INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2025

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Schedule of equity in earnings of affiliates

Equity in Earnings of Affiliates consists of:

		Quarter Ended
In thousands	% Owned	January 26, 2025		January 28, 2024
MegaMex Foods, LLC(1)	50%	$	9,303	$	8,091
Other Equity Method Investments(2)	Various (25-45%)	6,808		8,000
Total Equity in Earnings of Affiliates		$	16,111	$	16,091

(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 Ended
In thousands	January 26, 2025		January 28, 2024
Dividends	$	19,894	$	15,731