DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations Impact of Gains or Losses on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2024	Jul. 30, 2023	Jul. 28, 2024	Jul. 30, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 176,701	$ 162,679	$ 584,842	$ 597,637
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	(1,828)	(9,148)	(24,718)	(7,681)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	(874)	(6,271)	(18,008)	952
Derivatives designated as hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	(955)	(2,878)	(6,710)	(8,633)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	(1,541)	(5,758)	(21,297)	5,833
Amortization of Excluded Component from Options	(472)	(1,531)	(2,478)	(4,441)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	247	247	741	741
Derivatives designated as hedges | Fair Value Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Futures	1,139	1,019	5,766	(440)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Fair Value Hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Amortization of Loss Due to Discontinuance of Fair Value Hedge	$ (1,202)	$ (3,125)	$ (7,451)	$ (9,374)