(5.5	)		—			—			—			—			(5.5	)
	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(10.4	)		—			(0.1	)		(2.7	)		0.3			(12.9	)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		0.5			—			0.8			—			—			1.3
	Net (decrease) increase in cash & cash equivalents		(10.1	)		28.4			42.8			(2.1	)		—			59
	Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period		33.3			13.5			12.6			7.4			—			66.8
	Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	$	23.2		$	41.9		$	55.4		$	5.3		$	—		$	125.8
	Consolidating Statements of Condensed Cash Flows
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
	Unaudited
		For the Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
		Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
		Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	Operating Activities
	Net income (loss)	$	28.5		$	(1.6	)	$	34.3		$	5.8		$	(34.6	)	$	32.4
	Depreciation & amortization		4.7			29			36.4			4.6			—			74.7
	Amortization of financing fees		0.1			2			0.1			—			—			2.2
	Share-based compensation expense		1.1			2.2			0.3			—			—			3.6
	(Decrease) increase in deferred income taxes		(2.0	)		5.2			(1.2	)		(0.1	)		—			1.9
	Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		0.1			0.7			0.6			—			—			1.4
	Equity (income) loss, net of distributions		(31.6	)		(3.9	)		0.9			—			34.6			—
	Intercompany transactions		24.7			5.3			—			—			(30.0	)		—
	Other non-cash items		0.2			—			—			—			—			0.2
	Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition		(4.8	)		2.4			(76.9	)		(4.2	)		30			(53.5	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		21			41.3			(5.5	)		6.1			—			62.9
	Investing Activities
	Acquisition, net of cash acquired		—			(4.7	)		(6.5	)		—			—			(11.2	)
	Additions to property, plant & equipment		(6.0	)		(27.9	)		(9.5	)		(1.3	)		—			(44.7	)
	Additions to intangibles and other assets		—			(4.0	)		—			—			—			(4.0	)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment		—			—			—			0.2			—			0.2
	Proceeds from insurance recoveries		—			0.4			—			—			—			0.4
	Advances to affiliates		—			—			—			0.4			(0.4	)		—
	Net cash used in investing activities		(6.0	)		(36.2	)		(16.0	)		(0.7	)		(0.4	)		(59.3	)
Financing Activities
Payments of long-term debt		(0.1	)		(0.7	)		(18.6	)		(0.8	)		—			(20.2	)
Advances from affiliates		(0.4	)		—			—			—			0.4			—
Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			(5.0	)		—			(5.0	)
Common shares repurchased and cancelled		(12.9	)		—			—			—			—			(12.9	)
Financing fees		(0.1	)		—			—			—			—			(0.1	)
Dividends to shareholders		(16.7	)		—			—			—			—			(16.7	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(30.2	)		(0.7	)		(18.6	)		(5.8	)		0.4			(54.9	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(1.4	)		—			(0.9	)		—			—			(2.3	)
Net (decrease) increase in cash & cash equivalents		(16.6	)		4.4			(41.0	)		(0.4	)		—			(53.6	)
Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period		39.8			37.5			96.4			5.7			—			179.4
Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	$	23.2		$	41.9		$	55.4		$	5.3		$	—		$	125.8
Consolidating Statements of Condensed Cash Flows
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Unaudited
	For the Three Months Ended September 29, 2012
	Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
	Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Operating Activities
Net income	$	14.5		$	6.6		$	13.4		$	1.9		$	(20.6	)	$	15.8
Depreciation & amortization		1.6			9.4			12.1			1.6			—			24.7
Amortization of financing fees		0.1			0.6			0.1			—			—			0.8
Share-based compensation expense		0.2			0.9			0.3			(0.1	)		—			1.3
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes		0.6			1.2			(1.3	)		0.1			—			0.6
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		—			0.2			0.1			0.5			—			0.8
Equity (loss) income, net of distributions		(12.6	)		(1.5	)		(6.5	)		—			20.6			—
Intercompany transactions		2.1			2.1			—			—			(4.2	)		—
Other non-cash items		(0.4	)		(1.0	)		—			—			—			(1.4	)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities		16.4			0.9			(3.4	)		(2.7	)		4.2			15.4
Net cash provided by operating activities		22.5			19.4			14.8			1.3			—			58
Investing Activities
Acquisition		—			(4.7	)		—			—			—			(4.7	)
Additions to property, plant & equipment		(1.2	)		(9.0	)		(1.7	)		(1.3	)		—			(13.2	)
Additions to intangibles and other assets		(0.5	)		(1.1	)		0.6			—			—			(1.0	)
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale		—			—			—			1.3			—			1.3
Proceeds from insurance recoveries		—			1.7			—			—			—			1.7
Advances to affiliates		—			—			—			(1.6	)		1.6			—
Net cash used in investing activities		(1.7	)		(13.1	)		(1.1	)		(1.6	)		1.6			(15.9	)
Financing Activities
Payments of long-term debt		0.1			(0.2	)		—			(0.1	)		—			(0.2	)
Advances from affiliates		1.6			—			—			—			(1.6	)		—
Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			(1.9	)		—			(1.9	)
Financing fees		—			(1.2	)		—			—			—			(1.2	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		1.7			(1.4	)		—			(2.0	)		(1.6	)		(3.3	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		1.2			—			0.8			0.2			—			2.2
Net increase (decrease) in cash & cash equivalents		23.7			4.9			14.5			(2.1	)		—			41
Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period		16.8			3.2			18.8			8.3			—			47.1
Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	$	40.5		$	8.1		$	33.3		$	6.2		$	—		$	88.1
Consolidating Statements of Condensed Cash Flows
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Unaudited
	For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2012
	Cott			Cott			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Elimination			Consolidated
	Corporation			Beverages Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Operating Activities
Net income	$	45.5		$	18.3		$	44.8		$	4.8		$	(64.5	)	$	48.9
Depreciation & amortization		4.7			27.1			36			4.4			—			72.2
Amortization of financing fees		0.2			2.5			0.2			—			—			2.9
Share-based compensation expense		1			1.7			0.8			—			—			3.5
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes		1.7			3.7			(0.7	)		(0.1	)		—			4.6
Gain on bargain purchase		—			—			(0.9	)		—			—			(0.9	)
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment		—			0.6			0.6			0.5			—			1.7
Equity (loss) income, net of distributions		(42.4	)		(3.8	)		(18.3	)		—			64.5			—
Intercompany transactions		18.3			3.5			—			—			(21.8	)		—
Other non-cash items		—			(0.8	)		—			—			—			(0.8	)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition		(2.3	)		(20.1	)		(76.2	)		(2.3	)		21.8			(79.1	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		26.7			32.7			(13.7	)		7.3			—			53
Investing Activities
Acquisition		—			(4.7	)		(5.0	)		—			—			(9.7	)
Additions to property, plant & equipment		(5.4	)		(33.8	)		(9.8	)		(1.6	)		—			(50.6	)
Additions to intangibles and other assets		(0.5	)		(4.7	)		0.5			—			—			(4.7	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment		—			—			1			1.3			—			2.3
Proceeds from insurance recoveries		—			1.7			—			—			—			1.7
Advances to affiliates		—			—			—			(5.1	)		5.1			—
Net cash used in investing activities		(5.9	)		(41.5	)		(13.3	)		(5.4	)		5.1			(61.0	)
Financing Activities
Payments of long-term debt		0.1			(2.6	)		—			(0.3	)		—			(2.8	)
Borrowings under ABL		—			24.5			—			—			—			24.5
Payments under ABL		—			(24.5	)		—			—			—			(24.5	)
Advances from affiliates		5.1			—			—			—			(5.1	)		—
Distributions to non-controlling interests		—			—			—			(3.3	)		—			(3.3	)
Common share repurchase		(0.3	)		—			—			—			—			(0.3	)
Financing Fees		—			(1.2	)		—			—			—			(1.2	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		4.9			(3.8	)		—			(3.6	)		(5.1	)		(7.6	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		1.1			—			1.4			0.3			—			2.8
Net increase (decrease) in cash & cash equivalents		26.8			(12.6	)		(25.6	)		(1.4	)		—			(12.8	)
Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period		13.7			20.7			58.9			7.6			—			100.9
Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	$	40.5		$	8.1		$	33.3		$	6.2		$	—		$	88.1

Acquisitions_Additional_Inform

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 17, 2010	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013
	Cliffstar [Member]	Cliffstar [Member]	Cliffstar [Member]	Cliffstar [Member]	Calypso Soft Drinks [Member]	Calypso Soft Drinks [Member]	Calypso Soft Drinks [Member]
		Y					Cooke Bros Holdings Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquired Segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	100.00%
Aggregate purchase price	'	'	'	'	$12.10	$12.10	'
Acquisition payable in cash	'	503	'	'	7	7	'
Deferred payment to be paid on first anniversary	'	'	'	'	2.3	'	'
Deferred payments to be paid on second anniversary	'	'	'	'	3	'	'
Acquisition related costs	'	'	'	'	'	1.6	'
Date of acquisition	'	'	17-Aug-10	'	'	'	'
Acquisition, deferred consideration to be paid	'	14	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred consideration due (in years)	'	3	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition, contingent consideration	'	55	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition, contingent consideration payable upon achievement of milestones	'	15	'	'	'	'	'
Interim payments to the seller	'	'	'	29.6	'	'	'
Cash refund due to final determination of working capital	'	'	'	4.7	'	'	'
Settlement payments to seller	'	'	'	0.9	'	'	'
Payment by Cott	0.6	'	'	'	'	'	'
Additional contingent consideration for business acquisition	'	'	'	$12.10	'	'	'

Acquisitions_Business_Combinat

Acquisitions - Business Combination Transfer Consideration (Detail) (Calypso Soft Drinks [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
Calypso Soft Drinks [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Cash	$7	$7
Deferred consideration	'	5.1
Total consideration	$12.10	$12.10

Acquisitions_Business_Combinat1

Acquisitions - Business Combination Transfer Consideration (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Undiscounted deferred consideration	$5.30

Acquisitions_Allocation_of_Pur

Acquisitions - Allocation of Purchase Price to Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	$140.40	$130.30
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Cash	0.5	'
Accounts receivable	15.1	'
Inventory	7.5	'
Prepaid expenses and other assets	0.6	'
Property, plant and equipment	9.7	'
Goodwill	10.5	'
Intangibles and other assets	14.8	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-14.1	'
Shareholder loans	-1.6	'
Deferred tax liabilities	-4.7	'
Other long-term liabilities	-26.2	'
Total	$12.10	'

Acquisitions_Components_of_Ide

Acquisitions - Components of Identified Intangible Assets Associated with Calypso Soft Drinks Acquisition and their Estimated Weighted Average Useful Lives (Detail) (Calypso Soft Drinks [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013
Loans At Acquisition Date [Line Items]	'
Estimated Fair Market Value	$14.80
Customer Relationships [Member]	'
Loans At Acquisition Date [Line Items]	'
Estimated Fair Market Value	10.5
Estimated Useful Life	'15 years
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]	'
Loans At Acquisition Date [Line Items]	'
Estimated Fair Market Value	3
Estimated Useful Life	'20 years
Non-Competition Agreements [Member]	'
Loans At Acquisition Date [Line Items]	'
Estimated Fair Market Value	$1.30
Estimated Useful Life	'5 years

Acquisitions_Revenue_and_Net_I

Acquisitions - Revenue and Net Income of Acquired Entity (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	4 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
					Calypso Soft Drinks [Member]	Calypso Soft Drinks [Member]
Parent Company Only Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	$15.70	$19.90
Net income	$12	$14.50	$28.50	$45.50	$0.60	$0.70

Restructuring_Additional_Infor

Restructuring - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Charges related primarily to employee redundancy costs	$2

Restructuring_Summary_of_Restr

Restructuring - Summary of Restructuring Charges (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Restructuring Charges	$2
North America [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Restructuring Charges	1
United Kingdom [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Restructuring Charges	0.7
Mexico [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Restructuring Charges	$0.30

ShareBased_Compensation_ShareB

Share-Based Compensation - Share-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	$1.10	$1.30	$3.60	$3.50
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	0.2	0.1	0.6	0.3
Directors' Share Award [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	'	'	0.8	0.7
Performance-Based RSUs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	0.3	0.2	0.7	0.4
Time-Based RSUs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	$0.60	$1	$1.50	$2.10

ShareBased_Compensation_Unreco

Share-Based Compensation - Unrecognized Share-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense	$8.80
Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense	1.9
Weighted average years expected to recognize compensation	'2 years
Performance-Based RSUs [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense	2.8
Weighted average years expected to recognize compensation	'1 year 10 months 24 days
Time-Based RSUs [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense	$4.10
Weighted average years expected to recognize compensation	'1 year 10 months 24 days

ShareBased_Compensation_Stock_

Share-Based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Detail) (CAD)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Beginning balance, Shares	468
Stock options awarded, Shares	392
Options exercised, Shares	'
Options forfeited or expired, Shares	'
Ending balance, Shares	860
Exercisable at September 28, 2013	125
Beginning balance, Weighted average exercise price	7.28
Stock options awarded, Weighted average exercise price	9.36
Options exercised, Weighted average exercise price	'
Options forfeited or expired, Weighted average exercise price	'
Ending balance, Weighted average exercise price	8.23
Exercisable at September 28, 2013, Weighted average exercise price	9.49

ShareBased_Compensation_Perfor

Share-Based Compensation - Performance-Based RSU and Time-Based RSU Activity (Detail)	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			Performance-Based RSUs [Member]	Time-Based RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance, Shares	860	468	825	529
Awarded	'	'	247	382
Issued	'	'	'	-15
Forfeited	'	'	-26	-37
Ending balance, Shares	860	468	1,046	859

ShareBased_Compensation_Additi

Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (2010 Equity Incentive Plan [Member])	Feb. 14, 2013
2010 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Maximum number of shares authorized under plan	12,000,000
Number of shares available for issuance for each share issued	2

ShareBased_Compensation_Averag

Share-Based Compensation - Average U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate (Detail)	Sep. 28, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Average exchange rate	0.978

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Income tax expense	$0.10	$1.20	$2.30	$5.50
Pretax income	'	'	$34.70	$54.40

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_Re

Net Income Per Common Share - Reconciliation of Denominators of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic	94,235	94,488	94,922	94,461
Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted	94,772	95,598	95,755	95,591
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Dilutive effect of awards	53	32	53	32
Performance-Based RSUs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Dilutive effect of awards	167	51	283	43
Time-Based RSUs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Dilutive effect of awards	317	1,027	497	1,055

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_Ad

Net Income Per Common Share - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'
Treasury shares excluded from computation of earnings per share amount	'	674,397
Stock Options [Member]	'	'
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted net earnings per share	442,131	392,479

Segment_Reporting_Additional_I

Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'
Number of reporting segments	5	'
Sales [Member] | Walmart [Member]	'	'
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'
Sales to major customer, percentage	29.90%	31.30%
Sales [Member] | Walmart [Member] | North America [Member]	'	'
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'
Sales to major customer, percentage	35.90%	36.30%
Sales [Member] | Walmart [Member] | United Kingdom [Member]	'	'
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'
Sales to major customer, percentage	14.10%	15.40%
Sales [Member] | Walmart [Member] | Mexico [Member]	'	'
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'
Sales to major customer, percentage	9.50%	21.70%

Segment_Reporting_Segment_Repo

Segment Reporting - Segment Reporting Information by Operating Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 29, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
External revenue	$543.20	$583.80	$1,612.40	$1,733.40	'
Depreciation and amortization	25.1	24.7	74.7	72.2	'
Operating income (loss)	26	28.6	73.7	92.8	'
Additions to property, plant & equipment	10.2	13.2	44.7	50.6	'
Property, plant & equipment	490.1	'	490.1	'	490.9
Goodwill	140.4	'	140.4	'	130.3
Intangibles and other assets	303.6	'	303.6	'	315.4
Total assets	1,560.40	'	1,560.40	'	1,565.90
North America [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
External revenue	383.3	439.3	1,194.60	1,323.10	'
Depreciation and amortization	20.8	21.1	62.9	61.3	'
Operating income (loss)	14.6	18.9	49.3	67.4	'
Additions to property, plant & equipment	9	10	33.9	39	'
Property, plant & equipment	371.5	'	371.5	'	382.1
Goodwill	124.9	'	124.9	'	125.8
Intangibles and other assets	275.8	'	275.8	'	301.1
Total assets	1,195.90	'	1,195.90	'	1,246.70
United Kingdom [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
External revenue	142.9	125.5	368.2	356.2	'
Depreciation and amortization	3.8	3.2	10.3	9.6	'
Operating income (loss)	9.5	7.8	18.6	21.5	'
Additions to property, plant & equipment	1.2	1.7	9.5	9.8	'
Property, plant & equipment	108.7	'	108.7	'	99.5
Goodwill	11	'	11	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	27.5	'	27.5	'	13.9
Total assets	323.3	'	323.3	'	273.8
Mexico [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
External revenue	7.5	9.7	22.6	29	'
Depreciation and amortization	0.5	0.4	1.5	1.3	'
Operating income (loss)	-1.2	-1	-1.6	-3.2	'
Additions to property, plant & equipment	'	1.5	1.3	1.8	'
Property, plant & equipment	9.9	'	9.9	'	9.3
Intangibles and other assets	'	'	'	'	0.4
Total assets	25.2	'	25.2	'	28.1
RCI [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
External revenue	9.5	9.3	27	25.1	'
Operating income (loss)	3.1	2.9	7.4	7.1	'
Goodwill	4.5	'	4.5	'	4.5
Intangibles and other assets	0.3	'	0.3	'	'
Total assets	15.1	'	15.1	'	14.1
All Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets	$0.90	'	$0.90	'	$3.20

Segment_Reporting_Segment_Repo1

Segment Reporting - Segment Reporting Information by Operating Segment (Parenthetical) (Detail) (North America [Member], Elimination [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
North America [Member] | Elimination [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	$5.60	$4.90	$14.80	$13

Segment_Reporting_Revenues_by_

Segment Reporting - Revenues by Geographic Area (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	$543.20	$583.80	$1,612.40	$1,733.40
Operating Segments [Member] | United States [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	344.3	388	1,066.90	1,169
Operating Segments [Member] | Canada [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	50.2	63.2	159.8	190.3
Operating Segments [Member] | United Kingdom [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	142.9	125.5	368.2	356.2
Operating Segments [Member] | Mexico [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	7.5	9.7	22.6	29
Operating Segments [Member] | RCI [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	9.5	9.3	27	25.1
Elimination [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	($11.20)	($11.90)	($32.10)	($36.20)

Segment_Reporting_Revenues_by_1

Segment Reporting - Revenues by Geographic Area (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	$543.20	$583.80	$1,612.40	$1,733.40
Elimination [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	-11.2	-11.9	-32.1	-36.2
North America [Member] | Elimination [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	$5.60	$4.90	$14.80	$13

Segment_Reporting_Revenues_by_2

Segment Reporting - Revenues by Product Category (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	$543.20	$583.80	$1,612.40	$1,733.40
Carbonated Soft Drinks [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	197.2	230.8	585.8	671.8
Juice [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	129.2	138.1	398.7	419.2
Concentrate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	10.5	12.3	31.7	35
All Other Products [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	206.3	202.6	596.2	607.4
North America [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	383.3	439.3	1,194.60	1,323.10
North America [Member] | Carbonated Soft Drinks [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	148.1	182.3	456.6	533.3
North America [Member] | Juice [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	117.4	133.7	376.8	406.9
North America [Member] | Concentrate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	2.9	3.3	8.8	9.6
North America [Member] | All Other Products [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	114.9	120	352.4	373.3
United Kingdom [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	142.9	125.5	368.2	356.2
United Kingdom [Member] | Carbonated Soft Drinks [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	46.7	43.1	119.4	121.8
United Kingdom [Member] | Juice [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	11.2	3.7	19.9	10.5
United Kingdom [Member] | Concentrate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	0.5	0.5	1.7	1.8
United Kingdom [Member] | All Other Products [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	84.5	78.2	227.2	222.1
Mexico [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	7.5	9.7	22.6	29
Mexico [Member] | Carbonated Soft Drinks [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	2.4	5.1	9.6	16.4
Mexico [Member] | Juice [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	0.1	0.3	0.1	0.7
Mexico [Member] | Concentrate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	'	'	'	'
Mexico [Member] | All Other Products [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	5	4.3	12.9	11.9
RCI [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	9.5	9.3	27	25.1
RCI [Member] | Carbonated Soft Drinks [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	'	0.3	0.2	0.3
RCI [Member] | Juice [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	0.5	0.4	1.9	1.1
RCI [Member] | Concentrate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	7.1	8.5	21.2	23.6
RCI [Member] | All Other Products [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	$1.90	$0.10	$3.70	$0.10

Segment_Reporting_Property_Pla

Segment Reporting - Property, Plant and Equipment by Operating Segment (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, Total	$490.10	$490.90
United States [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, Total	324.8	333.7
Canada [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, Total	46.7	48.4
United Kingdom [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, Total	108.7	99.5
Mexico [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, Total	$9.90	$9.30

Inventories_Summary_of_Invento

Inventories - Summary of Inventories (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials	$78.40	$93.40
Finished goods	115.5	111.6
Other	21.5	19.8
Total	$215.40	$224.80

Intangibles_and_Other_Assets_S

Intangibles and Other Assets - Summary of Intangibles and Other Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Intangibles And Other Assets Net [Line Items]	'	'
Intangibles Assets- Cost	$473.20	'
Intangibles Assets- Accumulated Amortization	228.8	'
Intangibles Assets- Net	244.4	'
Total Intangible Assets at Cost	518.2	'
Total Accumulated Amortization	228.8	'
Total Intangible Assets, Net	289.4	'
Other Assets - Cost	27.7	'
Other Assets - Accumulated Amortization	13.5	'
Other Assets - Net	14.2	'
Intangibles and Other Assets - Cost	545.9	'
Intangibles and Other Assets - Accumulated Amortization	242.3	'
Intangibles and Other Assets - Net	303.6	315.4
Financing Costs [Member]	'	'
Intangibles And Other Assets Net [Line Items]	'	'
Other Assets - Cost	25.7	'
Other Assets - Accumulated Amortization	13.2	'
Other Assets - Net	12.5	'
Deposits [Member]	'	'
Intangibles And Other Assets Net [Line Items]	'	'
Other Assets - Cost	1.1	'
Other Assets - Net	1.1	'
Other [Member]	'	'
Intangibles And Other Assets Net [Line Items]	'	'
Other Assets - Cost	0.9	'
Other Assets - Accumulated Amortization	0.3	'
Other Assets - Net	0.6	'
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Intangibles And Other Assets Net [Line Items]	'	'
Intangibles Assets- Cost	378.5	'
Intangibles Assets- Accumulated Amortization	160.8	'
Intangibles Assets- Net	217.7	'
Trademarks [Member]	'	'
Intangibles And Other Assets Net [Line Items]	'	'
Intangibles Assets- Cost	32.4	'
Intangibles Assets- Accumulated Amortization	24.9	'
Intangibles Assets- Net	7.5	'
Information Technology [Member]	'	'
Intangibles And Other Assets Net [Line Items]	'	'
Intangibles Assets- Cost	49.1	'
Intangibles Assets- Accumulated Amortization	32.7	'
Intangibles Assets- Net	16.4	'
Other [Member]	'	'
Intangibles And Other Assets Net [Line Items]	'	'
Intangibles Assets- Cost	13.2	'
Intangibles Assets- Accumulated Amortization	10.4	'
Intangibles Assets- Net	2.8	'
Rights [Member]	'	'
Intangibles And Other Assets Net [Line Items]	'	'
Intangibles Assets- Cost	45	'
Intangibles Assets- Net	$45	'

Intangibles_and_Other_Assets_A

Intangibles and Other Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Amortization expense of intangible and other assets	$8.60	$8.80	$25.90	$26.60

Intangibles_and_Other_Assets_E

Intangibles and Other Assets - Estimated Amortization Expenses for Intangible and Other Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Remainder of 2013	$10
2014	30.8
2015	28.4
2016	25
2017	21.1
Thereafter	129.1
Intangibles Assets- Net	$244.40

Debt_Components_of_Debt_Detail

Debt - Components of Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Nov. 13, 2009
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total debt	$608.10	$605.80	'
Current maturities	3.9	1.9	'
Long-term debt before discount	604.2	603.9	'
Total long-term debt	602.4	601.8	'
8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total debt	215	215	'
Less discount on 8.375% notes	-1.8	-2.1	-3.1
8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total debt	375	375	'
GE Obligation [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total debt	10.7	9.9	'
Current maturities	1.9	0.9	'
Other Capital Leases [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total debt	5.6	4.6	'
Current maturities	1.4	0.8	'
Other Debt [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total debt	1.8	1.3	'
Current maturities	$0.60	$0.20	'

Debt_Components_of_Debt_Parent

Debt - Components of Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail)	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Nov. 13, 2009	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Aug. 17, 2010
	8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]	8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]	8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]	8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]	8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]	8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest rate on notes	8.38%	8.38%	8.38%	8.13%	8.13%	8.13%
Debt instrument maturity year	'2017	'2017	'	'2018	'2018	'
Discount rate on issue of senior notes	'	'	1.43%	'	'	'

Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

Sep. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Sep. 29, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 28, 2013

Aug. 17, 2010

Sep. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Sep. 28, 2013

Jul. 19, 2012

Aug. 17, 2010

Oct. 22, 2013

Sep. 28, 2013

Sep. 28, 2013

Sep. 28, 2013

Nov. 13, 2009

Sep. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

GE Obligation [Member]

8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]

8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]

8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]

ABL Facility [Member]

ABL Facility [Member]

ABL Facility [Member]

ABL Facility [Member]

ABL Facility [Member]

ABL Facility [Member]

ABL Facility [Member]

8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]

8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]

8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]

2017 Notes [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument Redemption Period One [Member]

Debt Instrument Redemption Period Two [Member]

Debt Instrument Redemption Period Three [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Senior notes issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

$375

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest on financing

'

'

'

'

'

5.23%

8.13%

8.13%

8.13%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.38%

8.38%

8.38%

Debt instrument maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1-Sep-18

'

19-Jul-17

'

'

'

22-Oct-18

15-May-17

1-Mar-18

'

'

'

Common stock shares, issued

94,226,045

95,371,484

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,340,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock shares, issued value per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$5.67

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit facility, available borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

275

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Financing fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.6

'

'

'

1.2

5.4

0.6

'

'

'

5.1

'

'

Borrowing capacity, increase in lender's commitment under credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

300

'

'

'

'

'

'

Borrowing capacity, accordion feature

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

350

'

'

'

'

'

'

Commitment fee, percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.38%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Standby letters of credit outstanding

7.5

'

11

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding borrowings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Commitment fee, amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

239

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument maturity year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2018

'2018

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2017

'2017

Discount on notes issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.1

1.8

2.1

Debt instrument semi annual interest payment description

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Interest on the 2018 Notes is payable semi-annually on March 1st and September 1st of each year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Interest on the 2017 Notes is payable semi-annually on May 15th and November 15th of each year

'

Amortization period of financing fees (years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'8 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'8 years

'

'

Aggregate principal amount of debt to be redeemed

'

'

'

200

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Indenture issue date

'

'

'

13-Nov-09

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption price of note as a percentage of par

'

'

'

104.12%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Premium Payment Liability

'

'

'

'

8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred financing fee and discount charges

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Finance lease agreement

'

'

'

'

'

$10.70

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income - Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income by Component (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	'	($12.40)	'
OCI before reclassifications	'	'	-4.9	'
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	'	'	0.3	'
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	11.8	12.6	-4.6	13.1
Ending balance	-17	'	-17	'
Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	'	0.2	'
OCI before reclassifications	'	'	0.2	'
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	'	'	-0.3	'
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	-0.1	'
Ending balance	0.1	'	0.1	'
Pension Benefit Plan Items [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	'	-9.1	'
OCI before reclassifications	'	'	-0.3	'
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	'	'	0.6	'
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	0.3	'
Ending balance	-8.8	'	-8.8	'
Currency Translation Adjustment Items [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	'	-3.5	'
OCI before reclassifications	'	'	-4.8	'
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	-4.8	'
Ending balance	($8.30)	'	($8.30)	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income - Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales	$478.20	$510.60	$1,414.40	$1,504.50
Total before taxes	'	'	34.7	54.4
Tax (expense) or benefit	-0.1	-1.2	-2.3	-5.5
Net income	13.3	15.8	32.4	48.9
Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales	-0.1	0.3	-0.5	0.4
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net income	0.2	'	-0.3	'
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member] | Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total before taxes	0.1	'	0.3	'
Tax (expense) or benefit	'	'	'	'
Net income	0.1	'	0.3	'
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member] | Pension Benefit Plan Items [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Prior-service costs	0.1	'	-0.2	'
Actuarial adjustments	'	'	-0.1	'
Actuarial gains/(losses)	'	'	-0.1	'
Total before taxes	0.1	'	-0.4	'
Tax (expense) or benefit	'	'	-0.2	'
Net income	0.1	'	-0.6	'
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member] | Foreign Currency Hedges [Member] | Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales	$0.10	'	$0.30	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 17, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified			Cliffstar [Member]	Cliffstar [Member]	Cliffstar [Member]	Cliffstar [Member]
					Pending Arbitration [Member]	Arbitration Outcome [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition, contingent consideration payable upon achievement of milestones	'	'	'	$15	'	'
Acquisition, contingent consideration	'	'	'	55	'	'
Interim payments to the seller	'	'	29.6	'	'	'
Refund for seller's objections to contingent consideration	'	'	4.7	'	'	'
Settlement of seller's objections to contingent consideration	'	'	0.9	'	'	'
Additional contingent consideration sought for business acquisition	'	'	'	'	12.1	'
Consideration payment	'	'	'	'	'	0.6
Standby letters of credit outstanding	$7.50	$11	'	'	'	'

Shares_Held_in_Trust_Treated_a1

Shares Held in Trust Treated as Treasury Shares and Share Repurchase Program - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2013	31-May-12	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	31-May-08	Dec. 29, 2012
						PSU Plan [Member]	2010 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Shares Held In Trust Treated As Treasury Shares [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock shares issued to trustee	'	'	'	'	'	2,300,000	'
Common stock shares distributed from trustee share	'	'	'	'	'	'	700,000
Shares held in trust	'	'	'	'	0	'	'
Stock repurchase authorized, value	'	$35	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased	'	'	554,769	'	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased, value	'	'	$4.50	$10	'	'	'
Percentage of outstanding common stock available for repurchase	5.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'

Hedging_Transactions_and_Deriv1

Hedging Transactions and Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 29, 2012
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of derivative instruments	'	'	'	'	$0.10
Derivative instruments, charge to cost of sales	478.2	510.6	1,414.40	1,504.50	'
Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative instruments, charge to cost of sales	-0.1	0.3	-0.5	0.4	'
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Notional value of foreign currency cash flow hedges	$5.50	'	$5.50	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets

Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Money market	$10	'
Derivatives	'	0.1
Total Assets	10	0.1
Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Money market	10	'
Derivatives	'	'
Total Assets	10	'
Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Money market	'	'
Derivatives	'	0.1
Total Assets	'	0.1
Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Money market	'	'
Derivatives	'	'
Total Assets	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Carryi

Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Values of Outstanding Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding debt	$631.10	$649.20
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | 8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding debt	225.2	234.4
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | 8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding debt	405.9	414.8
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding debt	590	590
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | 8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding debt	215	215
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | 8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding debt	$375	$375

Fair_Value_Measurements_Carryi1

Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Values of Outstanding Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
	8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]	8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]	Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
			8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]	8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]	8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]	8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]	8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]	8.375% Senior Notes Due in 2017 [Member]	8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]	8.125% Senior Notes Due in 2018 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest rate on notes	'	'	8.38%	8.38%	8.13%	8.13%	8.38%	8.38%	8.13%	8.13%
Debt instrument maturity year	'2017	'2018	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_Additio

Guarantor Subsidiaries - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
	Segment
Percentage owned in subsidiary	100.00%
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'
Business operations	0
Operating assets	$0

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_Condens

Guarantor Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	$543.20	$583.80	$1,612.40	$1,733.40
Cost of sales	478.2	510.6	1,414.40	1,504.50
Gross profit	65	73.2	198	228.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses	37.9	43.8	120.9	134.4
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment	1.1	0.8	1.4	1.7
Restructuring	'	'	2	'
Operating (loss) income	26	28.6	73.7	92.8
Other (income) expense, net	-0.7	-1.5	-0.4	-2.2
Interest (income) expense, net	13.3	13.1	39.4	40.6
Income before income taxes	13.4	17	34.7	54.4
Income tax (benefit) expense	0.1	1.2	2.3	5.5
Net income	13.3	15.8	32.4	48.9
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	1.3	1.3	3.9	3.4
Net income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	12	14.5	28.5	45.5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	23.8	27.2	23.9	58.8
Cott Corporation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	42.5	52.6	131.9	157.6
Cost of sales	39.2	42.1	114.5	126.7
Gross profit	3.3	10.5	17.4	30.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses	6.8	8.1	22.3	23.4
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment	0.1	'	0.1	'
Restructuring	'	'	0.5	'
Operating (loss) income	-3.6	2.4	-5.5	7.5
Other (income) expense, net	-0.1	-0.4	-0.1	0.1
Interest (income) expense, net	-0.1	'	-0.2	0.2
Income before income taxes	-3.4	2.8	-5.2	7.2
Income tax (benefit) expense	-2.8	0.9	-2.1	4.1
Equity income (loss)	12.6	12.6	31.6	42.4
Net income	12	14.5	28.5	45.5
Net income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	12	14.5	28.5	45.5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	23.8	27.2	23.9	58.8
Cott Beverages Inc. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	197.6	220.2	605.5	669.9
Cost of sales	170.5	187.2	520.1	564.4
Gross profit	27.1	33	85.4	105.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses	14.9	18.3	53.8	58
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment	0.4	0.2	0.7	0.6
Restructuring	'	'	0.5	'
Operating (loss) income	11.8	14.5	30.4	46.9
Other (income) expense, net	'	-1.1	'	-1
Intercompany interest (income) expense, net	-3	-3.5	-8.7	-8.2
Interest (income) expense, net	13.1	12.8	39.1	39.8
Income before income taxes	1.7	6.3	'	16.3
Income tax (benefit) expense	3.9	1.2	5.5	1.8
Equity income (loss)	1.3	1.5	3.9	3.8
Net income	-0.9	6.6	-1.6	18.3
Net income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	-0.9	6.6	-1.6	18.3
Comprehensive income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	28.9	26.8	-2.1	44.2
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	271.5	271.6	777.4	799.1
Cost of sales	241.3	246.7	695.9	719.4
Gross profit	30.2	24.9	81.5	79.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses	13.2	15.1	37.7	45.1
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment	0.6	0.1	0.6	0.6
Restructuring	'	'	0.7	'
Operating (loss) income	16.4	9.7	42.5	34
Other (income) expense, net	-0.6	0.1	-0.3	-0.8
Intercompany interest (income) expense, net	3	3.5	8.7	8.2
Interest (income) expense, net	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.5
Income before income taxes	13.8	5.9	33.7	26.1
Income tax (benefit) expense	-1.2	-1	-1.5	-0.4
Equity income (loss)	-0.3	6.5	-0.9	18.3
Net income	14.7	13.4	34.3	44.8
Net income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	14.7	13.4	34.3	44.8
Comprehensive income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	30.6	24	33.3	-38
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	37.4	46.9	116	131.5
Cost of sales	33	42.1	102.3	118.7
Gross profit	4.4	4.8	13.7	12.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3	2.3	7.1	7.9
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment	'	0.5	'	0.5
Restructuring	'	'	0.3	'
Operating (loss) income	1.4	2	6.3	4.4
Other (income) expense, net	'	-0.1	'	-0.5
Interest (income) expense, net	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Income before income taxes	1.3	2	6.2	4.8
Income tax (benefit) expense	0.2	0.1	0.4	'
Net income	1.1	1.9	5.8	4.8
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	1.3	1.3	3.9	3.4
Net income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	-0.2	0.6	1.9	1.4
Comprehensive income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	'	9.6	4.1	55.2
Elimination Entries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, net	-5.8	-7.5	-18.4	-24.7
Cost of sales	-5.8	-7.5	-18.4	-24.7
Equity income (loss)	-13.6	-20.6	-34.6	-64.5
Net income	-13.6	-20.6	-34.6	-64.5
Net income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	-13.6	-20.6	-34.6	-64.5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributed to Cott Corporation	($59.50)	($60.40)	($35.30)	($61.40)

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_Consoli

Guarantor Subsidiaries - Consolidating Balance Sheets (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash & cash equivalents	$125.80	$66.80	$179.40	$88.10	$47.10	$100.90
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	254.6	'	199.4	'	'	'
Income taxes recoverable	0.7	'	1.2	'	'	'
Inventories	215.4	'	224.8	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other assets	23.1	'	20.3	'	'	'
Total current assets	619.6	'	625.1	'	'	'
Property, plant & equipment, net	490.1	'	490.9	'	'	'
Goodwill	140.4	'	130.3	'	'	'
Intangibles and other assets, net	303.6	'	315.4	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	5.5	'	3.3	'	'	'
Other tax receivable	1.2	'	0.9	'	'	'
Total assets	1,560.40	'	1,565.90	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	3.9	'	1.9	'	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	259.7	'	287.7	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	263.6	'	289.6	'	'	'
Long-term debt	602.4	'	601.8	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	48.1	'	39.1	'	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	23.7	'	12.5	'	'	'
Total liabilities	937.8	'	943	'	'	'
Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital stock, no par	392.7	'	397.8	'	'	'
Additional paid-in-capital	43.9	'	40.4	'	'	'
Retained earnings (deficit)	193	'	186	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-17	'	-12.4	'	'	'
Total Cott Corporation equity	612.6	'	611.8	'	'	'
Non-controlling interests	10	'	11.1	'	'	'
Total equity	622.6	'	622.9	630.1	'	568.2
Total liabilities and equity	1,560.40	'	1,565.90	'	'	'
Cott Corporation [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash & cash equivalents	23.2	33.3	39.8	40.5	16.8	13.7
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	22	'	18.4	'	'	'
Inventories	19	'	21.1	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other assets	1.7	'	2.5	'	'	'
Total current assets	65.9	'	81.8	'	'	'
Property, plant & equipment, net	50.3	'	50.7	'	'	'
Goodwill	26.6	'	27.5	'	'	'
Intangibles and other assets, net	1.3	'	1	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	4.9	'	2.9	'	'	'
Other tax receivable	0.5	'	0.2	'	'	'
Due from affiliates	39.6	'	40	'	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	496.9	'	487.5	'	'	'
Total assets	686	'	691.6	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	30	'	36.2	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	30	'	36.2	'	'	'
Long-term debt	0.1	'	0.2	'	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	0.1	'	0.2	'	'	'
Due to affiliates	43.2	'	43.2	'	'	'
Total liabilities	73.4	'	79.8	'	'	'
Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital stock, no par	392.7	'	397.8	'	'	'
Additional paid-in-capital	43.9	'	40.4	'	'	'
Retained earnings (deficit)	193	'	186	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-17	'	-12.4	'	'	'
Total Cott Corporation equity	612.6	'	611.8	'	'	'
Total equity	612.6	'	611.8	'	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	686	'	691.6	'	'	'
Cott Beverages Inc. [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash & cash equivalents	41.9	13.5	37.5	8.1	3.2	20.7
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	123.5	'	111.5	'	'	'
Income taxes recoverable	0.5	'	0.9	'	'	'
Inventories	79.2	'	65.9	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other assets	15.1	'	13.4	'	'	'
Total current assets	260.2	'	229.2	'	'	'
Property, plant & equipment, net	191.9	'	188.4	'	'	'
Goodwill	4.5	'	4.5	'	'	'
Intangibles and other assets, net	90.9	'	101.4	'	'	'
Other tax receivable	0.1	'	0.1	'	'	'
Due from affiliates	174.8	'	175.2	'	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	390.7	'	389.7	'	'	'
Total assets	1,113.10	'	1,088.50	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	2.5	'	1.3	'	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	139.1	'	119.5	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	141.6	'	120.8	'	'	'
Long-term debt	598.4	'	598.7	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	35.6	'	30.3	'	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	3.4	'	4	'	'	'
Due to affiliates	76.7	'	76.7	'	'	'
Total liabilities	855.7	'	830.5	'	'	'
Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital stock, no par	574.5	'	574.5	'	'	'
Retained earnings (deficit)	-329.8	'	-329.7	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	12.7	'	13.2	'	'	'
Total Cott Corporation equity	257.4	'	258	'	'	'
Total equity	257.4	'	258	'	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	1,113.10	'	1,088.50	'	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash & cash equivalents	55.4	12.6	96.4	33.3	18.8	58.9
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	206.2	'	122.3	'	'	'
Income taxes recoverable	0.2	'	0.2	'	'	'
Inventories	109.6	'	130.8	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other assets	6.2	'	4.3	'	'	'
Total current assets	377.6	'	354	'	'	'
Property, plant & equipment, net	237.4	'	242	'	'	'
Goodwill	109.3	'	98.3	'	'	'
Intangibles and other assets, net	199.8	'	198.4	'	'	'
Other tax receivable	0.6	'	0.6	'	'	'
Due from affiliates	78	'	78	'	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	824.9	'	820	'	'	'
Total assets	1,827.60	'	1,791.30	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0.5	'	0.2	'	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	195.8	'	193.1	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	196.3	'	193.3	'	'	'
Long-term debt	2.3	'	1.5	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	11.4	'	7.9	'	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	20.2	'	8.3	'	'	'
Due to affiliates	177.3	'	177.8	'	'	'
Total liabilities	407.5	'	388.8	'	'	'
Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital stock, no par	1,728.90	'	1,724.30	'	'	'
Retained earnings (deficit)	-317.2	'	-331.2	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	8.4	'	9.4	'	'	'
Total Cott Corporation equity	1,420.10	'	1,402.50	'	'	'
Total equity	1,420.10	'	1,402.50	'	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	1,827.60	'	1,791.30	'	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash & cash equivalents	5.3	7.4	5.7	6.2	8.3	7.6
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	14.9	'	16.2	'	'	'
Income taxes recoverable	'	'	0.1	'	'	'
Inventories	7.6	'	7	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other assets	0.1	'	0.1	'	'	'
Total current assets	27.9	'	29.1	'	'	'
Property, plant & equipment, net	10.5	'	9.8	'	'	'
Intangibles and other assets, net	11.6	'	14.6	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0.6	'	0.4	'	'	'
Due from affiliates	41.9	'	41.9	'	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	-0.1	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets	92.4	'	95.8	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0.9	'	0.4	'	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	6.8	'	7.9	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	7.7	'	8.3	'	'	'
Long-term debt	1.6	'	1.4	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	1.1	'	0.9	'	'	'
Due to affiliates	37.1	'	37.4	'	'	'
Total liabilities	47.5	'	48	'	'	'
Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital stock, no par	82.5	'	83.6	'	'	'
Retained earnings (deficit)	-49	'	-46.1	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	1.4	'	-0.8	'	'	'
Total Cott Corporation equity	34.9	'	36.7	'	'	'
Non-controlling interests	10	'	11.1	'	'	'
Total equity	44.9	'	47.8	'	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	92.4	'	95.8	'	'	'
Elimination Entries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	-112	'	-69	'	'	'
Total current assets	-112	'	-69	'	'	'
Due from affiliates	-334.3	'	-335.1	'	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	-1,712.40	'	-1,697.20	'	'	'
Total assets	-2,158.70	'	-2,101.30	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-112	'	-69	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	-112	'	-69	'	'	'
Due to affiliates	-334.3	'	-335.1	'	'	'
Total liabilities	-446.3	'	-404.1	'	'	'
Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital stock, no par	-2,385.90	'	-2,382.40	'	'	'
Retained earnings (deficit)	696	'	707	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-22.5	'	-21.8	'	'	'
Total Cott Corporation equity	-1,712.40	'	-1,697.20	'	'	'
Total equity	-1,712.40	'	-1,697.20	'	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	($2,158.70)	'	($2,101.30)	'	'	'

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_Consoli1

Guarantor Subsidiaries - Consolidating Statements of Condensed Cash Flows (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Operating Activities	'	'	'	'
Net income	$13.30	$15.80	$32.40	$48.90
Depreciation & amortization	25.1	24.7	74.7	72.2
Amortization of financing fees	0.7	0.8	2.2	2.9
Share-based compensation expense	1.1	1.3	3.6	3.5
(Decrease) increase in deferred income taxes	0.3	0.6	1.9	4.6
Gain on bargain purchase	'	'	'	-0.9
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment	1.1	0.8	1.4	1.7
Other non-cash items	'	-1.4	0.2	-0.8
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition	45.8	15.4	-53.5	-79.1
Net cash provided by operating activities	87.4	58	62.9	53
Investing Activities	'	'	'	'
Acquisition	-4.7	-4.7	-11.2	-9.7
Additions to property, plant & equipment	-10.2	-13.2	-44.7	-50.6
Additions to intangibles and other assets	-2.1	-1	-4	-4.7
Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment	0.2	1.3	0.2	2.3
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale	'	1.3	'	'
Proceeds from insurance recoveries	'	1.7	0.4	1.7
Net cash used in investing activities	-16.8	-15.9	-59.3	-61
Financing Activities	'	'	'	'
Payments of long-term debt	-0.6	-0.2	-20.2	-2.8
Borrowings under ABL	'	'	'	24.5
Payments under ABL	'	'	'	-24.5
Distributions to non-controlling interests	-2.2	-1.9	-5	-3.3
Common share repurchase	-4.5	'	-12.9	-0.3
Financing fees	-0.1	-1.2	-0.1	-1.2
Dividends to shareholders	-5.5	'	-16.7	'
Net cash used in financing activities	-12.9	-3.3	-54.9	-7.6
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	1.3	2.2	-2.3	2.8
Net (decrease) increase in cash & cash equivalents	59	41	-53.6	-12.8
Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period	66.8	47.1	179.4	100.9
Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	125.8	88.1	125.8	88.1
Cott Corporation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Activities	'	'	'	'
Net income	12	14.5	28.5	45.5
Depreciation & amortization	1.6	1.6	4.7	4.7
Amortization of financing fees	'	0.1	0.1	0.2
Share-based compensation expense	0.3	0.2	1.1	1
(Decrease) increase in deferred income taxes	-2.5	0.6	-2	1.7
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment	0.1	'	0.1	'
Equity (income) loss, net of distributions	-12.6	-12.6	-31.6	-42.4
Intercompany transactions	2.2	2.1	24.7	18.3
Other non-cash items	0.2	-0.4	0.2	'
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition	-0.4	16.4	-4.8	-2.3
Net cash provided by operating activities	0.9	22.5	21	26.7
Investing Activities	'	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant & equipment	-1.1	-1.2	-6	-5.4
Additions to intangibles and other assets	'	-0.5	'	-0.5
Net cash used in investing activities	-1.1	-1.7	-6	-5.9
Financing Activities	'	'	'	'
Payments of long-term debt	'	0.1	-0.1	0.1
Advances from affiliates	-0.3	1.6	-0.4	5.1
Common share repurchase	-4.5	'	-12.9	-0.3
Financing fees	-0.1	'	-0.1	'
Dividends to shareholders	-5.5	'	-16.7	'
Net cash used in financing activities	-10.4	1.7	-30.2	4.9
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0.5	1.2	-1.4	1.1
Net (decrease) increase in cash & cash equivalents	-10.1	23.7	-16.6	26.8
Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period	33.3	16.8	39.8	13.7
Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	23.2	40.5	23.2	40.5
Cott Beverages Inc. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Activities	'	'	'	'
Net income	-0.9	6.6	-1.6	18.3
Depreciation & amortization	9.6	9.4	29	27.1
Amortization of financing fees	0.7	0.6	2	2.5
Share-based compensation expense	0.7	0.9	2.2	1.7
(Decrease) increase in deferred income taxes	3.4	1.2	5.2	3.7
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment	0.4	0.2	0.7	0.6
Equity (income) loss, net of distributions	-1.3	-1.5	-3.9	-3.8
Intercompany transactions	2.4	2.1	5.3	3.5
Other non-cash items	-0.2	-1	'	-0.8
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition	28.3	0.9	2.4	-20.1
Net cash provided by operating activities	43.1	19.4	41.3	32.7
Investing Activities	'	'	'	'
Acquisition	-4.7	-4.7	-4.7	-4.7
Additions to property, plant & equipment	-7.9	-9	-27.9	-33.8
Additions to intangibles and other assets	-2.1	-1.1	-4	-4.7
Proceeds from insurance recoveries	'	1.7	0.4	1.7
Net cash used in investing activities	-14.7	-13.1	-36.2	-41.5
Financing Activities	'	'	'	'
Payments of long-term debt	'	-0.2	-0.7	-2.6
Borrowings under ABL	'	'	'	24.5
Payments under ABL	'	'	'	-24.5
Financing fees	'	-1.2	'	-1.2
Net cash used in financing activities	'	-1.4	-0.7	-3.8
Net (decrease) increase in cash & cash equivalents	28.4	4.9	4.4	-12.6
Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period	13.5	3.2	37.5	20.7
Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	41.9	8.1	41.9	8.1
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Activities	'	'	'	'
Net income	14.7	13.4	34.3	44.8
Depreciation & amortization	12.3	12.1	36.4	36
Amortization of financing fees	'	0.1	0.1	0.2
Share-based compensation expense	0.1	0.3	0.3	0.8
(Decrease) increase in deferred income taxes	-0.5	-1.3	-1.2	-0.7
Gain on bargain purchase	'	'	'	-0.9
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment	0.6	0.1	0.6	0.6
Equity (income) loss, net of distributions	0.3	-6.5	0.9	-18.3
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition	15.8	-3.4	-76.9	-76.2
Net cash provided by operating activities	43.3	14.8	-5.5	-13.7
Investing Activities	'	'	'	'
Acquisition	'	'	-6.5	-5
Additions to property, plant & equipment	-1.2	-1.7	-9.5	-9.8
Additions to intangibles and other assets	'	0.6	'	0.5
Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment	'	'	'	1
Net cash used in investing activities	-1.2	-1.1	-16	-13.3
Financing Activities	'	'	'	'
Payments of long-term debt	-0.1	'	-18.6	'
Net cash used in financing activities	-0.1	'	-18.6	'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0.8	0.8	-0.9	1.4
Net (decrease) increase in cash & cash equivalents	42.8	14.5	-41	-25.6
Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period	12.6	18.8	96.4	58.9
Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	55.4	33.3	55.4	33.3
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Activities	'	'	'	'
Net income	1.1	1.9	5.8	4.8
Depreciation & amortization	1.6	1.6	4.6	4.4
Share-based compensation expense	'	-0.1	'	'
(Decrease) increase in deferred income taxes	-0.1	0.1	-0.1	-0.1
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment	'	0.5	'	0.5
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition	-2.5	-2.7	-4.2	-2.3
Net cash provided by operating activities	0.1	1.3	6.1	7.3
Investing Activities	'	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant & equipment	'	-1.3	-1.3	-1.6
Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment	0.2	'	0.2	1.3
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale	'	1.3	'	'
Advances to affiliates	0.3	-1.6	0.4	-5.1
Net cash used in investing activities	0.5	-1.6	-0.7	-5.4
Financing Activities	'	'	'	'
Payments of long-term debt	-0.5	-0.1	-0.8	-0.3
Distributions to non-controlling interests	-2.2	-1.9	-5	-3.3
Net cash used in financing activities	-2.7	-2	-5.8	-3.6
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	'	0.2	'	0.3
Net (decrease) increase in cash & cash equivalents	-2.1	-2.1	-0.4	-1.4
Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of period	7.4	8.3	5.7	7.6
Cash & cash equivalents, end of period	5.3	6.2	5.3	6.2
Elimination Entries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Activities	'	'	'	'
Net income	-13.6	-20.6	-34.6	-64.5
Equity (income) loss, net of distributions	13.6	20.6	34.6	64.5
Intercompany transactions	-4.6	-4.2	-30	-21.8
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition	4.6	4.2	30	21.8
Investing Activities	'	'	'	'
Advances to affiliates	-0.3	1.6	-0.4	5.1
Net cash used in investing activities	-0.3	1.6	-0.4	5.1
Financing Activities	'	'	'	'
Advances from affiliates	0.3	-1.6	0.4	-5.1
Net cash used in financing activities	$0.30	($1.60)	$0.40	($5.10)

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail)	Jul. 19, 2012	Aug. 17, 2010	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 02, 2013	Oct. 22, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	ABL Facility [Member]	ABL Facility [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	CAD	ABL Facility [Member]	2017 Notes [Member]
						USD ($)	USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Aggregate principal amount of debt to be redeemed	'	'	$200	$200	'	'	'
Redemption price of note as a percentage of par	'	'	104.12%	'	'	'	'
Premium Payment Liability	'	'	'	'	'	'	8
Deferred financing fee and discount charges	'	'	4	4	'	'	'
Borrowing capacity, increase in lender's commitment under credit facility	'	'	'	'	'	300	'
Borrowing capacity, accordion feature	'	'	'	'	'	350	'
Financing fees	$1.20	$5.40	'	'	'	$0.60	'
Amendment in credit facility	'	'	'	'	'	'On October 22, 2013, we amended the ABL facility to, among other things, (1) provide for an increase in the lendersb commitments under the ABL facility to $300 million, as well an increase to the accordion feature, which permits us to increase the lendersb commitments under the ABL facility to $350 million, subject to certain conditions, (2) extend the maturity date to the earliest of (i) October 22, 2018, (ii) May 15, 2017, if we have not redeemed, repurchased or refinanced the 2017 Notes by May 1, 2017, or (iii) March 1, 2018, if we have not redeemed, repurchased or refinanced the 2018 Notes by February 15, 2018, and (3) provide for greater flexibility under certain covenants.	'
Dividend per Common share	'	'	'	'	0.06	'	'
Dividend declared date	'	'	'	29-Oct-13	'	'	'
Dividend declared payable	'	'	'	12-Dec-13	'	'	'
Dividend shareholders date of record	'	'	'	2-Dec-13	'	'	'