CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2025	Apr. 28, 2024	Apr. 27, 2025	Apr. 28, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Earnings	$ 179,742	$ 189,207	$ 350,272	$ 407,936
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Foreign Currency Translation	(28,120)	(19,315)	(55,199)	(7,856)
Pension and Other Benefits	2,542	2,068	4,908	4,197
Derivatives and Hedging	(3,883)	11,998	11,979	17,205
Equity Method Investments	1,902	(6,444)	2,376	(3,561)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(27,559)	(11,693)	(35,936)	9,985
Comprehensive Income	152,183	177,515	314,336	417,921
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(497)	(220)	(987)	(146)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 152,680	$ 177,735	$ 315,323	$ 418,067