Award Timing Disclosure	12 Months Ended
Award Timing Disclosure	Jan. 03, 2026
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure	Equity Award Timing Practices The Compensation Committee does not take material nonpublic information into account when determining the grant date, vesting date or other terms and conditions of equity awards, and does not time the disclosure of material nonpublic information for the purpose of affecting the value of executive compensation. The Compensation Committee typically makes annual equity awards in April preceding the Company's quarterly earnings release and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filing for the first fiscal quarter. Throughout the year, the Compensation Committee may grant equity awards for a new hire, a significant promotion, or other special circumstances.
Award Timing Method	The Compensation Committee typically makes annual equity awards in April preceding the Company's quarterly earnings release and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filing for the first fiscal quarter. Throughout the year, the Compensation Committee may grant equity awards for a new hire, a significant promotion, or other special cir
Award Timing Predetermined	false
Award Timing MNPI Considered	true
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered	The Compensation Committee does not take material nonpublic information into account when determining the grant date, vesting date or other terms and conditions of equity awards, and does not time the disclosure of material nonpublic information for the purpose of affecting the value of executive compensation.
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value	false

SunOpta Inc. 10-K/A