CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Oct. 30, 2016	[2]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 1,012,582	$ 847,103	$ 890,517	[1],[3]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(38,233)	(1,335)	(6,718)
Pension and other benefits	44,862	54,077	(69,286)
Deferred hedging	(2,277)	(4,492)	5,109
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	4,352	48,250	(70,895)
Comprehensive Income	1,016,934	895,353	819,622
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	217	390	205
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 1,016,717	$ 894,963	$ 819,417

[1] Fiscal 2016 included 53 weeks.

[2] Fiscal 2016 included 53 weeks.

[3] Fiscal 2016 included 53 weeks.