CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021	Dec. 27, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 746,538	$ 31,268	$ 95,070
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(297,066)	(55,541)	83,890
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(2,915)	398	3,719
Income tax effect	0	22	160
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	4,142	(1,437)	(2,664)
Income tax effect	(24)	(157)	0
Available-for-sale securities
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(3)	0	73
Income tax effect	2	0	(18)
Reclassification to net earnings for gains realized	(17)	0	(73)
Income tax effect	4	0	18
Defined benefit plans
Gains (losses) realized during the period	8,505	35,122	(38,845)
Income tax effect	(2,122)	(7,524)	7,121
Reclassification to net earnings of losses realized	1,381	2,278	1,502
Income tax effect	(338)	(538)	(374)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(288,451)	(27,377)	54,509
Comprehensive income	458,087	3,891	149,579
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	608	268	313
Comprehensive income attributable to Pilgrim's Pride Corporation	$ 457,479	$ 3,623	$ 149,266