CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	May 01, 2022	Apr. 30, 2023	May 01, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Earnings	$ 217,215	$ 261,679	$ 434,866	$ 501,389
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Foreign Currency Translation	22,887	14,071	37,934	14,996
Pension and Other Benefits	2,183	2,603	5,173	5,138
Deferred Hedging	(19,063)	27,701	(33,577)	36,105
Equity Method Investments	1,408	0	1,408	0
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	7,416	44,375	10,938	56,239
Comprehensive Income	224,631	306,054	445,804	557,628
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	18	77	172	335
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 224,613	$ 305,977	$ 445,632	$ 557,293