REVENUE - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 945,152	$ 852,434	$ 2,533,769	$ 2,437,856
Fresh, vacuum-sealed chicken
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	301,800		839,600
Fresh, chill-packed chicken
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	365,400		956,200
Fresh, ice-packed chicken
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	146,200		378,600
Minimally prepared chicken
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	67,800		187,200
Frozen chicken
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	58,100		150,800
Other
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,900		$ 21,400