CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2025	Jul. 28, 2024	Jul. 27, 2025	Jul. 28, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Earnings	$ 183,696	$ 176,735	$ 533,968	$ 584,671
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Foreign Currency Translation	16,772	(29,075)	(38,427)	(36,931)
Pension and Other Benefits	2,523	2,008	7,431	6,205
Derivatives and Hedging	(1,190)	(18,601)	10,788	(1,397)
Equity Method Investments	5,756	(6,770)	8,132	(10,330)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	23,861	(52,438)	(12,075)	(42,453)
Comprehensive Income	207,557	124,297	521,893	542,218
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	221	(357)	(766)	(502)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 207,337	$ 124,653	$ 522,660	$ 542,720