GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at October 31, 2021	$ 4,929,102
Foreign Currency Translation	(962)
Balance at January 30, 2022	4,928,139
Grocery Products
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at October 31, 2021	2,398,354
Foreign Currency Translation	0
Balance at January 30, 2022	2,398,354
Refrigerated Foods
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at October 31, 2021	2,094,421
Foreign Currency Translation	0
Balance at January 30, 2022	2,094,421
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at October 31, 2021	176,628
Foreign Currency Translation	0
Balance at January 30, 2022	176,628
International & Other
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at October 31, 2021	259,699
Foreign Currency Translation	(962)
Balance at January 30, 2022	$ 258,737