INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2024

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Schedule of equity in earnings of affiliates

Equity in Earnings of Affiliates consists of:

		Quarter Ended
In thousands	% Owned	January 28, 2024		January 29, 2023
MegaMex Foods, LLC(1)	50%	$	8,091	$	13,681
Other Equity Method Investments(2)	Various (20-50%)	8,000		1,878
Total Equity in Earnings of Affiliates		$	16,091	$	15,559

(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:

	Quarter Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2024		January 29, 2023
Dividends	$	15,731	$	3,652