DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations Impact of Gains or Losses on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2025	Jan. 28, 2024
Derivative [Line Items]
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 170,575	$ 218,863
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	(398)	(12,040)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	(645)	(9,163)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	247	(2,878)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	(2,141)	(11,601)
Amortization of Excluded Component from Options	(208)	(1,156)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	247	247
Derivatives designated as hedges | Fair Value Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Futures	1,704	3,595
Derivatives designated as hedges | Fair Value Hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Amortization of Loss Due to Discontinuance of Fair Value Hedge	$ 0	$ (3,125)