CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2021	Sep. 27, 2020	Sep. 26, 2021	Sep. 27, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 60,835	$ 33,691	$ (5,200)	$ 94,740
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(36,003)	66,626	13,135	(48,921)
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(1,030)	1,281	1,179	3,182
Income tax effect	9	194	41	194
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	102	(1,619)	(1,146)	(1,039)
Income tax effect	(43)	0	(115)	0
Available-for-sale securities:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	0	(8)	0	6
Income tax effect	0	0	0	(4)
Reclassification to net earnings for gains realized	0	(6)	0	(18)
Income tax effect	0	1	0	4
Defined benefit plans:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(7,073)	1,250	32,030	(43,711)
Income tax effect	1,412	(10,094)	(8,506)	(930)
Reclassification to net earnings of losses realized	613	376	1,568	1,127
Income tax effect	(143)	(94)	(368)	(281)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(42,156)	57,907	37,818	(90,391)
Comprehensive income	18,679	91,598	32,618	4,349
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	110	245	554	62
Comprehensive income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ 18,569	$ 91,353	$ 32,064	$ 4,287