REVENUE - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 845,229	$ 813,474	$ 1,588,617	$ 1,585,422
Fresh, chill-packed chicken
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	269,300		537,800
Fresh, vacuum-sealed chicken
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	330,800		590,800
Fresh, ice-packed chicken
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	132,400		232,400
Minimally prepared chicken
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	62,000		119,400
Frozen chicken
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	44,100		92,700
Other
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 6,600		$ 15,500