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Investments In and Receivables From Affiliates (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2021
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Schedule of investments in and receivables from affiliates
Investments In and Receivables from Affiliates consists of:
(in thousands)SegmentPercent OwnedOctober 31, 2021October 25, 2020
MegaMex Foods, LLCGrocery Products
50%
$205,413 $220,907 
Other Joint VenturesInternational & Other
Various (20 – 40%)
93,606 87,466 
Total$299,019 $308,372 
Schedule of equity in earnings of affiliates
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates consists of: 
(in thousands)Segment202120202019
MegaMex Foods, LLCGrocery Products$38,178 $31,919 $38,676 
Other Joint VenturesInternational & Other9,585 3,653 525 
Total$47,763 $35,572 $39,201