DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations Impact of Gains or Losses on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2025	Jul. 28, 2024	Jul. 27, 2025	Jul. 28, 2024
Derivative [Line Items]
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 183,742	$ 176,701	$ 534,334	$ 584,842
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	5,050	(1,828)	2,791	(24,718)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	4,802	(874)	2,050	(18,008)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	247	(955)	741	(6,710)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	4,361	(1,541)	894	(21,297)
Amortization of Excluded Component from Options	(237)	(472)	(656)	(2,478)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	247	247	741	741
Derivatives designated as hedges | Fair Value Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Futures	679	1,139	1,812	5,766
Derivatives designated as hedges | Fair Value Hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Amortization of Loss Due to Discontinuance of Fair Value Hedge	$ 0	$ (1,202)	$ 0	$ (7,451)