GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 26, 2020	Apr. 26, 2020
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 2,484,088	$ 2,481,645
Goodwill Acquired	212,871	212,871
Foreign currency translation	(14,120)	(11,677)
Balance at the end of the period	2,682,839	2,682,839
Grocery Products
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	632,301	632,301
Goodwill Acquired	0	0
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Balance at the end of the period	632,301	632,301
Refrigerated Foods
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	1,458,692	1,458,692
Goodwill Acquired	212,871	212,871
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Balance at the end of the period	1,671,563	1,671,563
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	176,628	176,628
Goodwill Acquired	0	0
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Balance at the end of the period	176,628	176,628
International & Other
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	216,467	214,024
Goodwill Acquired	0	0
Foreign currency translation	(14,120)	(11,677)
Balance at the end of the period	$ 202,347	$ 202,347