DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations Impact of Gains or Losses on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2025	Apr. 28, 2024	Apr. 27, 2025	Apr. 28, 2024
Derivative [Line Items]
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 180,017	$ 189,278	$ 350,592	$ 408,140
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	(1,860)	(10,849)	(2,259)	(22,890)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	(2,107)	(7,972)	(2,753)	(17,134)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	247	(2,878)	494	(5,755)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	(1,326)	(8,155)	(3,467)	(19,756)
Amortization of Excluded Component from Options	(211)	(850)	(419)	(2,006)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	247	247	494	494
Derivatives designated as hedges | Fair Value Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Futures	(571)	1,033	1,133	4,628
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)	$ 0	$ (6,250)