DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations Impact of Gains or Losses on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 218,863	$ 217,719
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	(12,040)	3,547
Derivatives designated as hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	(9,163)	6,425
Derivatives designated as hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	(2,878)	(2,878)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	(11,601)	10,859
Amortization of Excluded Component from Options	(1,156)	(1,412)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	247	247
Derivatives designated as hedges | Fair Value Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Gain (loss) on Commodity Futures and Interest Rate Swap	3,595	(3,022)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Fair Value Hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Amortization of Loss Due to Discontinuance of Fair Value Hedge	$ (3,125)	$ (3,125)