CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2024	Sep. 24, 2023	Sep. 29, 2024	Sep. 24, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 349,990	$ 121,567	$ 851,451	$ 188,106
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	110,012	(104,656)	(4,124)	39,269
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	2,314	1,384	4,321	(275)
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	(639)	133	(2,700)	(216)
Available-for-sale securities:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(43)	(112)	109	(166)
Income tax effect	10	27	(27)	40
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	152	139	(82)	168
Income tax effect	(37)	(34)	20	(41)
Defined benefit plans:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	1,016	(365)	9,135	9,628
Income tax effect	(351)	(1,583)	(2,386)	(4,710)
Reclassification to net earnings of losses realized	11,037	266	11,381	714
Income tax effect	(2,671)	(67)	(2,754)	(173)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	120,800	(104,868)	12,893	44,238
Comprehensive income	470,790	16,699	864,344	232,344
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	130	289	867	1,185
Comprehensive income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ 470,660	$ 16,410	$ 863,477	$ 231,159