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INVENTORIES (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 27, 2025
Inventory, Net [Abstract]  
Schedule of principal components of inventories
Principal components of inventories are:
In thousands
April 27, 2025October 27, 2024
Finished Products$1,035,774 $881,295 
Raw Materials and Work-in-Process431,747 427,834 
Operating Supplies135,818 147,333 
Maintenance Materials and Parts125,898 119,837 
Total Inventories
$1,729,237 $1,576,300