Amount of dividends or interest. Give totals for each group. If operations of any controlled companies are different in character from those of the company, group such affiliates (1) within divisions and (2) by type of activities.

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Investments In and Receivables From Affiliates - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2019	Oct. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Oct. 26, 2009
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dividends received from affiliates	$ 22.5	$ 30.0	$ 27.5
MegaMex Foods, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Excess of investment over the underlying equity in net assets of the joint venture	$ 12.7			$ 21.3