CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2024	Jul. 30, 2023	Jul. 28, 2024	Jul. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Earnings	$ 176,735	$ 162,571	$ 584,671	$ 597,437
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Foreign Currency Translation	(29,075)	(10,572)	(36,931)	27,362
Pension and Other Benefits	2,008	2,195	6,205	7,368
Derivatives and Hedging	(18,601)	2,518	(1,397)	(31,058)
Equity Method Investments	(6,770)	8,733	(10,330)	10,141
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(52,438)	2,875	(42,453)	13,813
Comprehensive Income	124,297	165,445	542,218	611,250
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(357)	(510)	(502)	(338)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 124,653	$ 165,955	$ 542,720	$ 611,588