GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	May 01, 2022	May 01, 2022
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning Balance	$ 4,928,139	$ 4,929,102
Foreign Currency Translation	7,692	6,730
Ending Balance	4,935,832	4,935,832
Grocery Products
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning Balance	2,398,354	2,398,354
Foreign Currency Translation	0	0
Ending Balance	2,398,354	2,398,354
Refrigerated Foods
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning Balance	2,094,421	2,094,421
Foreign Currency Translation	0	0
Ending Balance	2,094,421	2,094,421
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning Balance	176,628	176,628
Foreign Currency Translation	0	0
Ending Balance	176,628	176,628
International & Other
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning Balance	258,737	259,699
Foreign Currency Translation	7,692	6,730
Ending Balance	$ 266,429	$ 266,429