CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 25, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,087,223	$ 322,317	$ 746,538
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(222,393)	154,975	(297,066)
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Gains (losses) arising during the period	1,756	(2,565)	(2,915)
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	(1,849)	1,813	4,142
Income tax effect	0	0	(24)
Available-for-sale securities
Gains (losses) arising during the period	72	(166)	(3)
Income tax effect	(27)	42	2
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	(82)	175	(17)
Income tax effect	20	(42)	4
Defined benefit plans
Gains realized during the period	15,535	6,751	8,505
Income tax effect	(3,849)	(1,825)	(2,122)
Reclassification to net earnings of losses realized	22,530	1,065	1,381
Income tax effect	(5,530)	(258)	(338)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(193,817)	159,965	(288,451)
Comprehensive income	893,406	482,282	458,087
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	785	743	608
Comprehensive income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ 892,621	$ 481,539	$ 457,479