Investments in Affiliates (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 29, 2023

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Schedule of equity in earnings of affiliates

Equity in Earnings of Affiliates consists of:

In thousands	% Owned	Fiscal Year Ended
		October 29, 2023		October 30, 2022		October 31, 2021
MegaMex Foods, LLC (1)	50%	$	40,501	$	19,861	$	38,178
Other Equity Method Investments (2)	Various (20 - 50%)	2,253		7,324		9,585
Total Equity in Earnings of Affiliates		$	42,754	$	27,185	$	47,763

(1) MegaMex, Foods, LLC, is reflected in the Retail Segment.

(2) Other Equity Method Investments are primarily reflected in the International Segment but also include corporate venturing investments.

Schedule of distributions received from equity method investees

Distributions received from equity method investees include:

In thousands	Fiscal Year Ended
	October 29, 2023		October 30, 2022		October 31, 2021
Dividends	$	38,160	$	43,039	$	44,999