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INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 27, 2025
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Schedule of equity in earnings of affiliates
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates consists of:
 Quarter EndedSix Months Ended
In thousands
% OwnedApril 27, 2025April 28, 2024April 27, 2025April 28, 2024
MegaMex Foods, LLC(1)
50%$8,473 $8,288 $17,776 $16,379 
Other Equity Method Investments(2)
Various (25-45%)
6,877 6,894 13,685 14,894 
Total Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
$15,350 $15,182 $31,461 $31,273 
(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 EndedSix Months Ended
In thousands
April 27, 2025April 28, 2024April 27, 2025April 28, 2024
Dividends$6,250 $10,000 $26,144 $25,731