CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 28, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 280,560	$ 100,468
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(58,202)	33,291
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Gains arising during the period	528	1,468
Income tax effect	0	7
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	157	(168)
Income tax effect	(42)	(32)
Defined benefit plans:
Gains arising during the period	8,651	29,227
Income tax effect	(2,172)	(6,330)
Reclassification to net earnings of losses realized	232	571
Income tax effect	(57)	(135)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(50,905)	57,899
Comprehensive income	229,655	158,367
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	122	260
Comprehensive income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ 229,533	$ 158,107