CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 28, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Earnings	$ 189,207	$ 217,215	$ 407,936	$ 434,866
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Foreign Currency Translation	(19,315)	22,887	(7,856)	37,934
Pension and Other Benefits	2,068	2,183	4,197	5,173
Derivatives and Hedging	11,998	(19,063)	17,205	(33,577)
Equity Method Investments	(6,444)	1,408	(3,561)	1,408
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(11,693)	7,416	9,985	10,938
Comprehensive Income	177,515	224,631	417,921	445,804
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(220)	18	(146)	172
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 177,735	$ 224,613	$ 418,067	$ 445,632