CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2021	Jun. 28, 2020	Jun. 27, 2021	Jun. 28, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (166,503)	$ (6,400)	$ (66,035)	$ 61,049
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	15,847	(18,782)	49,138	(115,547)
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	741	(2,147)	2,209	1,901
Income tax effect	25	0	32	0
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	(1,080)	(162)	(1,248)	580
Income tax effect	(40)	0	(72)	0
Available-for-sale securities:
Gains arising during the period	0	2	0	14
Income tax effect	0	(1)	0	(4)
Reclassification to net earnings for gains realized	0	(12)	0	(12)
Income tax effect	0	3	0	3
Defined benefit plans:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	9,876	(34,151)	39,103	(44,961)
Income tax effect	(3,588)	6,459	(9,918)	9,164
Reclassification to net earnings of losses realized	384	375	955	751
Income tax effect	(90)	(94)	(225)	(187)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	22,075	(48,510)	79,974	(148,298)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(144,428)	(54,910)	13,939	(87,249)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	184	(364)	444	(183)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ (144,612)	$ (54,546)	$ 13,495	$ (87,066)