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INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Schedule of equity in earnings of affiliates
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates consists of:
 Quarter EndedNine Months Ended
In thousands
% OwnedJuly 28, 2024July 30, 2023July 28, 2024July 30, 2023
MegaMex Foods, LLC(1)
50%$3,066 $8,099 $19,444 $34,712 
Other Equity Method Investments(2)
Various (20-50%)
4,912 1,685 19,806 7,501 
Total Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
$7,977 $9,784 $39,250 $42,213 
(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 consists of:
 Quarter EndedNine Months Ended
In thousands
July 28, 2024July 30, 2023July 28, 2024July 30, 2023
Dividends$7,266 $14,509 $32,997 $28,160