GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill Rollforward (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2020 USD ($)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 2,481,645
Foreign currency translation	2,443
Balance at the end of the period	2,484,088
Grocery Products
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	632,301
Foreign currency translation	0
Balance at the end of the period	632,301
Refrigerated Foods
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	1,458,692
Foreign currency translation	0
Balance at the end of the period	1,458,692
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	176,628
Foreign currency translation	0
Balance at the end of the period	176,628
International & Other
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	214,024
Foreign currency translation	2,443
Balance at the end of the period	$ 216,467