10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

x   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 28, 2013

or

o    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                                                     to                                                    

Commission File Number: 1-2402

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	41-0319970 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1 Hormel Place Austin, Minnesota (Address of principal executive offices)	55912-3680 (Zip Code)

(507) 437-5611

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

None

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   x YES   o NO

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   x YES   o NO

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x	Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   o Yes   x No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at June 2, 2013
Common Stock	$.0293 par value      264,841,438
Common Stock Non-Voting	$.01 par value                          -0-

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION — April 28, 2013 and October 28, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — Three and Six Months Ended April 28, 2013 and April 29, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME — Three and Six Months Ended April 28, 2013 and April 29, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT — Twelve Months Ended October 28, 2012 and Six Months Ended April 28, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS — Six Months Ended April 28, 2013 and April 29, 2012
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
Consolidated Results
Segment Results
Related Party Transactions
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.	Risk Factors
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 6.	Exhibits
SIGNATURES

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	April 28,			October 28,
	2013			2012
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	262,748		$	682,388
Short-term marketable securities	—			77,387
Accounts receivable	462,239			507,041
Inventories	998,931			950,521
Income taxes receivable	17,181			16,460
Deferred income taxes	71,284			68,560
Prepaid expenses	12,037			12,772
Other current assets	7,920			5,555
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	1,832,340			2,320,684
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	137,618			144,245
GOODWILL	932,114			630,875
OTHER INTANGIBLES	382,816			123,072
PENSION ASSETS	49			49
INVESTMENTS IN AND RECEIVABLES FROM AFFILIATES	284,043			286,537
OTHER ASSETS	140,902			134,024
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Land	57,611			56,258
Buildings	780,877			767,876
Equipment	1,501,230			1,435,630
Construction in progress	83,331			82,254
	2,423,049			2,342,018
Less allowance for depreciation	(1,465,290		)	(1,417,538		)
	957,759			924,480
TOTAL ASSETS	$	4,667,641		$	4,563,966

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	April 28,			October 28,
	2013			2012
	(Unaudited)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	$	315,040		$	385,877
Accrued expenses	42,871			49,792
Accrued workers compensation	35,991			33,543
Accrued marketing expenses	99,535			78,712
Employee related expenses	161,975			193,463
Taxes payable	6,881			4,864
Interest and dividends payable	45,601			40,049
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	707,894			786,300
PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS	612,451			615,428
LONG-TERM DEBT—less current maturities	250,000			250,000
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	79,464			87,313
SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT
Preferred stock, par value $.01 a share—authorized 160,000,000 shares; issued—none
Common stock, non-voting, par value $.01 a share—authorized 400,000,000 shares; issued—none
Common stock, par value $.0293 a share—authorized 800,000,000 shares;
issued 264,944,979 shares April 28, 2013
issued 263,044,280 shares October 28, 2012	7,763			7,707
Additional paid-in capital	26,671			—
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(325,172		)	(323,569		)
Retained earnings	3,300,597			3,135,317
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT	3,009,859			2,819,455
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	7,973			5,470
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT	3,017,832			2,824,925
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT	$	4,667,641		$	4,563,966

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012
Net sales	$	2,152,686		$	2,012,859		$	4,268,927		$	4,052,298
Cost of products sold	1,799,885			1,677,252			3,571,933			3,379,282
GROSS PROFIT	352,801			335,607			696,994			673,016
Selling, general and administrative	173,066			148,684			328,897			301,161
Equity in earnings of affiliates	7,194			7,816			17,037			18,817
OPERATING INCOME	186,929			194,739			385,134			390,672
Other income and expense:
Interest and investment income	1,116			2,338			2,926			3,928
Interest expense	(3,142		)	(3,283		)	(6,236		)	(6,497		)
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	184,903			193,794			381,824			388,103
Provision for income taxes	58,262			64,859			124,138			129,835
NET EARNINGS	126,641			128,935			257,686			258,268
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,121			1,048			2,450			1,986
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION	$	125,520		$	127,887		$	255,236		$	256,282
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE:
BASIC	$	0.47		$	0.49		$	0.97		$	0.97
DILUTED	$	0.46		$	0.48		$	0.95		$	0.95
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
BASIC	264,868			263,610			264,406			263,778
DILUTED	270,780			269,061			269,960			269,334
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE:	$	0.17		$	0.15		$	0.34		$	0.30

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012
NET EARNINGS	$	126,641		$	128,935		$	257,686		$	258,268
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	413			531			797			1,124
Pension and other benefits	5,482			2,688			11,036			3,569
Deferred hedging	(6,571		)	(5,382		)	(13,383		)	(16,673		)
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	(676		)	(2,163		)	(1,550		)	(11,980		)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	125,965			126,772			256,136			246,288
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,159			1,078			2,503			2,052
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION	$	124,806		$	125,694		$	253,633		$	244,236

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Hormel Foods Corporation Shareholders
	Common Stock			Treasury Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Non- controlling Interest			Total Shareholders’ Investment
Balance at October 30, 2011	$	7,734		$	—		$	—		$	2,824,331		$	(175,483	)	$	3,234		$	2,659,816
Net earnings										500,050						4,911			504,961
Other comprehensive (loss) income													(148,086		)	51			(148,035		)
Purchases of common stock				(61,366		)													(61,366		)
Stock-based compensation expense							16,710												16,710
Exercise of stock options/nonvested shares	36			(295		)	13,576												13,317
Shares retired	(63		)	61,661			(30,286		)	(31,312		)							—
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest																774			774
Distribution to noncontrolling interest																(3,500		)	(3,500		)
Declared cash dividends — $.60 per share										(157,752		)							(157,752		)
Balance at October 28, 2012	$	7,707		$	—		$	—		$	3,135,317		$	(323,569	)	$	5,470		$	2,824,925
Net earnings										255,236						2,450			257,686
Other comprehensive (loss) income													(1,603		)	53			(1,550		)
Purchases of common stock				(7,928		)													(7,928		)
Stock-based compensation expense							11,906												11,906
Exercise of stock options/nonvested shares	62						22,687												22,749
Shares retired	(6		)	7,928			(7,922		)										—
Declared cash dividends — $.34 per share										(89,956		)							(89,956		)
Balance at April 28, 2013	$	7,763		$	—		$	26,671		$	3,300,597		$	(325,172	)	$	7,973		$	3,017,832

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings	$	257,686		$	258,268
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	56,405			55,254
Amortization of intangibles	4,756			4,453
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of dividends	2,991			(7,657		)
Provision for deferred income taxes	(266		)	(793		)
Gain on property/equipment sales and plant facilities	(41		)	(279		)
Non-cash investment activities	(1,884		)	(2,309		)
Stock-based compensation expense	11,906			11,129
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(18,138		)	(4,634		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Decrease in accounts receivable	44,802			21,762
Decrease (increase) in inventories	816			(26,849		)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets	19			(14,782		)
Increase in pension and post-retirement benefits	14,769			8,569
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses	(116,263		)	(89,101		)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES	257,558			213,031
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sale of trading securities	77,558			—
Acquisitions of businesses/intangibles	(663,128		)	(168		)
Purchases of property/equipment	(45,494		)	(58,217		)
Proceeds from sales of property/equipment	4,311			1,803
(Increase) decrease in investments, equity in affiliates, and other assets	(5,016		)	4,746
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES	(631,769		)	(51,836		)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from short-term debt	25,000			—
Principal payments on short-term debt	(25,000		)	—
Dividends paid on common stock	(84,405		)	(73,186		)
Share repurchase	(7,928		)	(42,088		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	28,615			10,028
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	18,138			4,634
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES	(45,580		)	(100,612		)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH	151			1,066
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(419,640		)	61,649
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	682,388			463,130
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF QUARTER	$	262,748		$	524,779

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE A                GENERAL

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Hormel Foods Corporation (the Company) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.  The balance sheet at October 28, 2012, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 28, 2012.

Certain reclassifications of previously reported amounts have been made to conform to the current year presentation.  The reclassifications had no impact on net earnings as previously reported.

Investments

The Company maintains a rabbi trust to fund certain supplemental executive retirement plans and deferred income plans, which is included in other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  The securities held by the trust are classified as trading securities.  Therefore, unrealized gains and losses associated with these investments are included in the Company’s earnings.  Securities held by the trust generated gains of  $1.3 million and $2.8 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 28, 2013, respectively, compared to gains of $1.4 million and $2.7 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 29, 2012.  The majority of this portfolio is held in fixed return investments to reduce the exposure to volatility in equity markets.

During fiscal 2012 and 2013, the Company also held securities as part of an investment portfolio, which are classified as short-term marketable securities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  These investments are also trading securities.  Therefore, unrealized gains and losses are included in the Company’s earnings.  The Company recorded a gain of $0.2 million related to these investments during the first quarter of fiscal 2013, compared to gains of $0.4 million and $0.7 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 29, 2012.  These securities were liquidated in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Non-cash investment activities presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows generally consist of unrealized gains or losses on the Company’s rabbi trust and other investments, amortization of affordable housing investments, and amortization of bond financing costs.  The noted investments are included in other assets or short-term marketable securities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  Changes in the value of these investments are included in the Company’s net earnings and are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as either interest and investment income or interest expense, as appropriate.

Guarantees

The Company enters into various agreements guaranteeing specified obligations of affiliated parties.  The Company’s guarantees either terminate in one year or remain in place until such time as the Company revokes the agreement.  The Company currently provides a revocable standby letter of credit for $5.6 million to guarantee obligations that may arise under worker compensation claims of an affiliated party.  This potential obligation is not reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

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New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) updated the guidance within Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 220, Comprehensive Income.  The update eliminates the option for companies to report other comprehensive income and its related components in the Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity.  Instead, companies have the option to present total comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous Statement of Comprehensive Income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  The updated guidance is to be applied retrospectively, and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted.  The Company early adopted the provisions of this accounting standard during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, and adoption did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements, as it relates to presentation only.

In February 2013, the FASB further updated the guidance within ASC 220, Comprehensive Income.  The update requires companies to report, in one place, information about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) and changes in AOCI balances.  For significant items reclassified out of AOCI to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, reporting is required about the effect of the reclassifications on the respective line items in the statement where net income is presented.  For items that are not reclassified to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, a cross reference to other disclosures currently required under United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required.  The above information must be presented in one place, either parenthetically on the face of the financial statements by income statement line item, or in a note.  The updated guidance is to be applied prospectively, and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012, with early adoption permitted.  The Company intends to adopt the new provisions of this accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2014, and adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements as it relates to presentation and disclosure only.

In December 2011, the FASB updated the guidance within ASC 210, Balance Sheet.  The update enhances disclosures related to the offsetting of certain assets and liabilities to enable users of financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on financial position.  The updated guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods.  The Company will adopt the new provisions of this accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2014, and adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

NOTE B                ACQUISITIONS

On January 31, 2013, the Company acquired the United States based SKIPPY peanut butter business from Conopco, Inc. (doing business as Unilever United States Inc.), of Englewood Cliffs, N.J. for a preliminary purchase price of $663.1 million in cash.  This acquisition includes the Little Rock, Arkansas manufacturing facility and all sales worldwide, except sales in China.  The Company expects to close the acquisition of the China based SKIPPY peanut butter business by the end of fiscal year 2013 for an additional investment of approximately $42.0 million, subject to regulatory approvals and working capital adjustments.  The purchase price was funded by the Company with cash on hand generated from operations and liquidating marketable securities.

SKIPPY is a well-established brand that allows the Company to expand its presence in the center of the store with a non-meat protein product and reinforces the Company’s balanced product portfolio.  The acquisition also provides the opportunity to strengthen the Company’s global presence and complements the international sales strategy for the SPAM family of products.

The acquisition will be accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method.  The Company has estimated the acquisition date fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, using independent appraisals and other analyses, and is in the process of determining final working capital adjustments. Therefore, a preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the acquired assets, liabilities, and goodwill is presented in the table below.

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At January 31, 2013 (in thousands)
Inventory	$	49,227
Property, plant and equipment	48,461
Intangible assets	264,500
Goodwill	301,239
Current liabilities	(299		)
Purchase price	$	663,128

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets recognized.  The goodwill recorded as part of the acquisition primarily reflects the value of the assembled workforce, cost synergies, and the potential to integrate and expand existing product lines.  The goodwill balance is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The goodwill and intangible assets have been allocated to the Grocery Products and International & Other reporting segments.

The Company recognized $7.5 million of transaction costs (excluding transitional service expenses) related to the acquisition through the second quarter, and the charges were reported in selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Operating results for this acquisition have been included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations from the date of acquisition (i.e. beginning in the second quarter) and are reflected in the Grocery Products and International & Other reporting segments.  The acquisition contributed $87.0 million of net sales and had an immaterial impact on segment profit for the second quarter.  Pro forma results are not presented, as the acquisition was not considered material to the consolidated Company.

NOTE C                STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company issues stock options and nonvested shares as part of its stock incentive plans for employees and non-employee directors.  The Company’s policy is to grant options with the exercise price equal to the market price of the common stock on the date of grant.  Options typically vest over periods ranging from six months to four years and expire ten years after the date of the grant.  The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense ratably over the shorter of the requisite service period or vesting period.  The fair value of stock-based compensation granted to retirement-eligible individuals is expensed at the time of grant.

A reconciliation of the number of options outstanding and exercisable (in thousands) as of April 28, 2013, and changes during the six months then ended, is as follows:

	Shares	Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at October 28, 2012	20,454	$	19.67
Granted	2,217	32.18
Exercised	3,629	15.57
Forfeited	21	27.77
Outstanding at April 28, 2013	19,021	$	21.90	5.9 years	$	347,329
Exercisable at April 28, 2013	13,002	$	18.88	4.7 years	$	209,268

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The weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted and the total intrinsic value of options exercised (in thousands) during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012		April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012
Weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted	$	6.57	$	5.37	$	5.50	$	5.64
Intrinsic value of exercised options	$	16,133	$	9,492	$	62,653	$	15,321

The fair value of each option award is calculated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model utilizing the following weighted-average assumptions:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012		April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012
Risk-Free Interest Rate	1.7	%	1.6	%	1.4	%	1.8	%
Dividend Yield	1.9	%	2.1	%	2.1	%	2.0	%
Stock Price Volatility	20.0	%	21.0	%	20.0	%	21.0	%
Expected Option Life	8 years		8 years		8 years		8 years

As part of the annual valuation process, the Company reassesses the appropriateness of the inputs used in the valuation models.  The Company establishes the risk-free interest rate using stripped U.S. Treasury yields as of the grant date where the remaining term is approximately the expected life of the option.  The dividend yield is set based on the dividend rate approved by the Company’s Board of Directors and the stock price on the grant date.  The expected volatility assumption is set based primarily on historical volatility.  As a reasonableness test, implied volatility from exchange traded options is also examined to validate the volatility range obtained from the historical analysis.  The expected life assumption is set based on an analysis of past exercise behavior by option holders.  In performing the valuations for option grants, the Company has not stratified option holders as exercise behavior has historically been consistent across all employee and non-employee director groups.

The Company’s nonvested shares granted on or before September 26, 2010, vest after five years or upon retirement.  Nonvested shares granted after September 26, 2010, vest after one year.  A reconciliation of the nonvested shares (in thousands) as of April 28, 2013, and changes during the six months then ended, is as follows:

	Shares	Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Nonvested at October 28, 2012	139	$	21.47
Granted	45	35.42
Vested	70	24.93
Nonvested at April 28, 2013	114	$	24.86

The weighted-average grant date fair value of nonvested shares granted, the total fair value (in thousands) of nonvested shares granted, and the fair value (in thousands) of shares that have vested during the first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

	Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012
Weighted-average grant date fair value	$	35.42	$	28.97
Fair value of nonvested shares granted	$	1,600	$	1,304
Fair value of shares vested	$	1,758	$	2,324

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Stock-based compensation expense, along with the related income tax benefit, for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012 is presented in the table below.

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012
Stock-based compensation expense recognized	$	6,330		$	4,889		$	11,906		$	11,129
Less: Income tax benefit recognized	(2,393		)	(1,854		)	(4,502		)	(4,220		)
After-tax stock-based compensation expense	$	3,937		$	3,035		$	7,404		$	6,909

At April 28, 2013, there was $13.1 million of total unrecognized compensation expense from stock-based compensation arrangements granted under the plans.  This compensation is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 4.8 years.  During the second quarter and six months ended April 28, 2013, cash received from stock option exercises was $5.4 million and $28.6 million, respectively, compared to $6.1 million and $10.0 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 29, 2012.  The total tax benefit to be realized for tax deductions from these option exercises for the second quarter and six months ended April 28, 2013, was $6.1 million and $23.7 million, respectively, compared to $3.6 million and $5.8 million in the comparable periods in fiscal 2012.

Shares issued for option exercises and nonvested shares may be either authorized but unissued shares, or shares of treasury stock acquired in the open market or otherwise.

NOTE D                GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended April 28, 2013, are presented in the table below. There were no changes to the carrying amount of goodwill in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.  The additions during the second quarter are entirely due to the acquisition of the United States based SKIPPY peanut butter business on January 31, 2013.  The goodwill amounts are preliminary pending final working capital adjustments.

(in thousands)	Grocery Products		Refrigerated Foods		JOTS		Specialty Foods		International & Other		Total
Balance as of October 28, 2012	$	123,316	$	96,643	$	203,214	$	207,028	$	674	$	630,875
Goodwill acquired	197,339				—		—		103,900		301,239
Balance as of April 28, 2013	$	320,655	$	96,643	$	203,214	$	207,028	$	104,574	$	932,114

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for definite-lived intangible assets are presented in the table below.  Customer relationships of $25.1 million were acquired during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 related to the United States based SKIPPY peanut butter business.

	April 28, 2013					October 28, 2012
(in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer lists/relationships	$	47,130	$	(16,309	)	$	22,148	$	(14,684	)
Proprietary software & technology	20,940		(17,385		)	22,000		(17,319		)
Formulas & recipes	17,854		(12,755		)	17,854		(11,686		)
Other intangibles	9,786		(7,704		)	13,586		(10,686		)
Total	$	95,710	$	(54,153	)	$	75,588	$	(54,375	)

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Amortization expense was $2.6 million and $4.8 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 28, 2013, respectively, compared to $2.1 million and $4.5 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 29, 2012.

Estimated annual amortization expense (in thousands) for the five fiscal years after October 28, 2012, is as follows:

Fiscal Year	Estimated Amortization Expense
2013	$	9,479
2014	8,654
2015	5,474
2016	3,348
2017	2,918

The carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets are presented in the table below.   The increase in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 represents the fair value of the trade name and trademarks acquired with the United States based SKIPPY peanut butter business.

(in thousands)	April 28, 2013		October 28, 2012
Brands/trade names/trademarks	$	333,275	$	93,875
Other intangibles	7,984		7,984
Total	$	341,259	$	101,859

NOTE E                INVESTMENTS IN AND RECEIVABLES FROM AFFILIATES

The Company accounts for its majority-owned operations under the consolidation method.  Investments in which the Company owns a minority interest, and for which there are no other indicators of control, are accounted for under the equity or cost method.  These investments, along with any related receivables from affiliates, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as investments in and receivables from affiliates.

Investments in and receivables from affiliates consists of the following:

(in thousands)	Segment	% Owned	April 28, 2013		October 28, 2012
MegaMex Foods, LLC	Grocery Products	50%	$	199,809	$	205,315
Foreign Joint Ventures	International & Other	Various (26-50%)	84,234		81,222
Total			$	284,043	$	286,537

Equity in earnings of affiliates consists of the following:

		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	Segment	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012		April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012
MegaMex Foods, LLC	Grocery Products	$	7,607		$	7,501	$	14,644	$	16,125
Foreign Joint Ventures	International & Other	(413		)	315		2,393		2,692
Total		$	7,194		$	7,816	$	17,037	$	18,817

The Company recognized a basis difference of $21.3 million associated with the formation of MegaMex Foods, LLC, which is being amortized through equity in earnings of affiliates.

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NOTE F                EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

The reported net earnings attributable to the Company were used when computing basic and diluted earnings per share.  The following table sets forth the shares used as the denominator for those computations:

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013	April 29, 2012	April 28, 2013	April 29, 2012
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	264,868	263,610	264,406	263,778
Dilutive potential common shares	5,912	5,451	5,554	5,556
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	270,780	269,061	269,960	269,334

For the second quarter and six months ended April 28, 2013, 0.6 million and 0.8 million weighted-average stock options, respectively, were not included in the computation of dilutive potential common shares since their inclusion would have had an antidilutive effect on earnings per share, compared to 2.6 million and 1.9 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 29, 2012.

NOTE G               ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows:

(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			October 28, 2012
Foreign currency translation	$	13,159		$	12,415
Pension & other benefits	(334,429		)	(345,465		)
Deferred (loss) gain on hedging	(3,902		)	9,481
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(325,172	)	$	(323,569	)

NOTE H               INVENTORIES

Principal components of inventories are:

(in thousands)	April 28, 2013		October 28, 2012
Finished products	$	560,843	$	494,298
Raw materials and work-in-process	255,021		267,877
Materials and supplies	183,067		188,346
Total	$	998,931	$	950,521

NOTE I                 DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

The Company uses hedging programs to manage price risk associated with commodity purchases.  These programs utilize futures contracts and swaps to manage the Company’s exposure to price fluctuations in the commodities markets.  The Company has determined that its programs which are designated as hedges are highly effective in offsetting the changes in fair value or cash flows generated by the items hedged.

Cash Flow Hedges:  The Company currently utilizes corn futures to offset the price fluctuation in the Company’s future direct grain purchases, and has historically entered into various swaps to hedge the purchases of grain and natural gas at certain plant locations.  The financial instruments are designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges, and the Company measures the effectiveness of the hedges on a regular basis.  Effective gains or losses related to these cash flow hedges are reported in accumulated other

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comprehensive loss (AOCL) and reclassified into earnings, through cost of products sold, in the period or periods in which the hedged transactions affect earnings.  Any gains or losses related to hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in the current period cost of products sold.  The Company typically does not hedge its grain or natural gas exposure beyond the next two upcoming fiscal years.  As of April 28, 2013, and October 28, 2012, the Company had the following outstanding commodity futures contracts and swaps that were entered into to hedge forecasted purchases:

	Volume
Commodity	April 28, 2013	October 28, 2012
Corn	15.9 million bushels	12.0 million bushels

As of April 28, 2013, the Company has included in AOCL, hedging losses of $6.2 million (before tax) relating to these positions, compared to gains of $15.2 million (before tax) as of October 28, 2012.  The Company expects to recognize the majority of these losses over the next 12 months.

Fair Value Hedges:  The Company utilizes futures to minimize the price risk assumed when forward priced contracts are offered to the Company’s commodity suppliers.  The intent of the program is to make the forward priced commodities cost nearly the same as cash market purchases at the date of delivery.  The futures contracts are designated and accounted for as fair value hedges, and the Company measures the effectiveness of the hedges on a regular basis.  Changes in the fair value of the futures contracts, along with the gain or loss on the hedged purchase commitment, are marked-to-market through earnings and are recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as a current asset and liability, respectively.  Effective gains or losses related to these fair value hedges are recognized through cost of products sold in the period or periods in which the hedged transactions affect earnings.  Any gains or losses related to hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in the current period cost of products sold.  As of April 28, 2013, and October 28, 2012, the Company had the following outstanding commodity futures contracts designated as fair value hedges:

	Volume
Commodity	April 28, 2013	October 28, 2012
Corn	9.5 million bushels	8.0 million bushels
Lean hogs	0.7 million cwt	0.9 million cwt

Other Derivatives:  During fiscal years 2013 and 2012, the Company has held certain futures to manage the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in commodity markets.  The Company has not applied hedge accounting to these positions.  As of April 28, 2013, and October 28, 2012, the Company had the following outstanding futures contracts related to other programs:

	Volume
Commodity	April 28, 2013	October 28, 2012
Soybean meal	6,700 tons	—

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Fair Values:  The fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments (in thousands) as of April 28, 2013, and October 28, 2012, were as follows:

	Location on Consolidated	Fair Value (1)
	Statements of Financial Position	April 28, 2013			October 28, 2012
Asset Derivatives:
Derivatives Designated as Hedges:
Commodity contracts	Other current assets	$	(7,909	)	$	7,483
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges:
Commodity contracts	Other current assets	(739		)	—
Total Asset Derivatives		$	(8,648	)	$	7,483

(1)  Amounts represent the gross fair value of derivative assets and liabilities.  The Company nets the derivative assets and liabilities for each of its hedging programs, including cash collateral, when a master netting arrangement exists between the Company and the counterparty to the derivative contract.  The amount or timing of cash collateral balances may impact the classification of the derivative in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.   See Note J - Fair Value Measurements for a discussion of these net amounts as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Derivative Gains and Losses:  Gains or losses (before tax, in thousands) related to the Company’s derivative instruments for the second quarter ended April 28, 2013, and April 29, 2012, were as follows:

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL) (Effective Portion) (1)

Location on

Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) (2) (3)

Three Months Ended

Consolidated

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Cash Flow Hedges:

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

Statements of Operations

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

Commodity contracts

$

(8,378

)

$

(4,843

)

Cost of products sold

$

2,156

$

3,751

$

(392

)

$

—

Location on

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Effective Portion) (4)

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) (2) (5)

Consolidated

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Fair Value Hedges:

Statements of Operations

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

Commodity contracts

Cost of products sold

$

3,628

$

2,695

$

85

$

135

Location on

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings

Consolidated

Three Months Ended

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges:

Statements of Operations

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

Commodity contracts

Cost of products sold

$

351

$

86

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Derivative Gains and Losses:  Gains or losses (before tax, in thousands) related to the Company’s derivative instruments for the six months ended April 28, 2013, and April 29, 2012, were as follows:

	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL) (Effective Portion) (1)						Location on	Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)					Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) (2) (3)
	Six Months Ended						Consolidated	Six Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	April 28,			April 29,			Statements	April 28,			April 29,		April 28,				April 29,
Cash Flow Hedges:	2013			2012			of Operations	2013			2012		2013				2012
Commodity contracts	$	(12,469	)	$	(12,085	)	Cost of products sold	$	8,986		$	14,641	$	(226		)	$	—
							Location on	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Effective Portion) (4)					Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) (2) (5)
							Consolidated	Six Months Ended					Six Months Ended
							Statements	April 28,			April 29,		April 28,				April 29,
Fair Value Hedges:							of Operations	2013			2012		2013				2012
Commodity contracts							Cost of products sold	$	2,542		$	5,349	$		55		$	46
							Location on	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings
							Consolidated	Six Months Ended
Derivatives Not							Statements	April 28,			April 29,
Designated as Hedges:							of Operations	2013			2012
Commodity contracts							Cost of products sold	$	(733	)	$	46

(1)	Amounts represent gains or losses in AOCL before tax. See the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the after tax impact of these gains or losses on net earnings.
(2)	There were no gains or losses excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness during the second quarter or first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012.
(3)	There were no gains or losses resulting from the discontinuance of cash flow hedges during the second quarter or first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012.
(4)	Amounts represent (losses) gains on commodity contracts designated as fair value hedges that were closed during the second quarter or first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012, which were offset by a corresponding gain or loss on the underlying hedged purchase commitment. Additional gains or losses related to changes in the fair value of open commodity contracts, along with the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged purchase commitment, are also marked-to-market through earnings with no impact on a net basis.
(5)	There were no gains or losses recognized as a result of a hedged firm commitment no longer qualifying as a fair value hedge during the second quarter or first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012.

NOTE JFAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Pursuant to the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC 820), the Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value or discloses the fair value of certain assets and liabilities recorded at cost in the consolidated financial statements.  Fair value is calculated as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price).  ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires assets and liabilities measured at fair value to be categorized into one of three levels based on the inputs used in the valuation.  Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input significant to the fair value measurement.  The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1:  Observable inputs based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

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Level 2: Observable inputs, other than those included in Level 1, based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in inactive markets.

Level 3:  Unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about what inputs a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances.

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 28, 2013, and October 28, 2012, and their level within the fair value hierarchy, are presented in the tables below.

	Fair Value Measurements at April 28, 2013
(in thousands)	Fair Value at April 28, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets at Fair Value:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	90,336	$	90,336	$	—	$	—
Other trading securities (2)	112,432		37,774		74,658		—
Commodity derivatives (3)	4,094		4,094		—		—
Total Assets at Fair Value	$	206,862	$	132,204	$	74,658	$	—
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Deferred compensation (2)	$	48,824	$	18,614	$	30,210	$	—
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	$	48,824	$	18,614	$	30,210	$	—

	Fair Value Measurements at October 28, 2012
(in thousands)	Fair Value at October 28, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets at Fair Value:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	483,441	$	483,441	$	—	$	—
Short-term marketable securities (4)	77,387		2,349		75,038		—
Other trading securities (2)	109,676		36,305		73,371		—
Commodity derivatives (3)	3,884		3,884		—		—
Total Assets at Fair Value	$	674,388	$	525,979	$	148,409	$	—
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Deferred compensation (2)	$	47,953	$	16,866	$	31,087	$	—
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	$	47,953	$	16,866	$	31,087	$	—

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities above:

(1)The Company’s cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds rated AAA, and other highly liquid investment accounts.  As these investments have a maturity date of three months or less, the carrying value approximates fair value.

(2)The Company holds trading securities as part of a rabbi trust to fund certain supplemental executive retirement plans and deferred income plans.  The rabbi trust is included in other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and is valued based on the underlying fair value of each fund held by the trust.  A majority of the funds held related to the supplemental executive retirement plans have been invested in fixed income funds managed by a third party.  The declared rate on these funds is set based on a formula using the yield of the general account investment portfolio that supports the fund, adjusted for expenses and other charges.  The rate is guaranteed for one year at issue, and may

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be reset annually on the policy anniversary, subject to a guaranteed minimum rate.  As the value is based on adjusted market rates, and the fixed rate is only reset on an annual basis, these funds are classified as Level 2.  The remaining funds held are also managed by a third party, and include equity securities, money market accounts, bond funds, or other portfolios for which there is an active quoted market.  Therefore these securities are classified as Level 1.  The related deferred compensation liabilities are included in other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and are valued based on the underlying investment selections held in each participant’s account.  Investment options generally mirror those funds held by the rabbi trust, for which there is an active quoted market.  Therefore these investment balances are classified as Level 1.  The Company also offers a fixed rate investment option to participants.  The rate earned on these investments is adjusted annually based on a specified percentage of the United States Internal Revenue Service ( I.R.S.) Applicable Federal Rates in effect and therefore these balances are classified as Level 2.

(3)The Company’s commodity derivatives represent futures contracts used in its hedging or other programs to offset price fluctuations associated with purchases of corn and soybean meal, and to minimize the price risk assumed when forward priced contracts are offered to the Company’s commodity suppliers.  The Company’s futures contracts for corn and soybean meal are traded on the Chicago Board of Trade, while futures contracts for lean hogs are traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  These are active markets with quoted prices available and therefore these contracts are classified as Level 1.  All derivatives are reviewed for potential credit risk and risk of nonperformance.  The Company nets the derivative assets and liabilities for each of its hedging programs, including cash collateral, when a master netting arrangement exists between the Company and the counterparty to the derivative contract.  The net balance for each program is included in other current assets or accounts payable, as appropriate, in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  As of April 28, 2013, the Company has recognized the right to reclaim cash collateral of $23.3 million from, and the obligation to return cash collateral of $10.5 million to, various counterparties.  As of October 28, 2012, the Company had recognized the right to reclaim cash collateral of $27.5 million from, and the obligation to return cash collateral of $31.1 million to, various counterparties.

(4)During fiscal 2012 and 2013, the Company held trading securities as part of a portfolio maintained to generate investment income and to provide cash for operations of the Company, if necessary.  The portfolio is managed by a third party who is responsible for daily trading activities, and all assets within the portfolio are highly liquid.  The cash, U.S. government securities, and highly rated money market funds held by the portfolio are classified as Level 1.  The investment portfolio also included corporate bonds, international government securities, commercial paper, agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities for which there is an active, quoted market.  Market prices are obtained from a variety of industry standard providers, large financial institutions, and other third-party sources to calculate a representative daily market value, and therefore, these securities are classified as Level 2.  These securities were liquidated in the first quarter of 2013.

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities also include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other liabilities, for which carrying value approximates fair value.  The Company does not carry its long-term debt at fair value in its Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  Based on borrowing rates available to the Company for long-term financing with similar terms and average maturities, the fair value of long-term debt, utilizing discounted cash flows (Level 2), was $281.4 million as of April 28, 2013, and $283.6 million as of October 28, 2012.

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 820, the Company also measures certain nonfinancial assets and liabilities at fair value that are recognized or disclosed on a nonrecurring basis (e.g. goodwill, intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment).  During the six months ended April 28, 2013, and April 29, 2012, there were no remeasurements of assets or liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition.

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NOTE K               PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Net periodic benefit cost for pension and other post-retirement benefit plans consists of the following:

	Pension Benefits
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 28, 2012
Service cost	$	7,745		$	5,856		$	15,490		$	11,712
Interest cost	11,922			12,284			23,844			24,568
Expected return on plan assets	(18,286		)	(17,128		)	(36,572		)	(34,255		)
Amortization of prior service cost	(1,270		)	(1,270		)	(2,540		)	(2,540		)
Recognized actuarial loss	8,504			5,033			17,009			10,065
Net periodic cost	$	8,615		$	4,775		$	17,231		$	9,550

	Post-retirement Benefits
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012
Service cost	$	612		$	556		$	1,224		$	1,112
Interest cost	3,694			4,437			7,388			8,875
Amortization of prior service cost	(333		)	883			(598		)	1,796
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	1,912			(1		)	3,825			(2		)
Net periodic cost	$	5,885		$	5,875		$	11,839		$	11,781

NOTE L                INCOME TAXES

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, at April 28, 2013, recorded in other long-term liabilities was $22.1 million, of which $14.6 million would impact the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized.  The Company includes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense, with gains of $4.7 million and $4.5 million included in expense in the second quarter and first six months, respectively, of fiscal 2013.  The amount of accrued interest and penalties at April 28, 2013, associated with unrecognized tax benefits was $3.2 million.

The Company is regularly audited by federal and state taxing authorities.  During fiscal year 2012, the I.R.S. concluded its examination of the Company’s consolidated federal income tax returns for the fiscal years through 2009, and opened its examination for fiscal years 2010 and 2011.  The Company is in various stages of audit by several state taxing authorities on a variety of fiscal years, as far back as 2006.  While it is reasonably possible that one or more of these audits may be completed within the next 12 months and that the related unrecognized tax benefits may change, based on the status of the examinations it is not possible to reasonably estimate the effect of any amount of such change to previously recorded uncertain tax positions.

NOTE M               SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company develops, processes, and distributes a wide array of food products in a variety of markets.  The Company reports its results in the following five segments: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, Specialty Foods, and International & Other.

The Grocery Products segment consists primarily of the processing, marketing, and sale of shelf-stable food products sold predominantly in the retail market.  This segment also includes the results from the Company’s MegaMex joint venture.

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The Refrigerated Foods segment includes the Hormel Refrigerated operating segment and the Affiliated Business Units.  This segment consists primarily of the processing, marketing, and sale of branded and unbranded pork and beef products for retail, foodservice, and fresh product customers.  The Affiliated Business Units include the Farmer John, Burke Corporation, Dan’s Prize, Saag’s Products, Inc., and Precept Foods businesses.  Precept Foods, LLC, is a 50.01 percent owned joint venture.

The Jennie-O Turkey Store segment consists primarily of the processing, marketing, and sale of branded and unbranded turkey products for retail, foodservice, and fresh product customers.

The Specialty Foods segment includes the Diamond Crystal Brands, Century Foods International, and Hormel Specialty Products operating segments.  This segment consists of the packaging and sale of various sugar and sugar substitute products, salt and pepper products, liquid portion products, dessert mixes, ready-to-drink products, sports nutrition products, gelatin products, and private label canned meats to retail and foodservice customers.  This segment also includes the processing, marketing, and sale of nutritional food products and supplements to hospitals, nursing homes, and other marketers of nutritional products.

The International & Other segment includes the Hormel Foods International operating segment, which manufactures, markets, and sells Company products internationally.  This segment also includes the results from the Company’s international joint ventures and miscellaneous corporate sales.  This segment was previously the All Other segment, and was renamed in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 with no change in the composition of the segment.

Intersegment sales are recorded at prices that approximate cost and are eliminated in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  The Company does not allocate investment income, interest expense, and interest income to its segments when measuring performance.  The Company also retains various other income and unallocated expenses at corporate.  Equity in earnings of affiliates is included in segment operating profit; however, earnings attributable to the Company’s noncontrolling interests are excluded.  These items are included below as net interest and investment expense (income), general corporate expense, and noncontrolling interest when reconciling to earnings before income taxes.

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Sales and operating profits for each of the Company’s reportable segments and reconciliation to earnings before income taxes are set forth below.  The Company is an integrated enterprise, characterized by substantial intersegment cooperation, cost allocations, and sharing of assets.  Therefore, the Company does not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would report the operating profit and other financial information shown below.

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012
Sales to Unaffiliated Customers
Grocery Products	$	393,505		$	263,993		$	727,645		$	533,472
Refrigerated Foods	1,011,370			1,031,975			2,074,771			2,115,500
Jennie-O Turkey Store	384,739			391,053			775,073			768,424
Specialty Foods	245,691			228,947			479,536			446,971
International & Other	117,381			96,891			211,902			187,931
Total	$	2,152,686		$	2,012,859		$	4,268,927		$	4,052,298
Intersegment Sales
Grocery Products	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Refrigerated Foods	3,296			3,131			5,739			5,544
Jennie-O Turkey Store	29,562			32,585			59,983			62,720
Specialty Foods	22			26			53			67
International & Other	—			—			—			—
Total	$	32,880		$	35,742		$	65,775		$	68,331
Intersegment elimination	(32,880		)	(35,742		)	(65,775		)	(68,331		)
Total	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Net Sales
Grocery Products	$	393,505		$	263,993		$	727,645		$	533,472
Refrigerated Foods	1,014,666			1,035,106			2,080,510			2,121,044
Jennie-O Turkey Store	414,301			423,638			835,056			831,144
Specialty Foods	245,713			228,973			479,589			447,038
International & Other	117,381			96,891			211,902			187,931
Intersegment elimination	(32,880		)	(35,742		)	(65,775		)	(68,331		)
Total	$	2,152,686		$	2,012,859		$	4,268,927		$	4,052,298
Segment Operating Profit
Grocery Products	$	47,295		$	42,858		$	97,208		$	86,951
Refrigerated Foods	54,680			53,009			108,470			106,758
Jennie-O Turkey Store	51,999			70,198			110,944			146,960
Specialty Foods	25,967			20,859			49,728			37,506
International & Other	15,618			12,855			32,729			25,326
Total segment operating profit	$	195,559		$	199,779		$	399,079		$	403,501
Net interest and investment expense (income)	2,026			945			3,310			2,569
General corporate expense	9,751			6,088			16,395			14,815
Noncontrolling interest	1,121			1,048			2,450			1,986
Earnings before income taxes	$	184,903		$	193,794		$	381,824		$	388,103

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

There have been no material changes in the Company’s Critical Accounting Policies, as disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 28, 2012.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

The Company is a processor of branded and unbranded food products for retail, foodservice, and fresh product customers.  It operates in five reportable segments as described in Note M in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

For the second quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company reported net earnings per diluted share of $0.46, a decrease of 4.2 percent compared to $0.48 per diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal 2012.  Significant factors impacting the second quarter of fiscal 2013 were:

·Grocery Products results were positively impacted by strong sales of core product lines, including the addition of newly acquired SKIPPY peanut butter items.

·Increased grain costs in live production operations held down the overall performance of the Refrigerated Foods segment, offset by improved results in the other parts of the business.

·Jennie-O Turkey Store segment profit declined due to higher grain costs and lower commodity turkey meat prices.

·The International & Other segment achieved excellent results led by higher export sales of the SPAM family of products.

·Specialty Foods delivered notable earnings growth on sales increases.

Consolidated Results

Net earnings attributable to the Company for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 decreased 1.9 percent to $125.5 million compared to $127.9 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2012.  Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter decreased 4.2 percent to $0.46 from $0.48 diluted earnings per share last year.  Net earnings attributable to the Company for the first six months of fiscal 2013 decreased 0.4 percent to $255.2 million compared to $256.3 million in fiscal 2012.  Diluted earnings per share for the same period were $0.95 in fiscal 2013, even with the prior year.

Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 6.9 percent to $2.15 billion versus $2.01 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2012, with three of the five reporting segments generating top line growth.  Tonnage growth was more modest, increasing 3.8 percent to 1.24 billion lbs. for the second quarter compared to 1.20 billion lbs. in the same quarter of last year, reflecting planned harvest reductions in the Company’s hog and turkey processing operations.  Net sales for the first six months of fiscal 2013 increased 5.3 percent to $4.27 billion from $4.05 billion in the first six months of fiscal 2012.  Tonnage for the first six months of fiscal 2013 increased 2.7 percent to 2.48 billion lbs. compared to 2.41 billion lbs. in 2012.

Net sales were enhanced by the inclusion of sales of Don Miguel Foods Corp. products (additional product lines within the MegaMex joint venture) in the Grocery Products segment, as the Company’s retail sales force assumed responsibility for these sales beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.  These sales contributed an incremental $48.7 million of net sales and 22.4 million lbs. to the top-line results for the quarter, and $103.2 million of net sales and 47.4 million lbs. for the first six months of 2013.  The addition of the newly acquired SKIPPY peanut butter business further benefitted the top-line for the Company, contributing $87.0 million of net sales and 48.6 million lbs. within the second quarter.  Higher export sales of the SPAM family of products by the Company’s International business also provided notable growth.  Jennie-O Turkey Store saw continued growth in its value-added turkey products, but experienced an overall sales decline due to reduced harvest levels and lower commodity turkey meat prices.

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Gross profit for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013 was $352.8 million and $697.0 million, respectively, compared to $335.6 million and $673.0 million for the same periods last year.  Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the second quarter decreased to 16.4 percent compared to 16.7 percent the prior year, and decreased to 16.3 percent for the first six months of fiscal 2013 from 16.6 percent for the comparable six months of fiscal 2012.  Solid margin gains were experienced on export sales of the SPAM family of products in the International & Other segment during the quarter, and strong sales combined with lower raw material costs generated margin improvement for the Specialty Foods segment.  However, these increases were unable to fully offset lower margins for the Jennie-O Turkey Store segment driven by continued high grain costs and weak commodity turkey prices.  Margins in Refrigerated Foods improved modestly as improved results in other parts of the business offset losses in the Company’s live production operations.  Additionally, shipping and handling expenses to date in fiscal 2013 have increased in four of the Company’s five segments.

Entering the second half of the fiscal year, the Company anticipates continued success in the Grocery Products and International & Other segments.  In addition to organic growth, results for these segments will continue to benefit from the addition of SKIPPY sales.  The contract allowing Diamond Crystal Brands to sell SPLENDA® sweetener into foodservice trade channels will expire at the end of June 2013 in the ordinary course of business, and results for the Specialty Foods segment will be challenged by the loss of these sales in the back half of the year.  Pork operating margins and challenges in live hog production operations are expected to improve for the Refrigerated Foods segment as the year progresses.  Results in Jennie-O Turkey Store are expected to improve as pressures from higher commodity grain prices and weaker turkey commodity meat prices begin to moderate.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013 were $173.1 million and $328.9 million, respectively, compared to $148.7 million and $301.2 million for the same periods last year.  Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 8.0 percent and 7.7 percent, respectively, for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013, compared to 7.4 percent for both the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2012.  Transition and transaction costs incurred due to the SKIPPY acquisition were the main drivers of the increased expense for both the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013 compared to the prior year.  Higher advertising and marketing expenses also contributed to the increase in the current year.  The Company expects selling, general and administrative expenses to be approximately 7.5 percent of net sales for the full year in fiscal 2013.

Equity in earnings of affiliates was $7.2 million and $17.0 million for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013, respectively, compared to $7.8 million and $18.8 million last year.  Small gains in the Company’s 50 percent owned MegaMex joint venture were unable to offset declines in the Company’s international joint ventures for the quarter.  For the full year, lower results from the Company’s 50 percent owned MegaMex joint venture drove the decrease for fiscal 2013 compared to the prior year.

The effective tax rate for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013 was 31.5 percent and 32.5 percent, respectively, compared to 33.5 percent for both the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2012.  The lower rate for the first six months of fiscal 2013 is primarily due to net favorable discrete items resulting from prior year tax adjustments and settlements with various foreign and state tax jurisdictions.  The Company expects a full-year effective tax rate between 33.0 and 34.0 percent for fiscal 2013.

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Segment Results

Net sales and operating profits for each of the Company’s reportable segments are set forth below.  The Company is an integrated enterprise, characterized by substantial intersegment cooperation, cost allocations, and sharing of assets.  Therefore, the Company does not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would report the operating profit and other financial information shown below.  Additional segment financial information can be found in Note M of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012		% Change		April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012		% Change
Net Sales
Grocery Products	$	393,505	$	263,993	49.1		$	727,645	$	533,472	36.4
Refrigerated Foods	1,011,370		1,031,975		(2.0	)	2,074,771		2,115,500		(1.9	)
Jennie-O Turkey Store	384,739		391,053		(1.6	)	775,073		768,424		0.9
Specialty Foods	245,691		228,947		7.3		479,536		446,971		7.3
International & Other	117,381		96,891		21.1		211,902		187,931		12.8
Total	$	2,152,686	$	2,012,859	6.9		$	4,268,927	$	4,052,298	5.3
Segment Operating Profit
Grocery Products	$	47,295	$	42,858	10.4		$	97,208	$	86,951	11.8
Refrigerated Foods	54,680		53,009		3.2		108,470		106,758		1.6
Jennie-O Turkey Store	51,999		70,198		(25.9	)	110,944		146,960		(24.5	)
Specialty Foods	25,967		20,859		24.5		49,728		37,506		32.6
International & Other	15,618		12,855		21.5		32,729		25,326		29.2
Total segment operating profit	$	159,559	$	199,779	(2.1	)	$	399,079	$	403,501	(1.1	)
Net interest and investment expense (income)	2,026		945		114.4		3,310		2,569		28.8
General corporate expense	9,751		6,088		60.2		16,395		14,815		10.7
Noncontrolling interest	1,121		1,048		7.0		2,450		1,986		23.4
Earnings before income taxes	$	184,903	$	193,794	(4.6	)	$	381,824	$	388,103	(1.6	)

Grocery Products

The Grocery Products segment consists primarily of the processing, marketing, and sale of shelf-stable food products sold predominantly in the retail market.  This segment also includes the results from the Company’s MegaMex joint venture.

Grocery Products net sales increased 49.1 percent and 36.4 percent for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013, respectively, compared to the same fiscal 2012 periods.  Tonnage increased 47.2 percent for the second quarter and 33.2 percent for the first six months of fiscal 2013 compared to the prior year.  The comparative results reflect the addition of Don Miguel Foods Corp. sales (additional product lines within the MegaMex joint venture), as the Company’s retail sales force assumed responsibility for these sales beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.   The addition of the newly acquired SKIPPY peanut butter business also aided growth in the quarter.  On a combined basis, these businesses contributed an incremental $119.2 million of net sales and 63.5 million lbs. to the top-line results for the quarter, and $173.7 million of net sales and 88.5 million lbs. to the top-line results for the first six months of 2013.

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The positive performance of Grocery Products in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 was also driven by sales gains in core product lines, including Chi-Chi’s and Herdez Mexican products, the SPAM family of products, and Dinty Moore stew.  Sales of the Hormel Compleats line of microwave meals also improved for the second consecutive quarter as the introduction of new cheesy pasta meals helped drive growth.  These increases more than offset declines in categories such as Hormel chunk and imported meats.

Segment profit for Grocery Products increased 10.4 percent and 11.8 percent for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013, respectively, compared to the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2012.  Profit results for the second quarter benefitted from lower pork and beef input costs, as well as volume increases in core products such as the SPAM family of products and Hormel chili.  However, transaction and transition costs related to the SKIPPY acquisition impacted fiscal 2013 results and the year-over-year profit comparisons for both the second quarter and six months.

The Company anticipates continued growth for this segment entering the third quarter.  Solid momentum is expected to continue in core canned items, Mexican products, microwave meals, and the newly acquired SKIPPY franchise.  The Company will continue to support these items with advertising campaigns and merchandising events.  Although increasing input costs may be a concern, the Company expects the initiatives in place to drive sales growth should result in a strong finish to fiscal 2013 for Grocery Products.

Refrigerated Foods

The Refrigerated Foods segment includes the Hormel Refrigerated operating segment and the Affiliated Business Units.  This segment consists primarily of the processing, marketing, and sale of branded and unbranded pork and beef products for retail, foodservice, and fresh product customers.  The Affiliated Business Units include the Farmer John, Burke Corporation, Dan’s Prize, Saag’s Products, Inc., and Precept Foods businesses.  Precept Foods, LLC, is a 50.01 percent owned joint venture.

Net sales for the Refrigerated Foods segment decreased 2.0 percent and 1.9 percent for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013, respectively, compared to the same periods of fiscal 2012.  Tonnage decreased 4.3 percent and 3.3 percent for the second quarter and first six months compared to the prior year.  Declines for the second quarter primarily reflect lower sales of commodity pork items, as harvest levels were reduced in order to limit the Company’s exposure to unfavorable pork operating margins, and from planned reductions in this segment’s feed sales business.  However, top-line gains were reported across several key value-added product categories.

Sales gains in the value-added businesses included Hormel convenience bacon, Lloyd’s ribs, and Hormel party trays in the Meat Products business unit.  The new Hormel REV wraps also began shipping nationally in the second quarter, and the Company will be launching a significant advertising campaign to support this new product line in the third quarter.  Within the Foodservice business unit, sales of Hormel Natural Choice deli meats and Hormel pecanwood bacon experienced significant growth, along with strong sales of the new Hormel Fire Braised meats.

Segment profit for Refrigerated Foods increased 3.2 percent and 1.6 percent for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013, respectively, compared to the prior year.  Increased grain costs in the live production operations held down the overall performance of the Refrigerated Foods segment, offset by improved results in other parts of the business.

Entering the second half of the year, the Company expects Refrigerated Foods to benefit from its value-added product lines, driven by both continued expansion of core products and new item introductions.  While pork operating margins have been more unfavorable than anticipated in the first half of fiscal 2013, the Company expects to see improvement in the latter half of the year.

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Jennie-O Turkey Store

The Jennie-O Turkey Store (JOTS) segment consists primarily of the processing, marketing, and sale of branded and unbranded turkey products for retail, foodservice, and fresh product customers.

JOTS net sales decreased 1.6 percent for the second quarter and increased 0.9 percent for the first six months of fiscal 2013, respectively, versus the comparable periods of fiscal 2012.  Tonnage decreased 4.4 percent for the second quarter and 2.3 percent for the first six months of fiscal 2013, compared to fiscal 2012 results.  Notable sales gains were seen on value-added product lines such as Jennie-O Turkey Store fresh try pack items and turkey bacon, as this segment continues to benefit from the “Make the Switch” advertising campaign.  JOTS lowered harvest levels by more than two percent during the quarter to reduce the segment’s exposure to weak commodity turkey prices, which contributed to the overall net sales decrease.  Reduced deli sales also contributed to the top-line declines for both the second quarter and six months compared to fiscal 2012.

JOTS segment profit decreased 25.9 percent and 24.5 percent for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013, respectively, compared to the prior year.  Significantly higher grain costs and lower commodity turkey meat prices were key drivers of the profit reduction for the second quarter and six months.  The increased value-added product sales in the retail and foodservice trade channels were encouraging yet not enough to fully offset those headwinds.

Looking forward, JOTS will continue to focus on higher value-added sales in the second half of the year.  Although recent commodity markets continue to be weak and feed costs remain elevated, the Company expects these pressures to moderate during the remainder of the year, and will continue to mitigate their impact through ongoing management of harvest levels and cost reduction initiatives.  Industry wide higher cold storage inventories may also keep pressure on pricing.  Third quarter results will be challenged by these factors, but the Company does anticipate improved year-over-year results for JOTS for the latter half of fiscal 2013.

Specialty Foods

The Specialty Foods segment includes the Diamond Crystal Brands (DCB), Century Foods International (CFI), and Hormel Specialty Products (HSP) operating segments.  This segment consists of the packaging and sale of various sugar and sugar substitute products, salt and pepper products, liquid portion products, dessert mixes, ready-to-drink products, sports nutrition products, gelatin products, and private label canned meats to retail and foodservice customers.  This segment also includes the processing, marketing, and sale of nutritional food products and supplements to hospitals, nursing homes, and other marketers of nutritional products.

Specialty Foods net sales increased 7.3 percent for both the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013, compared to the same periods of fiscal 2012.  Tonnage increased 4.0 percent for the second quarter and 2.5 percent for the first six months of fiscal 2013 compared to the prior year.  Sales growth at CFI drove top-line increases for the quarter, led by strong sales of ready-to-drink and nutritional products.  Strong ingredient and private label canned meat sales were also seen by HSP for the second quarter compared to the prior year.  For DCB, stronger sugar substitute sales were unable to offset declines in sugar and liquid portion sales.

Specialty Foods segment profit increased 24.5 percent for the second quarter and 32.6 percent for the first six months of fiscal 2013, compared to fiscal 2012 results.  The strong results for the quarter were driven by gains from all three operating segments.  Bottom-line gains for DCB were driven by improved margins in several key categories, including sugar, sugar substitutes, blended items, and Hormel Health Labs products.  Successful efforts to diversify the customer base and improve the product mix continue to drive the improved results for CFI.  Strong ingredient sales reflecting past pricing actions generated profit gains for HSP.

The contract allowing DCB to sell SPLENDA® sweetener into foodservice trade channels will expire at the end of June 2013, and the Specialty Foods segment will be challenged by the loss of those sweetener sales in the second half of the year.  This loss of business will also necessitate DCB’s closing of its Perrysburg, Ohio plant by the end of fiscal 2013.

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International & Other

The International & Other segment includes the Hormel Foods International (HFI) operating segment, which manufactures, markets, and sells Company products internationally.  This segment also includes the results from the Company’s international joint ventures and miscellaneous corporate sales.  This segment was previously the All Other segment, and was renamed in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 with no change in the composition of the segment.

International & Other net sales increased 21.1 percent and 12.8 percent for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013, respectively, as compared to fiscal 2012.  Strong export sales of the SPAM family of products and continued improved results by the Company’s China operations were the principal drivers of the top-line results for the second quarter and fresh pork exports also increased for the six months compared to the prior year.  The addition of worldwide SKIPPY sales (excluding Mainland China) also enhanced the top-line results, contributing $16.5 million of net sales and 7.5 million lbs. in the second quarter.

Segment profit for this segment also increased significantly, up 21.5 percent for the second quarter and 29.2 percent for the first six months of fiscal 2013, respectively, compared to fiscal 2012 results.  Despite declines in fresh pork export volumes, an improved product mix and increased sales expansion to key regions resulted in improved fresh pork export profitability for the quarter.  Robust exports of the SPAM family of products and improved results for the Company’s other China operations also enhanced profits, offsetting overall declines for the Company’s international joint ventures.  Transaction and transition costs related to the SKIPPY acquisition did negatively impact segment profit for the quarter, as well as comparisons to fiscal 2012.

The Company expects HFI to continue to provide strong earnings growth in the second half of the year.  Higher sales of the SPAM family of products and fresh pork sales, along with continued strong results in China, will drive performance.  The incremental SKIPPY sales will also have a positive impact on results for the balance of the year, and HFI expects to benefit from the combined distribution of the SPAM family of products and new SKIPPY items.  The Company still expects to close on the acquisition of the SKIPPY China based business located in Weifang by the end of the fiscal year.

Unallocated Income and Expenses

The Company does not allocate investment income, interest expense, and interest income to its segments when measuring performance.  The Company also retains various other income and unallocated expenses at corporate.  Equity in earnings of affiliates is included in segment operating profit; however, earnings attributable to the Company’s noncontrolling interests are excluded.  These items are included in the segment table for the purpose of reconciling segment results to earnings before income taxes.

Net interest and investment expense (income) for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013 was a net expense of $2.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively, compared to a net expense of $0.9 million and $2.6 million for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2012.  The increased net expense for both the second quarter and six months primarily reflects lower interest income, as the acquisition of the United States based SKIPPY peanut butter business decreased invested funds in the current year.  Interest expense of $6.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2013 decreased from $6.5 million in the prior year, and the Company anticipates that interest expense will approximate $12.0 to $14.0 million for the full year in fiscal 2013.

General corporate expense for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013 was $9.8 million and $16.4 million, respectively, versus $6.1 million and $14.8 million for the comparable periods of fiscal 2012.  The increased expense during fiscal 2013 is primarily due to higher employee related costs.

Net earnings attributable to the Company’s noncontrolling interests were $1.1 million and $2.5 million for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013, respectively, compared to $1.0 million and $2.0 million for the comparable periods of fiscal 2012.  The increased earnings for both the second quarter and six months reflect improved results for the Company’s China operations compared to the prior year.

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Related Party Transactions

There has been no material change in the information regarding Related Party Transactions that was disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 28, 2012.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash and cash equivalents were $262.7 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 compared to $524.8 million at the end of the comparable fiscal 2012 period.

Cash provided by operating activities was $257.6 million in the first six months of fiscal 2013 compared to $213.0 million in the same period of fiscal 2012.  Favorable overall changes in working capital balances and increased dividends received from the Company’s joint ventures compared to the prior year offset slightly lower earnings.

Cash used in investing activities increased to $631.8 million in the first six months of fiscal 2013 from $51.8 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2012.  In anticipation of the second quarter acquisition of the United States based SKIPPY peanut butter business from Unilever United States Inc., the Company liquidated its marketable securities portfolio at the end of the first quarter, which generated $77.6 million in cash.  The Company then completed that acquisition on January 31, 2013, for a preliminary purchase price of $663.1 million in cash, plus related expenses.  Capital expenditures in the first six months of fiscal 2013 have decreased to $45.5 million from $58.2 million in the comparable six months of fiscal 2012.  The Company currently estimates its fiscal 2013 capital expenditures will be approximately $120.0 to $130.0 million.

Cash used in financing activities was $45.6 million in the first six months of fiscal 2013 compared to $100.6 million in the same period of fiscal 2012.  Proceeds generated from the Company’s stock option plan exercises increased $18.6 million in fiscal 2013.  The Company also used $7.9 million for common stock repurchases in the first six months of fiscal 2013, compared to $42.1 million in the same period of the prior year.  For additional information pertaining to the Company’s share repurchase plans or programs, see Part II, Item 2 “Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.”

Cash dividends paid to the Company’s shareholders also continue to be an ongoing financing activity for the Company.  Dividends paid in the first six months of 2013 were $84.4 million compared to $73.2 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2012.  For fiscal 2013, the annual dividend rate was increased to $0.68 per share, representing the 47th consecutive annual dividend increase.  The Company has paid dividends for 339 consecutive quarters and expects to continue doing so.

The Company is required, by certain covenants in its debt agreements, to maintain specified levels of financial ratios and financial position.  At the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company was in compliance with all of these debt covenants.

Cash flows from operating activities continue to provide the Company with its principal source of liquidity.  The Company does not anticipate a significant risk to cash flows from this source in the foreseeable future because the Company operates in a relatively stable industry and has strong brands across many product lines.

Maximizing the value returned to shareholders through dividend payments remains a priority for use of the Company’s strong cash position in fiscal 2013.  Additional share repurchase activity and capital spending to enhance and expand current operations is also expected to continue throughout the year.  The Company also remains well positioned to take advantage of additional strategic investment opportunities and continues to evaluate options in that area.

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Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

The Company records income taxes in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes.  The Company is unable to determine its contractual obligations by year related to this pronouncement, as the ultimate amount or timing of settlement of its reserves for income taxes cannot be reasonably estimated.  The total liability for unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, at April 28, 2013, was $22.1 million.

As noted above, the Company acquired the United States based portion of the SKIPPY peanut butter business from Conopco, Inc. (doing business as Unilever United States Inc.), of Englewood Cliffs, N.J. on January 31, 2013, for a preliminary purchase price of $663.1 million.   The Company intends to close the acquisition of the China based portion of that business by the end of fiscal year 2013 for an additional investment of approximately $42.0 million, subject to regulatory approvals and working capital adjustments.  There have been no other material changes to the information regarding the Company’s future contractual financial obligations that was disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 28, 2012.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of April 28, 2013, and October 28, 2012, the Company had $43.6 million and $43.9 million, respectively, of standby letters of credit issued on its behalf.   The standby letters of credit are primarily related to the Company’s self-insured worker’s compensation programs.  However, that amount also includes a revocable $5.6 million standby letter of credit for obligations of an affiliated party that may arise under worker’s compensation claims.  Letters of credit are not reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains “forward-looking” information within the meaning of the federal securities laws.  The “forward-looking” information may include statements concerning the Company’s outlook for the future as well as other statements of beliefs, future plans, strategies, or anticipated events and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the Reform Act) provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information. The Company is filing this cautionary statement in connection with the Reform Act.  When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s Annual Report to Stockholders, other filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission), the Company’s press releases, and oral statements made by the Company’s representatives, the words or phrases “should result,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “are expected to,” “targeted,” “will continue,” “will approximate,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Reform Act.  Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those anticipated or projected.

In connection with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Reform Act, the Company is identifying risk factors that could affect financial performance and cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods.  The discussion of risk factors in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain cautionary statements regarding the Company’s business, which should be considered by investors and others.  Such risk factors should be considered in conjunction with any discussions of operations or results by the Company or its representatives, including any forward-looking discussion, as well as comments contained in press releases, presentations to securities analysts or investors, or other communications by the Company.

In making these statements, the Company is not undertaking, and specifically declines to undertake, any obligation to address or update each or any factor in future filings or communications regarding the Company’s business or results, and is not undertaking to address how any of these factors may have caused changes to discussions or information contained in previous filings or communications. Though the Company has attempted to list comprehensively these important cautionary risk factors, the Company wishes to caution

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investors and others that other factors may in the future prove to be important in affecting the Company’s business or results of operations.

The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which represent current views as of the date made.  Forward-looking statements are inherently at risk to any changes in the national and worldwide economic environment, which could include, among other things, economic conditions, political developments, currency exchange rates, interest and inflation rates, accounting standards, taxes, and laws and regulations affecting the Company and its markets.

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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Hog Markets:  The Company’s earnings are affected by fluctuations in the live hog market.  To minimize the impact on earnings, and to ensure a steady supply of quality hogs, the Company has entered into contracts with producers for the purchase of hogs at formula-based prices over periods of up to 10 years.  Purchased hogs under contract accounted for 98 percent of the total hogs purchased by the Company during the first six months of fiscal 2013 and 2012.  The majority of these contracts use market-based formulas based on hog futures, hog primal values, or industry reported hog markets.  Other contracts use a formula based on the cost of production, which can fluctuate independently from hog markets.  Under normal, long-term market conditions, changes in the cash hog market are offset by proportional changes in primal values.  Therefore, a hypothetical 10 percent change in the cash hog market would have had an immaterial effect on the Company’s results of operations.

Certain procurement contracts allow for future hog deliveries (firm commitments) to be forward priced.  The Company generally hedges these firm commitments by using hog futures contracts.  These futures contracts are designated and accounted for as fair value hedges.  The change in the market value of such futures contracts is highly effective at offsetting changes in price movements of the hedged item, and the Company evaluates the effectiveness of the contracts on a regular basis.  Changes in the fair value of the futures contracts, along with the gain or loss on the firm commitment, are marked-to-market through earnings and are recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as a current asset and liability, respectively.  The fair value of the Company’s open futures contracts as of April 28, 2013, was $2.2 million compared to $(2.3) million as of October 28, 2012.

The Company measures its market risk exposure on its hog futures contracts using a sensitivity analysis, which considers a hypothetical 10 percent change in market prices.  A 10 percent increase in market prices would have negatively impacted the fair value of the Company’s April 28, 2013, open contracts by $6.2 million, which in turn would lower the Company’s future cost of purchased hogs by a similar amount.

Turkey and Hog Production Costs:  The Company raises or contracts for live turkeys and hogs to meet some of its raw material supply requirements.  Production costs in raising turkeys and hogs are subject primarily to fluctuations in feed prices, and to a lesser extent, fuel costs.  Under normal, long-term market conditions, changes in the cost to produce turkeys and hogs are offset by proportional changes in their respective markets.

To manage the Company’s exposure to changes in grain prices, the Company utilizes a hedge program to offset the fluctuation in the Company’s future direct grain purchases.  This program currently utilizes corn futures, and these contracts are accounted for under cash flow hedge accounting.  The open contracts are reported at their fair value with an unrealized loss of $5.9 million, before tax, on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of April 28, 2013, compared to an unrealized gain of $9.5 million, before tax, as of October 28, 2012.

The Company measures its market risk exposure on its grain futures contracts using a sensitivity analysis, which considers a hypothetical 10 percent change in the market prices for grain.  A 10 percent decrease in the market price for grain would have negatively impacted the fair value of the Company’s April 28, 2013, open grain contracts by $8.8 million, which in turn would lower the Company’s future cost on purchased grain by a similar amount.

Long-Term Debt:  A principal market risk affecting the Company is the exposure to changes in interest rates on the Company’s fixed-rate, long-term debt.  Market risk for fixed-rate, long-term debt is estimated as the potential increase in fair value, resulting from a hypothetical 10 percent decrease in interest rates, and amounts to approximately $4.7 million.  The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was estimated using discounted future cash flows based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Investments:  The Company holds trading securities as part of a rabbi trust to fund certain supplemental executive retirement plans and deferred income plans.  As of April 28, 2013, the balance of these securities totaled $112.4 million.  A majority of these securities represent fixed income funds.  The Company is subject to market risk due to fluctuations in the value of the remaining investments, as unrealized gains and losses associated with these securities are included in the Company’s net earnings on a mark-to-market basis.  A 10 percent decline in the value of the investments not held in fixed income funds would have a direct negative

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impact to the Company’s pretax earnings of approximately $3.8 million, while a 10 percent increase in value would have a positive impact of the same amount.

International:  While the Company does have international operations and operates in international markets, it considers its market risk in such activities to be immaterial.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

(a)Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

As of the end of the period covered by this report (the Evaluation Date), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)).  In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.  Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information the Company is required to disclose in reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b)Internal Controls.

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, there has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

The Company is a party to various legal proceedings related to the on-going operation of its business, including claims both by and against the Company.  At any time, such proceedings typically involve claims related to product liability, contract disputes, wage and hour laws, employment practices, or other actions brought by employees, consumers, competitors, or suppliers.  The Company establishes accruals for its potential exposure, as appropriate, for claims against the Company when losses become probable and reasonably estimable.  However, future developments or settlements are uncertain and may require the Company to change such accruals as proceedings progress.  Resolution of any currently known matters, either individually or in the aggregate, is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

The Company’s operations are subject to the general risks of the food industry.

The food products manufacturing industry is subject to the risks posed by:

·food spoilage;

·food contamination caused by disease-producing organisms or pathogens, such as Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and pathogenic E coli.;

·food allergens;

·nutritional and health-related concerns;

·federal, state, and local food processing controls;

·disruption to operations if government inspectors are unavailable due to furloughs;

·consumer product liability claims;

·product tampering; and

·the possible unavailability and/or expense of liability insurance.

The pathogens which may cause food contamination are found generally in livestock and in the environment and thus may be present in our products as a result of food processing.  These pathogens also can be introduced to our products as a result of improper handling by customers or consumers.  We do not have control over handling procedures once our products have been shipped for distribution.  If one or more of these risks were to materialize, the Company’s brand and business reputation could be negatively impacted.  In addition, revenues could decrease, costs of doing business could increase, and the Company’s operating results could be adversely affected.

Deterioration of economic conditions could harm the Company’s business.

The Company’s business may be adversely affected by changes in national or global economic conditions, including inflation, interest rates, availability of capital markets, energy availability and costs (including fuel surcharges), and the effects of governmental initiatives to manage economic conditions.  Decreases in consumer spending rates and shifts in consumer product preferences could also negatively impact the Company.

The recent volatility in financial markets and the deterioration of national and global economic conditions could impact the Company’s operations as follows:

·The financial stability of our customers and suppliers may be compromised, which could result in additional bad debts for the Company or non-performance by suppliers; and

·The value of our investments in debt and equity securities may decline, including most significantly the Company’s trading securities held as part of a rabbi trust to fund supplemental executive retirement plans and deferred income plans, and the Company’s assets held in pension plans.

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The Company also utilizes hedging programs to manage its exposure to various commodity market risks, which qualify for hedge accounting for financial reporting purposes.  Volatile fluctuations in market conditions could cause these instruments to become ineffective, which could require any gains or losses associated with these instruments to be reported in the Company’s earnings each period.  These instruments may also limit the Company’s ability to benefit from market gains if commodity prices become more favorable than those that have been secured under the Company’s hedging programs.

Additionally, if a high pathogenic disease outbreak developed in the United States, it may negatively impact the national economy, demand for Company products, and/or the Company’s workforce availability, and the Company’s financial results could suffer.  The Company has developed contingency plans to address infectious disease scenarios and the potential impact on its operations, and will continue to update these plans as necessary.  There can be no assurance given, however, that these plans will be effective in eliminating the negative effects of any such diseases on the Company’s operating results.

Fluctuations in commodity prices of pork, poultry, and feed ingredients could harm the Company’s earnings.

The Company’s results of operations and financial condition are largely dependent upon the cost and supply of pork, poultry, and feed grains as well as the selling prices for many of our products, which are determined by constantly changing market forces of supply and demand.

The live hog industry has evolved to very large, vertically integrated, operations operating under long-term supply agreements. This has resulted in fewer hogs being available on the cash spot market.  Additionally, overall hog production in the U.S. has declined.  The decrease in the supply of hogs could diminish the utilization of harvest and production facilities and increase the cost of the raw materials they produce.  Consequently, the Company uses long-term supply contracts based on market-based formulas or the cost of production to ensure a stable supply of raw materials while minimizing extreme fluctuations in costs over the long term.  This may result, in the short term, in costs for live hogs that are higher than the cash spot market depending on the relationship of the cash spot market to contract prices.  Market-based pricing on certain product lines, and lead time required to implement pricing adjustments, may prevent all or part of these cost increases from being recovered, and these higher costs could adversely affect our short-term financial results.

Jennie-O Turkey Store raises turkeys and also contracts with turkey growers to meet its raw material requirements for whole birds and processed turkey products.  Additionally, the Company owns various hog raising facilities that supplement its supply of raw materials.  Results in these operations are affected by the cost and supply of feed grains, which fluctuate due to climate conditions, production forecasts, and supply and demand conditions at local, regional, national, and worldwide levels.  The Company attempts to manage some of its short-term exposure to fluctuations in feed prices by forward buying, using futures contracts, and pursuing pricing advances.  However, these strategies may not be adequate to overcome sustained increases in market prices due to alternate uses for feed grains or other changes in these market conditions.

International trade barriers and other restrictions could result in less foreign demand and increased domestic supply of proteins which could lower prices.

Outbreaks of disease among livestock and poultry flocks could harm the Company’s revenues and operating margins.

The Company is subject to risks associated with the outbreak of disease in pork and beef livestock, and poultry flocks, including Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), pneumo-virus, Porcine Circovirus 2 (PCV2), Porcine Reproduction & Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), and Avian Influenza.  The outbreak of disease could adversely affect the Company’s supply of raw materials, increase the cost of production, and reduce operating margins.  Additionally, the outbreak of disease may hinder the Company’s ability to market and sell products both domestically and internationally.  The Company has developed business continuity plans for various disease scenarios and will continue to update these plans as necessary.  There can be no assurance given, however, that these plans will be effective in eliminating the negative effects of any such diseases on the Company’s operating results.

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Market demand for the Company’s products may fluctuate.

The Company faces competition from producers of alternative meats and protein sources, including pork, beef, turkey, chicken, and fish.  The bases on which the Company competes include:

·price;

·product quality;

·brand identification;

·breadth of product line; and

·customer service.

Demand for the Company’s products is also affected by competitors’ promotional spending, the effectiveness of the Company’s advertising and marketing programs, and consumer perceptions.  The Company may be unable to compete successfully on any or all of these bases in the future.

The Company’s operations are subject to the general risks associated with acquisitions.

The Company has made several acquisitions in recent years, most recently the acquisition of the SKIPPY peanut butter business, and regularly reviews opportunities for strategic growth through acquisitions.  Potential risks associated with acquisitions include the inability to integrate new operations successfully, the diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns, the potential loss of key employees and customers of the acquired companies, the possible assumption of unknown liabilities, potential disputes with the sellers, potential impairment charges if purchase assumptions are not achieved or market conditions decline, and the inherent risks in entering markets or lines of business in which the Company has limited or no prior experience.  Any or all of these risks could impact the Company’s financial results and business reputation.  In addition, acquisitions outside the United States may present unique challenges and increase the Company’s exposure to the risks associated with foreign operations.

The Company’s operations are subject to the general risks of litigation.

The Company is involved on an ongoing basis in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business.  Trends in litigation may include class actions involving employees, consumers, competitors, suppliers, shareholders, or injured persons, and claims relating to product liability, contract disputes, intellectual property, advertising, labeling, wage and hour laws, employment practices, or environmental matters.  Litigation trends and the outcome of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty and adverse litigation trends and outcomes could adversely affect the Company’s financial results.

The Company is subject to the loss of a material contract.

The Company is a party to several supply, distribution, contract packaging, and other material contracts.  The loss of a material contract could adversely affect the Company’s financial results.

Government regulation, present and future, exposes the Company to potential sanctions and compliance costs that could adversely affect the Company’s business.

The Company’s operations are subject to extensive regulation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, federal and state taxing authorities, and other state and local authorities that oversee workforce immigration laws, tax regulations, animal welfare, food safety standards, and the processing, packaging, storage, distribution, advertising, and labeling of the Company’s products.  The Company’s manufacturing facilities and products are subject to constant inspection by federal, state, and local authorities.  Claims or enforcement proceedings could be brought against the Company in the future.  The availability of government inspectors due to a government furlough could also cause disruption to the Company’s manufacturing facilities.  Additionally, the Company is subject to new or modified laws, regulations,

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and accounting standards.  The Company’s failure or inability to comply with such requirements could subject the Company to civil remedies, including fines, injunctions, recalls, or seizures, as well as potential criminal sanctions.

The Company is subject to stringent environmental regulation and potentially subject to environmental litigation, proceedings, and investigations.

The Company’s past and present business operations and ownership and operation of real property are subject to stringent federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations pertaining to the discharge of materials into the environment, and the handling and disposition of wastes (including solid and hazardous wastes) or otherwise relating to protection of the environment.  Compliance with these laws and regulations, and the ability to comply with any modifications to these laws and regulations, is material to the Company’s business.  New matters or sites may be identified in the future that will require additional investigation, assessment, or expenditures.  In addition, some of the Company’s facilities have been in operation for many years and, over time, the Company and other prior operators of these facilities may have generated and disposed of wastes that now may be considered hazardous.  Future discovery of contamination of property underlying or in the vicinity of the Company’s present or former properties or manufacturing facilities and/or waste disposal sites could require the Company to incur additional expenses.  The occurrence of any of these events, the implementation of new laws and regulations, or stricter interpretation of existing laws or regulations, could adversely affect the Company’s financial results.

The Company’s foreign operations pose additional risks to the Company’s business.

The Company operates its business and markets its products internationally.  The Company’s foreign operations are subject to the risks described above, as well as risks related to fluctuations in currency values, foreign currency exchange controls, compliance with foreign laws, compliance with applicable U.S. laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other economic or political uncertainties.  International sales are subject to risks related to general economic conditions, imposition of tariffs, quotas, trade barriers and other restrictions, enforcement of remedies in foreign jurisdictions and compliance with applicable foreign laws, and other economic and political uncertainties.  All of these risks could result in increased costs or decreased revenues, which could adversely affect the Company’s financial results.

Deterioration of labor relations or increases in labor costs could harm the Company’s business.

The Company has approximately 19,700 employees worldwide, of which approximately 5,700 are represented by labor unions, principally the United Food and Commercial Workers’ Union.  A significant increase in labor costs or a deterioration of labor relations at any of the Company’s facilities that results in work slowdowns or stoppages could harm the Company’s financial results.  The union contract at the Company’s facility in Lathrop, California will expire during fiscal 2013, covering approximately 85 employees.  Negotiations at this facility currently are ongoing.

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Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities in the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2013

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)	Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(2)	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(2)
January 28, 2013 – March 3, 2013	5,140	$	36.85	5,000	11,185,200
March 4, 2013 – March 31, 2013	95,000	38.68		95,000	11,090,200
April 1, 2013 – April 28, 2013	100,256	40.70		100,000	10,990,200
Total	200,396	$	39.64	200,000

(1)The 396 shares repurchased during the second quarter, other than through publicly announced plans or programs, represent purchases for a Company employee award program.

(2)On May 26, 2010, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized the Company to repurchase up to 5,000,000 shares of common stock with no expiration date.  On November 22, 2010, the Board of Directors authorized a two-for-one split of the Company’s common stock.  As part of the resolution to approve that stock split, the number of shares remaining to be repurchased was adjusted proportionately.  The stock split was approved by shareholders and was subsequently effected on February 1, 2011.  All numbers in the table above reflect the impact of this stock split.

On January 31, 2013, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 10,000,000 shares of its common stock with no expiration date.  The repurchase program was authorized at a meeting of the Company’s Board of Directors on January 29, 2013.  The Company’s prior share repurchase program authorized in fiscal 2010 will be fully utilized prior to commencing purchases under this new authorization.

Item 6.  Exhibits

31.1	Certification Required Under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification Required Under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
		(Registrant)
Date: June 7, 2013	By	/s/ JODY H. FERAGEN
		JODY H. FERAGEN
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
		and Director
		(Principal Financial Officer)
Date: June 7, 2013	By	/s/ JAMES N. SHEEHAN
		JAMES N. SHEEHAN
		Vice President and Controller
		(Principal Accounting Officer)

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Jeffrey M. Ettinger, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Hormel Foods Corporation for the period ended April 28, 2013;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: June 7, 2013	Signed:	/s/ JEFFREY M. ETTINGER
		JEFFREY M. ETTINGER
		Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director

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EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Jody H. Feragen, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Hormel Foods Corporation for the period ended April 28, 2013;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: June 7, 2013	Signed:	/s/ JODY H. FERAGEN
		JODY H. FERAGEN
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Director

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EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hormel Foods Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 28, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), the undersigned hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)	The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2)	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: June 7, 2013	/s/ JEFFREY M. ETTINGER
	JEFFREY M. ETTINGER
	Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
Dated: June 7, 2013	/s/ JODY H. FERAGEN
	JODY H. FERAGEN
	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Director

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DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

NOTE I                 DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

The Company uses hedging programs to manage price risk associated with commodity purchases.  These programs utilize futures contracts and swaps to manage the Company’s exposure to price fluctuations in the commodities markets.  The Company has determined that its programs which are designated as hedges are highly effective in offsetting the changes in fair value or cash flows generated by the items hedged.

Cash Flow Hedges:  The Company currently utilizes corn futures to offset the price fluctuation in the Company’s future direct grain purchases, and has historically entered into various swaps to hedge the purchases of grain and natural gas at certain plant locations.  The financial instruments are designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges, and the Company measures the effectiveness of the hedges on a regular basis.  Effective gains or losses related to these cash flow hedges are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) and reclassified into earnings, through cost of products sold, in the period or periods in which the hedged transactions affect earnings.  Any gains or losses related to hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in the current period cost of products sold.  The Company typically does not hedge its grain or natural gas exposure beyond the next two upcoming fiscal years.  As of April 28, 2013, and October 28, 2012, the Company had the following outstanding commodity futures contracts and swaps that were entered into to hedge forecasted purchases:

	Volume
Commodity	April 28, 2013	October 28, 2012
Corn	15.9 million bushels	12.0 million bushels

As of April 28, 2013, the Company has included in AOCL, hedging losses of $6.2 million (before tax) relating to these positions, compared to gains of $15.2 million (before tax) as of October 28, 2012.  The Company expects to recognize the majority of these losses over the next 12 months.

Fair Value Hedges:  The Company utilizes futures to minimize the price risk assumed when forward priced contracts are offered to the Company’s commodity suppliers.  The intent of the program is to make the forward priced commodities cost nearly the same as cash market purchases at the date of delivery.  The futures contracts are designated and accounted for as fair value hedges, and the Company measures the effectiveness of the hedges on a regular basis.  Changes in the fair value of the futures contracts, along with the gain or loss on the hedged purchase commitment, are marked-to-market through earnings and are recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as a current asset and liability, respectively.  Effective gains or losses related to these fair value hedges are recognized through cost of products sold in the period or periods in which the hedged transactions affect earnings.  Any gains or losses related to hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in the current period cost of products sold.  As of April 28, 2013, and October 28, 2012, the Company had the following outstanding commodity futures contracts designated as fair value hedges:

	Volume
Commodity	April 28, 2013	October 28, 2012
Corn	9.5 million bushels	8.0 million bushels
Lean hogs	0.7 million cwt	0.9 million cwt

Other Derivatives:  During fiscal years 2013 and 2012, the Company has held certain futures to manage the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in commodity markets.  The Company has not applied hedge accounting to these positions.  As of April 28, 2013, and October 28, 2012, the Company had the following outstanding futures contracts related to other programs:

	Volume
Commodity	April 28, 2013	October 28, 2012
Soybean meal	6,700 tons	—

Fair Values:  The fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments (in thousands) as of April 28, 2013, and October 28, 2012, were as follows:

	Location on Consolidated	Fair Value (1)
	Statements of Financial Position	April 28, 2013			October 28, 2012
Asset Derivatives:
Derivatives Designated as Hedges:
Commodity contracts	Other current assets	$	(7,909	)	$	7,483
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges:
Commodity contracts	Other current assets	(739		)	—
Total Asset Derivatives		$	(8,648	)	$	7,483

(1)  Amounts represent the gross fair value of derivative assets and liabilities.  The Company nets the derivative assets and liabilities for each of its hedging programs, including cash collateral, when a master netting arrangement exists between the Company and the counterparty to the derivative contract.  The amount or timing of cash collateral balances may impact the classification of the derivative in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.   See Note J - Fair Value Measurements for a discussion of these net amounts as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Derivative Gains and Losses:  Gains or losses (before tax, in thousands) related to the Company’s derivative instruments for the second quarter ended April 28, 2013, and April 29, 2012, were as follows:

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL) (Effective Portion) (1)

Location on

Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) (2) (3)

Three Months Ended

Consolidated

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Cash Flow Hedges:

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

Statements of Operations

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

Commodity contracts

$

(8,378

)

$

(4,843

)

Cost of products sold

$

2,156

$

3,751

$

(392

)

$

—

Location on

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Effective Portion) (4)

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) (2) (5)

Consolidated

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Fair Value Hedges:

Statements of Operations

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

Commodity contracts

Cost of products sold

$

3,628

$

2,695

$

85

$

135

Location on

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings

Consolidated

Three Months Ended

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges:

Statements of Operations

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

Commodity contracts

Cost of products sold

$

351

$

86

Derivative Gains and Losses:  Gains or losses (before tax, in thousands) related to the Company’s derivative instruments for the six months ended April 28, 2013, and April 29, 2012, were as follows:

	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL) (Effective Portion) (1)						Location on	Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)					Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) (2) (3)
	Six Months Ended						Consolidated	Six Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	April 28,			April 29,			Statements	April 28,			April 29,		April 28,				April 29,
Cash Flow Hedges:	2013			2012			of Operations	2013			2012		2013				2012
Commodity contracts	$	(12,469	)	$	(12,085	)	Cost of products sold	$	8,986		$	14,641	$	(226		)	$	—
							Location on	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Effective Portion) (4)					Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) (2) (5)
							Consolidated	Six Months Ended					Six Months Ended
							Statements	April 28,			April 29,		April 28,				April 29,
Fair Value Hedges:							of Operations	2013			2012		2013				2012
Commodity contracts							Cost of products sold	$	2,542		$	5,349	$		55		$	46
							Location on	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings
							Consolidated	Six Months Ended
Derivatives Not							Statements	April 28,			April 29,
Designated as Hedges:							of Operations	2013			2012
Commodity contracts							Cost of products sold	$	(733	)	$	46

(1)	Amounts represent gains or losses in AOCL before tax. See the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the after tax impact of these gains or losses on net earnings.
(2)	There were no gains or losses excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness during the second quarter or first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012.
(3)	There were no gains or losses resulting from the discontinuance of cash flow hedges during the second quarter or first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012.
(4)	Amounts represent (losses) gains on commodity contracts designated as fair value hedges that were closed during the second quarter or first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012, which were offset by a corresponding gain or loss on the underlying hedged purchase commitment. Additional gains or losses related to changes in the fair value of open commodity contracts, along with the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged purchase commitment, are also marked-to-market through earnings with no impact on a net basis.
(5)	There were no gains or losses recognized as a result of a hedged firm commitment no longer qualifying as a fair value hedge during the second quarter or first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales	$ 2,152,686	$ 2,012,859	$ 4,268,927	$ 4,052,298
Cost of products sold	1,799,885	1,677,252	3,571,933	3,379,282
GROSS PROFIT	352,801	335,607	696,994	673,016
Selling, general and administrative	173,066	148,684	328,897	301,161
Equity in earnings of affiliates	7,194	7,816	17,037	18,817
OPERATING INCOME	186,929	194,739	385,134	390,672
Other income and expense:
Interest and investment income	1,116	2,338	2,926	3,928
Interest expense	(3,142)	(3,283)	(6,236)	(6,497)
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	184,903	193,794	381,824	388,103
Provision for income taxes	58,262	64,859	124,138	129,835
NET EARNINGS	126,641	128,935	257,686	258,268
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,121	1,048	2,450	1,986
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION	$ 125,520	$ 127,887	$ 255,236	$ 256,282
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE:
BASIC (in dollars per share)	$ 0.47	$ 0.49	$ 0.97	$ 0.97
DILUTED (in dollars per share)	$ 0.46	$ 0.48	$ 0.95	$ 0.95
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
BASIC (in shares)	264,868	263,610	264,406	263,778
DILUTED (in shares)	270,780	269,061	269,960	269,334
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE: (in dollars per share)	$ 0.17	$ 0.15	$ 0.34	$ 0.30

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ACQUISITIONS

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

ACQUISITIONS

ACQUISITIONS

NOTE B                ACQUISITIONS

On January 31, 2013, the Company acquired the United States based SKIPPY peanut butter business from Conopco, Inc. (doing business as Unilever United States Inc.), of Englewood Cliffs, N.J. for a preliminary purchase price of $663.1 million in cash.  This acquisition includes the Little Rock, Arkansas manufacturing facility and all sales worldwide, except sales in China.  The Company expects to close the acquisition of the China based SKIPPY peanut butter business by the end of fiscal year 2013 for an additional investment of approximately $42.0 million, subject to regulatory approvals and working capital adjustments.  The purchase price was funded by the Company with cash on hand generated from operations and liquidating marketable securities.

SKIPPY is a well-established brand that allows the Company to expand its presence in the center of the store with a non-meat protein product and reinforces the Company’s balanced product portfolio.  The acquisition also provides the opportunity to strengthen the Company’s global presence and complements the international sales strategy for the SPAM family of products.

The acquisition will be accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method.  The Company has estimated the acquisition date fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, using independent appraisals and other analyses, and is in the process of determining final working capital adjustments. Therefore, a preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the acquired assets, liabilities, and goodwill is presented in the table below.

At January 31, 2013 (in thousands)
Inventory	$	49,227
Property, plant and equipment	48,461
Intangible assets	264,500
Goodwill	301,239
Current liabilities	(299		)
Purchase price	$	663,128

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets recognized.  The goodwill recorded as part of the acquisition primarily reflects the value of the assembled workforce, cost synergies, and the potential to integrate and expand existing product lines.  The goodwill balance is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The goodwill and intangible assets have been allocated to the Grocery Products and International & Other reporting segments.

The Company recognized $7.5 million of transaction costs (excluding transitional service expenses) related to the acquisition through the second quarter, and the charges were reported in selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Operating results for this acquisition have been included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations from the date of acquisition (i.e. beginning in the second quarter) and are reflected in the Grocery Products and International & Other reporting segments.  The acquisition contributed $87.0 million of net sales and had an immaterial impact on segment profit for the second quarter.  Pro forma results are not presented, as the acquisition was not considered material to the consolidated Company.

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Schedule of change in the carrying amount of goodwill

(in thousands)	Grocery Products		Refrigerated Foods		JOTS		Specialty Foods		International & Other		Total
Balance as of October 28, 2012	$	123,316	$	96,643	$	203,214	$	207,028	$	674	$	630,875
Goodwill acquired	197,339				—		—		103,900		301,239
Balance as of April 28, 2013	$	320,655	$	96,643	$	203,214	$	207,028	$	104,574	$	932,114

Schedule of gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for definite-lived intangible assets

	April 28, 2013					October 28, 2012
(in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer lists/relationships	$	47,130	$	(16,309	)	$	22,148	$	(14,684	)
Proprietary software & technology	20,940		(17,385		)	22,000		(17,319		)
Formulas & recipes	17,854		(12,755		)	17,854		(11,686		)
Other intangibles	9,786		(7,704		)	13,586		(10,686		)
Total	$	95,710	$	(54,153	)	$	75,588	$	(54,375	)

Schedule of estimated annual amortization expense

Fiscal Year	Estimated Amortization Expense
2013	$	9,479
2014	8,654
2015	5,474
2016	3,348
2017	2,918

Schedule of carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets

(in thousands)	April 28, 2013		October 28, 2012
Brands/trade names/trademarks	$	333,275	$	93,875
Other intangibles	7,984		7,984
Total	$	341,259	$	101,859

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

NOTE J FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Pursuant to the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC 820), the Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value or discloses the fair value of certain assets and liabilities recorded at cost in the consolidated financial statements.  Fair value is calculated as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price).  ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires assets and liabilities measured at fair value to be categorized into one of three levels based on the inputs used in the valuation.  Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input significant to the fair value measurement.  The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1:  Observable inputs based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Observable inputs, other than those included in Level 1, based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in inactive markets.

Level 3:  Unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about what inputs a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances.

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 28, 2013, and October 28, 2012, and their level within the fair value hierarchy, are presented in the tables below.

	Fair Value Measurements at April 28, 2013
(in thousands)	Fair Value at April 28, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets at Fair Value:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	90,336	$	90,336	$	—	$	—
Other trading securities (2)	112,432		37,774		74,658		—
Commodity derivatives (3)	4,094		4,094		—		—
Total Assets at Fair Value	$	206,862	$	132,204	$	74,658	$	—
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Deferred compensation (2)	$	48,824	$	18,614	$	30,210	$	—
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	$	48,824	$	18,614	$	30,210	$	—

	Fair Value Measurements at October 28, 2012
(in thousands)	Fair Value at October 28, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets at Fair Value:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	483,441	$	483,441	$	—	$	—
Short-term marketable securities (4)	77,387		2,349		75,038		—
Other trading securities (2)	109,676		36,305		73,371		—
Commodity derivatives (3)	3,884		3,884		—		—
Total Assets at Fair Value	$	674,388	$	525,979	$	148,409	$	—
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Deferred compensation (2)	$	47,953	$	16,866	$	31,087	$	—
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	$	47,953	$	16,866	$	31,087	$	—

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities above:

(1) The Company’s cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds rated AAA, and other highly liquid investment accounts.  As these investments have a maturity date of three months or less, the carrying value approximates fair value.

(2) The Company holds trading securities as part of a rabbi trust to fund certain supplemental executive retirement plans and deferred income plans.  The rabbi trust is included in other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and is valued based on the underlying fair value of each fund held by the trust.  A majority of the funds held related to the supplemental executive retirement plans have been invested in fixed income funds managed by a third party.  The declared rate on these funds is set based on a formula using the yield of the general account investment portfolio that supports the fund, adjusted for expenses and other charges.  The rate is guaranteed for one year at issue, and may be reset annually on the policy anniversary, subject to a guaranteed minimum rate.  As the value is based on adjusted market rates, and the fixed rate is only reset on an annual basis, these funds are classified as Level 2.  The remaining funds held are also managed by a third party, and include equity securities, money market accounts, bond funds, or other portfolios for which there is an active quoted market.  Therefore these securities are classified as Level 1.  The related deferred compensation liabilities are included in other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and are valued based on the underlying investment selections held in each participant’s account.  Investment options generally mirror those funds held by the rabbi trust, for which there is an active quoted market.  Therefore these investment balances are classified as Level 1.  The Company also offers a fixed rate investment option to participants.  The rate earned on these investments is adjusted annually based on a specified percentage of the United States Internal Revenue Service ( I.R.S.) Applicable Federal Rates in effect and therefore these balances are classified as Level 2.

(3) The Company’s commodity derivatives represent futures contracts used in its hedging or other programs to offset price fluctuations associated with purchases of corn and soybean meal, and to minimize the price risk assumed when forward priced contracts are offered to the Company’s commodity suppliers.  The Company’s futures contracts for corn and soybean meal are traded on the Chicago Board of Trade, while futures contracts for lean hogs are traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  These are active markets with quoted prices available and therefore these contracts are classified as Level 1.  All derivatives are reviewed for potential credit risk and risk of nonperformance.  The Company nets the derivative assets and liabilities for each of its hedging programs, including cash collateral, when a master netting arrangement exists between the Company and the counterparty to the derivative contract.  The net balance for each program is included in other current assets or accounts payable, as appropriate, in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  As of April 28, 2013, the Company has recognized the right to reclaim cash collateral of $23.3 million from, and the obligation to return cash collateral of $10.5 million to, various counterparties.  As of October 28, 2012, the Company had recognized the right to reclaim cash collateral of $27.5 million from, and the obligation to return cash collateral of $31.1 million to, various counterparties.

(4) During fiscal 2012 and 2013, the Company held trading securities as part of a portfolio maintained to generate investment income and to provide cash for operations of the Company, if necessary.  The portfolio is managed by a third party who is responsible for daily trading activities, and all assets within the portfolio are highly liquid.  The cash, U.S. government securities, and highly rated money market funds held by the portfolio are classified as Level 1.  The investment portfolio also included corporate bonds, international government securities, commercial paper, agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities for which there is an active, quoted market.  Market prices are obtained from a variety of industry standard providers, large financial institutions, and other third-party sources to calculate a representative daily market value, and therefore, these securities are classified as Level 2.  These securities were liquidated in the first quarter of 2013.

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities also include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other liabilities, for which carrying value approximates fair value.  The Company does not carry its long-term debt at fair value in its Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  Based on borrowing rates available to the Company for long-term financing with similar terms and average maturities, the fair value of long-term debt, utilizing discounted cash flows (Level 2), was $281.4 million as of April 28, 2013, and $283.6 million as of October 28, 2012.

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 820, the Company also measures certain nonfinancial assets and liabilities at fair value that are recognized or disclosed on a nonrecurring basis (e.g. goodwill, intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment).  During the six months ended April 28, 2013, and April 29, 2012, there were no remeasurements of assets or liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition.

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PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Pension Benefits
Pension and other postretirement benefits
Service cost	$ 7,745	$ 5,856	$ 15,490	$ 11,712
Interest cost	11,922	12,284	23,844	24,568
Expected return on plan assets	(18,286)	(17,128)	(36,572)	(34,255)
Amortization of prior service cost	(1,270)	(1,270)	(2,540)	(2,540)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	8,504	5,033	17,009	10,065
Net periodic cost	8,615	4,775	17,231	9,550
Post-retirement Benefits
Pension and other postretirement benefits
Service cost	612	556	1,224	1,112
Interest cost	3,694	4,437	7,388	8,875
Amortization of prior service cost	(333)	883	(598)	1,796
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	1,912	(1)	3,825	(2)
Net periodic cost	$ 5,885	$ 5,875	$ 11,839	$ 11,781

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Oct. 28, 2012
Gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 95,710,000		$ 95,710,000		$ 75,588,000
Accumulated Amortization	(54,153,000)		(54,153,000)		(54,375,000)
Amortization expense	2,600,000	2,100,000	4,756,000	4,453,000
Estimated Amortization Expense
2013	9,479,000		9,479,000
2014	8,654,000		8,654,000
2015	5,474,000		5,474,000
2016	3,348,000		3,348,000
2017	2,918,000		2,918,000
Customer lists/relationships
Gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for definite-lived intangible assets
Definite-lived intangible assets acquired	25,100,000
Gross Carrying Amount	47,130,000		47,130,000		22,148,000
Accumulated Amortization	(16,309,000)		(16,309,000)		(14,684,000)
Proprietary software and technology
Gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	20,940,000		20,940,000		22,000,000
Accumulated Amortization	(17,385,000)		(17,385,000)		(17,319,000)
Formulas and recipes
Gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	17,854,000		17,854,000		17,854,000
Accumulated Amortization	(12,755,000)		(12,755,000)		(11,686,000)
Other intangibles
Gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	9,786,000		9,786,000		13,586,000
Accumulated Amortization	$ (7,704,000)		$ (7,704,000)		$ (10,686,000)

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			October 28, 2012
Foreign currency translation	$	13,159		$	12,415
Pension & other benefits	(334,429		)	(345,465		)
Deferred (loss) gain on hedging	(3,902		)	9,481
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(325,172	)	$	(323,569	)

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EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

Schedule of denominator for the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013	April 29, 2012	April 28, 2013	April 29, 2012
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	264,868	263,610	264,406	263,778
Dilutive potential common shares	5,912	5,451	5,554	5,556
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	270,780	269,061	269,960	269,334

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DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING (Details 3) (Commodity contracts, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Cash Flow Hedges
Derivative instruments gains or losses (before tax)
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL) (Effective Portion)	$ (8,378)	$ (4,843)	$ (12,469)	$ (12,085)
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings (Effective Portion)	2,156	3,751	8,986	14,641
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)	(392)		(226)
Fair Value Hedges
Derivative instruments gains or losses (before tax)
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Effective Portion)	3,628	2,695	2,542	5,349
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)	85	135	55	46
Derivatives not designated as hedges
Derivative instruments gains or losses (before tax)
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings	$ 351	$ 86	$ (733)	$ 46

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ACQUISITIONS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013 SKIPPY Worldwide, except sales in China	Apr. 28, 2013 SKIPPY Worldwide, except sales in China	Jan. 31, 2013 SKIPPY Worldwide, except sales in China	Jan. 31, 2013 SKIPPY China
Acquisitions
Purchase price							$ 663,128,000
Additional investment								42,000,000
Allocation of the purchase price to the acquired assets, liabilities, and goodwill
Inventory							49,227,000
Property, plant and equipment							48,461,000
Intangible assets							264,500,000
Goodwill							301,239,000
Current liabilities							(299,000)
Purchase price							663,128,000
Transaction costs (excluding transitional service expenses) related to the acquisition						7,500,000
Net sales	$ 2,152,686,000	$ 2,012,859,000	$ 4,268,927,000	$ 4,052,298,000	$ 87,000,000	$ 87,000,000

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INVESTMENTS IN AND RECEIVABLES FROM AFFILIATES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Oct. 28, 2012
Investments in and receivables from affiliates
Investments in and receivables from affiliates	$ 284,043,000		$ 284,043,000		$ 286,537,000
Equity in earnings of affiliates	7,194,000	7,816,000	17,037,000	18,817,000
MegaMex Foods, LLC
Investments in and receivables from affiliates
Ownership percentage	50.00%		50.00%
Investments in and receivables from affiliates	199,809,000		199,809,000		205,315,000
Equity in earnings of affiliates	7,607,000	7,501,000	14,644,000	16,125,000
Excess of investment over the underlying equity in net assets of the joint venture	21,300,000		21,300,000
Foreign Joint Ventures
Investments in and receivables from affiliates
Investments in and receivables from affiliates	84,234,000		84,234,000		81,222,000
Equity in earnings of affiliates	$ (413,000)	$ 315,000	$ 2,393,000	$ 2,692,000
Foreign Joint Ventures | Minimum
Investments in and receivables from affiliates
Ownership percentage	26.00%		26.00%
Foreign Joint Ventures | Maximum
Investments in and receivables from affiliates
Ownership percentage	50.00%		50.00%

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 28, 2013
INCOME TAXES
Unrecognized tax benefits including interest and penalties	$ 22.1	$ 22.1
Portion of unrecognized tax benefit including interest and penalties, that if recognized, would impact effective tax rate	14.6	14.6
Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions recognized in income tax expense	4.7	4.5
Accrued interest and penalties, associated with unrecognized tax benefits	$ 3.2	$ 3.2

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PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Schedule of net periodic benefit cost for pension and other post-retirement benefit plans

	Pension Benefits
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 28, 2012
Service cost	$	7,745		$	5,856		$	15,490		$	11,712
Interest cost	11,922			12,284			23,844			24,568
Expected return on plan assets	(18,286		)	(17,128		)	(36,572		)	(34,255		)
Amortization of prior service cost	(1,270		)	(1,270		)	(2,540		)	(2,540		)
Recognized actuarial loss	8,504			5,033			17,009			10,065
Net periodic cost	$	8,615		$	4,775		$	17,231		$	9,550

	Post-retirement Benefits
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012
Service cost	$	612		$	556		$	1,224		$	1,112
Interest cost	3,694			4,437			7,388			8,875
Amortization of prior service cost	(333		)	883			(598		)	1,796
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	1,912			(1		)	3,825			(2		)
Net periodic cost	$	5,885		$	5,875		$	11,839		$	11,781

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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
INVENTORIES
Finished products	$ 560,843	$ 494,298
Raw materials and work-in-process	255,021	267,877
Materials and supplies	183,067	188,346
Total	$ 998,931	$ 950,521

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INVESTMENTS IN AND RECEIVABLES FROM AFFILIATES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

INVESTMENTS IN AND RECEIVABLES FROM AFFILIATES

Schedule of investments in and receivables from affiliates

(in thousands)	Segment	% Owned	April 28, 2013		October 28, 2012
MegaMex Foods, LLC	Grocery Products	50%	$	199,809	$	205,315
Foreign Joint Ventures	International & Other	Various (26-50%)	84,234		81,222
Total			$	284,043	$	286,537

Schedule of equity in earnings of affiliates

		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	Segment	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012		April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012
MegaMex Foods, LLC	Grocery Products	$	7,607		$	7,501	$	14,644	$	16,125
Foreign Joint Ventures	International & Other	(413		)	315		2,393		2,692
Total		$	7,194		$	7,816	$	17,037	$	18,817

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT (EQUITY) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Non-controlling Interest
Balance at Oct. 30, 2011	$ 2,659,816	$ 7,734			$ 2,824,331	$ (175,483)	$ 3,234
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net earnings	504,961				500,050		4,911
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(148,035)					(148,086)	51
Purchases of common stock	(61,366)		(61,366)
Stock-based compensation expense	16,710			16,710
Exercise of stock options/nonvested shares	13,317	36	(295)	13,576
Shares retired		(63)	61,661	(30,286)	(31,312)
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest	774						774
Distribution to noncontrolling interest	(3,500)						(3,500)
Declared cash dividends - $.34 and $.60 per share during the six months period ended April 28, 2013, and for the year ended October 28, 2012, respectively	(157,752)				(157,752)
Balance at Oct. 28, 2012	2,824,925	7,707			3,135,317	(323,569)	5,470
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net earnings	257,686				255,236		2,450
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,550)					(1,603)	53
Purchases of common stock	(7,928)		(7,928)
Stock-based compensation expense	11,906			11,906
Exercise of stock options/nonvested shares	22,749	62		22,687
Shares retired		(6)	7,928	(7,922)
Declared cash dividends - $.34 and $.60 per share during the six months period ended April 28, 2013, and for the year ended October 28, 2012, respectively	(89,956)				(89,956)
Balance at Apr. 28, 2013	$ 3,017,832	$ 7,763		$ 26,671	$ 3,300,597	$ (325,172)	$ 7,973

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings	$ 257,686	$ 258,268
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	56,405	55,254
Amortization of intangibles	4,756	4,453
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of dividends	2,991	(7,657)
Provision for deferred income taxes	(266)	(793)
Gain on property/equipment sales and plant facilities	(41)	(279)
Non-cash investment activities	(1,884)	(2,309)
Stock-based compensation expense	11,906	11,129
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(18,138)	(4,634)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Decrease in accounts receivable	44,802	21,762
Decrease (increase) in inventories	816	(26,849)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets	19	(14,782)
Increase in pension and post-retirement benefits	14,769	8,569
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses	(116,263)	(89,101)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES	257,558	213,031
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sale of trading securities	77,558
Acquisitions of businesses/intangibles	(663,128)	(168)
Purchases of property/equipment	(45,494)	(58,217)
Proceeds from sales of property/equipment	4,311	1,803
(Increase) decrease in investments, equity in affiliates, and other assets	(5,016)	4,746
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES	(631,769)	(51,836)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from short-term debt	25,000
Principal payments on short-term debt	(25,000)
Dividends paid on common stock	(84,405)	(73,186)
Share repurchase	(7,928)	(42,088)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	28,615	10,028
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	18,138	4,634
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES	(45,580)	(100,612)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH	151	1,066
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(419,640)	61,649
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	682,388	463,130
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF QUARTER	$ 262,748	$ 524,779

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

NOTE C                STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company issues stock options and nonvested shares as part of its stock incentive plans for employees and non-employee directors.  The Company’s policy is to grant options with the exercise price equal to the market price of the common stock on the date of grant.  Options typically vest over periods ranging from six months to four years and expire ten years after the date of the grant.  The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense ratably over the shorter of the requisite service period or vesting period.  The fair value of stock-based compensation granted to retirement-eligible individuals is expensed at the time of grant.

A reconciliation of the number of options outstanding and exercisable (in thousands) as of April 28, 2013, and changes during the six months then ended, is as follows:

	Shares	Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at October 28, 2012	20,454	$	19.67
Granted	2,217	32.18
Exercised	3,629	15.57
Forfeited	21	27.77
Outstanding at April 28, 2013	19,021	$	21.90	5.9 years	$	347,329
Exercisable at April 28, 2013	13,002	$	18.88	4.7 years	$	209,268

The weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted and the total intrinsic value of options exercised (in thousands) during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012		April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012
Weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted	$	6.57	$	5.37	$	5.50	$	5.64
Intrinsic value of exercised options	$	16,133	$	9,492	$	62,653	$	15,321

The fair value of each option award is calculated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model utilizing the following weighted-average assumptions:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012		April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012
Risk-Free Interest Rate	1.7	%	1.6	%	1.4	%	1.8	%
Dividend Yield	1.9	%	2.1	%	2.1	%	2.0	%
Stock Price Volatility	20.0	%	21.0	%	20.0	%	21.0	%
Expected Option Life	8 years		8 years		8 years		8 years

As part of the annual valuation process, the Company reassesses the appropriateness of the inputs used in the valuation models.  The Company establishes the risk-free interest rate using stripped U.S. Treasury yields as of the grant date where the remaining term is approximately the expected life of the option.  The dividend yield is set based on the dividend rate approved by the Company’s Board of Directors and the stock price on the grant date.  The expected volatility assumption is set based primarily on historical volatility.  As a reasonableness test, implied volatility from exchange traded options is also examined to validate the volatility range obtained from the historical analysis.  The expected life assumption is set based on an analysis of past exercise behavior by option holders.  In performing the valuations for option grants, the Company has not stratified option holders as exercise behavior has historically been consistent across all employee and non-employee director groups.

The Company’s nonvested shares granted on or before September 26, 2010, vest after five years or upon retirement.  Nonvested shares granted after September 26, 2010, vest after one year.  A reconciliation of the nonvested shares (in thousands) as of April 28, 2013, and changes during the six months then ended, is as follows:

	Shares	Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Nonvested at October 28, 2012	139	$	21.47
Granted	45	35.42
Vested	70	24.93
Nonvested at April 28, 2013	114	$	24.86

The weighted-average grant date fair value of nonvested shares granted, the total fair value (in thousands) of nonvested shares granted, and the fair value (in thousands) of shares that have vested during the first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

	Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012
Weighted-average grant date fair value	$	35.42	$	28.97
Fair value of nonvested shares granted	$	1,600	$	1,304
Fair value of shares vested	$	1,758	$	2,324

Stock-based compensation expense, along with the related income tax benefit, for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012 is presented in the table below.

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012
Stock-based compensation expense recognized	$	6,330		$	4,889		$	11,906		$	11,129
Less: Income tax benefit recognized	(2,393		)	(1,854		)	(4,502		)	(4,220		)
After-tax stock-based compensation expense	$	3,937		$	3,035		$	7,404		$	6,909

At April 28, 2013, there was $13.1 million of total unrecognized compensation expense from stock-based compensation arrangements granted under the plans.  This compensation is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 4.8 years.  During the second quarter and six months ended April 28, 2013, cash received from stock option exercises was $5.4 million and $28.6 million, respectively, compared to $6.1 million and $10.0 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 29, 2012.  The total tax benefit to be realized for tax deductions from these option exercises for the second quarter and six months ended April 28, 2013, was $6.1 million and $23.7 million, respectively, compared to $3.6 million and $5.8 million in the comparable periods in fiscal 2012.

Shares issued for option exercises and nonvested shares may be either authorized but unissued shares, or shares of treasury stock acquired in the open market or otherwise.

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GENERAL

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

GENERAL

GENERAL

NOTE A                GENERAL

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Hormel Foods Corporation (the Company) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.  The balance sheet at October 28, 2012, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 28, 2012.

Certain reclassifications of previously reported amounts have been made to conform to the current year presentation.  The reclassifications had no impact on net earnings as previously reported.

Investments

The Company maintains a rabbi trust to fund certain supplemental executive retirement plans and deferred income plans, which is included in other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  The securities held by the trust are classified as trading securities.  Therefore, unrealized gains and losses associated with these investments are included in the Company’s earnings.  Securities held by the trust generated gains of  $1.3 million and $2.8 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 28, 2013, respectively, compared to gains of $1.4 million and $2.7 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 29, 2012.  The majority of this portfolio is held in fixed return investments to reduce the exposure to volatility in equity markets.

During fiscal 2012 and 2013, the Company also held securities as part of an investment portfolio, which are classified as short-term marketable securities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  These investments are also trading securities.  Therefore, unrealized gains and losses are included in the Company’s earnings.  The Company recorded a gain of $0.2 million related to these investments during the first quarter of fiscal 2013, compared to gains of $0.4 million and $0.7 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 29, 2012.  These securities were liquidated in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Non-cash investment activities presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows generally consist of unrealized gains or losses on the Company’s rabbi trust and other investments, amortization of affordable housing investments, and amortization of bond financing costs.  The noted investments are included in other assets or short-term marketable securities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  Changes in the value of these investments are included in the Company’s net earnings and are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as either interest and investment income or interest expense, as appropriate.

Guarantees

The Company enters into various agreements guaranteeing specified obligations of affiliated parties.  The Company’s guarantees either terminate in one year or remain in place until such time as the Company revokes the agreement.  The Company currently provides a revocable standby letter of credit for $5.6 million to guarantee obligations that may arise under worker compensation claims of an affiliated party.  This potential obligation is not reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) updated the guidance within Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 220, Comprehensive Income.  The update eliminates the option for companies to report other comprehensive income and its related components in the Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity.  Instead, companies have the option to present total comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous Statement of Comprehensive Income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  The updated guidance is to be applied retrospectively, and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted.  The Company early adopted the provisions of this accounting standard during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, and adoption did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements, as it relates to presentation only.

In February 2013, the FASB further updated the guidance within ASC 220, Comprehensive Income.  The update requires companies to report, in one place, information about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) and changes in AOCI balances.  For significant items reclassified out of AOCI to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, reporting is required about the effect of the reclassifications on the respective line items in the statement where net income is presented.  For items that are not reclassified to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, a cross reference to other disclosures currently required under United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required.  The above information must be presented in one place, either parenthetically on the face of the financial statements by income statement line item, or in a note.  The updated guidance is to be applied prospectively, and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012, with early adoption permitted.  The Company intends to adopt the new provisions of this accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2014, and adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements as it relates to presentation and disclosure only.

In December 2011, the FASB updated the guidance within ASC 210, Balance Sheet.  The update enhances disclosures related to the offsetting of certain assets and liabilities to enable users of financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on financial position.  The updated guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods.  The Company will adopt the new provisions of this accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2014, and adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	264,868,000	263,610,000	264,406,000	263,778,000
Dilutive potential common shares	5,912,000	5,451,000	5,554,000	5,556,000
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	270,780,000	269,061,000	269,960,000	269,334,000
Weighted average stock options not included in the computation of dilutive potential common shares	600,000	2,600,000	800,000	1,900,000

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INVENTORIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

INVENTORIES

Principal components of inventories

(in thousands)	April 28, 2013		October 28, 2012
Finished products	$	560,843	$	494,298
Raw materials and work-in-process	255,021		267,877
Materials and supplies	183,067		188,346
Total	$	998,931	$	950,521

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SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

SEGMENT REPORTING

Schedule of operating profit and other financial information

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012
Sales to Unaffiliated Customers
Grocery Products	$	393,505		$	263,993		$	727,645		$	533,472
Refrigerated Foods	1,011,370			1,031,975			2,074,771			2,115,500
Jennie-O Turkey Store	384,739			391,053			775,073			768,424
Specialty Foods	245,691			228,947			479,536			446,971
International & Other	117,381			96,891			211,902			187,931
Total	$	2,152,686		$	2,012,859		$	4,268,927		$	4,052,298
Intersegment Sales
Grocery Products	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Refrigerated Foods	3,296			3,131			5,739			5,544
Jennie-O Turkey Store	29,562			32,585			59,983			62,720
Specialty Foods	22			26			53			67
International & Other	—			—			—			—
Total	$	32,880		$	35,742		$	65,775		$	68,331
Intersegment elimination	(32,880		)	(35,742		)	(65,775		)	(68,331		)
Total	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Net Sales
Grocery Products	$	393,505		$	263,993		$	727,645		$	533,472
Refrigerated Foods	1,014,666			1,035,106			2,080,510			2,121,044
Jennie-O Turkey Store	414,301			423,638			835,056			831,144
Specialty Foods	245,713			228,973			479,589			447,038
International & Other	117,381			96,891			211,902			187,931
Intersegment elimination	(32,880		)	(35,742		)	(65,775		)	(68,331		)
Total	$	2,152,686		$	2,012,859		$	4,268,927		$	4,052,298
Segment Operating Profit
Grocery Products	$	47,295		$	42,858		$	97,208		$	86,951
Refrigerated Foods	54,680			53,009			108,470			106,758
Jennie-O Turkey Store	51,999			70,198			110,944			146,960
Specialty Foods	25,967			20,859			49,728			37,506
International & Other	15,618			12,855			32,729			25,326
Total segment operating profit	$	195,559		$	199,779		$	399,079		$	403,501
Net interest and investment expense (income)	2,026			945			3,310			2,569
General corporate expense	9,751			6,088			16,395			14,815
Noncontrolling interest	1,121			1,048			2,450			1,986
Earnings before income taxes	$	184,903		$	193,794		$	381,824		$	388,103

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended								6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 28, 2013 Grocery Products	Apr. 28, 2013 Refrigerated Foods	Oct. 28, 2012 Refrigerated Foods	Apr. 28, 2013 JOTS	Oct. 28, 2012 JOTS	Apr. 28, 2013 Specialty Foods	Oct. 28, 2012 Specialty Foods	Apr. 28, 2013 International & Other
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 630,875	$ 123,316	$ 96,643	$ 96,643	$ 203,214	$ 203,214	$ 207,028	$ 207,028	$ 674
Goodwill acquired	301,239	197,339							103,900
Balance at the end of the period	$ 932,114	$ 320,655	$ 96,643	$ 96,643	$ 203,214	$ 203,214	$ 207,028	$ 207,028	$ 104,574

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SEGMENT REPORTING (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013 segment	Apr. 29, 2012
SEGMENT REPORTING
Number of reportable business segments			5
Operating profit and other financial information
Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$ 2,152,686	$ 2,012,859	$ 4,268,927	$ 4,052,298
Intersegment Sales	32,880	35,742	65,775	68,331
Net Sales	2,152,686	2,012,859	4,268,927	4,052,298
Segment Operating Profit	195,559	199,779	399,079	403,501
Net interest and investment expense (income)	2,026	945	3,310	2,569
General corporate expense	9,751	6,088	16,395	14,815
Noncontrolling interest	1,121	1,048	2,450	1,986
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	184,903	193,794	381,824	388,103
Grocery Products
Operating profit and other financial information
Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	393,505	263,993	727,645	533,472
Net Sales	393,505	263,993	727,645	533,472
Segment Operating Profit	47,295	42,858	97,208	86,951
Refrigerated Foods
Operating profit and other financial information
Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	1,011,370	1,031,975	2,074,771	2,115,500
Intersegment Sales	3,296	3,131	5,739	5,544
Net Sales	1,014,666	1,035,106	2,080,510	2,121,044
Segment Operating Profit	54,680	53,009	108,470	106,758
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Operating profit and other financial information
Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	384,739	391,053	775,073	768,424
Intersegment Sales	29,562	32,585	59,983	62,720
Net Sales	414,301	423,638	835,056	831,144
Segment Operating Profit	51,999	70,198	110,944	146,960
Specialty Foods
Operating profit and other financial information
Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	245,691	228,947	479,536	446,971
Intersegment Sales	22	26	53	67
Net Sales	245,713	228,973	479,589	447,038
Segment Operating Profit	25,967	20,859	49,728	37,506
International & Other
Operating profit and other financial information
Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	117,381	96,891	211,902	187,931
Net Sales	117,381	96,891	211,902	187,931
Segment Operating Profit	15,618	12,855	32,729	25,326
Intersegment elimination
Operating profit and other financial information
Intersegment Sales	(32,880)	(35,742)	(65,775)	(68,331)
Net Sales	$ (32,880)	$ (35,742)	$ (65,775)	$ (68,331)
Precept Foods, LLC
Operating profit and other financial information
Ownership percentage held by entity in joint venture			50.01%

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DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
Derivatives fair value
Asset Derivatives, Other current assets	$ (8,648)	$ 7,483
Derivatives designated as hedges | Commodity contracts
Derivatives fair value
Asset Derivatives, Other current assets	(7,909)	7,483
Derivatives not designated as hedges | Commodity contracts
Derivatives fair value
Asset Derivatives, Other current assets	$ (739)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Apr. 28, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized shares	160,000,000	160,000,000
Preferred stock, issued shares	0	0
Common stock, non-voting
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized shares	400,000,000	400,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	0	0
Common stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0293	$ 0.0293
Common stock, authorized shares	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	264,944,979	263,044,280

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EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

NOTE F                EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

The reported net earnings attributable to the Company were used when computing basic and diluted earnings per share.  The following table sets forth the shares used as the denominator for those computations:

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013	April 29, 2012	April 28, 2013	April 29, 2012
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	264,868	263,610	264,406	263,778
Dilutive potential common shares	5,912	5,451	5,554	5,556
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	270,780	269,061	269,960	269,334

For the second quarter and six months ended April 28, 2013, 0.6 million and 0.8 million weighted-average stock options, respectively, were not included in the computation of dilutive potential common shares since their inclusion would have had an antidilutive effect on earnings per share, compared to 2.6 million and 1.9 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 29, 2012.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
NET EARNINGS	$ 126,641	$ 128,935	$ 257,686	$ 258,268
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	413	531	797	1,124
Pension and other benefits	5,482	2,688	11,036	3,569
Deferred hedging	(6,571)	(5,382)	(13,383)	(16,673)
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	(676)	(2,163)	(1,550)	(11,980)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	125,965	126,772	256,136	246,288
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,159	1,078	2,503	2,052
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION	$ 124,806	$ 125,694	$ 253,633	$ 244,236

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 262,748	$ 682,388
Short-term marketable securities		77,387
Accounts receivable	462,239	507,041
Inventories	998,931	950,521
Income taxes receivable	17,181	16,460
Deferred income taxes	71,284	68,560
Prepaid expenses	12,037	12,772
Other current assets	7,920	5,555
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	1,832,340	2,320,684
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	137,618	144,245
GOODWILL	932,114	630,875
OTHER INTANGIBLES	382,816	123,072
PENSION ASSETS	49	49
INVESTMENTS IN AND RECEIVABLES FROM AFFILIATES	284,043	286,537
OTHER ASSETS	140,902	134,024
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Land	57,611	56,258
Buildings	780,877	767,876
Equipment	1,501,230	1,435,630
Construction in progress	83,331	82,254
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	2,423,049	2,342,018
Less allowance for depreciation	(1,465,290)	(1,417,538)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	957,759	924,480
TOTAL ASSETS	4,667,641	4,563,966
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	315,040	385,877
Accrued expenses	42,871	49,792
Accrued workers compensation	35,991	33,543
Accrued marketing expenses	99,535	78,712
Employee related expenses	161,975	193,463
Taxes payable	6,881	4,864
Interest and dividends payable	45,601	40,049
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	707,894	786,300
PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS	612,451	615,428
LONG-TERM DEBT-less current maturities	250,000	250,000
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	79,464	87,313
SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
Preferred stock, par value $.01 a share-authorized 160,000,000 shares; issued-none
Additional paid-in capital	26,671
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(325,172)	(323,569)
Retained earnings	3,300,597	3,135,317
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT	3,009,859	2,819,455
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	7,973	5,470
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT	3,017,832	2,824,925
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT	4,667,641	4,563,966
Common stock, non-voting
SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
Common stock
Common stock
SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
Common stock	$ 7,763	$ 7,707

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DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

Derivatives and hedging

Schedule of fair values of derivative instruments

	Location on Consolidated	Fair Value (1)
	Statements of Financial Position	April 28, 2013			October 28, 2012
Asset Derivatives:
Derivatives Designated as Hedges:
Commodity contracts	Other current assets	$	(7,909	)	$	7,483
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges:
Commodity contracts	Other current assets	(739		)	—
Total Asset Derivatives		$	(8,648	)	$	7,483

(1)  Amounts represent the gross fair value of derivative assets and liabilities.  The Company nets the derivative assets and liabilities for each of its hedging programs, including cash collateral, when a master netting arrangement exists between the Company and the counterparty to the derivative contract.  The amount or timing of cash collateral balances may impact the classification of the derivative in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.   See Note J - Fair Value Measurements for a discussion of these net amounts as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Schedule of gains or losses (before tax) related to derivative instruments

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL) (Effective Portion) (1)

Location on

Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) (2) (3)

Three Months Ended

Consolidated

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Cash Flow Hedges:

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

Statements of Operations

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

Commodity contracts

$

(8,378

)

$

(4,843

)

Cost of products sold

$

2,156

$

3,751

$

(392

)

$

—

Location on

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Effective Portion) (4)

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) (2) (5)

Consolidated

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Fair Value Hedges:

Statements of Operations

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

Commodity contracts

Cost of products sold

$

3,628

$

2,695

$

85

$

135

Location on

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings

Consolidated

Three Months Ended

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges:

Statements of Operations

April 28, 2013

April 29, 2012

Commodity contracts

Cost of products sold

$

351

$

86

	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL) (Effective Portion) (1)						Location on	Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)					Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) (2) (3)
	Six Months Ended						Consolidated	Six Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	April 28,			April 29,			Statements	April 28,			April 29,		April 28,				April 29,
Cash Flow Hedges:	2013			2012			of Operations	2013			2012		2013				2012
Commodity contracts	$	(12,469	)	$	(12,085	)	Cost of products sold	$	8,986		$	14,641	$	(226		)	$	—
							Location on	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Effective Portion) (4)					Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) (2) (5)
							Consolidated	Six Months Ended					Six Months Ended
							Statements	April 28,			April 29,		April 28,				April 29,
Fair Value Hedges:							of Operations	2013			2012		2013				2012
Commodity contracts							Cost of products sold	$	2,542		$	5,349	$		55		$	46
							Location on	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings
							Consolidated	Six Months Ended
Derivatives Not							Statements	April 28,			April 29,
Designated as Hedges:							of Operations	2013			2012
Commodity contracts							Cost of products sold	$	(733	)	$	46

(1)	Amounts represent gains or losses in AOCL before tax. See the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the after tax impact of these gains or losses on net earnings.
(2)	There were no gains or losses excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness during the second quarter or first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012.
(3)	There were no gains or losses resulting from the discontinuance of cash flow hedges during the second quarter or first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012.
(4)	Amounts represent (losses) gains on commodity contracts designated as fair value hedges that were closed during the second quarter or first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012, which were offset by a corresponding gain or loss on the underlying hedged purchase commitment. Additional gains or losses related to changes in the fair value of open commodity contracts, along with the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged purchase commitment, are also marked-to-market through earnings with no impact on a net basis.
(5)	There were no gains or losses recognized as a result of a hedged firm commitment no longer qualifying as a fair value hedge during the second quarter or first six months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012.

Derivatives not designated as hedges

Derivatives and hedging

Schedule of outstanding commodity futures contracts

	Volume
Commodity	April 28, 2013	October 28, 2012
Soybean meal	6,700 tons	—

Cash Flow Hedges

Derivatives and hedging

Schedule of outstanding commodity futures contracts

	Volume
Commodity	April 28, 2013	October 28, 2012
Corn	15.9 million bushels	12.0 million bushels

Fair Value Hedges

Derivatives and hedging

Schedule of outstanding commodity futures contracts

	Volume
Commodity	April 28, 2013	October 28, 2012
Corn	9.5 million bushels	8.0 million bushels
Lean hogs	0.7 million cwt	0.9 million cwt

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Schedule of reconciliation of the number of options outstanding and exercisable

	Shares	Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at October 28, 2012	20,454	$	19.67
Granted	2,217	32.18
Exercised	3,629	15.57
Forfeited	21	27.77
Outstanding at April 28, 2013	19,021	$	21.90	5.9 years	$	347,329
Exercisable at April 28, 2013	13,002	$	18.88	4.7 years	$	209,268

Schedule of weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted, and the total intrinsic value of options exercised

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012		April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012
Weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted	$	6.57	$	5.37	$	5.50	$	5.64
Intrinsic value of exercised options	$	16,133	$	9,492	$	62,653	$	15,321

Schedule of weighted-average assumptions used to calculate fair value of each option award

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012		April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012
Risk-Free Interest Rate	1.7	%	1.6	%	1.4	%	1.8	%
Dividend Yield	1.9	%	2.1	%	2.1	%	2.0	%
Stock Price Volatility	20.0	%	21.0	%	20.0	%	21.0	%
Expected Option Life	8 years		8 years		8 years		8 years

Schedule of reconciliation of the nonvested shares

	Shares	Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Nonvested at October 28, 2012	139	$	21.47
Granted	45	35.42
Vested	70	24.93
Nonvested at April 28, 2013	114	$	24.86

Schedule of weighted-average grant date fair value of nonvested shares granted, the total fair value of nonvested shares granted, and the fair value of nonvested shares vested

	Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012
Weighted-average grant date fair value	$	35.42	$	28.97
Fair value of nonvested shares granted	$	1,600	$	1,304
Fair value of shares vested	$	1,758	$	2,324

Schedule of stock-based compensation expense, along with the related income tax benefit

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012
Stock-based compensation expense recognized	$	6,330		$	4,889		$	11,906		$	11,129
Less: Income tax benefit recognized	(2,393		)	(1,854		)	(4,502		)	(4,220		)
After-tax stock-based compensation expense	$	3,937		$	3,035		$	7,404		$	6,909

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DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
Derivatives and hedging
Maximum number of upcoming fiscal years to hedge grain or natural gas exposure	2 years
Accumulated change, pretax, in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges	$ (6.2)	$ 15.2
The Company expects to recognize the majority of hedging gains over this period	12 months
Corn | Cash Flow Hedges
Derivatives and hedging
Futures contracts, volume	15,900,000	12,000,000
Corn | Fair Value Hedges
Derivatives and hedging
Futures contracts, volume	9,500,000	8,000,000
Soybean meal | Derivatives not designated as hedges
Derivatives and hedging
Futures contracts, volume	6,700
Lean hogs | Fair Value Hedges
Derivatives and hedging
Futures contracts, volume	700,000	900,000

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets
Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 341,259	$ 101,859
Brand/tradename/trademarks
Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets
Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets	333,275	93,875
Other intangibles
Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets
Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 7,984	$ 7,984

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013
Stock options
Stock-based compensation
Stock option expiration period	10 years
Stock options | Minimum
Stock-based compensation
Vesting period	6 months
Stock options | Maximum
Stock-based compensation
Vesting period	4 years
Nonvested shares
Stock-based compensation
Vesting period for nonvested shares issued on or before September 26, 2010	5 years
Vesting period for nonvested shares issued after September 26, 2010	1 year

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 2) (USD $) Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Stock-based compensation expense, along with the related income tax benefit
Stock based compensation expense recognized	$ 6,330,000	$ 4,889,000	$ 11,906,000	$ 11,129,000
Income tax benefit recognized	(2,393,000)	(1,854,000)	(4,502,000)	(4,220,000)
After-tax stock-based compensation expense	3,937,000	3,035,000	7,404,000	6,909,000
Stock-based compensation expense unrecognized	13,100,000		13,100,000
Period for recognition of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense			4 years 9 months 18 days
Stock options
Stock-based compensation
Cash received from stock options exercised	5,400,000	6,100,000	28,600,000	10,000,000
Tax benefit realized from stock options, aggregate	6,100,000	3,600,000	23,700,000	5,800,000
Reconciliation of Stock Options
Outstanding, at the beginning of the period (in shares)			20,454
Granted (in shares)			2,217
Exercised (in shares)			3,629
Forfeited (in shares)			21
Outstanding, at the end of the period (in shares)	19,021		19,021
Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)	13,002		13,002
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)			$ 19.67
Granted (in dollars per share)			$ 32.18
Exercised (in dollars per share)			$ 15.57
Forfeited (in dollars per share)			$ 27.77
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 21.90		$ 21.90
Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 18.88		$ 18.88
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at the end of the period			5 years 10 months 24 days
Exercisable at end of period			4 years 8 months 12 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at the end of the period	347,329,000		347,329,000
Exercisable at end of period	209,268,000		209,268,000
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted, and the total intrinsic value of options exercised
Weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)	$ 6.57	$ 5.37	$ 5.50	$ 5.64
Intrinsic value of exercised options	16,133,000	9,492,000	62,653,000	15,321,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to calculate fair value of each ordinary option award
Risk free interest rate (as a percent)	1.70%	1.60%	1.40%	1.80%
Dividend yield (as a percent)	1.90%	2.10%	2.10%	2.00%
Stock price volatility (as a percent)	20.00%	21.00%	20.00%	21.00%
Expected Option Life	8 years	8 years	8 years	8 years
Nonvested shares
Reconciliation of the nonvested shares
Nonvested shares at the beginning of the period			139
Nonvested shares granted in period			45
Nonvested shares vested in period			70
Nonvested shares at the end of the period	114		114
Weighted-average grant date fair value and total fair value of nonvested shares granted, vested and forfeited
Nonvested shares at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)			$ 21.47
Nonvested shares granted in period (in dollars per share)			$ 35.42	$ 28.97
Nonvested shares vested in period (in dollars per share)			$ 24.93
Nonvested shares at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 24.86		$ 24.86
Fair value of nonvested shares granted			1,600,000	1,304,000
Fair value of shares vested			$ 1,758,000	$ 2,324,000

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INVESTMENTS IN AND RECEIVABLES FROM AFFILIATES

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

INVESTMENTS IN AND RECEIVABLES FROM AFFILIATES

INVESTMENTS IN AND RECEIVABLES FROM AFFILIATES

NOTE E                INVESTMENTS IN AND RECEIVABLES FROM AFFILIATES

The Company accounts for its majority-owned operations under the consolidation method.  Investments in which the Company owns a minority interest, and for which there are no other indicators of control, are accounted for under the equity or cost method.  These investments, along with any related receivables from affiliates, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as investments in and receivables from affiliates.

Investments in and receivables from affiliates consists of the following:

(in thousands)	Segment	% Owned	April 28, 2013		October 28, 2012
MegaMex Foods, LLC	Grocery Products	50%	$	199,809	$	205,315
Foreign Joint Ventures	International & Other	Various (26-50%)	84,234		81,222
Total			$	284,043	$	286,537

Equity in earnings of affiliates consists of the following:

		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	Segment	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012		April 28, 2013		April 29, 2012
MegaMex Foods, LLC	Grocery Products	$	7,607		$	7,501	$	14,644	$	16,125
Foreign Joint Ventures	International & Other	(413		)	315		2,393		2,692
Total		$	7,194		$	7,816	$	17,037	$	18,817

The Company recognized a basis difference of $21.3 million associated with the formation of MegaMex Foods, LLC, which is being amortized through equity in earnings of affiliates.

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Schedule of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

	Fair Value Measurements at April 28, 2013
(in thousands)	Fair Value at April 28, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets at Fair Value:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	90,336	$	90,336	$	—	$	—
Other trading securities (2)	112,432		37,774		74,658		—
Commodity derivatives (3)	4,094		4,094		—		—
Total Assets at Fair Value	$	206,862	$	132,204	$	74,658	$	—
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Deferred compensation (2)	$	48,824	$	18,614	$	30,210	$	—
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	$	48,824	$	18,614	$	30,210	$	—

	Fair Value Measurements at October 28, 2012
(in thousands)	Fair Value at October 28, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets at Fair Value:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	483,441	$	483,441	$	—	$	—
Short-term marketable securities (4)	77,387		2,349		75,038		—
Other trading securities (2)	109,676		36,305		73,371		—
Commodity derivatives (3)	3,884		3,884		—		—
Total Assets at Fair Value	$	674,388	$	525,979	$	148,409	$	—
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Deferred compensation (2)	$	47,953	$	16,866	$	31,087	$	—
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	$	47,953	$	16,866	$	31,087	$	—

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities above:

(1) The Company’s cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds rated AAA, and other highly liquid investment accounts.  As these investments have a maturity date of three months or less, the carrying value approximates fair value.

(2) The Company holds trading securities as part of a rabbi trust to fund certain supplemental executive retirement plans and deferred income plans.  The rabbi trust is included in other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and is valued based on the underlying fair value of each fund held by the trust.  A majority of the funds held related to the supplemental executive retirement plans have been invested in fixed income funds managed by a third party.  The declared rate on these funds is set based on a formula using the yield of the general account investment portfolio that supports the fund, adjusted for expenses and other charges.  The rate is guaranteed for one year at issue, and may be reset annually on the policy anniversary, subject to a guaranteed minimum rate.  As the value is based on adjusted market rates, and the fixed rate is only reset on an annual basis, these funds are classified as Level 2.  The remaining funds held are also managed by a third party, and include equity securities, money market accounts, bond funds, or other portfolios for which there is an active quoted market.  Therefore these securities are classified as Level 1.  The related deferred compensation liabilities are included in other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and are valued based on the underlying investment selections held in each participant’s account.  Investment options generally mirror those funds held by the rabbi trust, for which there is an active quoted market.  Therefore these investment balances are classified as Level 1.  The Company also offers a fixed rate investment option to participants.  The rate earned on these investments is adjusted annually based on a specified percentage of the United States Internal Revenue Service ( I.R.S.) Applicable Federal Rates in effect and therefore these balances are classified as Level 2.

(3) The Company’s commodity derivatives represent futures contracts used in its hedging or other programs to offset price fluctuations associated with purchases of corn and soybean meal, and to minimize the price risk assumed when forward priced contracts are offered to the Company’s commodity suppliers.  The Company’s futures contracts for corn and soybean meal are traded on the Chicago Board of Trade, while futures contracts for lean hogs are traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  These are active markets with quoted prices available and therefore these contracts are classified as Level 1.  All derivatives are reviewed for potential credit risk and risk of nonperformance.  The Company nets the derivative assets and liabilities for each of its hedging programs, including cash collateral, when a master netting arrangement exists between the Company and the counterparty to the derivative contract.  The net balance for each program is included in other current assets or accounts payable, as appropriate, in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  As of April 28, 2013, the Company has recognized the right to reclaim cash collateral of $23.3 million from, and the obligation to return cash collateral of $10.5 million to, various counterparties.  As of October 28, 2012, the Company had recognized the right to reclaim cash collateral of $27.5 million from, and the obligation to return cash collateral of $31.1 million to, various counterparties.

(4) During fiscal 2012 and 2013, the Company held trading securities as part of a portfolio maintained to generate investment income and to provide cash for operations of the Company, if necessary.  The portfolio is managed by a third party who is responsible for daily trading activities, and all assets within the portfolio are highly liquid.  The cash, U.S. government securities, and highly rated money market funds held by the portfolio are classified as Level 1.  The investment portfolio also included corporate bonds, international government securities, commercial paper, agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities for which there is an active, quoted market.  Market prices are obtained from a variety of industry standard providers, large financial institutions, and other third-party sources to calculate a representative daily market value, and therefore, these securities are classified as Level 2.  These securities were liquidated in the first quarter of 2013.

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Foreign currency translation	$ 13,159	$ 12,415
Pension & other benefits	(334,429)	(345,465)
Deferred (loss) gain on hedging	(3,902)	9,481
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (325,172)	$ (323,569)

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INVENTORIES

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES

NOTE H               INVENTORIES

Principal components of inventories are:

(in thousands)	April 28, 2013		October 28, 2012
Finished products	$	560,843	$	494,298
Raw materials and work-in-process	255,021		267,877
Materials and supplies	183,067		188,346
Total	$	998,931	$	950,521

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

NOTE D                GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended April 28, 2013, are presented in the table below. There were no changes to the carrying amount of goodwill in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.  The additions during the second quarter are entirely due to the acquisition of the United States based SKIPPY peanut butter business on January 31, 2013.  The goodwill amounts are preliminary pending final working capital adjustments.

(in thousands)	Grocery Products		Refrigerated Foods		JOTS		Specialty Foods		International & Other		Total
Balance as of October 28, 2012	$	123,316	$	96,643	$	203,214	$	207,028	$	674	$	630,875
Goodwill acquired	197,339				—		—		103,900		301,239
Balance as of April 28, 2013	$	320,655	$	96,643	$	203,214	$	207,028	$	104,574	$	932,114

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for definite-lived intangible assets are presented in the table below.  Customer relationships of $25.1 million were acquired during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 related to the United States based SKIPPY peanut butter business.

	April 28, 2013					October 28, 2012
(in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer lists/relationships	$	47,130	$	(16,309	)	$	22,148	$	(14,684	)
Proprietary software & technology	20,940		(17,385		)	22,000		(17,319		)
Formulas & recipes	17,854		(12,755		)	17,854		(11,686		)
Other intangibles	9,786		(7,704		)	13,586		(10,686		)
Total	$	95,710	$	(54,153	)	$	75,588	$	(54,375	)

Amortization expense was $2.6 million and $4.8 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 28, 2013, respectively, compared to $2.1 million and $4.5 million for the second quarter and six months ended April 29, 2012.

Estimated annual amortization expense (in thousands) for the five fiscal years after October 28, 2012, is as follows:

Fiscal Year	Estimated Amortization Expense
2013	$	9,479
2014	8,654
2015	5,474
2016	3,348
2017	2,918

The carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets are presented in the table below.   The increase in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 represents the fair value of the trade name and trademarks acquired with the United States based SKIPPY peanut butter business.

(in thousands)	April 28, 2013		October 28, 2012
Brands/trade names/trademarks	$	333,275	$	93,875
Other intangibles	7,984		7,984
Total	$	341,259	$	101,859

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Oct. 28, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
Declared cash dividends (in dollars per share)	$ 0.17	$ 0.15	$ 0.34	$ 0.30	$ 0.60

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
Methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities
Guarantee period at issue for rate of return on fixed income funds	1 year
Recognized right to reclaim cash collateral	$ 23,300,000	$ 27,500,000
Recognized obligation to return cash collateral	10,500,000	31,100,000
Fair value, long-term debt
Fair value of long-term debt (including current maturities)	281,400,000	283,600,000
Recurring basis | Fair Value
Assets at Fair Value:
Cash equivalents	90,336,000	483,441,000
Short-term marketable securities		77,387,000
Other trading securities	112,432,000	109,676,000
Commodity asset derivatives, net of the effects of master netting arrangements	4,094,000	3,884,000
Total Assets at Fair Value	206,862,000	674,388,000
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Deferred compensation	48,824,000	47,953,000
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	48,824,000	47,953,000
Recurring basis | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Assets at Fair Value:
Cash equivalents	90,336,000	483,441,000
Short-term marketable securities		2,349,000
Other trading securities	37,774,000	36,305,000
Commodity asset derivatives, net of the effects of master netting arrangements	4,094,000	3,884,000
Total Assets at Fair Value	132,204,000	525,979,000
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Deferred compensation	18,614,000	16,866,000
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	18,614,000	16,866,000
Recurring basis | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets at Fair Value:
Short-term marketable securities		75,038,000
Other trading securities	74,658,000	73,371,000
Total Assets at Fair Value	74,658,000	148,409,000
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Deferred compensation	30,210,000	31,087,000
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	$ 30,210,000	$ 31,087,000

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GENERAL (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 28, 2013 Renewable standby letter of credit	Apr. 28, 2013 Rabbi trust	Apr. 29, 2012 Rabbi trust	Apr. 28, 2013 Rabbi trust	Apr. 29, 2012 Rabbi trust	Jan. 27, 2013 Short-term marketable securities	Apr. 29, 2012 Short-term marketable securities	Apr. 29, 2012 Short-term marketable securities
Investments
Gains (Losses) related to securities held			$ 1.3	$ 1.4	$ 2.8	$ 2.7	$ 0.2	$ 0.4	$ 0.7
Guarantees
Guarantee term	The Company's guarantees either terminate in one year or remain in place until such time as the Company revokes the agreement
Standby letter of credit amount to guarantee obligations that may arise under worker compensation claims of an affiliated party		$ 5.6

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PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

NOTE K               PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Net periodic benefit cost for pension and other post-retirement benefit plans consists of the following:

	Pension Benefits
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 28, 2012
Service cost	$	7,745		$	5,856		$	15,490		$	11,712
Interest cost	11,922			12,284			23,844			24,568
Expected return on plan assets	(18,286		)	(17,128		)	(36,572		)	(34,255		)
Amortization of prior service cost	(1,270		)	(1,270		)	(2,540		)	(2,540		)
Recognized actuarial loss	8,504			5,033			17,009			10,065
Net periodic cost	$	8,615		$	4,775		$	17,231		$	9,550

	Post-retirement Benefits
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012
Service cost	$	612		$	556		$	1,224		$	1,112
Interest cost	3,694			4,437			7,388			8,875
Amortization of prior service cost	(333		)	883			(598		)	1,796
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	1,912			(1		)	3,825			(2		)
Net periodic cost	$	5,885		$	5,875		$	11,839		$	11,781

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

NOTE G               ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows:

(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			October 28, 2012
Foreign currency translation	$	13,159		$	12,415
Pension & other benefits	(334,429		)	(345,465		)
Deferred (loss) gain on hedging	(3,902		)	9,481
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(325,172	)	$	(323,569	)

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ACQUISITIONS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

ACQUISITIONS

Schedule of allocation of the purchase price to the acquired assets, liabilities, and goodwill

At January 31, 2013 (in thousands)
Inventory	$	49,227
Property, plant and equipment	48,461
Intangible assets	264,500
Goodwill	301,239
Current liabilities	(299		)
Purchase price	$	663,128

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INCOME TAXES

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

NOTE L                INCOME TAXES

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, at April 28, 2013, recorded in other long-term liabilities was $22.1 million, of which $14.6 million would impact the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized.  The Company includes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense, with gains of $4.7 million and $4.5 million included in expense in the second quarter and first six months, respectively, of fiscal 2013.  The amount of accrued interest and penalties at April 28, 2013, associated with unrecognized tax benefits was $3.2 million.

The Company is regularly audited by federal and state taxing authorities.  During fiscal year 2012, the I.R.S. concluded its examination of the Company’s consolidated federal income tax returns for the fiscal years through 2009, and opened its examination for fiscal years 2010 and 2011.  The Company is in various stages of audit by several state taxing authorities on a variety of fiscal years, as far back as 2006.  While it is reasonably possible that one or more of these audits may be completed within the next 12 months and that the related unrecognized tax benefits may change, based on the status of the examinations it is not possible to reasonably estimate the effect of any amount of such change to previously recorded uncertain tax positions.

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Jun. 02, 2013 Common Stock	Jun. 02, 2013 Common Stock Non-Voting
Entity Registrant Name	HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	0000048465
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Apr. 28, 2013
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-27
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		264,841,438	0
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2

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SEGMENT REPORTING

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

SEGMENT REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING

NOTE M               SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company develops, processes, and distributes a wide array of food products in a variety of markets.  The Company reports its results in the following five segments: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, Specialty Foods, and International & Other.

The Grocery Products segment consists primarily of the processing, marketing, and sale of shelf-stable food products sold predominantly in the retail market.  This segment also includes the results from the Company’s MegaMex joint venture.

The Refrigerated Foods segment includes the Hormel Refrigerated operating segment and the Affiliated Business Units.  This segment consists primarily of the processing, marketing, and sale of branded and unbranded pork and beef products for retail, foodservice, and fresh product customers.  The Affiliated Business Units include the Farmer John, Burke Corporation, Dan’s Prize, Saag’s Products, Inc., and Precept Foods businesses.  Precept Foods, LLC, is a 50.01 percent owned joint venture.

The Jennie-O Turkey Store segment consists primarily of the processing, marketing, and sale of branded and unbranded turkey products for retail, foodservice, and fresh product customers.

The Specialty Foods segment includes the Diamond Crystal Brands, Century Foods International, and Hormel Specialty Products operating segments.  This segment consists of the packaging and sale of various sugar and sugar substitute products, salt and pepper products, liquid portion products, dessert mixes, ready-to-drink products, sports nutrition products, gelatin products, and private label canned meats to retail and foodservice customers.  This segment also includes the processing, marketing, and sale of nutritional food products and supplements to hospitals, nursing homes, and other marketers of nutritional products.

The International & Other segment includes the Hormel Foods International operating segment, which manufactures, markets, and sells Company products internationally.  This segment also includes the results from the Company’s international joint ventures and miscellaneous corporate sales.  This segment was previously the All Other segment, and was renamed in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 with no change in the composition of the segment.

Intersegment sales are recorded at prices that approximate cost and are eliminated in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  The Company does not allocate investment income, interest expense, and interest income to its segments when measuring performance.  The Company also retains various other income and unallocated expenses at corporate.  Equity in earnings of affiliates is included in segment operating profit; however, earnings attributable to the Company’s noncontrolling interests are excluded.  These items are included below as net interest and investment expense (income), general corporate expense, and noncontrolling interest when reconciling to earnings before income taxes.

Sales and operating profits for each of the Company’s reportable segments and reconciliation to earnings before income taxes are set forth below.  The Company is an integrated enterprise, characterized by substantial intersegment cooperation, cost allocations, and sharing of assets.  Therefore, the Company does not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would report the operating profit and other financial information shown below.

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012			April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012
Sales to Unaffiliated Customers
Grocery Products	$	393,505		$	263,993		$	727,645		$	533,472
Refrigerated Foods	1,011,370			1,031,975			2,074,771			2,115,500
Jennie-O Turkey Store	384,739			391,053			775,073			768,424
Specialty Foods	245,691			228,947			479,536			446,971
International & Other	117,381			96,891			211,902			187,931
Total	$	2,152,686		$	2,012,859		$	4,268,927		$	4,052,298
Intersegment Sales
Grocery Products	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Refrigerated Foods	3,296			3,131			5,739			5,544
Jennie-O Turkey Store	29,562			32,585			59,983			62,720
Specialty Foods	22			26			53			67
International & Other	—			—			—			—
Total	$	32,880		$	35,742		$	65,775		$	68,331
Intersegment elimination	(32,880		)	(35,742		)	(65,775		)	(68,331		)
Total	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Net Sales
Grocery Products	$	393,505		$	263,993		$	727,645		$	533,472
Refrigerated Foods	1,014,666			1,035,106			2,080,510			2,121,044
Jennie-O Turkey Store	414,301			423,638			835,056			831,144
Specialty Foods	245,713			228,973			479,589			447,038
International & Other	117,381			96,891			211,902			187,931
Intersegment elimination	(32,880		)	(35,742		)	(65,775		)	(68,331		)
Total	$	2,152,686		$	2,012,859		$	4,268,927		$	4,052,298
Segment Operating Profit
Grocery Products	$	47,295		$	42,858		$	97,208		$	86,951
Refrigerated Foods	54,680			53,009			108,470			106,758
Jennie-O Turkey Store	51,999			70,198			110,944			146,960
Specialty Foods	25,967			20,859			49,728			37,506
International & Other	15,618			12,855			32,729			25,326
Total segment operating profit	$	195,559		$	199,779		$	399,079		$	403,501
Net interest and investment expense (income)	2,026			945			3,310			2,569
General corporate expense	9,751			6,088			16,395			14,815
Noncontrolling interest	1,121			1,048			2,450			1,986
Earnings before income taxes	$	184,903		$	193,794		$	381,824		$	388,103