DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations Impact of Gains or Losses on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 28, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 189,278	$ 217,239	$ 408,140	$ 434,958
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	(10,849)	(2,080)	(22,890)	1,468
Derivatives designated as hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	(7,972)	798	(17,134)	7,223
Derivatives designated as hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	(2,878)	(2,878)	(5,755)	(5,755)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	(8,155)	732	(19,756)	11,591
Amortization of Excluded Component from Options	(850)	(1,497)	(2,006)	(2,909)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	247	247	494	494
Derivatives designated as hedges | Fair Value Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Gain (loss) on Commodity Futures and Interest Rate Swap	1,033	1,563	4,628	(1,459)
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)	$ (6,250)	$ (6,250)