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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 25, 2021
Jul. 25, 2021
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill    
Balance at the beginning of the period $ 2,614,036 $ 2,612,727
Goodwill Acquired 2,286,932 2,286,932
Foreign Currency Translation 6,105 7,415
Balance at the end of the period 4,907,073 4,907,073
Grocery Products    
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill    
Balance at the beginning of the period 632,301 632,301
Goodwill Acquired 1,878,660 1,878,660
Foreign Currency Translation 0 0
Balance at the end of the period 2,510,961 2,510,961
Refrigerated Foods    
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill    
Balance at the beginning of the period 1,607,005 1,607,005
Goodwill Acquired 353,135 353,135
Foreign Currency Translation 0 0
Balance at the end of the period 1,960,140 1,960,140
Jennie-O Turkey Store    
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill    
Balance at the beginning of the period 176,628 176,628
Goodwill Acquired 0 0
Foreign Currency Translation 0 0
Balance at the end of the period 176,628 176,628
International & Other    
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill    
Balance at the beginning of the period 198,102 196,793
Goodwill Acquired 55,137 55,137
Foreign Currency Translation 6,105 7,415
Balance at the end of the period $ 259,344 $ 259,344