CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Earnings	$ 218,729	$ 217,651
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Foreign Currency Translation	11,459	15,046
Pension and Other Benefits	2,129	2,990
Derivatives and Hedging	5,206	(14,514)
Equity Method Investments	2,884	0
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	21,678	3,522
Comprehensive Income	240,407	221,173
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	75	154
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 240,332	$ 221,019