CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 26, 2022	Jun. 27, 2021	Jun. 26, 2022	Jun. 27, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 362,021	$ (166,503)	$ 642,581	$ (66,035)
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(199,328)	15,847	(257,530)	49,138
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(851)	741	(323)	2,209
Income tax effect	0	25	0	32
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	1,162	(1,080)	1,319	(1,248)
Income tax effect	18	(40)	(24)	(72)
Defined benefit plans:
Gains arising during the period	7,502	9,876	16,153	39,103
Income tax effect	(1,837)	(3,588)	(4,009)	(9,918)
Reclassification to net earnings of losses realized	345	384	577	955
Income tax effect	(84)	(90)	(141)	(225)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(193,073)	22,075	(243,978)	79,974
Comprehensive income (loss)	168,948	(144,428)	398,603	13,939
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(95)	184	27	444
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ 169,043	$ (144,612)	$ 398,576	$ 13,495