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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 29, 2012
Jan. 30, 2011
Oct. 30, 2011
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME      
Net earnings $ 129,333 $ 150,035 $ 479,196
Other comprehensive (loss) income:      
Deferred (loss) gain on hedging (4,511) 12,181  
Reclassification adjustment into net earnings (6,780) (3,265)  
Foreign currency translation 593 130 1,094
Pension and post-retirement benefits 881 5,150 3,060
Other comprehensive (loss) income (9,817) 14,196  
Comprehensive income 119,516 164,231 479,874
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest 974 1,289  
Comprehensive income attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation $ 118,542 $ 162,942