CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 30, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Earnings	$ 162,571	$ 218,826	$ 597,437	$ 720,215
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Foreign Currency Translation	(10,572)	(29,228)	27,362	(14,233)
Pension and Other Benefits	2,195	2,505	7,368	7,643
Deferred Hedging	2,518	(35,138)	(31,058)	967
Equity Method Investments	8,733	0	10,141	0
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	2,875	(61,861)	13,813	(5,623)
Comprehensive Income	165,445	156,965	611,250	714,592
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(510)	(540)	(338)	(206)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 165,955	$ 157,505	$ 611,588	$ 714,798