CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2021	Apr. 26, 2020	Apr. 25, 2021	Apr. 26, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Earnings	$ 227,921	$ 227,615	$ 450,316	$ 470,568
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Foreign Currency Translation	(7,025)	(26,206)	10,863	(18,268)
Pension and Other Benefits	4,199	3,582	8,399	7,093
Deferred Hedging	38,029	(32,103)	50,628	(37,206)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	35,203	(54,727)	69,890	(48,381)
Comprehensive Income	263,124	172,888	520,206	422,187
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(16)	(217)	401	(12)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 263,140	$ 173,105	$ 519,805	$ 422,199