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INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Jul. 27, 2025
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Schedule of equity in earnings of affiliates
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates consists of:
 Quarter EndedNine Months Ended
In thousands
% OwnedJuly 27, 2025July 28, 2024July 27, 2025July 28, 2024
MegaMex Foods, LLC(1)
50%$5,755 $3,066 $23,531 $19,444 
Other Equity Method Investments(2)
Various (25-45%)
5,398 4,912 19,083 19,806 
Total Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
$11,153 $7,977 $42,614 $39,250 
(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 EndedNine Months Ended
In thousands
July 27, 2025July 28, 2024July 27, 2025July 28, 2024
Dividends$12,703 $7,266 $38,847 $32,997