Derivatives and Hedging - Consolidated Statements of Operations Impact of Gains or Losses on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2025	Oct. 27, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Derivatives and Hedging
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 478,197	$ 805,038	$ 793,572
Designated as Hedging
Fair Value Hedges - Commodity Contracts
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	7,802	(29,420)	(15,466)
Designated as Hedging | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges - Commodity Contracts
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	6,813	(22,957)	(3,955)
Designated as Hedging | Interest Rate Contracts
Fair Value Hedges - Commodity Contracts
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	988	(6,463)	(11,511)
Designated as Hedging | Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges - Commodity Contracts
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	5,341	(26,445)	1,225
Amortization of Excluded Component from Options	(877)	(2,774)	(5,835)
Designated as Hedging | Cash Flow Hedges | Interest Rate Locks
Cash Flow Hedges - Commodity Contracts
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	988	988	988
Designated as Hedging | Fair Value Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges - Commodity Contracts
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Futures and Interest Rate Swap	2,350	6,263	656
Designated as Hedging | Fair Value Hedges | Interest Rate Swap
Fair Value Hedges - Commodity Contracts
Amortization of Loss Due to Discontinuance of Fair Value Hedge	$ 0	$ (7,451)	$ (12,499)