CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 25, 2022	Sep. 26, 2021	Sep. 25, 2022	Sep. 26, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 258,999	$ 60,835	$ 901,580	$ (5,200)
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(314,600)	(36,003)	(572,130)	13,135
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(1,919)	(1,030)	(2,242)	1,179
Income tax effect	0	9	0	41
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	1,342	102	2,661	(1,146)
Income tax effect	0	(43)	(24)	(115)
Available-for-sale securities:
Losses arising during the period	(28)	0	(28)	0
Income tax effect	7	0	7	0
Reclassification to net earnings for gains realized	0	0	0	0
Income tax effect	0	0	0	0
Defined benefit plans:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	2,472	(7,073)	18,625	32,030
Income tax effect	(555)	1,412	(4,564)	(8,506)
Reclassification to net earnings for gains realized	0	0	0	0
Income tax effect	0	0	0	0
Reclassification to net earnings of losses realized	346	613	923	1,568
Income tax effect	(84)	(143)	(225)	(368)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(313,019)	(42,156)	(556,997)	37,818
Comprehensive income (loss)	(54,020)	18,679	344,583	32,618
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	647	110	674	554
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ (54,667)	$ 18,569	$ 343,909	$ 32,064