CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 25, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 25, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Earnings	$ 218,826	$ 177,074	$ 720,215	$ 627,390
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Foreign Currency Translation	(29,228)	12,626	(14,233)	23,489
Pension and Other Benefits	2,505	4,199	7,643	12,598
Deferred Hedging	(35,138)	(8,612)	967	42,016
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(61,861)	8,213	(5,623)	78,103
Comprehensive Income	156,965	185,287	714,592	705,493
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(540)	270	(206)	671
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 157,505	$ 185,017	$ 714,798	$ 704,822