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Investments in Affiliates (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 27, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Schedule of equity in earnings of affiliates
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates consists of:
In thousands
% Owned
Fiscal Year Ended
October 27, 2024October 29, 2023October 30, 2022
MegaMex Foods, LLC (1)
50%$24,784 $40,501 $19,861 
Other Equity Method Investments (2)
Various (25 - 45%)
26,304 2,253 7,324 
Total Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
$51,088 $42,754 $27,185 
(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:
In thousandsFiscal Year Ended
October 27, 2024October 29, 2023October 30, 2022
Dividends
$46,055 $38,160 $43,039