CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 25, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 322,317	$ 746,538	$ 31,268
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Gains (losses) arising during the period	154,975	(297,066)	(55,541)
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(2,565)	(2,915)	398
Income tax effect	0	0	22
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	1,813	4,142	(1,437)
Income tax effect	0	(24)	(157)
Available-for-sale securities
Losses arising during the period	(166)	(3)	0
Income tax effect	42	2	0
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	175	(17)	0
Income tax effect	(42)	4	0
Defined benefit plans
Gains realized during the period	6,751	8,505	35,122
Income tax effect	(1,825)	(2,122)	(7,524)
Reclassification to net earnings of losses realized	1,065	1,381	2,278
Income tax effect	(258)	(338)	(538)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	159,965	(288,451)	(27,377)
Comprehensive income	482,282	458,087	3,891
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	743	608	268
Comprehensive income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ 481,539	$ 457,479	$ 3,623