GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning Balance	$ 4,929,102
Foreign Currency Translation	235
Ending Balance	4,929,337
Grocery Products
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning Balance	2,398,354
Foreign Currency Translation	0
Ending Balance	2,398,354
Refrigerated Foods
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning Balance	2,094,421
Foreign Currency Translation	0
Ending Balance	2,094,421
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning Balance	176,628
Foreign Currency Translation	0
Ending Balance	176,628
International & Other
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning Balance	259,699
Foreign Currency Translation	235
Ending Balance	$ 259,935