GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill Rollforward (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 24, 2021 USD ($)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 2,612,727
Foreign Currency Translation	4,863
Balance at the end of the period	2,617,589
Grocery Products
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	632,301
Foreign Currency Translation
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	1,607,005
Foreign Currency Translation
Balance at the end of the period	1,607,005
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	176,628
Foreign Currency Translation
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	196,793
Foreign Currency Translation	4,863
Balance at the end of the period	$ 201,656