DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations Impact of Gains or Losses on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2026	Jan. 26, 2025
Derivative [Line Items]
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 181,801	$ 170,575
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	2,123	(398)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	1,876	(645)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	247	247
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	2,194	(2,141)
Amortization of Excluded Component from Options	(227)	(208)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Interest Rate Contracts
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	247	247
Derivatives designated as hedges | Fair Value Hedges | Commodity Contracts
Fair Value Hedges
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Futures	$ (92)	$ 1,704