Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity Noncontrolling Interest, and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Common stock, par value	$ 0.20	$ 0.20
Common Stock, Par Value $.20 Per Share
Common stock, par value	$ 0.20	$ 0.20	$ 0.20
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in fair value of derivative financial instrument tax effect	$ 913	$ 1,158	$ 2,282
Change in pension and post-retirement obligations tax effect	$ (22,897)	$ 11,626	$ 5,060