| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 1103 - Disclosure - Accounts Receivable, Net - Schedule of Accounts Receivable, Net (Detail) (http://www.cott.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureAccountsReceivableNetScheduleOfAccountsReceivableNet) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000884713 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Receivables [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2016-01-02 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | ||
Trade receivables | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (8,800,000) | (9,200,000) |
Other | ||
Total | 403,900,000 | 293,300,000 |