GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2021	Apr. 25, 2021
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 2,617,589	$ 2,612,727
Foreign Currency Translation	(3,554)	1,309
Balance at the end of the period	2,614,036	2,614,036
Grocery Products
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	632,301	632,301
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	1,607,005	1,607,005
Foreign Currency Translation	0	0
Balance at the end of the period	1,607,005	1,607,005
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	176,628	176,628
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	201,656	196,793
Foreign Currency Translation	(3,554)	1,309
Balance at the end of the period	$ 198,102	$ 198,102