CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2021	Mar. 29, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 100,468	$ 67,449
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	33,291	(96,765)
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Gains arising during the period	1,468	4,048
Income tax effect	7	0
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	(168)	742
Income tax effect	(32)	0
Available-for-sale securities:
Gains arising during the period	0	12
Income tax effect	0	(3)
Defined benefit plans:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	29,227	(10,810)
Income tax effect	(6,330)	2,705
Reclassification to net earnings of losses realized	571	376
Income tax effect	(135)	(93)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	57,899	(99,788)
Comprehensive income (loss)	158,367	(32,339)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	260	181
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Pilgrim's Pride Corporation	$ 158,107	$ (32,520)